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How did parasitic wasps save native Wiliwili trees in Hawai’i from edge of extinction?
“Wiliwili is a keystone species in our dry forests, and nearly every part of this special tree is used by cultural practitioners. The impact of losing this species would have been profound.” — Chipper Wichman, President of the National Tropical Botanical Garden
Game bird hunting season opens Nov. 5 in Hawai’i
Detailed descriptions of hunting opportunities statewide are available on the state Department of Land and Natural Resource’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife website.
Big Island’s Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center honored by state for 10 years treating 3,000 birds
The wildlife center has treated about 3,000 birds injured from man-made things like golf balls, power lines, cars, guns and poisons.
Kaua’i becomes one of first counties in nation to regulate development based on sea level rise projections
The new Kaua’i building ordinance, which became effective Oct. 14, amends construction design standards to incorporate expected sea level rise impacts.