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Hawaii is losing plant species at the rate of one per year, when it should be roughly one every 10,000 years.
This is a fascinating story of dedication and hard work to restore plants that were extinct or nearly extinct in the wild. It also has some fascinating facts about the diversity of the unique plant life that has evolved here.
https://qz.com/1007400/the-botanists-las...g-species/
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Thanks for sharing this Eric1600.
Steve Perlman's a friend of ours....he's been at it a long time. He was featured in a National Geographic magazine many years ago w/his photo on the front cover, propelled off the side of a cliff going after that one plant..of course his partner was also included in the article. Steve travels a lot!
Also many years ago on Kauai where Steve lives, he broke his neck surfing. It was a miracle that he was able to walk again, and surf! Steve spent many months w/a halo and brace that was screwed into his skull to keep everything aligned until he healed. It could almost drive anyone mad not being able to turn your head, drive a car, look down etc etc, just to show his tenacity and drive. And he's a sweet humble guy...
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Originally posted by Eric1600
Hawaii is losing plant species at the rate of one per year, when it should be roughly one every 10,000 years.
This is a fascinating story of dedication and hard work to restore plants that were extinct or nearly extinct in the wild. It also has some fascinating facts about the diversity of the unique plant life that has evolved here.
https://qz.com/1007400/the-botanists-las...g-species/
Thanks for this great story. Vulcan palms are cute.
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Impressive guy doing important work. People like him are rare and wonderful. Nature rejoices.
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I subscribe to the Smithsonian magazine and just read an article about Hawaii and how the lava flows have cut off plants and some animals from commingling with the rest of the world, and they adapt over time and involve into their own unique species. It is happening with many plants and birds.... really interesting and loved the article. Thanks Eric.
I want one of those vulcan palms!
