Ohia trees are dying rapidly, Why?

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Obie, good evening.
Much of what has taken place on this island or these islands over the past several centuries was passed down via dance,prayers,and elders. My friends I was referring to are Hawaiian from the kona side. So they probably (my guess) speak of what was told or passed down to them from their kupuna(elder, grandparents). Maybe the old sandalwood or koa tree forest would have attracted more rainfall, just not sure though?.