In the late 1800s large tracts of land along the Hamakua coast were cleared for the cultivation of sugarcane. This clearing pushed the forest line to the upper…
As rain falls on the upper slopes of Mauna Kea , the water collects and runs down the slopes to the Hamakua coast. Streams have cut through the ash and basalt…
Kahuna falls, 100m tall.
Kahuna falls, 100m tall.
Introduced plants have been able to quickly adapt to the climate, soil, and elevation of the Hamakua coast. These alien plants are able to outcompete the…
