PU'U KUKUI
In Hawaii, there exists some of the oldest and most expensive trees in the world, and believe it or not, they get poached as well.
The ancient Koa tree is the largest native tree in the Hawaiian Islands reaching heights of about 115 feet. It's one of the most expensive woods in the world and is used to make furniture, veneer, and crafts.
More than half of Hawaii’s 31 birds on the federal endangered species list need koa to shelter the smaller plants they feed on, such as the red splayed blossoms of the ohia lehua, giant Hawaiian raspberries and marble-sized red ohelo berries. A spreading koa canopy protects seedlings and smaller plants from cold upland temperatures, which can dip into the 20s during winter on Mauna Kea.
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Catching Poachers in South Africa In case you missed it, here’s an awesome video of our Executive Director telling the story of WPS assisting in the apprehension of poachers in South Africa. Posted by Wildlife Protection Solutions on Friday, January 27, 2017
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