Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species

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Taking Action to Support Hawaiian Plants

Plant Pono, an environmental agency working with local farmers, aims to curb the spread of invasive plants and support native Hawaiian plants. Plant Pono is an environmental agency working with local farmers to regulate the distribution of Hawaiian plants. The Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC) oversees the Plant Pono program on the Big Island. BIISC and Plant Pono […]

Written by on May 22, 2017

“Velvet Tree” Chokes out Native Plants

Miconia, “The Velvet Tree,” has become one of Hawaii’s most invasive plant species. Although conservationists see little hope for eradication, they do aim to manage its spread. When it comes to invasive species, stopping a problem before it grows out of control is always the best solution. In Hawaii the Miconia plant is case and point of […]

Written by on May 11, 2017