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Tahiti Monarch Fends off Nine Invasive Species

Conservationists are celebrating the slow but successful recovery of the Tahiti Monarch as it rebounds from the impacts of not one, not two, but nine invasive species. Tahiti is known for the beauty and diversity of species that call the island paradise home. One of these species, the Tahiti Monarch (Pomarea nigra), is a small […]

Written by on December 21, 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