3) Treat large flowering trees in older established stands using mechanical, chemical, and biological control methods.  Unit of measure is acres treated and number of trees killed.  [Timeline: ongoing, present through June 30, 2000]

· Continue to kill mature trees along the Onomea scenic drive, Ainaloa, and Leilani as time and weather permits.  This effort will rely largely on volunteers and community groups.

Miconia eradication is ongoing at older established sites with mature trees, especially when volunteers or forestry crews (Dept. of Land & Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Wildlife) are available to help.  During this grant period work continued at the largest and oldest sites where many mature trees were destroyed by mechanical and chemical control methods.

visit Hawaiian Ecosystems At Risk > HTTP://WWW.HEAR.ORG < for more information on invasive species

Operation Miconia mahalo to Sig Zane of Hilo for creating the Miconia Logo

Big Island Invasive Species Committee/Operation Miconia 16 East Lanikaula Street  -  Hilo, Hawaii  -  96720 Ph:  (808) 961-3299 - Hotline & Voice Mail Alt. Ph:  (808) 974-4140 - Office & Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture Reception Desk FAX:  (808) 974-4148

biisc@aloha.net

miconia@aloha.net