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Day 1 of the 2nd annual Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Science and Management Symposium: Harnessing Knowledge to Protect Communities & Ecosystems

Day 2 of the 2nd annual Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Science and Management Symposium: Harnessing Knowledge to Protect Communities & Ecosystems

Day 3 of the 2nd annual Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Science and Management Symposium: Harnessing Knowledge to Protect Communities & Ecosystems

These palms arrived before humans and once stood tall across the islands. Today, they’re disappearing. In this Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month (HISAM) webinar, join Tim Chambers of the U.S. Army Natural Resource Program on Oʻahu as he shares the story of loulu, the only endemic palms in Hawaiʻi. Once used for hale construction and deeply rooted in place-based knowledge, loulu now face threats from habitat loss, hybridization, and the invasive Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB). Learn about: - The five loulu (Pritchardia species) endemic to and only found on Oʻahu - Conservation tools: How fencing, seed collection, and outplanting is used to preserve the loulu - How coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) is impacting forest restoration and remote mountainous areas - Living seed banks and partnerships for long-term protection - What’s at stake if we lose our endemic palms This talk reminds us: what’s at risk is more than a tree — it’s a connection to place, history, and future resilience.

Safeguarding Hawai'i's Niu: A Journey Through Coconut Preservation Join us for a fascinating webinar exploring the vital work of preserving ancient Hawaiian coconut varieties. Kehau from the Community Coconut Program shares their incredible efforts to protect this culturally and historically significant tree. This webinar covers: • 00:00:00 - 00:10:00: Introduction and Kehau's introduction to the Community Coconut Program. The importance of safeguarding ancient Niu varieties is highlighted. • 00:10:00 - 00:25:00: Reconnecting with coconut cultivation and Kanaka identity; overcoming negative stereotypes; showcasing the historical significance of Hawaiian Niu, including connections to Queen Emma. Visuals of before-and-after tree restoration are shown. • 00:25:00 - 00:40:00: Detailed explanation of the coconut preservation process: seed selection, documentation using the International Coconut Genetic Resources Network system, and meticulous data collection methods. Leaf and crown shape classifications are explained. • 00:40:00 - 01:00:00: Community involvement in coconut planting initiatives across various locations in Hawai'i, including including Waiʻanae, Kaʻala, Kūkaniloko, Kapolei, Maui, and Puna. Traditional planting methods and their cultural significance are discussed. • 01:00:00 - 01:20:00: Addressing the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) threat: damage assessment, control methods (Tekken netting), and community education initiatives. A Q&A session with experts addresses viewer questions. Learn about the cultural significance of the coconut tree, the challenges faced in its preservation, and the inspiring community efforts underway to ensure its future.

Tips on how to wrap dwarf coconut tree starts with netting to prevent damage from Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB). Summary: -Use net with "eye size" of 0.5 inch eye "square" measurement -Wrap net in between fronds and trunk, starting at the top/youngest frond -Make wrap fluffy with no gaps to minimize entry and maximize capture -Readjust netting at least once per month Created by Joshua Silva, Associate Extension Agent (University of Hawaii, CTAHR, Cooperative Extension). For information at article: https://gms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/gs/handler/getmedia.ashx?moid=72224&dt=3&g=12 Instagram: @jsilvaextension

A tutorial on how to make a bow tie trap for capturing coconut rhinoceros beetles. http://cnas-re.uog.edu/ https://web.facebook.com/CNASrei

5:47 Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) spread and establishment in the Pacific, and the management experiences from Vanuatu – Dr. Mark Ero, Pacific Community (SPC), Land Resources Division Pacific Awareness and Response to the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (PARC) Project 48:51 Away from mtCOI – WGS assessments of the Guam haplotype pervasiveness and CRB biosecurity hotspots in the Pacific – Dr. Tek Tay, CSIRO Health & Biosecurity, Invasive Species & Disease Program 1:18:56 Pheromone trap catch may not be correlated with population density – Dr. Aubrey Moore, University of Guam 1:27:58 CRB Biosecurity Interceptions – Dr. Ben Hoffmann, CSIRO Health and Biosecurity, Tropical Ecosystems Research Centre, Australia 1:41:18 CRB Environmental DNA Survey Tool – Dr. Julie Lockwood, Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources, Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute, Rutgers University 2:02:51 CRB Containment – Guam Detector Dog Team for Outbound Cargo – Dr. Andrea Blas, Micronesia Conservation Trust 2:19:00 Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle and OrNV in Palau, a prospect for control for the Pacific – Dr. Christopher Kitalong, Palau Community College Cooperative Research Extension 2:42:57 Drone Based Aerial Application for CRB – Dr. Roberto Rodriguez III, Aeronautical Sciences, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, & Timo Sullivan, Aloha ʻAina Drones 2:57:23 Question & Answer Session for all available panelists