#loulu
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle puts Hawaiʻi’s endemic loulu palms at risk
While coconut palms top the list of CRB’s preferred foods, endangered loulu is also on the menu. Loulu’s small crowns are easier for beetles to penetrate than those of coconut palms, which results in a higher risk of lethal damage or secondary fungal infection. Extinction is a worry.
Treecovery supports planting of endemic loulu palms at Lahaina Harbor
Restoration work continues at Lahaina Harbor, where the loading dock has reopened and resumed operations following the 2023 wildfires, with the recent planting of nearly 10 native trees, including endemic loulu palms.
Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa launches as a reimagined dining concept at Grand Wailea
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, announces the debut of its reimagined signature dining concept, Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa.
Critical habitat proposed for 12 endangered species, all on Hawai’i Island
Approximately 122,277 acres of federal, state, private, and public lands are being proposed as critical habitat for 12 species, all found only on Hawaiʻi island.
PLANTS & PLACES – THE FLORA OF HAWAI’I FEATURED IN 2009 DLNR HISTORIC SITES CALENDAR
HONOLULU — The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) announces the availability of its 2009 Historic Sites calendar, “Plants & Places – The Flora of Hawai`i.” Although there are literally thousands of native plants in Hawai`i that could have been selected to produce a visually stunning calendar, the plants that were selected for this […]
