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http://hawaiitribune-herald.com/news/loc...ia-trees-0
Problem scope is estimated at $6M, so they're attempting to allocate $2.1M to DLNR, Dept of Health, Dept of Ag, and BIISC for "coordinated management".
I wonder how much will be left over for actual mitigation?
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Not much. They will likely need to have a conference or two in Las Vegas to discuss the subject.
Assume the best and ask questions.
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Ah, so our "local industry" is actually the export of studies and conferences to the mainland. Clearly I'm in the wrong line of work.
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Rob's remark was out of line, irresponsible and tongue in cheek. Don't believe everything you read on this blog. BIISC supplies the workforce for invasive species eradication, and has done so for years. I have worked with them in the past, and know how dedicated they are. No one is going to Vegas on our $. Get real, Rob.
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob Tucker
Not much. They will likely need to have a conference or two in Las Vegas to discuss the subject.
LMAO! Good one, Mr. Tucker. Albeit a definite possibility...
Rene, lighten up. Geeze.
JMO.
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Agree with Rene here. The cynicism is so pervasive that it seems these folks prefer doing nothing at all in response to our neighborhood being devastated by these trees. Except of course sit at their computers and throw mud.
Enjoy your negativity K, R & O, while some try to make the world a better place despite the obstacles, including you guys.
Mahalo Rene for being a do-er instead of a talker.
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seems these folks prefer doing nothing at all
My apparent "cynicism" is based on the observable reality.
Senate Bill 491 - Appropriates funds to study the risks, characteristics, uses and effects of the molucca albizia tree on surrounding environments
Albizia is blocking roads and downing power lines whenever there's a storm, and sometimes when there isn't; it is also known to grow really fast and choke out the native flora. Why do we need a study to figure this out?
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As long as it's not near anything to fall on - drill a core, add some round up, let die in place and topple. Low tech, low cost, and works in my experience.
Albezia near structures is more costly and complicated of course.
Then it's more a matter of maintenance - volunteer forestry groups?
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Then it's more a matter of maintenance - volunteer forestry groups?
Guerilla forestry groups. Anything less is someone's liability problem.
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Forest guerilla groups - aren't the Chinese going to fund them?
