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TEN QUESTIONS WITH RICK BARBOZA - HUI KU MAOLI OLA NATIVE PLANT SPECIALISTS
Posted on Nov. 17, 2025 / Native Species, People in the News, Nursery, Arboriculture / Subscribe 0
An interview with Rick Baroza, a native Hawaiian plant expert, landscape and nursery manager at Hui Ku Maoli Ola.
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What it Takes to Remove a 100 Foot Tall Albizia Tree, a Climber's Perspective
Posted on Nov. 17, 2025 / Best Practices, Invasive Species, Plant Pests, Arboriculture / Subscribe 0
Expert tips from a local arborist on safely removing large Albizia trees.
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The Good, the Bad, and the Banyan: Ficus Species in Hawai‘i
Posted on Nov. 17, 2025 / Plant Pests, Arboriculture, Parks, Beneficial insects / Subscribe 0
An overview of the biology and differences among the diverse Ficus species in Hawaii.
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Engaging Community with Wild Seed Collection to Protect Genetic Diversity and Develop Disease Resistance for Ohia (Metrosideros sp.), a Keystone Native Hawaiian Tree
Posted on Nov. 17, 2025 / Best Practices, Native Species, Plant Pests / Subscribe 0
This article is a reprint of a previously published article on the Maui County Laukahi website. To read the full article, please visit Final-USFS-White-Paper.pdf
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Acacia mangium: A Fast-Growing Forestry Tree Turned Invasive in Hawaii
Posted on Nov. 17, 2025 / Invasive Species, Plant Pests, Arboriculture / Subscribe 0
Summary of Mangium (Acacia mangium), a fast-growing invasive legume that outcompetes natives, with tips on managing and preventing its spread.
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