Welcome to the Invasive Informant, sponsored by Kaua’i Invasive Species Committee. KISC works across Kaua’i to prevent, control, or eliminate the most threatening invasive plant and animal species in order to preserve Kauaʻi’s native biodiversity and minimize adverse ecological, agricultural, economical, and cultural impacts.
This month, on April 20th at the National Tropical Botanical Gardenʻs south shore visitor center and Limahuli Garden, weʻll be celebrating ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Day—and giving away ʻōhiʻa for you to grow in your yard. More information can be found here.
Did you know a single ʻōhiʻa tree can be home to hundreds of different animals? You may be familiar with…
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‘Ōhiʻa are friendly trees. They get along with just about every other living species, allowing for a wealth of biodiversity….
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Welcome to the Invasive Informant, sponsored by Kauaʻi Invasive Species Committee. KISC works across Kauaʻi to prevent, control, or eliminate the most threatening invasive plant and animal species in order to preserve Kauaʻi’s native biodiversity and minimize adverse ecological, agricultural, economical, and cultural impacts. This month, we take a look at ʻōhiʻa, Hawaiiʻs state endemic tree and the most abundant tree in the forest.
