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A Maui nonprofit is working to restore trees that were damaged in the 2023 fires and replace the ones that were destroyed.
Here are a few ways to give back if you are planning a trip to Maui (and if you aren't, why you might want to).
Stroll down the Lahaina Historic Trail and you'll stop at a variety of sights that are part of the town's history, including Banyan Tree Park. You'll also find several restaurants, shops and art ...
(PC: JD Pells / Maui Now) Another addition to the display is an air-layer clone of Lahaina’s historic banyan tree. This is one of 14 being cultivated on Maui, which will eventually be planted ...
Banyans usually grow on hardwood hammocks. They are considered a keystone species, essential to the hardwood tropical ...
A 12-year-old sapling that is a direct descendant of the Jackson Magnolia was planted in its place on Tuesday, the White ...
In the 10 years preceding the August 2023 Maui fires that destroyed Lahaina, 15 Hawaii communities joined Firewise USA. Since then, the number has more than doubled to 31, with a dozen more in the ...
In each experiment, tree species were planted in blocks, creating a mosaic of forest patches of the same age and species. Some experiments were established up to 60 years ago. Tree heights were ...
Together with the oceans, they are one of the two most important carbon sinks, due to their capacity to store carbon in the soil and in tree biomass. As such, promoting fast-growing trees could ...