Hawaii County bill would prioritize use of native plants

Native plants could soon become more prevalent in landscaping throughout Hawaii County under a proposed bill aimed at perpetuating and protecting the island’s unique ecosystems. Introduced by County ...

Hawaii’s 124-year-old red mangroves now threaten native waterbirds and waterways

In 1902, red mangroves were brought to Hawaii with an apparently practical purpose. Their tangled roots could hold soil in ...

Hawaii's red mangrove problem: Trees introduced in 1902 are now threatening native wetlands and endangered birds

Red mangroves introduced to Hawaii in 1902 to control erosion have become invasive, clogging waterways, altering wetlands and ...

Scientists planted 150,650 native koa trees on Hawaii’s abandoned pasture, but 20 years later endangered birds were moving into the young forest

For decades, cattle had grazed across large areas of what is now Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge on Hawaii's Big ...
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Hawaii senators introduce bill to protect native plants, species

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono introduced legislation along with Reps. Ed Case and Jill Tokuda to protect Hawaii’s native plants and animals. The Hawaii ...
West Hawaii Today

Plant of the Month for November 2025: Alahe‘e

Consider gracing your garden with a true Hawaiian native plant that might also make a lovely holiday tree. Alahe‘e has many attractive characteristics that make it an excellent choice for landscape ...
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Hawaii conservation leaders outline efforts to preserve native plants, eco-systems

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A statewide conservation report is sounding the alarm on the health of Hawaii’s native ecosystems and what it means for all of us. The Hawaii Conservation Alliance authored ...
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Native plants are the root of the solution to restore Maui County’s coasts

MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii (Island News) -- Over 30 native plant species are being cultivated by the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) native plant nursery to renew the island’s coastal ...
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Adopt these Native Hawaiian plants with Bishop Museum

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Calling all plant parents! Now is your chance to adopt a Native Hawaiian plant from Bishop Museum at the Kaiwiʻula Night Market. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to ...
West Hawaii Today

Plant of the Month: ‘Ohai (Sesbania Tomentosa)

The recumbent variety can cover the ground up to ten feet from the main stem and rise to eighteen inches or less. The sprawling appearance can attractively fill an open space in your garden and even ...