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The History of Kaho’olawe

Kaho’olawe Island once flourished with native flora and fauna, but ranching and invasive species changed the course of this unique ecosystem. Today the island of Kaho’olawe appears to be a small barren piece of land, but this island once flourished with native plants and seabirds. Located only seven miles southeast of Maui, the island was […]

Written by on March 7, 2018

Invasive Plant Threatens High-elevation Bogs of Maui

Conservationists are working to reduce the spread of an invasive plant that threatens rare species in the high-elevation bogs of Maui. Hawai’i is a biologically and ecologically diverse island chain. In west Maui’s mountains you can find high-elevation bogs where extremely rare plants thrive. Cyanea magnacalyx, Dwarf Ohia, and Silverswords are a few examples of […]

Written by on January 24, 2018

Extinguishing the African Tulip Tree

The African Tulip Tree known as the “flame of the forest” in Hawaii has become known for its ability to outcompetes and threatens native plants. Luckily the invasive tree cannot tolerate high elevations which gives conservationists hope for extinguishing it. Think before you plant. That is the lesson that generations of Hawaiians have learned from the invasive […]

Written by on May 26, 2017