Rapid ‘ohi’a death
For 2019, $1200 has been donated to preventing rapid ‘Ohi’a Death:
University of Hawaii foundation- ROD strategic response plan
https://giving.uhfoundation.org/funds/12754704
the volcano school of arts & sciences’ citizen science initiative
https://www.volcanoschool.net/post/copy-of-vsas-and-scientists-working-together-to-save-ʻōhiʻa-forests
What can we do?
Help prevent spreading Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death by practicing these five things:
1. Avoid injuring ʻōhiʻa.
2. Don’t move ʻōhiʻa wood or ʻōhiʻa parts.
3. Don’t transport ʻōhiʻa inter-island.
4. Clean gear and tools, including shoes and clothes, before and after entering forests.
5. Wash the tires and undercarriage of your vehicle to remove all soil or mud.