[Coral-List] Re:Mangroves a problem in Hawaii
Katie Laing
laingk at hotmail.com
Fri Sep 26 17:53:25 EDT 2003
Mangrove is viewed as an invasive species here in Hawaii where it has become
established on all the major Hawaiian Islands and has replaced native marsh
habitats. The displacement of marshlands by mangroves is partially
responsilbe for declines in endangered Hawaiian water bird populations. The
mangrove also provides habitat for waterbird predators like the mongoose. A
restoration site in Kailua, Hawaii has yielded an apparent benefit for
native waterbirds, as many new galinule and Hawaiian Stilt chicks were
recorded last season.
Although, many mangove removal projects are underway, some have not been as
successfull as the Kailua project. It is suggested that success is
dependent on proper removal of exisiting mangroves along with proper wetland
restoration techniques.
Aloha,
Katie Laing
Environmental Science Lecturer,
Windward Community College
808-277-6987
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