10-02-2008, 03:58 AM
at 2000' ft expect low temps in the 40's.... Fern Forest is a mid- high elevation tropical rain forest area, so expect cool & wet as the norm (of course, when we are in low rainfall years like current, there are many not so rainy/wet days..)
Also this year there as been more VOG (volcanic 'smog' that has sulfur compounds & ash) than normal, and the trades have been light, this summer, so more VOG around the east side. Those with respiratory problems are noticing this increase... so this is something to think about if you are moving for health reasons.
There are many different types of people here, those that don't care for the land are here, and so are those that do.... There is a large army base on Hawaii Island, and if does have some sway in the politics & policy here....
All that said, this is an area where people can make a difference, and an area that needs those that want to work (hard) on improving the land, & regain the culture. This is one of the only areas I have heard of that sustained more people pre-industrial than live here now... So if you are willing too put up with some of the problems here, and continue researching the island (one of the best reference books to check out is "the Atlas of Hawaii" by Drs. Sonia & Jim Juvik, UH press) you may find that this is where you want to live.
Editted: This is by Carey...didn't realize Jimbo had logged on (& on HIS computer....the NERVE!)
Also this year there as been more VOG (volcanic 'smog' that has sulfur compounds & ash) than normal, and the trades have been light, this summer, so more VOG around the east side. Those with respiratory problems are noticing this increase... so this is something to think about if you are moving for health reasons.
There are many different types of people here, those that don't care for the land are here, and so are those that do.... There is a large army base on Hawaii Island, and if does have some sway in the politics & policy here....
All that said, this is an area where people can make a difference, and an area that needs those that want to work (hard) on improving the land, & regain the culture. This is one of the only areas I have heard of that sustained more people pre-industrial than live here now... So if you are willing too put up with some of the problems here, and continue researching the island (one of the best reference books to check out is "the Atlas of Hawaii" by Drs. Sonia & Jim Juvik, UH press) you may find that this is where you want to live.
Editted: This is by Carey...didn't realize Jimbo had logged on (& on HIS computer....the NERVE!)