Acacia mangium, commonly known as mangium, salwood, or black wattle, is a fast-growing, nitrogen-fixing tree in the pea family (Fabaceae). Native to northeastern Australia, Papua New Guinea, the Moluccan Islands, and Indonesia, this tropical evergreen was introduced to Hawaiʻi in the 1970s for … [Read more...] about Acacia mangium: A Fast-Growing Forestry Tree Turned Invasive in Hawaiʻi
Invasive Species
Identify Plants Like A Pro: Evaluating and Ranking Plant ID Apps
Accurate and timely identification of unfamiliar plant species plays an integral part in the early detection of spreading or newly emerging invasive weeds. After all, it's crucial to know the species, especially when control measures are needed. A plant ID app is any app that takes a picture of a … [Read more...] about Identify Plants Like A Pro: Evaluating and Ranking Plant ID Apps
Top 10 Fire-Resistant Plants for Hawaiʻi
Wildfires in Hawaiʻi used to be extremely rare as the only sources of ignition were eruptions and dry lightning strikes. Therefore, our native ecosystems are especially vulnerable to fire disturbance. Unfortunately, modern land use change has resulted in the extensive spread of fire-prone grasses … [Read more...] about Top 10 Fire-Resistant Plants for Hawaiʻi
Barbas de Indio (Andropogon bicornis)
In 2013, the introduced grass Barbas de Indio (Andropogon bicornis) was found naturalizing near Lava Tree State Park outside Pāhoa, Hawaiʻi. It grew in an area cleared for utility lines through mixed native/non-native ‘ōhi‘a. Likely, the plant had been established for some time, but amidst the many … [Read more...] about Barbas de Indio (Andropogon bicornis)
When living fences escape
Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, “The first man who, having fenced in a piece of land, said ‘This is mine,’ and found people naïve enough to believe him, that man was the true founder of civil society.” For better or for worse, fencing has shaped cultures around the world. Fences regulate our … [Read more...] about When living fences escape
Pest Prevention Training
An advanced education program for those on the front lines protecting Hawaii from invasive species. Finding pests as early as possible, or avoiding them in the first place, are the best ways to protect your business and our islands. As the first line of defense, it is important for nursery staff and … [Read more...] about Pest Prevention Training
