08-14-2015, 10:52 AM
Came across this old article that expressed concerns about our islands Ohia forests. Not sure if our ohia trees here in Puna got hit with this fungus or a strain similar? http://archives.starbulletin.com/2008/08...aline.html
In 2005, an ohia tree was found on Oahu infected with this fungus. Now 10 years later its Puna catching the bad rap of another invasive problem, also possible quarantine restrictions. The mention of possibly spraying some sort of experimental fungicide over the infected trees, probably would not be practical for Puna. It May be to late to save the Ohia in Puna!
Concern here...
Could the dying of the Ohia in Puna, have any impacts on our water purity or supply in the future?
In 2005, an ohia tree was found on Oahu infected with this fungus. Now 10 years later its Puna catching the bad rap of another invasive problem, also possible quarantine restrictions. The mention of possibly spraying some sort of experimental fungicide over the infected trees, probably would not be practical for Puna. It May be to late to save the Ohia in Puna!
Concern here...
Could the dying of the Ohia in Puna, have any impacts on our water purity or supply in the future?