Ohia Ash shown to Improve Ohia Health

[ohiagrrl]

Hi Chas, I don't think this is off topic since reforestation is being explored as remediation for potential total Ohia destruction. The Hawaii Tribune article says that the largest remaining stand of Sandalwood is at 5,000 ft but they were denuded from the rest of the island and logic would dictate they would have been cleared from lower ground first. I have seen a few Sandalwood propagated on farms between 1000 and 2000 feet sea level around where you might see Eucalyptus up in Pauillo (North) where the soils are deeper than in most of Puna. But the man who would definitely have the answers is Mark Hanson who may still sell seedlings at Maku'u Market on Sundays so see if you can check him out, he loves to talk shop. Otherwise, contact Irene at the DLNR, she seems to return phone calls and be happy to answer any forestry questions: (808)587-4167 irene.m.sprecher@hawaii.gov

Chas, If you do find out more, or end up conducting an experiment, please let us know. Mahalo nui