Did you know that 90% of Hawaii's forests are overrun by invasive species? In an effort to raise awareness about the threat to island ecosystems Kauaʻi-based lifestyle boutique, Work It Out, and Kauaʻi Invasive species Committee (KISC) joined forces and launched the “Save The Natives, Stop The Invasives campaign. This exclusive collaboration includes educational blog series highlighting major invasive species impacting the Kaua'i ecosystem and the kuleana (responsibility) of conservationists to combat them.
Work it Out & Kauaʻi Invasive Species Committee
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![PLANTING PONO: How local nurseries are preventing the spread]()
April 29 2023 – Haylin Chock
PLANTING PONO: How local nurseries are preventing the spread
Aloha Nui kākou! KISC has partnered with Seaside Nursery to highlight ways to prevent the spread of invasive species in our community. KISC participates in a program which focuses on the prevention of the importing and spread of invasive species. The Pono Endorsement Program is a voluntary partnership between nursery and landscaping businesses, Plant Pono, and Kauai Invasive Species Committee (KISC)....
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![RAPID ʻŌHIʻA DEATH : The growing threat on the garden isle]()
April 26 2023 – Haylin Chock
RAPID ʻŌHIʻA DEATH : The growing threat on the garden isle
“My life is dependent on yours, your life is dependent on mine.”
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![KILLER KIAWE : Long thorn Kiawe]()
April 22 2023 – Haylin Chock
KILLER KIAWE : Long thorn Kiawe
prevents beach access, and is armed with 3-inch long toxin-tipped thorns
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![THE PURPLE PLAGUE : Miconia calvescens in Wailua]()
April 19 2023 – Haylin Chock
THE PURPLE PLAGUE : Miconia calvescens in Wailua
the most harmful invasive species are plants. Miconia, if left unchecked, can quickly spread across broad areas of land and have an "umbrella effect."
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![HOLO, HOLOI, HANA HOU : How to build your own bio-sanitation hiking kit]()
April 15 2023 – Haylin Chock
HOLO, HOLOI, HANA HOU : How to build your own bio-sanitation hiking kit
it's always good to keep your own holoholo kit ready to go
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![KIAʻI MOKU : Introduction to the series]()
April 12 2023 – Haylin Chock
KIAʻI MOKU : Introduction to the series
They are lovers of native plants, and with that love comes a responsibility to shed light on how we can all help protect them
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Support the “Save The Natives, Stop The Invasives" campaign. You can start by reading the blog series to learn more about the invasive species affecting our island ecosystems and the actions we can take to protect them. From April 12, 2023, to April 29, 2023, a new blog will be released every Friday
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The only way to stop the spread of invasive species is to pack your OWN personal sanitation kit
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Contributors
Jeni Kaohelaulii & Jasmine Kaohelaulii from Work it Out: Project & Creative Directors
Haylin Chock from Kauaʻi Invasive species Committee: Research specialist, blog writer, model
Erica Taniguchi from Kalalea Photography: Photograher