Pacific Regional Environment Program
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pacific Regional Environment Program (SPREP) has recognized American Samoa’s Biodiversity Conservation Office director as a ”Battler on a Mission” — this comes 5 years after he was recognized as the "Pacific Invasive Species Battler of the Year”.
Tavita Togia’s...

![Tavita Togia receiving his Pacific Invasive Species Battler of the Year Award presented by Easter Chu Shing, Deputy Director General of the SPREP, five years ago. This year, he has been recognized as a “Battler on a Mission”. Togia’s commitment to eradicating invasive species spans over a decade, focusing on managing Tamaligi Falcataria moluccana, an aggressive invasive tree on Tutuila. [courtesy photo] Tavita with award](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/tavita_togia_with_award.jpg?itok=seFXHPiX)