A biological evaluation of ohia decline on the island of Hawaii

Author:

Hawaii Dept. of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Wildlife, United States. Forest Pest Management,, United States. Forest Service. Pacific Southwest Region,

Title:

A biological evaluation of ohia decline on the island of Hawaii

Year:

1981

Pages:

ii, 22 p.

Subject:

Ohia-lehua diseases and pests Chia diseases and pests

Summary:

In response to a request from Libert Landgraf, Administrator, Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife, a biological evaluation of the ohia decline problem affecting portions of the windward side of the island of Hawaii was conducted. The probable causes of the problem, including environmental factors, an insect, and a disease, often interacting as a pest complex, are summarized. The probable effects of the decline in relation to management objectives, based on currently available information are discussed. They include no action, the treatment of decline areas to favor re-establishment of endemic ecosystems, conversion of decline areas to other native and/or exotic species, and integration and selection of appropriate treatments based on the specific management objective for a particular site.

Collection:

Monographs