Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death

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Nesting ‘Alalā Indicates Recovery Milestone

Researchers discover a new sign of hope as wild ‘Alalā begin to nest, but concerns over future habitat in the face of Rapid ʻŌhi‘a Death looms. For almost twenty years, the ʻAlalā or Hawaiian Crow has been considered extinct-in-the-wild after their population declined due to the threat of invasive species. However, conservationists refused to let […]

Written by on October 17, 2019

Plant Extinction Happening Faster Than We Thought

Emerging research suggests that plant species are going extinct at a rate nearly 500 times faster than previous estimates. Disheartening new research has revealed roughly 571 seed-bearing plant species have gone extinct in the last 250 years. A number nearly four times higher than previous estimates. Not surprisingly, the majority of these extinctions have occurred on islands.   […]

Written by on June 21, 2019

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