Follow along to learn fun facts about Hawaiian ecosystems and the variety of flora we have here in Hawaiʻi, native or invasive and everything in between.
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Did you know… protecting native forests in Hawaiʻi reduces flooding, erosion, and reef-damaging runoff. Learn more at: dlnr.hawaii.gov/forestry/
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Did you know… invasive species have contributed to more than 100 native extinctions in Hawaiʻi? Early detection is our best chance to stop the next one.
Learn more at: hawaiiinvasivespecies.org/
🌿 Is it cane tibouchina or a lookalike? One plant commonly confused with invasive cane tibouchina is Arthrostemma, a smaller plant in the melastome family that also has purple flowers.
📸 Take a photo, note the location, and upload your report to 643pest.org.
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Have you seen this plant in the Koʻolaus? If you think you’ve found cane ti:
• Do NOT pull or cut it
• Take a photo and note the location
• Report it to 643pest.org
Early detection helps protect Oʻahu’s watersheds and native species. 🌱
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Did you know…Across Hawaiʻi, invasive grasses dominate many low-elevation areas, creating fast-burning fuel that significantly increases wildfire risk. Learn more at…dlnr.hawaii.gov/forestry/fir…
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See something weird outside? If you don’t recognize it, don’t ignore it.
📸 Snap a photo
📍 Report it at 643pest.org
It could be nothing, or it could help stop the next invasive species before it spreads. When in doubt, report it.
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Did you know…invasive plants often spread faster after storms, wildfires, and land disturbance in Hawaiʻi. Learn more at...oahuisc.org/
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Did you know… native forests recharge billions of gallons of freshwater into Hawaiʻi’s aquifers each year. Learn more at...hawp.org/
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Oʻahu continues to fight back against little fire ants. We are thankful to be able to work with our community and to have access to tools like drones to treat more efficiently. PC: Rob Spencer
Read it here: online.flippingbook.com/view…
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Did you know..Invasive species are listed as a threat to over half of Hawaiʻi’s endangered and threatened species. That's why cleaning boots and gear after hiking is so important to help slow the spread of invasive species in Hawaiʻi.
Learn more at: hawaiiinvasivespecies.org/pr…
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Due to the devastation on the North Shore, we are canceling our upcoming volunteer trip on March 28th, 2026.
If you’d still like to kōkua, please consider volunteering or supporting in other ways. Learn more at oahustormrelief.com/ (link in bio)
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From devilweed to the two-line spittlebug, OISC joins the Livestock Wala’au podcast to share how we can all help protect Hawaiʻi’s farms.
🎧 Check it out: buzzsprout.com/1737460/episo…
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Did you know…once invasive species spread, long-term control can cost millions of dollars each year in Hawaiʻi, but early detection and rapid response can reduce invasive species control costs by up to 90%.
Learn more at: dlnr.hawaii.gov/hisc/
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A huge part of OISC's work is removing miconia in our forests. Let's dive in and learn about how miconia got here in the first place and how invasions like this are prevented today.
#InvasiveSpecies #Miconia #Biosecurity #Conservation #WatershedProtection #HawaiiForests
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Did you know… Hawaiʻi has one of the highest rates of endemic species in the world, making our ecosystems especially vulnerable to invasive species.
Learn more at: dlnr.hawaii.gov/wildlife/
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