08-26-2008, 01:46 PM
Which brings to mind something they did on Lana'i. A botanist figured out that Cook (or is it Norfolk) pines have the ability to draw an astounding amount of extra moisture out of the air compared to what there would be without these trees. The upcountry of Lana'i received plantations of these "pines" and it transformed the microclimate from hot and dry to misty and drippy. So I was told when I visited there.
But not just any trees have this property. These trees in particular.
But not just any trees have this property. These trees in particular.