#Rapid Ohia Death Maui

Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Detected in Fifth Tree on O‘ahu

On the Big Island Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death has killed or injured hundreds of thousands of trees. The ‘Ōhi‘a species is considered the most important endemic tree in the state, comprising approximately 80% of Hawai‘i’s native forests.

Amid Widespread ROD, Funds Gifted to Protect ʻŌhiʻa Seeds

Rapid ʻōhiʻa death has already killed more than 135,000 acres of ʻōhiʻa forest on Hawaiʻi Island.

DLNR Hopes Raising Awareness Will Restrain ROD

Now that Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death has spread to Maui and Oʻahu, the Department of Land and Natural Resources is hoping that raising awareness will help combat the epidemic. 

BREAKING: Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Confirmed in Single Tree on Maui

Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death was recently detected in a single tree on private property in East Maui.  The lone ʻōhiʻa tree is 15-20 feet tall and 8-10 inches in diameter

Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Science Symposium Maps Next Steps

Top scientists and managers engaged in the fight against Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death in the first ever science symposium of its kind.