Over the last few decades, as artificial trees have improved in quality and appearance, Americans have begun moving away from fresh cut trees and investing in reusables for their holiday celebrations. Now, nearly 80% of American households that celebrate with a Christmas tree choose an artificial one. It’s not an entirely modern phenomena of course:… Read More…
Fresh cut pine trees from the mainland are a popular choice for holidays, even here in tropical Hawai’i. According to Hawaii-grown Christmas Tree Market Potential, a study funded by the DLNR and the US Forest Service, “In 2012 it was estimated that the total number of Christmas Trees sold in Hawai‘i was in excess of 190,000.… Read More…
October 2019: live specimens are still being collected! If you have a possible QLB, please drop it off at 23 E. Kawili St.in Hilo. If you find a QLB but are not able to catch it alive, please take a picture to send to us, then squish it or freeze it to prevent it from… Read More…
Each year, over a million flights are landing in Hawaiʻi or taking off to other destinations. As global movement of people and goods to Hawaiʻi increases, so do the chances of an alien species hitching a ride to our beautiful islands. According to the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species (CGAPS), an average of 20… Read More…
We are so excited for the debut of the new-and-improved PlantPono.org! Find out more about a plant before you buy, or search for suggestions for the perfect non-invasive plant for your property.
The Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC) is a project of the University of Hawaii Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit. The Committee is a voluntary partnership of government, private and non-profit organizations, and concerned individuals working to address invasive species issues on the island of Hawaii.
