#Hawai`i Invasive Species Council

‘Our shared kuleana’: State leaders honor those who protect Hawaiʻi from invasive species

The challenges are many and the battle rages on against familiar foes such as little fire ants, coqui frogs, albizia trees and others, as well as new enemies including coconut rhinoceros beetles, but all hope is not lost. There are dedicated community members — including a Big Island teacher — on the front lines making great strides in the fight.

Free Feline Spay, Neuter Clinic in Pahoa

Hawaiian Shores Community Center later this month is offering a free cat spay/neuter clinic to help control the feline population.

Progress Report Released for Hawai‘i Interagency Biosecurity Plan

The Hawai‘i Invasive Species Council has released the January 2019 Progress Report for the Hawai‘i Interagency Biosecurity Plan (HIBP).

New Invasive Species Mobile App Launched

Hawai‘i reports that in the first year of its 10-year plan to strengthen biosecurity, it took dozens of steps to better present, detect and control invasive species.

Awards Highlight Success in Fight Against Invasive Species

Gov. David Ige proclaimed the 5th annual Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Week (HISAW) at a ceremony on Friday, March 10…

Albizia Control Workshops Set for April 12, May 10

The events will teach community volunteers safe ways of controlling the invasive tree that overwhelms native forests and threatens homes and property.

Effort To Control Dangerous Albizia Tree Begins

Efforts to control the invasive Albizia tree are under way in the Puna District, beginning a statewide campaign.

State Lawmaker Also Targets ‘Tree That Ate Puna’

A $35,000 demonstration program will remove albizia trees in a lower Puna forest reserve and adjacent subdivision.

Hawaii Observes National Invasive Species Awareness Week

Awards have been given and projects are on tap for the event recognizing the ongoing negative impact of invasive species.

Invasive Species Group Seeks Axis Deer Funding

The Big Island Invasive Species Committee is looking for funding to stop the axis deer invasion in its tracks.