Maui County ROD Resistance Project The program’s primary area of interest is to develop disease-resistant ʻōhiʻa seed orchards for Maui County to support future reforestation. By identifying trees with resistance to ROD, we can use natural breeding programs to grow more ROD-resistant ʻōhiʻa trees for future planting and ecosystem restoration. Learn More

What is ROD? Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death, or ‘ōhi‘a wilt, is a fungal infestation that attacks ‘ōhi‘a trees. Learn More keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right Where is ROD? Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death disease has been found on the Islands of Hawaiʻi, Kauaʻi, Maui, and Oʻahu. Learn More keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right Why is ʻŌhiʻa important? ʻŌhiʻa-dominated forests cover close to one million acres of land across the State of Hawaiʻi. Learn More keyboard_arrow_left keyboard_arrow_right Frequently Asked Questions

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