Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC)
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MISC Targeted Plants

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MISC Targeted Animals

MISC veiled chameleon flyer

MISC Got Frogs? flyer

MISC Targeted Plants and Animals By Area

MISC East Maui target species

MISC West Maui target species

MISC Upcountry Maui target species

MISC South Maui target species

MISC Central Maui target species

What to plant and not to plant by climatic and elevational zone

Cool, Dry, Upper Elevations  (Upper Kula, Ulupalakua, Leeward Haleakala above 1,000 feet): Since the climate here is dry and cool, plants adapted to this region do not need a lot of water. Wet, Windward Areas  (Haiku, Huelo, Olinda, Keanae, Nahiku, Hana, and West Maui Mountains): These areas get more than 40 inches of rain per year. The native plants that evolved here use lots of water. Warm to Hot Areas  (Kahului, Central and Leeward Maui from sea level to 1,000 ft. elevation): Temperatures here are typically warm to hot. Plants adapted to this climate temd to be drought tolerant nad stress resistant. Wetter, low areas near mountains  (Haliimaile, Makawao, Pukalani, Lower Kula, Waiehu, Waihee, Wailuku, Waikapu): In these areas near mountains, rainfall is higher than the central zone but temperatures are warmer than the upper leeward zone. Windward coastal salt spray zones  (All along the coast of Maui): There areas are close to the ocean, so plants must be tolerant to salt spray. Plants that have evolved here tend to be low to the fround due to constant wind. Print this coupon  to get discounts for purchasing native plants. What to Plant/ What to not Plant in Hawaii - A two page summary of where to go for more information.

Malama i ka Aina Award
This award recognizes individuals and businesses that help protect Maui County from invasive species.

Landscaping Professional's Guide to Stopping the Spread of Coqui Frogs on Maui  Describes the Coqui frog, how to prevent, and report sightings to 573-MISC (6472).

Examples of Invasive Plants  Describes what makes a plant invasive, and gives two examples for each category of plant such as bush/shrub, fern, grass/sedge, ground cover, tree, and vine. The plants were identified by members of the Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) as examples of plants that are invasive and found on Maui. Any MISC target plant species or any plant on the Hawaii Noxious Weed List (determined by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture [HDOA]) should not be sold. The flyer also refers landscape professionals where to go for other state and global lists of invasive plants.

Careers in Conservation  flyer aimed at high school students to encourage them to protect Hawaii's native plants and animals, and how they can make a difference by checking with their natural resources or science teachers to prepare for a career in conservation.

Help Stop the Alien Invaders  flyer aimed at school age children to teach them what's not cool and what's really cool to do.

Hoike o Haleakala is a downloadable science-based environmental education curriculum specific to Maui, that supports State of Hawaii high school educational standards.

During the last two-weeks in May 2003, local radio stations broadcast a 60-second PSA that was produced. The intent was to give general messages about invasive species and what to do.

• WMA format   (53 Kb; 1 minute)
• MP3 format   (474 Kb; 1 minute)

For more information, contact:
Joylynn Paman, public relations and education specialist
Maui Invasive Species Committee
P.O.Box 983
Makawao, HI 96768
Phone (808) 573-MISC (6472)
Email miscpr@hawaii.edu
Fax (808) 573-6475