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New research sheds light on relationships between plants and insects in Big Island forests
The study took place in 40 forests around the world including ʻŌhiʻa-dominated native forests on both the Big Island and Kaua‘i.
Merrie Monarch travelers reminded of ʻōhiʻa quarantine
Plant quarantine inspectors will be stationed at airports in Hilo and Kona to collect any ʻōhiʻa material which will be respectfully returned to the native forests on Hawai‘i Island. During last year’s Merrie Monarch travel period, PQB inspectors intercepted 31 lei poʻo (head lei) in Hilo and 12 lei poʻo in Kona.
State looking to expand forest reserve on Hawai‘i Island
The Hawaiʻi Forest Reserve System is looking at two new parcels containing 7,200 acres, one in Hilo and the other in Ka‘ū.
Scientists uncover surprising findings in Big Island forest, 27 years after clear-cut
Flint Hughes and Dennis Grossman have studied how the Ki‘ula Forest fared, nearly three decades after 900 of its 2,500 acres were cut down.
State of Hawaiʻi taking action to protect lands, native species from persistent drought
The dry conditions are not only creating more fuel for wildfires, they also are putting more stress on already strained native plants and animals that call the 800,000 acres managed and overseen by the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources on the Big Island home
‘Ōhi‘a used in Merrie Monarch lei can be returned to land without spreading disease
If hālau do have lehua or liko in their lei, the dancers can return it to the ‘āina on their own by leaving it at mile markers 12 and 16 along Daniel K. Inouye Highway on the Big island.
Hawai‘i delegation hopes to secure federal funding to combat Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
The Hawai‘i delegation hopes to secure federal funding to support efforts in combating Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death, a fungus that is decimating the state’s most abundant native tree.
Federal agency proposes 275,000 acres in Hawaiʻi as critical habitat for ʻiʻiwi
Approximately 275,647 acres of federal, state and private lands are proposed as critical habitat for ʻiʻiwi , a species listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Group Seeks Funds For Preservation of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge
A group dedicated to managing and preserving nearly 33,000 acres of native montane rain forest on the windward slopes of Maunakea, including the endangered birds that live there, is asking the community to assist with its efforts by donating to the cause.
Ige Signs Bill Designating ʻŌhiʻa as State Endemic Tree
Gov. David Ige signed a bill that designates ʻōhiʻa lehua as the official Hawai‘i State Endemic Tree.
Brush Fires Scorch ‘Ohi‘a Forest in Puna
Multiple brush fires reported in the Pāhoa District scorched three acres of ohia forest on Tuesday afternoon.
ʻŌhiʻa Love Fest 2020 Going Virtual
Anyone, anywhere can celebrate Hawai‘i’s most abundant tree, ‘ōhi‘a lehua, during this week-long virtual event.
Grant Will Supply ʻŌhiʻa Seeds for Future Restoration
ʻŌhiʻa are a species of flowering evergreen in the myrtle family that are endemic to Hawaiʻi.
Merrie Monarch Travelers Must Be Aware of ‘Ōhia Quarantine
Travelers attending the Merrie Monarch Festival this week are being reminded about quarantine restrictions on the transport of ‘ōhia from Hawai‘i Island.
Law School Receives Bowls Made by Big Island Master Craftsman
A valuable gift of exquisite bowls by one of Hawai‘i’s outstanding wood-turners and master craftsman are now on display in the UH Law Library at the William S. Richardson School of Law.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Documentary to be Shown Statewide
(DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is letting the public know of the release of Saving ʻŌhiʻa, Hawai‘i’s Sacred Tree, a new half-hour documentary.
O‘ahu’s First Legacy Forest Project Announced
The first O‘ahu Legacy Forest was announced by the nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative.
ʻŌhiʻa Death Continues Across Hawai‘i Island
The area of mortality thought to be caused by ROD has increased 50% on Hawai‘i island compared to DLNR’s previous survey in 2016.
ʻŌhiʻa Quarantine Rules Become Permanent
Administrative rules prohibiting the movement of ‘ōhi‘a and soil from Hawai‘i Island became permanent last week.
‘Lehua Love’ to Celebrate Ōhiʻa Tree
The “Lehua Love” line launch party will be held at Daylight Mind Coffee Company on Nov. 18, 2016, from 6 to 10 p.m.
