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Technology Aids Conservation of ʻŌhiʻa Forests

Developments in technology are helping researchers to identify and map the spread of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death as they work to protect the iconic Hawaiian tree. ʻŌhiʻa trees are iconic in Hawai’i, and known for their bright red flowers. In recent years, the valued tree has been decimated by the spread of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death. Roughly […]

Written by on July 20, 2017

Innovation in Action: Testing for Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death

Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death has affected over 50,000 acres of Hawiian Forests. A new innovation could help researchers quickly track the spread. Hawai’i has been working to control the spread of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death throughout the Big Island since 2014 when it was first identified in the lower Puna district. Since then, the two species of fungus […]

Written by on May 25, 2017