08-25-2008, 01:40 PM
No, I'm not proposing any sort of thing. I'm suggesting what may well be in the works in the near future, because of the large punch the Kona side of the island has, and the fact that they're in real trouble with real economic loss. They are going to grasp at any straw to ease the situation. There is precedent for these sorts of actions, especially concerning water supplies. The research is currently underway, and I'll post a couple of papers that are nibbling around the edges of the issue next chance I get. The DATA, as well, suggests the same. There's good evidence indeed that deforestation on the windward side of the island does indeed alter rainfall elsewhere.
This is a small island, and turf battles are going to begin at some point. Those resorts want those golf courses green. . .
This is a small island, and turf battles are going to begin at some point. Those resorts want those golf courses green. . .