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Waiāhole Albizia Workshop November 2023
Ko’olau Mountains Watershed Partnership
Albizia (Falcataria moluccana) is a highly invasive tree spread throughout Hawaiʻi, found in forests as well as in urban neighborhoods. This tree can reach massive heights and can grow upwards of 15 feet per year. It is a threat to native ecosystems, where it can outcompete native plants and cause soil erosion. Its brittle branches and shallow roots can allow trees to fall at any moment, making them especially dangerous above homes and roads. During high wind and storm events, these trees can be highly destructive to surrounding neighborhoods. Large albizia trees that are 30 feet or more can cost homeowners $10,000+ to completely remove, making it difficult for most people to control before they become a hazard to their property.
This free educational workshop is open to the public where communities can learn how to identify albizia of different age classes and determine hazard levels to infrastructure. We will also be demonstrating accessible chemical and non-chemical treatments for trees.
The Koʻolau Mountains Watershed Partnership is an environmental organization that conducts conservation across the Koʻolau mountain range, including invasive species control. The Rapid Albizia Death (RAD) Hui works to empower people to take control of albizia and protect their communities through education and service-learning.
If you have any questions, please contact (808) 983-9484 or [email protected]
Visit here to sign up for this event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/732340148097?aff=oddtdtcreator
Ko’olau Mountains Watershed Partnership
About the organizer
KMWP works across over 110,000 acres of the Ko’olau Mountains. Our partnership was formed with the goal to protect our watershed resources and increase the recharge of our aquifers with high quality water through active conservation of our forested lands.
We work across landowner boundaries to eliminate threats to the watershed such as habitat-modifying invasive weeds and ungulates like goats and wild boars. Our focus is on combining protection with restoration using a combination of adaptive management strategies and established conservation practices. These methods include the installation of ungulate-proof fencing, various weed removal techniques, restoration planting, and long-term monitoring.
We also reach out to local communities, individuals, and organizations to connect them with service-learning opportunities and give them the chance to learn about and protect their native ecosystems and watershed resources.
Good For
Teens, Groups, Exercise, Meeting People, Resume Builder
Activity Type
Outdoor, Help Plants & Nature, Physical Labor, Teaching & Training, Advocacy & Outreach, Educational Activity, Workshops & Conferences
Cause
Environmental Conservation, Education & Training, Community Engagement, Non Profit Support
Requirements
RSVP Required, Closed Toed Shoes
Waiāhole Albizia Workshop November 2023
Ko’olau Mountains Watershed Partnership
Albizia (Falcataria moluccana) is a highly invasive tree spread throughout Hawaiʻi, found in forests as well as in urban neighborhoods. This tree can reach massive heights and can grow upwards of 15 feet per year. It is a threat to native ecosystems, where it can outcompete native plants and cause soil erosion. Its brittle branches and shallow roots can allow trees to fall at any moment, making them especially dangerous above homes and roads. During high wind and storm events, these trees can be highly destructive to surrounding neighborhoods. Large albizia trees that are 30 feet or more can cost homeowners $10,000+ to completely remove, making it difficult for most people to control before they become a hazard to their property.
This free educational workshop is open to the public where communities can learn how to identify albizia of different age classes and determine hazard levels to infrastructure. We will also be demonstrating accessible chemical and non-chemical treatments for trees.
The Koʻolau Mountains Watershed Partnership is an environmental organization that conducts conservation across the Koʻolau mountain range, including invasive species control. The Rapid Albizia Death (RAD) Hui works to empower people to take control of albizia and protect their communities through education and service-learning.
If you have any questions, please contact (808) 983-9484 or [email protected]
Visit here to sign up for this event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/732340148097?aff=oddtdtcreator
Good For
Teens, Groups, Exercise, Meeting People, Resume Builder
Activity Type
Outdoor, Help Plants & Nature, Physical Labor, Teaching & Training, Advocacy & Outreach, Educational Activity, Workshops & Conferences
Cause
Environmental Conservation, Education & Training, Community Engagement, Non Profit Support
Requirements
RSVP Required, Closed Toed Shoes
Ko’olau Mountains Watershed Partnership
About the organizer
KMWP works across over 110,000 acres of the Ko’olau Mountains. Our partnership was formed with the goal to protect our watershed resources and increase the recharge of our aquifers with high quality water through active conservation of our forested lands.
We work across landowner boundaries to eliminate threats to the watershed such as habitat-modifying invasive weeds and ungulates like goats and wild boars. Our focus is on combining protection with restoration using a combination of adaptive management strategies and established conservation practices. These methods include the installation of ungulate-proof fencing, various weed removal techniques, restoration planting, and long-term monitoring.
We also reach out to local communities, individuals, and organizations to connect them with service-learning opportunities and give them the chance to learn about and protect their native ecosystems and watershed resources.
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