Ohia trees are dying rapidly, Why?

[pbmaise]

The vector that causes the spread of a virus. Cocci correction fungus from tree to tree, and area to area. is likely

wind

or

insect.

Or rather a small insect blown by the wind. That is exactly why 300,000 plus acres of Florida have recently been devastated.

http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/...glades.htm

Michigan recently also lost trees.

Infected packing crates and pallets are most likely way SE Asian bettles find their way to US.

Frogs are prone to die off and carriers of a fungus that can also attack plants.

See: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chytridiomycota

Did some well meaning person bring a fungus to Hawaii to wipe out coqui frogs? Are Ohia trees primarily affected in areas of high concentrations of this frog?

If these Ohia forest areas die and are simply left to be taken over by albesian trees, other problems facing Puna will look minor. Imagine road conditions along highway 130 after a storm.

Is there any talk of replanting a replacement at this point? Or just let nature take its course since long term consequences can never be predicted and it is best government does nothing?

If Koa won't grow fast enough to out pace albesians. How about Philippine mahogany as seen along the Red Road?