December 2002

Hawai`i spends more to control invasive plants than it does for any other group of pests. Millions of dollars a year go to control miconia alone. But the state stands to lose more than just tax dollars if no effective … Continued

Wedged between the Hilo airport, a military shooting range and a gravel quarry is a 108-acre scrap of forest. Aggressive alien plants have invaded from top to bottom, towering over the tallest `ohi`a trees and crowding out native seedlings on … Continued