A fungal pathogen known as Rapid Ohia Death (Ceratocystis fimbriata) was identified on Hawaii Island in 2014. The fungus attacks and can quickly kill ohia trees (Metrosideros polymorpha). Ohia is endemic to Hawaii and comprises approximately 80% of Hawaii’s native forests. Learn more at:
http://hdoa.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/RAPID-OHIA-DEATH-Poster.pdf
http://www.oahuisc.org/rapid-ohia-death-2/
