#Rapid Response Team
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Working Group Wins Conservation Award
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death is caused by two closely related fungi species and has been found throughout Hawai’i island and was detected on Kaua’i in 2018 and on Maui last month.
East Maui Included in Aerial Survey for ‘Ōhi‘a Death
Overflights included aerial surveys over east Maui as crews work to learn more about Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death. There have been no confirmed cases on Maui to date.
Kaua‘i Efforts Intensify for Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Detection
As part of the on-going response to the detection of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death on Kaua‘i, DLNR will soon begin installing two types of signs and numerous boot-brush stations around the island. In areas where ROD has killed ‘ōhi‘a, signs will be installed with a cautionary message, “Stop: ROD (Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death) Alert. You are entering […]
Aggressive ‘Ōhi‘a Fungus Found on Kaua‘i
Detection of the more virulent of the two fungal pathogens causing Rapid ʻŌhi‘a Death, has now been confirmed in three trees on Kaua‘i.
Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Detected at Kalōpā State Recreation Area
This latest detection is roughly 12 miles from the nearest known occurrence of the Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death fungus on the east side of the island.
Cash Prize for Solution to Microscopic Fungi Destroying ‘Ōhi‘a
Since 2014 when first identified, the fungi have infected thousands of acres of forest and if unstopped, could irreversibly change Hawai‘i’s ecosystems and culture by eliminating the beloved ʻōhi‘a.
BREAKING: ‘Ōhi‘a Fungus Discovered on Kaua‘i
Officials with the State Department of Land and Natural Resources say this is the less aggressive of two species of fungus known to cause Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death.
Rapid Response Team activated to assist Hotel Hana Maui employees
(Posted by Wendy Osher) The Hawai‘i Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has activated its Rapid Response Team to assist Hotel Hana Maui employees. Ohana Hotel Company sold the 70-room hotel to Amstar Group LLC, a Denver-based real estate investment and development company. The hotel is being managed by Amstar’s subsidiary, Green Tea LLC. Officials […]
