Ohia trees are dying rapidly, Why?

[Rene Siracusa]

Per J.B.Friday, extension forester with UH Cooperative Extension Service, the culprit now appears to be a fungus called Cytophtera (sp?).
This fungus has been around for a while affecting other plants, but has only recently been identified in relation to 'ohia.

JB will give a presentation about Rapid 'Ohia Death and this fungus and update us on current research and what can be done on Saturday, May 23 at 1:00 pm at the Pahoa Community Center. The presentation is sponsored by Malama O Puna and will be followed by MOP's annual general membership meeting. Interested persons may stay on for the meeting, whether or not they are members.