June 1 - 3 , 1978 - University of Hawaii at Manoa
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COOPERATIVE NATIONAL PARK RESOURCES STUDIES UNIT<br />
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Botany<br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
(808) 948-8218<br />
Clifford W. Smith, Unit Director<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Botany<br />
PROCEEDINGS<br />
SECOND CONFERENCE IN NATURAL SCIENCES<br />
HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK<br />
held <strong>at</strong><br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Field Research Center<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
on<br />
<strong>June</strong> 1 - 3, <strong>1978</strong><br />
Edited by<br />
C. W. Smith, Director, CPSU/UH
PREFACE<br />
The Second Conference in N<strong>at</strong>ural Sciences was held from<br />
<strong>June</strong> 1-3, <strong>1978</strong>, <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong> Field Research Center in <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park. The Research Center has expanded quite<br />
dram<strong>at</strong>ically since the first Conference in 1976. First the Mauna<br />
Loa Field St<strong>at</strong>ion was moved into the area <strong>at</strong> which time the U. S.<br />
Fish and Wildlife Service erected a separ<strong>at</strong>e labor<strong>at</strong>ory and<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice building. Shortly thereafter the U. S. Forest Service<br />
also built their own facility. In the meantime, the large green-<br />
house was erected and the Avian Disease Labor<strong>at</strong>ory was set up in<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the old YCC buildings. The dormitory building opposite<br />
Magma House was converted into <strong>of</strong>fices and labor<strong>at</strong>ories while<br />
some small dormitories were retained and renov<strong>at</strong>ed. The her-<br />
barium is loc<strong>at</strong>ed in this building. The facilities, probably the<br />
best field st<strong>at</strong>ion in Hawai'i, are available to the public.<br />
Dormitory fees are $4.00 a night and should be booked in advance<br />
by writing to the Research Biologist, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
Park, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96718.<br />
During the Conference a questionnaire was distributed con-<br />
cerning future meetings. There was a unanimous vote to continue<br />
the conferences. Fifty-two percent <strong>of</strong> the respondents preferred<br />
annual meetings, 40% biennual meetings with the remainder<br />
undecided about the frequency. Sixty percent <strong>of</strong> the participants<br />
prefer <strong>June</strong> meetings, 30% had no opinion, and 10% liked August.<br />
Three-quarters <strong>of</strong> those <strong>at</strong>tending felt th<strong>at</strong> three days was suffi-<br />
cient, the remainder had a number <strong>of</strong> other options. Concerning<br />
the length <strong>of</strong> papers, half the respondents felt 15 minutes was<br />
adequ<strong>at</strong>e, 25% thought 10 minutes were enough, the remainder<br />
wanted longer present<strong>at</strong>ions. Three-quarters <strong>of</strong> those responding<br />
felt 5 minutes was sufficient time for questions. Fifty-five<br />
percent <strong>of</strong> the participants would prefer topic-oriented sessions,<br />
30% preferred contributed papers.<br />
In the comments and suggestion section numerous complaints<br />
about the Conference room were aired. Other common suggestions<br />
included restricting each participant to a single paper, broad-<br />
ening the scope <strong>of</strong> disciplines able to particip<strong>at</strong>e, and sending<br />
out the abstracts and time table before the Conference.<br />
We will endeavor to correct all the deficiencies noted. We<br />
appreci<strong>at</strong>e the time and effort put into your responses which we<br />
think illustr<strong>at</strong>es your interest in these meetings.<br />
C. W. Smith<br />
Director, CPSU/UH
PREFACE<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
Apple, Russell A.<br />
THE WHITNEY LABORATORY OF SEISMOLOGY (1912-1963)<br />
Baker, James K., and Melinda S. Allen<br />
ROOF RAT DEPREDATIONS ON HIBISCADELPHUS (MALVACEAE)<br />
TREES<br />
Banko, Paul C.<br />
NENE REINTRODUCTION PROGRAM AND RESEARCH<br />
IN HAWAIIAN NATIONAL PARKS<br />
Banko, Winston E.<br />
SOME LIMITING FACTORS AND RESEARCH NEEDS<br />
OF ENDANGERED HAWAIIAN FOREST BIRDS<br />
Beardsley, John W., Jr .<br />
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF WILDLAND WEED PESTS IN HAWAII--<br />
IS IT A FEASIBLE SOLUTION? 2 6<br />
Beardsley, J. W., R. Burkhart, M. L. G<strong>of</strong>f,<br />
A. Hara, and G. Teves<br />
HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK CRATER DISTRICT<br />
RESOURCES BASIC INVENTORY:<br />
INSECTS AND OTHER TERRESTRIAL ARTHROPODS<br />
Bridges, Kent W.<br />
HAWAII IBP SYNTHESIS: 5. SHORT-TERM TEMPORAL PATTERNS<br />
AMONG ISLAND BIOTA 34<br />
Callaham, Robert Z.<br />
SECOND CONFERENCE ON NATURAL RESOURCES<br />
REMARKS BY ROGER SKOLMEN<br />
AT DEDICATION OF THE HAWAII FIELD RESEARCH CENTER<br />
ON BEHALF OF STATION DIRECTOR CALLAHAM<br />
Carr, Gerald D.<br />
HYBRIDIZATION IN THE HAWAIIAN SILVERSWORD COMPLEX<br />
Carson, Hampton L.<br />
HAWAII IBP SYNTHESIS: 6. GENETIC VARIATION<br />
AND POPULATION STRUCTURE IN ISLAND SPECIES<br />
Chan, John G.<br />
SOME ASPECTS OF A SHELL DISEASE IN THE HAWAIIAN<br />
FRESHWATER SHRIMP, BISULCATA (RANDALL)
iii<br />
Clarke, Garvin<br />
THE DISTRIBUTION OF MYRICA FAYA AND OTHER SELECTED<br />
PROBLEM EXOTICS WITHIN HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK 51<br />
Collins, Mark S., and Robert J. Shallenberger<br />
FOREST BIRD POPULATIONS ON O'AHU<br />
Conant, P<strong>at</strong>rick<br />
LEK BEHAVIOR AND ECOLOGY OF TWO HOMOSEQUENTIAL -<br />
SYMPATRIC HAWAIIAN DROSOPHILA :<br />
DROSOPHILA HETERONEURA AND DROSOPHILA SILVESTRIS<br />
Conant, Sheila<br />
HAWAII IBP SYNTHESIS: 3. THE KILAUEA RAIN FOREST<br />
ECOSYSTEM 58<br />
Conant, Sheila<br />
BIRDS OF THE KALAPANA EXTENSION<br />
Conant, Sheila, and Maile Stemmermann<br />
HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK CRATER DISTRICT<br />
RESOURCES BASIC INVENTORY:<br />
BIRDS OF THE CRATER DISTRICT<br />
Corn, Carolyn A.<br />
EXPERIMENTAL HYBRIDIZATIONS IN HAWAIIAN METROSIDEROS 7 7<br />
Cr<strong>of</strong>t, Lisa K., and Paul K. Higashino<br />
THE RARE AND THREATENED PLANTS IN THE AHUPUA'A OF<br />
MANUKA, KAULANAMAUNA, AND KAPU'A, SOUTH KONA, HAWAI'I 8 6<br />
Davis, Bertell D.<br />
HUMAN SETTLEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE<br />
AT BARBERS POINT, O'AHU<br />
Davis, C. J.<br />
ESTABLISHMENT OF SOME RECENT IMMIGRANT INSECTS<br />
IN HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK 98<br />
Evenson, William E.<br />
A MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF 'OHI'A DIEBACK<br />
AS A NATURAL PHENOMENON<br />
Gardner, Donald E.<br />
EVALUATION OF A NEW TECHNIQUE FOR HERBICIDAL TREATMENT<br />
OF MYRICA FAYA TREES 114<br />
Gerrish., Grant<br />
FACTORS CONTROLLING THE DISTRIBUTION OF EXOTIC PLANTS<br />
IN THE KO'OLAU MOUNTAINS, O'AHU 120<br />
G<strong>of</strong>f, M. Lee<br />
RESOURCE TRACKING PATTERNS IN ACARI ASSOCIATED WITH<br />
BIRDS IN HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK:<br />
A PRELIMINARY REPORT 125
Gon, Samuel M., 111<br />
ALTITUDINAL EFFECTS ON THE GENERAL DIVERSITY OF ENDEMIC<br />
INSECT COMMUNITIES IN A LEEWARD HAWAIIAN FOREST SYSTEM,<br />
MANUKA FOREST RESERVE, SOUTH KONA, HAWAI'I 134<br />
Hoe, William J.<br />
HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK CRATER DISTRICT<br />
RESOURCES BASIC INVENTORY:<br />
MOSSES OF THE CRATER DISTRICT<br />
Howarth, F. G.<br />
HAWAII IBP SYNTHESIS: 4. THE HAWAIIAN LAVA TUBE<br />
ECOSYSTEM<br />
Jacob i , James D.<br />
DESCRIPTION OF A NEW LARGE-SCALE VEGETATION MAPPING<br />
PROJECT IN HAWAI'I<br />
Kaschko, Michael W., and Melinda S. Allen<br />
THE IMPACT OF THE SWEET POTATO ON PREHISTORIC<br />
HAWAIIAN CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT<br />
Kilgore, Bruce M.<br />
DEDICATION ADDRESS FOR HAWAII FIELD RESEARCH CENTER 184<br />
Kjargaard, John I.<br />
THE STATUS OF THE HAWAIIAN DARK-RUMPED PETREL<br />
AT HALEAKALA 193<br />
Lamoureux , C harles H.<br />
HAWAII IBP SYNTHESIS: 7. IMPACT OF EXOTIC PLANTS<br />
AND ANIMALS IN HAWAI'I 198<br />
Lee, Ah F<strong>at</strong><br />
POHAKULOA PROPAGATION PROJECT:<br />
A CONTINUING SUCCESS STORY<br />
Lee, Barbara<br />
STUDIES IN THE LIFE HISTORY OF THE 'ALALA IN CAPTIVITY 207<br />
Merlin, Mark David<br />
HUMAN PERCEPTION OF THE HAWAIIAN ENDANGERED SPECIES:<br />
A PRELIMINARY REPORT ON A THREE-YEAR RANDOM SURVEY 208<br />
Miller, John M., and Alan M. Yoshinaga<br />
ACID RAIN IN HAWAI'I<br />
Moore, Richard B., Daniel Dzurisin, Gordon P. E<strong>at</strong>on,<br />
Robert Y. Koyanagi, Peter W. Lipman, John P. Lockwood,<br />
Gary S. Puniwai, and Rosalind Tuthill Helz<br />
THE SEPTEMBER 1977 ERUPTION OF KILAUEA VOLCANO, HAWAI'I 218<br />
Mueller-Dombois, Dieter<br />
HAWAII IBP SYNTHESIS : 1. BRIEF INTRODUCTORY SURVEY 219
Mueller-Dombois, Dieter<br />
HAWAII IBP SYNTHESIS: 2. THE MAUNA LOA TRANSECT<br />
ANALYSIS<br />
Mueller-Dombois, ~ieter'<br />
HAWAII IBP SYNTHESIS: 8. ISLAND ECOSYSTEMS:<br />
WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THEIR ECOLOGY?<br />
Mull, William P.<br />
VARIABILITY IN DORSAL PATTERNING AMONG POPULATIONS OF<br />
HAWAIIAN "HAPPY-FACE" SPIDERS (THERIDION SP. OR SPP.)<br />
ON THE BIG ISLAND<br />
..-. ~<br />
Pam. Richard P. ~<br />
THE ROLE OF THE HAWAIIAN TWO-LINED 'OHI'A BORER,<br />
PLAGITHMYSUS BILINEATUS SHARP, IN THE DECLINE OF<br />
'OHI'A-LEHUA FORESTS ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAI'I<br />
Radovsky, Frank J., JoAnn M. Tenorio, P. Quentin Tomich,<br />
and James D. Jacobi<br />
ACARI ON MURINE RODENTS ON MAUNA LOA, HAWAI'I<br />
Ralph, C. John<br />
HABITAT UTILIZATION AND NICHE COMPONENTS IN SOME<br />
HAWAIIAN ENDANGERED FOREST BIRDS<br />
Reeser, Don<br />
PLANTING, A TOOL FOR NATIVE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION<br />
Scott, J. Michael<br />
FOREST BIRD SURVEY OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS<br />
Scowcr<strong>of</strong>t, Paul G.<br />
DIRECT SOWING OF TREATED MAMANE SEEDS:<br />
AN INEFFECTIVE REGENERATION TECHNIQUE<br />
Shimoda, Jerry Y.<br />
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNIQUES AND THE SCIENTIST<br />
Skolmen, Roger G.<br />
VEGETATIVE PROPAGATION OF ACACIA KOA GRAY<br />
Sm<strong>at</strong>hers, Garrett A., and Donald E. Gardner<br />
STAND ANALYSIS OF AN INVADING FIRETREE (MYRICA - FAYA)<br />
POPULATION, HAWAI ' I<br />
Smith, Clifford W.<br />
HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK CRATER DISTRICT<br />
RESOURCES BASIC INVENTORY:<br />
INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL OVERVIEW<br />
Smith, Clifford W.<br />
HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK CRATER DISTRICT<br />
RESOURCES BASIC INVENTORY: THE LICHEN FLORA
Stemmermann, Lani<br />
HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK CRATER DISTRICT<br />
RESOURCES BASIC INVENTORY:<br />
THE VASCULAR FLORA OF HALEAKALA<br />
Tabor, Kim0<br />
THE ACQUISITION OF NATURAL AREAS IN HAWAI'I<br />
Tomich, P. Quentin<br />
STUDIES OF LEPTOSPIROSIS IN NATURAL HOST POPULATIONS:<br />
I. SMALL MAMMALS OF WAIPI'O VALLEY, ISLAND OF HAWAI'I 308<br />
van Riper, Charles, 111, and Sandra Guest van Riper<br />
A NECROPSY PROCEDURE FOR SAMPLING DISEASE<br />
IN WILD BIRD POPULATIONS 309<br />
Walters, Gerald A.<br />
BRINGING BACK THE MONARCH OF HAWAIIAN FORESTS--<br />
ACACIA KOA<br />
-<br />
Whiteaker, Louis D.<br />
HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK CRATER DISTRICT<br />
RESOURCES BASIC INVENTORY:<br />
VEGETATION MAP OF THE CRATER DISTRICT<br />
Wolfe, Claire M., C. John Ralph, and Paul K. Higashino<br />
FOREST BIRD POPULATION VARIATION AS RELATED TO<br />
HABITAT TYPES 345<br />
Yoshinaga, Alvin Y.<br />
VEGETATION OF THE HANA RAIN FOREST,<br />
HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK<br />
Ziegler, Alan C.<br />
PREHISTORIC HAWAIIAN BIRDS<br />
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS 350<br />
SUBJECT INDEX 354<br />
333
THE WHITNEY LABORATORY OF SEISMOLOGY (1912-1963)*<br />
Russell A. Apple<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e Director's Office<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service<br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96813<br />
The Whitney vault was built in 1912 on the rim <strong>of</strong> Kilauea<br />
cr<strong>at</strong>er to begin the resident study <strong>of</strong> the volcanic and seismic<br />
activity <strong>of</strong> Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes. In 1912 and 1913,<br />
standard seismometers were imported from Japan and Germany. By<br />
1928, these instruments had been modified and new ones designed<br />
and built by the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Volcano Observ<strong>at</strong>ory to deal with three<br />
local volcanic phenomena: near quick-period earthquakes, har-<br />
monic tremor, and ground tilting. <strong>Hawaii</strong>an-type seismometers,<br />
based on designs evolved in the Whitney labor<strong>at</strong>ory, were manu-<br />
factured in the Observ<strong>at</strong>ory's machine shop and installed in a<br />
network <strong>of</strong> st<strong>at</strong>ions on the Big Island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i. <strong>Hawaii</strong>an-type<br />
seismometers and trained personnel were also sent to Lassen<br />
volcano in California and to the Aleutian Islands to institute<br />
seismic studies in these regions.<br />
The structural history <strong>of</strong> the vault and its seismometers and<br />
other instruments are given. Abandonment <strong>of</strong> vault and instru-<br />
ments came in 1963. By this time, its mechanical seismometers<br />
were technologically obsolete and replaced by electronic instru-<br />
ments whose ground-movement magnific<strong>at</strong>ion capabilities were<br />
hundreds <strong>of</strong> thousands <strong>of</strong> times gre<strong>at</strong>er. The Whitney labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
and its instrument<strong>at</strong>ion ca. 1950 are being rehabilit<strong>at</strong>ed as a<br />
historical exhibit by the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service and the U. S.<br />
Geological Survey's <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Volcano Observ<strong>at</strong>ory.<br />
* Abstract
ROOF RAT DEPREDATIONS<br />
ON HIBISCADELPHUS (MALVACEAE) TREES<br />
James K. Baker and Melinda S. Allen<br />
Mauna Loa Field St<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> 96718<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
The genus Hibiscadelphus Rock (Malvaceae) is endemic to the<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands. It is one <strong>of</strong> the world's rarest (genera)<br />
groups <strong>of</strong> trees. Of six described taxa, H. bombycinus Forbes<br />
(1920), from the island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i, azd H. wilderianus Rock<br />
(lgll), from the island <strong>of</strong> Maui, are believea to be extinct.<br />
- H. hualalaiensis Rock (1911), from the island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i, and<br />
H. - distans Bishop and Herbst (1973), from the island <strong>of</strong> Kaua'i,<br />
still survive in the wild but both species are few in numbers.<br />
H. giffardianus Rock (lgll), from the island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i, the<br />
type species for the genus, is extinct in the wild but four trees<br />
are growing under cultiv<strong>at</strong>ion in arboreta, and seven others are<br />
growing in the type locality in Kipuka Puaulu (Bird Park) in<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park.<br />
A hybrid, H. X puakuahiwi Baker and Allen (1976, 1977)<br />
origin<strong>at</strong>ed in Kipuka Puaulu where its parent species,<br />
- H. giffardianus and H. hualalaiensis, grow in close proximity.<br />
The hybrid has been-cultiv<strong>at</strong>ed widely in arboreta and in priv<strong>at</strong>e<br />
gardens around Hawai' i.<br />
It was during observ<strong>at</strong>ions on the damage to a number <strong>of</strong><br />
Hibiscadelphus trees by ro<strong>of</strong> r<strong>at</strong>s, R<strong>at</strong>tus r<strong>at</strong>tus L., th<strong>at</strong> the<br />
hybrid trees were discovered in 1973. This series <strong>of</strong> observa-<br />
tions on r<strong>at</strong> utiliz<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> bark, buds, flowers, nectar, and seed<br />
pods followed th<strong>at</strong> initial study.<br />
Feeding on bark<br />
Ro<strong>of</strong> r<strong>at</strong>s were sporadically observed feeding on bark on<br />
three trees in close proximity to one another in Kipuka Puaulu.<br />
Two <strong>of</strong> these trees are H. giffardianus and the third a hybrid.<br />
Bark feeding on trees was first noticed in the l<strong>at</strong>e 1960's when a<br />
number <strong>of</strong> major limbs were girdled and killed on the oldest <strong>of</strong><br />
the living Hibiscadelphus trees. Efforts were made <strong>at</strong> th<strong>at</strong> time<br />
to control the problem by placing r<strong>at</strong> guards around some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
limbs; by poisoning the r<strong>at</strong>s with warfarin; and by c<strong>at</strong>ching them<br />
in snap traps. Warfarin was the most successful control<br />
technique.
Bark consumption in ensuing years seems to have occurred<br />
principally during summer dry seasons when it is believed th<strong>at</strong><br />
the s<strong>of</strong>t, succulent bark was consumed largely for its moisture<br />
content.<br />
Feeding on necta'r<br />
Nectar feeding was found to occur largely on flowers <strong>of</strong><br />
H. giffardidnus and hybrid trees, prob,ably because <strong>of</strong> their<br />
Targer flowers and quantities <strong>of</strong> nectar. Nectar feeding was not<br />
observed on any <strong>of</strong> the smaller blossoms <strong>of</strong> - H. hualalaiensis and<br />
- H. distans.<br />
In order to reach nectar deep within the tubular corollas <strong>of</strong><br />
the larger flowered species, r<strong>at</strong>s chew holes through the base <strong>of</strong><br />
the calyxes. The feeding on flower nectar occurs in all parts <strong>of</strong><br />
the trees, even out on twigs the diameters <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>ch sticks in the<br />
upper reaches <strong>of</strong> the canopy, demonstr<strong>at</strong>ing the agility <strong>of</strong> ro<strong>of</strong><br />
r<strong>at</strong>s.<br />
In April and May 1976, we examined 317 flowers from a F1<br />
hybrid tree for evidence <strong>of</strong> nectar feeding. A total <strong>of</strong> 239 (75%)<br />
were r<strong>at</strong> damaged. We also examined 1967 flowers in <strong>June</strong> through<br />
August <strong>of</strong> which 538 (27%) were r<strong>at</strong> damaged. Then in March<br />
through May 1977, we determined th<strong>at</strong> <strong>of</strong> 1525 flowers observed 977<br />
(64%) were damaged. In <strong>June</strong>, 412 <strong>of</strong> 590 (69%) flowers examined<br />
were also damaged. In total, 4399 flowers were examined and 2164<br />
(49%) were found to have been fed upon by r<strong>at</strong>s.<br />
Feeding upon buds and flower parts<br />
Ro<strong>of</strong> r<strong>at</strong>s also e<strong>at</strong> the staminal column which includes the<br />
anthers and pollen. They not only e<strong>at</strong> the stamina1 column <strong>of</strong><br />
m<strong>at</strong>ure blossoms, but they will also chew open buds to reach the<br />
anthers and pollen inside. Most <strong>of</strong> wh<strong>at</strong> we observed <strong>of</strong> this<br />
feeding behavior occurred in April and May 1976, when we noticed<br />
th<strong>at</strong> 68 (21%) out <strong>of</strong> 317 blossoms had missing staminal columns.<br />
It appears th<strong>at</strong> r<strong>at</strong>s are after the rel<strong>at</strong>ively large amounts<br />
<strong>of</strong> pollen present. Individual pollen grains in Hibiscadelphus<br />
are large, up to 220p, which can be seen easily with the naked<br />
eye. We smeared and dried quantities <strong>of</strong> pollen and then stained<br />
them with ninhydrin producing a deep, purple-colored response<br />
indic<strong>at</strong>ing the presence <strong>of</strong> rel<strong>at</strong>ively large amounts <strong>of</strong> amino-<br />
acids (after the staining techniques <strong>of</strong> Baker and Baker, 1973).<br />
The nectar also stains a deep purple, more so than nectars <strong>of</strong> any<br />
other n<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>Hawaii</strong>an flower we have analyzed so far. This may<br />
suggest th<strong>at</strong> the pollen and nectar <strong>of</strong> Hibiscadelphus is<br />
especially nutritious both to r<strong>at</strong>s and bird utilizers.
Feeding upon seed pods<br />
Imm<strong>at</strong>ure seeds are normally consumed. Each <strong>of</strong> the five car-<br />
pels is opened and the two to five seeds present removed. Only<br />
the endosperm <strong>of</strong> the seeds is e<strong>at</strong>en; the outer husk is discarded.<br />
In 1976, we placed a 1 rn2 seed c<strong>at</strong>ching tray under the canopy <strong>of</strong><br />
a hybrid tree for 30 days and collected the husks <strong>of</strong> approx-<br />
im<strong>at</strong>ely 150 seeds. A total <strong>of</strong> 21 une<strong>at</strong>en seeds were present,<br />
obviously dropped by the r<strong>at</strong>s, indic<strong>at</strong>ing an 88% destruction <strong>of</strong><br />
the seed crop during this one period <strong>of</strong> observ<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
There is an obvious'difference in the seed feeding habits<br />
between two particular r<strong>at</strong> popul<strong>at</strong>ions feeding on two different<br />
but nearby trees. On one tree the empty pods are left dangling<br />
by their peduncles, indic<strong>at</strong>ing the r<strong>at</strong>s feeding in th<strong>at</strong> tree are<br />
e<strong>at</strong>ing the seeds, in situ. On the other tree the r<strong>at</strong>s chew<br />
through the peduncle and carry the pod down the tree to a nearby<br />
feeding st<strong>at</strong>ion. A cache <strong>of</strong> 136 empty seed pods was found in<br />
this feeding area in 1976, and another 120 pods were found in<br />
1977.<br />
We estim<strong>at</strong>ed th<strong>at</strong> the total 256 fruits destroyed represented<br />
about 90% <strong>of</strong> the total seed production, and th<strong>at</strong> about 3000 seeds<br />
were e<strong>at</strong>en in the two seasons <strong>of</strong> seed production.<br />
Also, in 1976, we estim<strong>at</strong>ed th<strong>at</strong> there were about 300 empty<br />
pods in a large cache found near the base <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the two<br />
living H. hualalaiensis trees on Mt. Hualalai. It appeared th<strong>at</strong><br />
all <strong>of</strong>-the remaining pods would be taken for a total destruction<br />
<strong>of</strong> th<strong>at</strong> year's seed crop.<br />
SUMMARY<br />
All <strong>of</strong> our observ<strong>at</strong>ions indic<strong>at</strong>e th<strong>at</strong> ro<strong>of</strong> r<strong>at</strong>s cause<br />
serious damage to Hibiscpdelphus trees by e<strong>at</strong>ing bark, buds,<br />
flowers, nectar, and seeds,'and one has to consider the possi-<br />
bility th<strong>at</strong> introduction(s) <strong>of</strong> ro<strong>of</strong> r<strong>at</strong>s into Hawai'i sometime<br />
around the mid-1800's may have been an additional reason, among<br />
several, for the present rarity <strong>of</strong> these trees. Indic<strong>at</strong>ions are<br />
th<strong>at</strong> as much as 50% or more <strong>of</strong> the flowers on a tree, and as much<br />
as 90% <strong>of</strong> the seed crop, may be destroyed.<br />
The climbing agility <strong>of</strong> ro<strong>of</strong> r<strong>at</strong>s in Hibiscadelphus trees<br />
suggests th<strong>at</strong> these non-n<strong>at</strong>ive animals are capable <strong>of</strong> foraging in<br />
a similar manner through the canopies <strong>of</strong> any n<strong>at</strong>ive tree, and<br />
th<strong>at</strong> the nectar feeding habits <strong>of</strong> the r<strong>at</strong>s probably compete with<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive nectar feeding birds.
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Baker, J. K., and S. Allen. 1976. Hybrid Hibiscadelphus<br />
(Malvaceae) from <strong>Hawaii</strong>. Phyt. 33(4): 276.<br />
. 1977. Hybrid Hibiscadelphus (Malvaceae) in the<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands. Pac. Sci. 31(3): 285-291<br />
Baker, H. G., and I. Baker. 1973. Amino-acids in nectar and<br />
their' evolutionary significance. N<strong>at</strong>ure 241: 543-545.<br />
Bishop, L. E., and D. Herbst. 1973. A new Hibiscadelphus<br />
(Malvaceae) from Kauai. Brittonia 25(3): 290-293.<br />
Forbes, C. N. 1920. New <strong>Hawaii</strong>an plants - VII. Occ. Pap. B. P.<br />
Bishop Mus. VII(3): 3-4.<br />
Rock, J. F. 1911. Hibiscadelphus. In L. Radlk<strong>of</strong>fer and<br />
7.<br />
J. F. Rock. New and noteworthy Hawallan plants. <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
Bd. Agric. For. Bot. Bull. 1: 8-14.
NENE REINTRODUCTION PROGRAM AND RESEARCH<br />
IN HAWAIIAN NATIONAL PARKS<br />
Paul C. Banko<br />
Cooper<strong>at</strong>ive Park Studies Unit<br />
College <strong>of</strong> Forest Resources<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Washington<br />
Se<strong>at</strong>tle, Washington 98195<br />
and<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> 96718<br />
The reduction <strong>of</strong> range and numbers <strong>of</strong> Nene (Branta<br />
sandvicensis), the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Goose, within historic times has been<br />
an intern<strong>at</strong>ional concern <strong>of</strong> conserv<strong>at</strong>ionists since P. H. Baldwin<br />
published the results <strong>of</strong> his liter<strong>at</strong>ure and field survey 33 years<br />
ago (Baldwin 1945). At th<strong>at</strong> time the wild popul<strong>at</strong>ion was esti-<br />
m<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> about 50 individuals, but by 1951 only 30 were thought<br />
to exist in the wild (Smith 1952). A portion <strong>of</strong> this remnant<br />
popul<strong>at</strong>ion was breeding immedi<strong>at</strong>ely adjacent to <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park (HAVO) <strong>at</strong> high elev<strong>at</strong>ion--about 1980 m (6500 ft)<br />
(Elder & Woodside 1958). Nene have historically occupied high<br />
and low elev<strong>at</strong>ion habit<strong>at</strong>s within HAVO (Baldwin 1945). However,<br />
traditional lowland nesting grounds have never been positively<br />
identified within the Park. The existence <strong>of</strong> Nene on Maui within<br />
Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park (HALE) is less well documented than in<br />
HAVO, but the species was believed to have been breeding within<br />
Haleakala Cr<strong>at</strong>er prior to 1890 (Henshaw 1902; Perkins 1903).<br />
Long before the need for conserv<strong>at</strong>ion measures became<br />
apparent, Nene had been bred in captivity. The first record <strong>of</strong><br />
successful captive propag<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the species was in 1834 when<br />
Lord Stanley, Earl <strong>of</strong> Derby, reared one gosling out <strong>of</strong> a clutch<br />
<strong>of</strong> four eggs laid <strong>at</strong> Knowsley, England (Stanley 1834). Young<br />
Nene were soon distributed to other priv<strong>at</strong>e collections and zoos<br />
throughout Europe and eventually became fairly common in cap-<br />
tivity (Delacour 1954). However, Nene had become rare in<br />
European collections after 1900 (Blaauw 1904) and finally disap-<br />
peared when the last specimen, a 42-year old gander, vanished<br />
during the German invasion <strong>of</strong> France in 1940 (Delacour 1954).<br />
The <strong>Hawaii</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Agriculture and Forestry (now Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Land and N<strong>at</strong>ural Resources) began a captive breeding program<br />
in 1927 <strong>at</strong> the territorial Game Farm, Mokapu, O'ahu, having<br />
received a pair <strong>of</strong> Nene from Mr. Leighton Hind <strong>of</strong> Pu'u Waawaa<br />
Ranch (Smith 1952). Mr. Hind and Mr. Herbert Shipman <strong>of</strong> Hilo,<br />
who had been maintaining and breeding Nene since 1918, con-<br />
tributed additional birds to the territorial program and by 1935
the captive flock had grown to 42. In 1935, the flock was dis-<br />
banded, and the birds were distributed to various individuals who<br />
were to continue captive propag<strong>at</strong>ion efforts. However, within 15<br />
years, all but one had died, vanished, or had been released to<br />
the wild (Smith 1952).<br />
The Board <strong>of</strong> Agriculture and Forestry began a new captive<br />
propag<strong>at</strong>ion project in 1949 <strong>at</strong> Pohakuloa which has elimin<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
the immedi<strong>at</strong>e thre<strong>at</strong> <strong>of</strong> extinction and bolstered the number <strong>of</strong><br />
Nene living in the wild through the release <strong>of</strong> captive-reared<br />
birds (DLNR 1966, 1968, 1970, 1974, l974a). Th<strong>at</strong> the present<br />
popul<strong>at</strong>ion can increase or remain stzble without additional<br />
annual releases has yet to be determined.<br />
In fulfilling its mission to protect, manage, and restore<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive wildlife presently or historically found within Park<br />
boundaries, the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service (NPS) began Nene propaga-<br />
tion and release programs in HAVO and HALE in 1972. The goals <strong>of</strong><br />
the HAVO program are to reestablish breeding popul<strong>at</strong>ions in suit-<br />
able low and mid-elev<strong>at</strong>ion habit<strong>at</strong>s, to maintain and manage<br />
habit<strong>at</strong> <strong>at</strong> all elev<strong>at</strong>ions, and to control or reduce factors which<br />
are inimical to Nene survival. At HALE the objectives are sim-<br />
ilar, but the habit<strong>at</strong> available is restricted to high elev<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
Research begun in 1976 is being integr<strong>at</strong>ed with NPS propag<strong>at</strong>ion-<br />
release programs to guide management decisions and to answer<br />
basic questions regarding Nene life history and ecology. Since I<br />
have been more directly involved in the HAVO research and<br />
management program, I will confine my remarks to this park.<br />
The primary justific<strong>at</strong>ion for directing propag<strong>at</strong>ion and<br />
release efforts <strong>at</strong> low and mid-elev<strong>at</strong>ions in HAVO has its basis<br />
in the observ<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> the n<strong>at</strong>uralists <strong>of</strong> the 1890's. H. W.<br />
Henshaw (1902) commented on the lowland breeding range <strong>of</strong> Nene as<br />
follows:<br />
It has been st<strong>at</strong>ed and seems to be the general impres-<br />
sion th<strong>at</strong> the nene rears its young in the uplands where<br />
it is found in summer, but such is not the fact. The<br />
gre<strong>at</strong>er number, probably all, leave the upper grounds<br />
beginning early in the fall, and resort to lower alti-<br />
tudes, from about 1,200 feet downwards. There are<br />
barren lava fl<strong>at</strong>s near the sea in Puna, Kona, Kau and<br />
Kohala, rarely indeed visited by man, and it is to<br />
these deserted solitudes th<strong>at</strong> the nene resorts <strong>at</strong> the<br />
beginning <strong>of</strong> the love season.<br />
The cause <strong>of</strong> the desertion <strong>of</strong> the uplands by the geese<br />
for the low-lying lava fl<strong>at</strong>s near the sea is doubtless<br />
the failure <strong>of</strong> the food supply in the former, <strong>at</strong> least<br />
<strong>of</strong> such as is adapted to the wants <strong>of</strong> the young. At<br />
high altitudes there is but a scanty crop <strong>of</strong> berries in<br />
winter, and most <strong>of</strong> the pualele dies; whereas near the<br />
sea there is an abundance <strong>of</strong> this plant and <strong>of</strong> freshly<br />
sprouted grasses during the winter and spring months.
R. C. L. Perkins (1903) also believed th<strong>at</strong> Nene bred<br />
primarily in the lowlands:<br />
As is well-known the Goose, like many other n<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
birds, changes its abode <strong>at</strong> different seasons <strong>of</strong> the<br />
year, being no doubt chiefly influenced by the food<br />
SUPPI Y - In the summer months it affects the open<br />
upland region, which is covered with a scrubby vegeta-<br />
tion and traversed by many lava flows, such for<br />
instance as parts <strong>of</strong> the pl<strong>at</strong>eau between the three<br />
gre<strong>at</strong> mountains <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, <strong>at</strong> an elev<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> four or<br />
five thousand feet above the sea. Near the cr<strong>at</strong>er <strong>of</strong><br />
Kilauea about two miles from the Volcano House hotel<br />
flocks <strong>of</strong> some size may be occasionally seen in the<br />
l<strong>at</strong>er summer. In such situ<strong>at</strong>ions it feeds on the abun-<br />
dant Ohelo berries (Vaccinium), on the wild strawberry<br />
(Fragaria chilensis) where the c<strong>at</strong>tle still allow this<br />
to exist, and still more commonlv on the black berries<br />
<strong>of</strong> the .creeping Coprosma, one <strong>of</strong> the commonest plants<br />
in some <strong>of</strong> its favourite localities. In the winter<br />
months large numbers <strong>of</strong> these upland geese resort to<br />
the lowlands and remain there for such time as the<br />
veget<strong>at</strong>ion is fresh and green, and they are said to<br />
breed during this season.<br />
G. C. Munro (1944) provides further document<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> lowland<br />
breeding, as follows:<br />
It [Nene] had become accustomed to semiarid w<strong>at</strong>erless<br />
country where it obtained the moisture it needed from<br />
the upland berries on which it fed in the summer and<br />
the rich s<strong>of</strong>t plants <strong>of</strong> the lowland lava flows where it<br />
wintered and raised its young . . . The sparse vege-<br />
t<strong>at</strong>ion on the open lava flows is rich, especially on<br />
the lowlands in the wet season, hence the birds<br />
migr<strong>at</strong>ed to the lowlands to breed. These we collected<br />
there were much f<strong>at</strong>ter than the specimens we took <strong>at</strong><br />
about 2,000 feet elev<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
We hunted this goose in December 1891 on the rough lava<br />
flow <strong>of</strong> 1801, down nearly to sea level, and up the side<br />
<strong>of</strong> the mountain on the Huehue ranch to about 2,200 feet<br />
elev<strong>at</strong>ion. It was open shooting season and a party <strong>of</strong><br />
hunters went over ground <strong>at</strong> the higher elev<strong>at</strong>ion where<br />
we had taken specimens a few days before. They found a<br />
nest with four eggs, caught two very young chicks and<br />
shot a young bird nearly full grown.<br />
When the following record, reported in Baldwin (l945), is<br />
considered in the context <strong>of</strong> the observ<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> Henshaw,<br />
Perkins, and Munro, there is little doubt th<strong>at</strong> the Nene was once<br />
a breeding resident <strong>of</strong> low and mid-elev<strong>at</strong>ions in HAVO:
An old <strong>Hawaii</strong>an resident <strong>of</strong> Puna, Sam Konanui, who<br />
traveled across the Puna lowlands to Kau around 1894,<br />
says Nene were plentiful above the inshore clifEs<br />
around 1,500 to 2,000 feet but not on the fl<strong>at</strong>s whish<br />
line the shore. He saw them as far to the east as<br />
Panau.<br />
In light <strong>of</strong> wh<strong>at</strong> was known about Nene in the 18901s, there<br />
is ample justific<strong>at</strong>ion for <strong>at</strong>tempts to reestablish a breeding<br />
popul<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>at</strong> lower elev<strong>at</strong>ions in HAVO. Further, since <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
St<strong>at</strong>e Division <strong>of</strong> Fish and Game (HSDFG) has oper<strong>at</strong>ed its<br />
restocking program exclusively <strong>at</strong> high elev<strong>at</strong>ions--above 1525 m<br />
(5000 ft)--there is even a gre<strong>at</strong>er need for the HAVO program to<br />
concentr<strong>at</strong>e on lowland popul<strong>at</strong>ion restor<strong>at</strong>ion. The overall<br />
effect <strong>of</strong> both st<strong>at</strong>e and federal programs will hopefully be to<br />
complimentarily repopul<strong>at</strong>e the full altitudinal range <strong>of</strong> Nene<br />
habit<strong>at</strong>, <strong>at</strong> least in Puna and Ka'u.<br />
Besides focusing management efforts <strong>at</strong> different elev<strong>at</strong>ions,<br />
the HSDFG and HAVO programs differ fundamentally in the methods<br />
<strong>of</strong> propag<strong>at</strong>ion and release. HSDFG employs a "game farm"<br />
approach. Captive birds are intensively bred by incub<strong>at</strong>ing eggs<br />
artificially and n<strong>at</strong>urally (by the goose) and by removing eggs <strong>of</strong><br />
the first clutch so th<strong>at</strong> a second or third clutch w i l l be laid.<br />
Goslings are brooded artificially and n<strong>at</strong>urally and are kept <strong>at</strong><br />
Pohakuloa until their distribution to release pens prior to<br />
fledging. Once their wing fe<strong>at</strong>hers have fully emerged, the young<br />
are free to leave the release pen and begin their life in the<br />
wild.<br />
At HAVO Nene are bred in pens which are already situ<strong>at</strong>ed in<br />
habit<strong>at</strong>s where wild popul<strong>at</strong>ions are to be reestablished. The<br />
eight pens so far in use are loc<strong>at</strong>ed from 213 m to 1219 m (700-<br />
4000 ft) elev<strong>at</strong>ion and range in size from about 0.11 ha to 1.47<br />
ha (0.27-3.63 acres). Pens 1, 2, and 3 are st<strong>at</strong>ioned in upper<br />
'Ainahou where Mr. Herbert Shipman temporarily maintained his<br />
flock <strong>of</strong> semi-domestic<strong>at</strong>ed Nene from which the original stock was<br />
obtained for the HSDFG program in 1949. Pen 4 is situ<strong>at</strong>ed near<br />
Kilauea Cr<strong>at</strong>er, 5 is st<strong>at</strong>ioned <strong>at</strong> Pu'u Kaone, 6 is found <strong>at</strong><br />
Kukalau'ula Pali, and 7 and 8 are situ<strong>at</strong>ed along the top <strong>of</strong><br />
Hilina Pali in lower 'Ainahou.<br />
Breeding inside HAVO is unmanipul<strong>at</strong>ed in th<strong>at</strong> eggs are not<br />
removed for artificial incub<strong>at</strong>ion nor for obtaining a second or<br />
third clutch. Parents brood and rear their own goslings during<br />
the entire period prior to fledging. Once the young are capable<br />
<strong>of</strong> flight they depart from and return to the pen many times be-<br />
fore becoming fully independent. By employing this method <strong>of</strong><br />
propag<strong>at</strong>ion and release, young Nene have full contact with their<br />
parents and siblings, as well as free-living birds which fre-<br />
quently visit the pens. The young inside the pens also become<br />
quickly acquainted with the habit<strong>at</strong> which they w i l l inhabit as<br />
fledglings and adults. In addition, the young are thoroughly<br />
acclim<strong>at</strong>ized to the temper<strong>at</strong>ure and rainfall regimes with which<br />
they must cope in the wild.
Although Nene in HAVO pens are exposed to conditions similar<br />
to those in the wild they are not totally self-sufficient. Pro-<br />
longed occupancy in the pens results in depletion <strong>of</strong> food plants,<br />
SO a commercially available game bird r<strong>at</strong>ion is supplied regu-<br />
larly. Fresh drinking w<strong>at</strong>er is continually available, but Nene<br />
are prevented from b<strong>at</strong>hing in the w<strong>at</strong>er and fouling it. Poten-<br />
tial pred<strong>at</strong>ors such as mongooses and feral c<strong>at</strong>s, are trapped out-<br />
side <strong>of</strong> the pens and are further discouraged from entering the<br />
pens by small-mesh, buried wire along the bottom portion <strong>of</strong> the<br />
pens. However, r<strong>at</strong>s and mice occur in all <strong>of</strong> the pens and Barn<br />
Owls are present regularly <strong>at</strong> Pu'u Kaone.<br />
HAVO breeding stock has been obtained from two sources,<br />
HSDFG and U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). HSDFG has<br />
contributed three pairs, one each in 1972, 1973, and 1976, plus<br />
three unpaired females and a male in 1976. All were raised <strong>at</strong><br />
Pohakuloa. USFWS has contributed eight females and four males<br />
reared <strong>at</strong> P<strong>at</strong>uxent Wildlife Research Center, P<strong>at</strong>uxent, Maryland,<br />
and three females from Northern Prairie Wildlife Center,<br />
Jamestown, North Dakota. All USFWS birds were less than one year<br />
old when received in 1974. USFWS has since distributed its<br />
breeding flock to various U. S. zoos.<br />
In any program involving penned birds there are de<strong>at</strong>hs and<br />
escapes which deplete the stock. Opportunities for losses are<br />
probably higher in the type <strong>of</strong> program oper<strong>at</strong>ing in HAVO because<br />
birds are un<strong>at</strong>tended most <strong>of</strong> the time and pred<strong>at</strong>ors, disease, or<br />
other factors may not be detected or prevented from occurring<br />
before damage is done. Eight captives have died and one has<br />
escaped from pens since 1972. In 1973, the only pair <strong>of</strong> Nene in<br />
HAVO died, apparently as the result <strong>of</strong> pred<strong>at</strong>ion by feral c<strong>at</strong>s<br />
which were trapped <strong>at</strong> the pen soon after the incident. One <strong>of</strong><br />
the females obtained from Jamestown died <strong>of</strong> exhaustion in<br />
December 1974 while trying to free herself from a piece <strong>of</strong> fence<br />
wire which had become caught on her leg band. A pair <strong>of</strong> P<strong>at</strong>uxent<br />
birds died with one <strong>of</strong> their juveniles in August 1976. A pr-ed-<br />
<strong>at</strong>or may have been involved but the actual cause <strong>of</strong> de<strong>at</strong>h was<br />
impossible to determine since the carcasses were already decom-<br />
posing when found. Two other juveniles were found unharmed in<br />
the pen. A Pohakuloa male died in a pen accident in January<br />
<strong>1978</strong>. Again in January a Pohakuloa male and P<strong>at</strong>uxent female died<br />
in their pen. Both were emaci<strong>at</strong>ed although food was plentiful in<br />
the pen and the intestines and gizzards were nearly full.<br />
Results <strong>of</strong> autopsy have revealed no clues as to causes <strong>of</strong> de<strong>at</strong>h.<br />
To detemine if coccidia might be present in the captive<br />
birds, fecal samples were sent to <strong>Hawaii</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Depertment <strong>of</strong><br />
Agriculture labor<strong>at</strong>ories for analysis in 1976, but results were<br />
neg<strong>at</strong>ive.<br />
One Pohakuloa female escaped from her pen in November 1976<br />
and was never resighted. Pohakuloa and Jamestown birds have tem-<br />
porarily escaped in the past despite clipped primary fe<strong>at</strong>hers.<br />
When strong winds are blowing, as frequently occurs <strong>at</strong> Pu'u Kaone<br />
and Kukalau'ula Pali, even wing-clipped birds are sometimes able<br />
to clear the pen fence which stands nearly 2 m (6 ft). They are
usually recaptured near the pen and returned. P<strong>at</strong>uxent Nene have<br />
not escaped, because they have been tenectomized or tenotomized<br />
as youngsters and are consequently unable to fully extend one<br />
wing. Their primary fe<strong>at</strong>hers do not require clipping.<br />
Breeding results <strong>at</strong> HAVO are summarized in Tables 1 and 2.<br />
Of 21 nesting <strong>at</strong>tempts since 1974, one was initi<strong>at</strong>ed in October,<br />
four in November, nine in December, two in January, one in<br />
February, and four in March. The one February and two <strong>of</strong> the<br />
March nests represent renest efforts. A total <strong>of</strong> 77 eggs have<br />
been laid in the pens, 56 (73%) <strong>of</strong> which have h<strong>at</strong>ched. The mean<br />
number <strong>of</strong> eggs laid per female, including renests, is 4.28 (range<br />
2 to 121, while the mean clutch size is 3.67 (range 2 to 6).<br />
Of the 56 eggs which have h<strong>at</strong>ched, 21 goslings (37%) have<br />
died, almost all within four weeks after h<strong>at</strong>ching. Causes <strong>of</strong><br />
gosling mortality have been difficult to assess; however, preda-<br />
tion cannot be implic<strong>at</strong>ed in <strong>at</strong> least 13 cases where carcasses<br />
which showed no wounds were recovered. Disease or nutritional<br />
deficiencies may have been involved in some f<strong>at</strong>alities.<br />
Of the 35 goslings which fledged successfully only three are<br />
known to have died. As mentioned during the discussion <strong>of</strong> adult<br />
mortality, one juvenile died with its parents inside a pen while<br />
its two siblings survived. Another juvenile died <strong>of</strong> injuries<br />
sustained when it flew into the w<strong>at</strong>er c<strong>at</strong>chment system <strong>at</strong> the<br />
pen. The third known f<strong>at</strong>ality occurred when a juvenile was<br />
struck by a car on Hilina Pali Road <strong>at</strong> night.<br />
Twenty-six <strong>of</strong> the 32 surviving juveniles have been sighted<br />
since November 1977 and the majority <strong>of</strong> these have been seen very<br />
recently. Only two pen-reared birds have not been sighted since<br />
July 1977. Most fledglings remain with their parents until the<br />
following breeding season when finally they appear to leave the<br />
vicinity <strong>of</strong> the pen and begin wandering. By the time they are<br />
one-and-a-half to two years old, pen-reared birds usually reap-<br />
pear <strong>at</strong> or near their n<strong>at</strong>al pen. They may be accompanied by a<br />
m<strong>at</strong>e from another pen, or by one or more siblings, or they may be<br />
alone. Females have proven to be more faithful than males in<br />
returning to the vicinity <strong>of</strong> their n<strong>at</strong>al pen. Only one indi-<br />
vidual, a male, has been sighted more than a few kilometers from<br />
his n<strong>at</strong>al pen. This bird was accompanying an unbanded female <strong>at</strong><br />
about 2010 m (6600 ft) elev<strong>at</strong>ion near the terminus <strong>of</strong> Mauna Loa<br />
Strip Road. All pen-reared Nene are sexed and banded before<br />
fledging, using unique combin<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> colored plastic and seri-<br />
ally numbered aluminum leg bands. Birds released by HSDFG are<br />
banded using plastic leg bands only.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the problems affecting the early stage <strong>of</strong> the HAVO<br />
propag<strong>at</strong>ion-release program has been the lack <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>es available<br />
to birds produced during the first three years. The problem has<br />
been compounded by the gre<strong>at</strong> distance between most pens. Conse-<br />
quently, the initial broods produced in the pens have been widely<br />
separ<strong>at</strong>ed from other broods and have not had the opportunity to<br />
contact previously released birds which would be expected to be<br />
found in the vicinity. As a result, independent, pen-reared
irds have been forced to m<strong>at</strong>e with siblings and even captive<br />
individuals inside the pens. Three free-living, pen-reared<br />
females have returned to pens and m<strong>at</strong>ed with captive ganders.<br />
Two <strong>of</strong> these nests resulted in goslings while the eggs failed to<br />
h<strong>at</strong>ch in the third nest. One sibling m<strong>at</strong>ing occurred in the<br />
wild in 1977, resulting in two <strong>of</strong>fspring, but this pair bond<br />
dissolved and the female nested with another male in <strong>1978</strong>, pro-<br />
ducing one fledgling. Ironically, this new male partner is a<br />
brother <strong>of</strong> the female which was h<strong>at</strong>ched in a different pen.<br />
Captive stock is rot<strong>at</strong>ed annually in the pens so th<strong>at</strong> different<br />
localities will be seeded by more than one pair. In any case,<br />
sibling pair bonds w i l l prevail for a few more years until<br />
fledglings have been produced to provide m<strong>at</strong>es for newly released<br />
birds.<br />
To obtain inform<strong>at</strong>ion concerning the breeding biology <strong>of</strong><br />
wild popul<strong>at</strong>ions in and near HAVO, field work was begun during<br />
the 1977-8 breeding season <strong>at</strong> high elev<strong>at</strong>ions--1675 m to 2134 m<br />
(5500-7000 ft)--with the objective <strong>of</strong> loc<strong>at</strong>ing and monitoring<br />
nesting success. Six nests were found between 1860 m and 1980 m<br />
(6100 & 6500 ft) elev<strong>at</strong>ion in the st<strong>at</strong>e Keauhou Nene sanctuary,<br />
while five nests were found between 1920 m and 1950 m (6300 &<br />
6400 ft) elev<strong>at</strong>ion in the adjacent lands <strong>of</strong> Kapapala within<br />
HAVO. One wild nest was loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 1160 m (3800 ft) elev<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
near Kilauea Cr<strong>at</strong>er. Eight <strong>of</strong> these nests were active when found<br />
and the remaining four had been vac<strong>at</strong>ed not long before their<br />
discovery. The progress <strong>of</strong> the active nests was followed for as<br />
long as possible, but after the eggs h<strong>at</strong>ched, broods were diffi-<br />
cult to loc<strong>at</strong>e. Four <strong>of</strong> six pairs th<strong>at</strong> were known to have pro-<br />
duced viable <strong>of</strong>fspring lost one or more <strong>of</strong> their young within<br />
four weeks after h<strong>at</strong>ching. In addition, three pairs were<br />
observed with young, but nests were not loc<strong>at</strong>ed.<br />
At least 28 pairs were identified which did not breed suc-<br />
cessfully, although some apparently made nestlng <strong>at</strong>tempts,<br />
judglng from the brood p<strong>at</strong>ches evident on a few females. Poor<br />
nesting results in the wild and in HAVO pens was perhaps partly<br />
due to extraordinarily dry we<strong>at</strong>her occurring throughout the<br />
breeding season.<br />
Additional research is being conducted on breeding biology,<br />
food habits, habit<strong>at</strong> utiliz<strong>at</strong>ion, behavior, popul<strong>at</strong>ion dynamics,<br />
and inimical factors <strong>of</strong> wild and captive Nene in conjunction with<br />
Park breeding-release programs. The objectives <strong>of</strong> this research<br />
are to contribute to the restor<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> viable, wild popul<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
<strong>of</strong> Nene and to explore the biology <strong>of</strong> this unique species <strong>of</strong><br />
goose.
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Baldwin, P. H. 1945. The <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Goose, its distribution and<br />
reduction in numbers. Condor 47: 27-37.<br />
Blaauw, F. E. 1904. On the breeding <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the w<strong>at</strong>erfowl <strong>at</strong><br />
Gooilust in the year 1903. Ibis, 8th Ser., 4: 67-75.<br />
Delacour, J. 1954. The w<strong>at</strong>erfowl <strong>of</strong> the world, vol. 1. Country<br />
Life, London. 284 pp.<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Land and N<strong>at</strong>ural Resources. 1966. Nene<br />
restor<strong>at</strong>ion project report. Elepaio 26: 96-100.<br />
-- . 1968. Nene restor<strong>at</strong>ion project report. Elepaio<br />
28: 103-106.<br />
. 1970. Nene restor<strong>at</strong>ion project report. Elepaio<br />
31: 1-7.<br />
. 1974. 1972 report <strong>of</strong> Nene restor<strong>at</strong>ion program, 1st<br />
installment. Elepaio 34: 123-127.<br />
. 1974a. 1972 report <strong>of</strong> Nene restor<strong>at</strong>ion program, final<br />
installment. Elepaio 34: 135-142.<br />
Elder, W. H., and D. H. Woodside. 1958. Biology and management<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Goose. Trans. North American Wildlife Conf.<br />
23: 198-215.<br />
Henshaw, H. W. 1902. Birds <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands. Thomas G.<br />
Thrum, Honolulu. 146 pp.<br />
Munro, G. C. 1944. Birds <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>. Tongg Publishing Co.,<br />
Honolulu. 192 pp.<br />
Perkins, R. C. L. 1903. Vertebr<strong>at</strong>a. Pages 365-466 in D. Sharp,<br />
ed. Fauna <strong>Hawaii</strong>ensis. Vol. 1, Part 4. Univerzty Press,<br />
Cambridge, England.<br />
Smith, J. D. 1952. The <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Goose (Nene) restor<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
program. J. Wildl. Mgmt. 16: 1-9.<br />
Stanley, E. S. 1834. (Note on a specimen <strong>of</strong> a young Sandwich<br />
Island goose). Proc. Zool. Soc. London, Part 2. Pp. 41-43.
TABLE 1. Individual results <strong>of</strong> 6nl breedillg in WIVO pens (* = wild-release female which bred<br />
with captive male; + = died).<br />
Approx.lBte Eggs Wgs Gosling Fledglings Fledgling<br />
Breed illg 1st Egg Laid Prcduced H<strong>at</strong>ched Mrtality Produced Mrtality<br />
Season Male Female Pen Clutch Clutch Clutch Clutch Clutch Clutch<br />
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2<br />
1974-75 962 917 2 29 NOV - 4 - 4 - 0 - 4 - 0 -<br />
285 3 24 WC<br />
+8081 4 7 Mar<br />
8092 4 8 Mar<br />
917 2 -<br />
8083 4 -<br />
- 4 -<br />
- 4 -<br />
- 4 -
TABLE 1--Continued .<br />
Approx. D<strong>at</strong>e Eggs Eggs Gosling Fledglings Fledgling<br />
Breed irg 1st JQg Laid Produced H<strong>at</strong>ched Mortality Produced hbrtality<br />
Season Male Female Fen Clutch Clutch Clutch Clutch Clutch Clutch<br />
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2<br />
8088 283 5 19 Nov 1 Feb 4 3 4 3 4 0 0 3 - 0<br />
962 917 8 12 Dec - 4 - 4 - 0 - 4 - 1 -<br />
8089 8092 1 13 Dec 7 Mar 6 6 4 6 4 0 0 6 - 0<br />
8087 8093 6 29 Dec - 3 - 2 - 2 - 0 - - -<br />
8090 *403 3 30 Dec - 3 - 3 - 0 - 3 - 0 -<br />
1976-77 8090 285 3 24 Jan - 3 - 0 - - - - - - -<br />
576 8083 3 - - 0 - - - - - - - - -<br />
8080 929 7 - - 0 - - - - - - - - -<br />
8084 912 2 - - 0 - - - - - - - - -<br />
511 922 5 - - 0 - - - - - - - - -<br />
8082 - 6 - - - - - - - - - - - -<br />
32 26 10 16 1<br />
8088 283 6 30 kt 10 Mar<br />
8082 *406 4 4 Nov -<br />
8087 8093 5 30 NW -<br />
962 917 1 4 Dec -<br />
8090 285 3 12 Dec -<br />
1977-78 8084 *401 2 24 Dec -<br />
8084 912 2 - -<br />
8089 8092 8 - -<br />
8080 929 7 - -<br />
+576 +8083 3 - -<br />
+511 922 4 - -
TABLE 2. Combined results <strong>of</strong> NEnS breeding in HAVO pens.<br />
Breeding<br />
Season 1974-75 1975-76 1976-77 1977-78 Total<br />
' NO. Pairs<br />
Available<br />
No. Pairs Bred 1 5 6 6 18<br />
Eggs Produced 4 17 3 2 2 4 77<br />
Me an No.<br />
Eggs/Female 4.0 3.4 5.33 4.0 '.4 . 2 8<br />
(rangel (3-4) (3-12) (2-8) (2-12)<br />
Me an<br />
Clutch Size<br />
(range)<br />
Eggs H<strong>at</strong>ched ( % ) 4(1.0) 15( .88) 26( .87) 11( .46) 56( .75)<br />
Gosling<br />
Mortality (%) o(0) 4(.27) lo( -38) 7(.64) 21( .37)<br />
Fledglings<br />
Produced (%) 4(1.0) 11( .73) 16( .62) 4( .36) 35( .63)<br />
Fledgling<br />
Mortality (%) o(0) 2(.18) 1(.06) o(0) 3( .08)<br />
Includes free-living females which voluntarily occupy and breed inside pens<br />
with captive males.<br />
18 females nesting, 3 <strong>of</strong> which were involved in renesting efforts.<br />
21 clutches
SOME LIMITING FACTORS AND RESEARCH NEEDS OF<br />
ENDANGERED HAWAIIAN FOREST BIRDS<br />
Winston E. Eanko<br />
U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> 96718<br />
It is well known th<strong>at</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an birds are particularly sus-<br />
ceptible to depopul<strong>at</strong>ion and extinction. Twenty-three <strong>of</strong> 69<br />
endemic species or races have disappeared since discovery <strong>of</strong><br />
Hawai'i by Europeans 200 years ago.<br />
Except for Warner (1968) and Atkinson (l977), only super-<br />
ficial inquiries have been made into historical aspects and<br />
underlying factors <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an forest bird decline. After<br />
several years <strong>of</strong> field and labor<strong>at</strong>ory investig<strong>at</strong>ion, Warner<br />
explained the disappearance <strong>of</strong> forest birds as being caused<br />
primarily by disease. Atkinson advanced a theory based on<br />
historical evidence th<strong>at</strong> arboreal pred<strong>at</strong>ion by r<strong>at</strong>s was a leading<br />
factor.<br />
The object <strong>of</strong> my long-term historical investig<strong>at</strong>ion is to<br />
document and compare the salient facts on the geography and chro-<br />
nology <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an bird loss, species by species; to chronicle<br />
wh<strong>at</strong> is known about all factors <strong>of</strong> depopul<strong>at</strong>ion--pred<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
disease, habit<strong>at</strong> alter<strong>at</strong>ion, and food competition; and to draw<br />
such conclusions as seem warranted.<br />
At the First Conference in N<strong>at</strong>ural Sciences two years ago,<br />
Banko and Banko (1976) reported on the potential significance <strong>of</strong><br />
food depletion in the decline <strong>of</strong> Hawailan forest birds. The role<br />
played by the Big-headed ant (Pheidole megacephala) in destroying<br />
much <strong>of</strong> the endemic insect fauna <strong>at</strong> elev<strong>at</strong>ions generally less<br />
than 3000 feet (914 m) before 1890 was sketched <strong>at</strong> th<strong>at</strong> time.<br />
(The term "insect" w i l l be used hereafter as including other<br />
arthropods as well).<br />
I now wish to elabor<strong>at</strong>e on the possible impact <strong>of</strong> foreign<br />
parasitic flies and wasps in depleting n<strong>at</strong>ive insect foods impor-<br />
tant to the small <strong>Hawaii</strong>an forest birds <strong>at</strong> higher elev<strong>at</strong>ions. It<br />
is acknowledged <strong>at</strong> the outset th<strong>at</strong> all <strong>of</strong> the inform<strong>at</strong>ion in the<br />
historical liter<strong>at</strong>ure dealing with habit<strong>at</strong> alter<strong>at</strong>ion, pred<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
disease, and food competition as they rel<strong>at</strong>e to bird decline, has<br />
not yet been fully extracted or analyzed. However, the effects<br />
<strong>of</strong> habit<strong>at</strong> destruction are in evidence almost everywhere around<br />
us, while claims th<strong>at</strong> disease and pred<strong>at</strong>ion were leading factors<br />
in bird depopul<strong>at</strong>ion are now being system<strong>at</strong>ically studied by<br />
Charles van Riper and James K. Baker, respectively. It may
therefore be <strong>of</strong> interest to review some historical facts indi-<br />
c<strong>at</strong>ing parasitism <strong>of</strong> bird food-insects by foreign flies and wasps<br />
played a prominent role in depopul<strong>at</strong>ing birds through depletion<br />
<strong>of</strong> food supplies. If this theory is correct, foreign parasites<br />
may be a major factor limiting popul<strong>at</strong>ion size and range <strong>of</strong><br />
forest birds today.<br />
In considering the significance <strong>of</strong> insect foods to forest<br />
birds, it is first necessary to point out th<strong>at</strong> insects are impor-<br />
tant, if not essential, in the diets <strong>of</strong> the young <strong>of</strong> all species,<br />
irregardless <strong>of</strong> food preferences <strong>of</strong> adults. Though specific<br />
foods <strong>of</strong> nestling and newly-fledged forest birds have not been<br />
studied extensively, judging from wh<strong>at</strong> has been recorded in the<br />
liter<strong>at</strong>ure, their diets appear to consist principally if not<br />
entirely <strong>of</strong> insects.<br />
The history <strong>of</strong> events in a forest ecosystem above 3000 feet<br />
(914 m) elev<strong>at</strong>ion illustr<strong>at</strong>es the destructive impact <strong>of</strong> foreign<br />
parasites on n<strong>at</strong>ive insect foods and indirectly on popul<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong><br />
endemic forest birds, thereby serving as a model <strong>of</strong> typical<br />
effects which have occurred in <strong>Hawaii</strong>an N<strong>at</strong>ional Parks and else-<br />
where. A suitable case history is provided by the Acacia koa<br />
forest which extends some 40 miles (64 km) along the Kona Coast,<br />
<strong>at</strong> a'pproxim<strong>at</strong>ely 4000 to 7000 feet (1219-2134 m) elev<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Eiahtv-five vears aao this Kona Koa forest suooorted<br />
substantiai popui<strong>at</strong>ions a <strong>of</strong> the 'Oma'o (Phaeornis ob'icurus<br />
obscurus), 'O'u (Psittirostra psittacea) , and G r x r Koa Finch<br />
(Psittirostra palmeri), to mention but a few <strong>of</strong> the dozon or so<br />
species <strong>of</strong> small forest birds which formed the avifauna <strong>of</strong> th<strong>at</strong><br />
p&ticular region. Perkins (1903: 375, 433, 435) noted the<br />
'Oma'o to be "almost ubiquitous throughout the forest . . . .<br />
from the lower limits to the upper"; the 'O'u in Kona "in count-<br />
less numbers," moving seasonally upwards into the Koa woods; and<br />
the Gre<strong>at</strong>er Koa Finch seen in "hundreds" between 4000 and 5000<br />
feet (1219 and 1524 m) in the Koa belt.<br />
Today, judging from a review <strong>of</strong> the liter<strong>at</strong>ure and from per-<br />
sonal observ<strong>at</strong>ion, popul<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> the 'Oma'o, 'O'u, and Gre<strong>at</strong>er<br />
Koa Finch are either absent or in low numbers in the Kona Koa<br />
forest, exemplifying wh<strong>at</strong> has happened to other n<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
forest birds in Kona and elsewhere.<br />
Consider the following ecological rel<strong>at</strong>ionships and history<br />
<strong>of</strong> events. Acacia &, especially old decadent stands, is <strong>of</strong><br />
paramount importance to <strong>Hawaii</strong>an forest birds as a source <strong>of</strong><br />
insect food. Beginning in 1887 a long procession <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>uralists<br />
and ornithologists found more kinds <strong>of</strong> birds in Koa woods than in<br />
any other type <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an forest. In retrospect, the most obvious<br />
r<strong>at</strong>ionale for avian diversity in Koa forests is th<strong>at</strong> Acacia<br />
- koa harbored a gre<strong>at</strong>er variety <strong>of</strong> endemic insects than any other<br />
generic group <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an trees (Swezey 1954: 1).
Of all the insects hosted by Acacia koa none were apparently<br />
as important as food to more kinds <strong>of</strong> forest birds than the<br />
endemic moth genus Scotorythra spp. (Geometridae) . Af ter years<br />
<strong>of</strong> observing feeding behavior and investig<strong>at</strong>ing stomach contents<br />
<strong>of</strong> many species <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an forest birds, Perkins (1913: clii)<br />
concluded th<strong>at</strong> Scotor thra spp. "form a most important part <strong>of</strong><br />
the food supply o<br />
--f41-,<br />
endemlc birds, and are supplied by the parents<br />
to the young <strong>of</strong> nearly all the species, while they are a favorite<br />
food <strong>of</strong> many adult birds as well." The historical record is<br />
replete with references to the prominence <strong>of</strong> Scotorythra spp.,<br />
and other c<strong>at</strong>erpillars, in diets <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an forest birds.<br />
While Scotorythra spp. moths and larvae were found on<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an trees and shrubs other than Koa, it was the species th<strong>at</strong><br />
fed on Koa th<strong>at</strong> were in such demand. Some species <strong>of</strong> Scotorythra<br />
hosted by Koa were very abundant in the 18901s, and occasionally<br />
erupted, defoli<strong>at</strong>ing entire forests.<br />
In Kona, the 'Oma'o, 'O'u, and Gre<strong>at</strong>er Koa Finch had special<br />
affinities for Scotorythra spp., or looper c<strong>at</strong>erpillars as they<br />
were commonly called. Perkins (1903: 374) mentions several<br />
instances <strong>of</strong> the 'Oma'o feeding on Koa loopers and adds th<strong>at</strong><br />
these birds "also continue to feed the young on these for some<br />
time after they have left the nest." Perkins (1903: 433-434)<br />
also documented the seasonal dependence <strong>of</strong> 'O'u on c<strong>at</strong>erpillars<br />
after fruiting <strong>of</strong> its normal food, 'Ie'ie (Freycinetia arborea),<br />
had termin<strong>at</strong>ed. On several occasions, Perkins observed excur-<br />
sions <strong>of</strong> the 'O'u out <strong>of</strong> its usual haunts into Koa woods for the<br />
purpose <strong>of</strong> obtaining (Scotorythra spp.) c<strong>at</strong>erpillars. Likewise,<br />
Perkins (1903: 437) noted th<strong>at</strong> the Gre<strong>at</strong>er Koa Finch displayed an<br />
affinity for Koa looper c<strong>at</strong>erpillars.<br />
Unfortun<strong>at</strong>ely, Scotorythra c<strong>at</strong>erpillars are also preyed upon<br />
by foreign parasitic insects which began arriving in the Islands<br />
about 1890 ancl continued to become established until <strong>at</strong> least<br />
1942. While the impact <strong>of</strong> foreign organisms on insect foods <strong>of</strong><br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive birds has never been system<strong>at</strong>ically studied in the field,<br />
<strong>at</strong> least four kinds <strong>of</strong> exotic flies and wasps are known to <strong>at</strong>tack<br />
Scotorythra spp. Wh<strong>at</strong> little is known <strong>of</strong> the arrival and st<strong>at</strong>us<br />
<strong>of</strong> foreign parasites in the Islands, and their rel<strong>at</strong>ionships to<br />
Scotorythra spp., is condensed in Tables 1 and 2.<br />
According to various authorities quoted in Table 1, two for-<br />
eign tachinid flies arrived before 1900 and, one <strong>at</strong> least, was<br />
universal in mountain forests about 1892. An ichneumonid wasp<br />
was first discovered on O'ahu in 1925 and by 1931 had become very<br />
numerous <strong>at</strong> times. A braconid wasp was introduced in 1942 and<br />
not long thereafter was found well into the n<strong>at</strong>ive forests <strong>of</strong> the<br />
six major <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands. Some foreign fly and wasp parasites<br />
'apparently have high reproduction and dispersal characteristics.<br />
By the 1940's it was known from impromptu investig<strong>at</strong>ions by<br />
authorities cited in Table 1, th<strong>at</strong> the two tachinid flies <strong>at</strong>-<br />
tacked one and three species <strong>of</strong> Scotorythra spp., respectively.<br />
The ichneumonid wasp was discovered to hit seven species <strong>of</strong><br />
Scotorythra spp., four host-specific to Acacia koa. The braconid
wasp was found to parasitize the larvae <strong>of</strong> one species <strong>of</strong><br />
Scotorythra spp. moth hosted by Acacia - koa.<br />
Most, if not all <strong>of</strong> the prey-parasite rel<strong>at</strong>ionships cited by<br />
E. C. Zimmerman in Table 2 were discovered by an economic ento-<br />
mologist, 0. H. Swezey. During a long life <strong>of</strong> work in the field<br />
and labor<strong>at</strong>ory, from about 1904 to the l<strong>at</strong>e 19301s, Swezey spent<br />
wh<strong>at</strong> time could be spared from his <strong>of</strong>ficial duties in the forest<br />
studying <strong>Hawaii</strong>an. insects.<br />
In the 40 years since Swezey ceased to be active in the<br />
field, other potential parasites <strong>of</strong> Scotorythra spp. have<br />
arrived, cre<strong>at</strong>ing a need for revision and possible expansion <strong>of</strong><br />
host rel<strong>at</strong>ionships shown in Table 2. For example, Bianchi (1959:<br />
993) documented the introduction to Hawai'i <strong>of</strong> three braconid<br />
wasps, including Apanteles marginiventris and Meteorus laphygmae,<br />
in addition to the apparently accidental arrival <strong>of</strong> another<br />
tachinid fly, ~ucel<strong>at</strong>oiia armigera. Bianchi reported th<strong>at</strong> it was<br />
not long after arrival <strong>of</strong> these parasites in 1942 th<strong>at</strong> they<br />
became abundant in the lowlands and then spread to the upland<br />
grass ranges and even well into n<strong>at</strong>ive forests where he theorized<br />
they might parasitize n<strong>at</strong>ive c<strong>at</strong>erpillars unrecorded as hosts.<br />
Whitesell (1964) st<strong>at</strong>ed, from a forester's viewpoint, th<strong>at</strong><br />
Scotorythra spp. appeared to be under good<br />
and seldom built up to "damaging levels."<br />
control biologically<br />
Reduction <strong>of</strong> Scotorythra spp. popul<strong>at</strong>ions by continental<br />
flies and wasps is not the only example which might be cited <strong>of</strong><br />
depletion <strong>of</strong> a valuable insect food by foreign parasites.<br />
Another large group <strong>of</strong> endemic moths extensively parasitized by<br />
foreign insects is the family Pyralidae. Pyralids were major<br />
foods <strong>of</strong> the Palila (Psittirostra bailleui) and Gre<strong>at</strong>er Koa Finch<br />
(Psittirostra palmeri), and a general food <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong> Creeper<br />
(Loxops macul<strong>at</strong>us mana), according to Perkins (1903: 436, 437;<br />
1913: clx). In Kona, Perkins (1903: 414, 435) found the <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Creeper "extremely common" <strong>at</strong> about-3500 feet (1067 m) upwards,<br />
and the Palila "extremely numerous" from below 4000 to <strong>at</strong> least<br />
6000 feet (1219-1829 m).<br />
Commenting on the biological control <strong>of</strong> species in one genus<br />
<strong>of</strong> Pyraustidae, Hedylepta, Zimmerman (1958b[8]: - 66, 68-69)<br />
st<strong>at</strong>es:<br />
. . . eight foreign wasps and three foreign flies are<br />
extremely active parasites, and parasitism now commonly<br />
exceeds 90 per cent . . . Two <strong>of</strong> the species <strong>of</strong> this<br />
genus (Hedylepta) break the general rule th<strong>at</strong> endemic<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an insects are not pests <strong>of</strong> economic importance,<br />
because (H.) accepta is the well-known sugarcane leafroller,<br />
and (H.) blackburni is the common coconut leafroller.<br />
The Tntroduction <strong>of</strong> parasites to control these<br />
species, especially the sugarcane leafroller, have<br />
resulted in mass destruction <strong>of</strong> the endemic Lepidoptera<br />
and have gre<strong>at</strong>ly altered the composition <strong>of</strong> the<br />
fauna <strong>of</strong> the islands.<br />
insect
Today the Palila is not known to inhabit the Mamane (Sophora<br />
chrysophylla) zone <strong>of</strong> the Kona Koa forest and the <strong>Hawaii</strong> Creeper<br />
appears to be much less common than in the past.<br />
Foreign flies and wasps were not the only organisms de-<br />
pleting foods <strong>of</strong> forest birds. Other continental and <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
organisms also compete with endemic forest birds for food. But<br />
continental parasites appear to have played a dominant role in<br />
many areas.<br />
It is clear from the historical record th<strong>at</strong> endemic<br />
Lepidoptera were the most heavily utilized food resources <strong>of</strong> the<br />
small <strong>Hawaii</strong>an forest birds in the 1890's. Concerning their gen-<br />
eral depletion in the past 80 years, Zimmerman (1958g171: 28) has<br />
this to say:<br />
When Dr. Swezey laid down his pen and left <strong>Hawaii</strong> (in<br />
1952) a golden era <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an entomology closed . . .<br />
Swezey was the last <strong>of</strong> the entomologists to have seen<br />
many <strong>of</strong> the endemic <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Lepidoptera in a semblance<br />
<strong>of</strong> their n<strong>at</strong>ural abundance. The import<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> parasites<br />
to control various moths <strong>of</strong> economic importance,<br />
together with the accidental import<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> other parasites<br />
has resulted in wholesale slaughter and near or<br />
complete extermin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> countless species. It is now<br />
impossible to see the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Lepidoptera in the<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ural prolifer<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> species and individuals <strong>of</strong><br />
Perkins day. Many are lost forever.<br />
From an analysis <strong>of</strong> the historical liter<strong>at</strong>ure, it may there-<br />
fore be argued th<strong>at</strong> depletion <strong>of</strong> insect foods by waves <strong>of</strong> foreign<br />
parasites was a significant factor in depopul<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> endemic<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an forest birds. If true, such a theory would have serious<br />
contemporary implic<strong>at</strong>ions. Many continental ants, flies, wasps,<br />
and other foreign organisms are well established in n<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
forests, and others continue to arrive. Wherever endemic birds<br />
are constrained to share food with continental fauna, superior<br />
competition by foreign species possess perhaps overlooked poten-<br />
tial to significantly restrict popul<strong>at</strong>ion sizes and ranges <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an birds.<br />
It is my contention th<strong>at</strong> the overall predicament <strong>of</strong> endan-<br />
gered forest birds is primarily the result <strong>of</strong> dissolution <strong>of</strong> the<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ural <strong>Hawaii</strong>an ecosystem by continental fauna, and th<strong>at</strong> the<br />
challenge <strong>of</strong> preserving wh<strong>at</strong> remains can best be accomplished by<br />
efforts to learn more about, maintain, and reestablish long<br />
neglected but vital interdependencies. Viewed in this light,<br />
research to determine the role <strong>of</strong> food supply in first reducing<br />
and then limiting popul<strong>at</strong>ion size <strong>of</strong> endemic <strong>Hawaii</strong>an forest<br />
birds is seen as an urgent conserv<strong>at</strong>ion necessity.
In line with this thinking, immedi<strong>at</strong>e inquiry is needed to<br />
shed light on the following questions:<br />
1. Wh<strong>at</strong> is the present distributional rel<strong>at</strong>ionships between<br />
availability <strong>of</strong> insect foods and endemic forest bird<br />
popul<strong>at</strong>ions, especially during and after the critical<br />
nesting and fledging periods?<br />
2. Wh<strong>at</strong> proportions <strong>of</strong> diets <strong>of</strong> the various forest bird<br />
species are composed <strong>of</strong> foods <strong>of</strong> foreign origin?<br />
3. Are foreign organisms limiting the quantity and quality<br />
<strong>of</strong> food presently available to forest birds? If so,<br />
which exotics are the most influential and where are<br />
they exerting the most competitive pressure?<br />
4. Are Scotorythra spp. popul<strong>at</strong>ians under biological<br />
control by foreign organisms as has been asserted?<br />
5. Wh<strong>at</strong> is the contemporary role <strong>of</strong> pred<strong>at</strong>ory ants in<br />
reducing food supplies <strong>of</strong> forest birds?<br />
These and many other high priority questions face contem-<br />
porary research ecologists charged with preserving endangered<br />
birds and maintaining n<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>Hawaii</strong>an ecosystems.
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Atkinson, I. A. E. 1977. A reassessemnt <strong>of</strong> factors, particu-<br />
larly R<strong>at</strong>tus r<strong>at</strong>tus L., th<strong>at</strong> influenced the decline <strong>of</strong><br />
endemic forest birds in the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands. Pacific Sci.<br />
31(2): 109-133.<br />
Banko, W. E., and P. C. Banko. 1976. Role <strong>of</strong> food depletion by<br />
foreign organisms in historical decline <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an forest<br />
birds. Pages 29-34 - in C. W. Smith, ed. Proceedings, First<br />
Conf. in N<strong>at</strong>ural Science, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park.<br />
CPSU/UH (<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Botany Dept.)<br />
Beardsley, J. W. 1961. A review <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Braconidae<br />
(Hymenoptera). Proc. <strong>Hawaii</strong> Ent. Soc. 17(3): 333-366.<br />
Bianchi, F. A. 1959. Entomological changes in the sugarcane<br />
fields <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>. Proc. 10th Cong. Int. Soc. Sugar Cane<br />
Tech., pp. 989-994.<br />
Perkins, R. C. L. 1903. Fauna <strong>Hawaii</strong>ensis. Vol. l(1V).<br />
Vertebr<strong>at</strong>a. Cambridge At The <strong>University</strong> Press. PP -<br />
365-466.<br />
. 1913. Fauna <strong>Hawaii</strong>ensis. Vol. l(V1). Introductory<br />
essay on the fauna. Cambridge At The <strong>University</strong> Press.<br />
Pp. 1-ccxxviii and 16 pl<strong>at</strong>es.<br />
Swezey, 0. H. 1954. Forest entomology in <strong>Hawaii</strong>. B. P. Bishop<br />
Museum Speci.al Public<strong>at</strong>ion 44. Bishop Museum Press,<br />
Honolulu.<br />
Warner, R. E. 1968. The role <strong>of</strong> introduced diseases in the<br />
extinction <strong>of</strong> the endemic <strong>Hawaii</strong>an avifauna. Condor 70:<br />
101-120.<br />
Williams, F. X. (compiler). 1931. Handbook <strong>of</strong> the insects and<br />
other invertebr<strong>at</strong>es <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an sugar-cane fields. Exp.<br />
Sta. Haw. Sugar Planter's Assoc., Honolulu. 400 pp.<br />
Whitesell, C. D. 1964. Silivical characteristics <strong>of</strong> koa (Acacia<br />
- koa Gray). U. S. Forest Service Res. Paper. PSW-16.<br />
12 PP.<br />
Zimmerman, E. C. 1958a.<br />
- Insects <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>. Vol. 7.<br />
Macrolepidoptera. <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> Press, Honolulu.<br />
542 pp.<br />
. 1958b. Insects <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>. Vol. 8. Lepidoptera:<br />
~yraloidea. <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> Press, Honolulu. 456 pp.
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Hpsoter exiguae - S. caryopis Acacia - koa<br />
BRACONID WASP - S. par<strong>at</strong>actis Dodonaea spp.<br />
Apanteles marginiventris - S. trapezias mdonaea spp.<br />
- S. sp.?<br />
Dubautia spp.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF WILDLAND WEED PESTS IN<br />
HAWAI'I--IS IT A FEASIBLE SOLUTION?<br />
John W. Beardsley, Jr.<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Entomology<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
The problem <strong>of</strong> aggressive exotic weed species invading<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>Hawaii</strong>an ecoysystems and overwhelming or out-competing<br />
endemic plants has been a recurrent one since man's arrival in<br />
these islands. The Polynesians brought with them the hau and the<br />
kukui, among others, which have since become widespread and abundant<br />
elements <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an flora. These <strong>at</strong> least are plants<br />
which <strong>at</strong> the time were useful. Since the arrival <strong>of</strong> the Europeans,<br />
we have seen Hawai'i's forests invaded in successive waves<br />
by lantana (Lantana camara), the guavas (Psidium guajava and<br />
- P. c<strong>at</strong>tleianum), rose myrtle (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa), the firetree<br />
(Myrica<br />
blackberries (Rubus spp. ) , melastoma<br />
(Melastoma mala P <strong>at</strong>hricum), banana pok~ssiflora mollissima),<br />
Koster's curse (Clidemia hirta), and New Zealand tea (Leptos<br />
ermum sco arium), to mention a few <strong>of</strong> the more obnoxious<br />
-. -77<br />
species Severa <strong>of</strong> these are still rapidly extending their<br />
ranges and some, such as banana poka and Koster's curse, appear<br />
to be causing the rapid decline and disappearance <strong>of</strong> elements <strong>of</strong><br />
the endemic flora in those areas which they have invaded. I am<br />
sure th<strong>at</strong> the botanists could name additional species which<br />
invaded wildland ecosystems within the past few decades, and I am<br />
almost certain th<strong>at</strong> we will be seeing other species, which are<br />
not yet considered to be problems, developing into serious pests<br />
in the future.<br />
Biologists concerned with the preserv<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an ecosystems and the individual elements there<strong>of</strong>, are<br />
faced with a serious dilemma. The cost <strong>of</strong> physically or chem-<br />
ically removing or killing invading weed species which thre<strong>at</strong>en<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive ecosystems is generally prohibitive, given the budgetary<br />
limit<strong>at</strong>ions under which most <strong>of</strong> us must oper<strong>at</strong>e, and excepting<br />
incipient infest<strong>at</strong>ions which involve rel<strong>at</strong>ively small and acces-<br />
sible areas. Furthermore, physical and chemical methods <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
have undesirable side effects such as the inadvertent destruction<br />
<strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive plants. Also, such methods are rarely 100% effective,<br />
which means th<strong>at</strong> within a few years the tre<strong>at</strong>ed area, in all<br />
probability, will have been reinvaded from adjacent untre<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
1 Published with the approval <strong>of</strong> the Director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong> Agri-<br />
cultural Experiment St<strong>at</strong>ion as Journal Series No. 2249.
lands; or a few surviving plants, or their seeds, will have<br />
reestablished the weed infest<strong>at</strong>ion. In most situ<strong>at</strong>ions, it seems<br />
to me, the applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> physical methods or herbicides to<br />
comb<strong>at</strong> well-established aggressive weed species in <strong>Hawaii</strong>an wild-<br />
land ecosystems is, in the long run, doomed to failure. I be-<br />
li,eve th<strong>at</strong> the biological method <strong>of</strong> control <strong>of</strong>fers a practical<br />
altern<strong>at</strong>ive to physical and chemical methods which can be suc-<br />
cessfully utilized against many <strong>of</strong> the weed pests in Hawai'i<br />
which compete with n<strong>at</strong>ive plants.<br />
It has been repe<strong>at</strong>edly observed th<strong>at</strong> in those areas in which<br />
they are endemic, plant species which have become aggressive<br />
weeds in Hawai'i are, in general, rel<strong>at</strong>ively minor and innocuous<br />
elements <strong>of</strong> the floras in which they occur. Thus, in Mexico, the<br />
explor<strong>at</strong>ory entomologist Albert Koebele found Lantana camara<br />
occurring only sparingly as sc<strong>at</strong>tered shrubs, but not in continuous<br />
stands (Perkins & Swezey 1924). Similarly, it has been<br />
st<strong>at</strong>ed th<strong>at</strong> in tropical America Passiflora species, such as<br />
-<br />
P. mollissima, occur primarily as sc<strong>at</strong>tered individuals in forest<br />
environments, not as overwhelming canopies (Gilbert, pers.<br />
comm. ) .<br />
There is an increasing body <strong>of</strong> evidence th<strong>at</strong>, in many<br />
instances, the distribution and abundance <strong>of</strong> a particular plant<br />
species is determined not only by parameters <strong>of</strong> the physical<br />
environment and by competition from other plants, but also by the<br />
pred<strong>at</strong>ors and parasites which feed upon it e . , herbivorous<br />
animals and p<strong>at</strong>hogenic microorganisms). In the case <strong>of</strong> tropical<br />
passion vines, for example, Gilbert (1975) has shown th<strong>at</strong> heavy<br />
herbivore pressure from the larvae <strong>of</strong> Heliconius butterflies has<br />
resulted in the hyperdispersion <strong>of</strong> Passiflora popul<strong>at</strong>ions in<br />
Central American forests. Furthermore, in the case <strong>of</strong> many,<br />
perhaps most, phytophagous arthropods and plant diseases, long<br />
coevolution between the plant and its n<strong>at</strong>ural enemies has<br />
resulted in highly specific ~ host/herbivore<br />
--- ~ ~- ~ and host/parasite<br />
~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~. - .<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ionships.<br />
When a potential weed species is brought to Hawai'i, usually<br />
in the form <strong>of</strong> seed, it leaves behind virtually all <strong>of</strong> these spe-<br />
cific types <strong>of</strong> associ<strong>at</strong>ed arthropods and disease organisms.<br />
Thus, freed from the constraints exercised by these specific<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ural enemies, it is able to flourish and reproduce far beyond<br />
wh<strong>at</strong> would be possible in those areas where it is endemic, out-<br />
competing and overwhelming n<strong>at</strong>ive species which bear their own<br />
burdens <strong>of</strong> specific n<strong>at</strong>ive herbivores and parasites.<br />
The classical biological control str<strong>at</strong>egy for comb<strong>at</strong>ing an<br />
introduced pest organism, be it arthropod or weed, involves<br />
seeking out n<strong>at</strong>ural enemies <strong>of</strong> the pest in those areas where it<br />
is endemic, and establishing these in areas which the pest has<br />
invaded. The method has worked extremely well against several<br />
very serious range and pasture weeds (e.g., Opuntia Spp. in<br />
Australia and Hawai' i; Hypericum perfor<strong>at</strong>urn in Australia and<br />
California; Lantana camara in several tropical areas, including<br />
Hawai'i) . Lantana, although it cannot be said to have been com-<br />
pletely controlled in all situ<strong>at</strong>ions in Hawai'i, is today, with
15 species <strong>of</strong> introduced insects established on it, under a gre<strong>at</strong><br />
deal <strong>of</strong> herbivore pressure which did not exist prior to these<br />
introductions, and is far less prevalent than it was <strong>at</strong> the turn<br />
<strong>of</strong> the century (Perkins & Swezey 1924).<br />
I believe th<strong>at</strong> the reason why the majority <strong>of</strong> the serious<br />
weeds which affect n<strong>at</strong>ive ecosystems in Hawai'i have not been<br />
brought under biological control is simply th<strong>at</strong>, for most <strong>of</strong><br />
them, little or no effort has yet been expended. Work which has<br />
been done on controlling Lantana and Clidemia, was directed <strong>at</strong><br />
these species primarily as range pests; hence the n<strong>at</strong>ural enemies<br />
best suited to control these species in non-rangeland ecosystems<br />
may still be undiscovered.<br />
A major concern, <strong>of</strong>ten expressed by biologists and non-<br />
biologists alike, is th<strong>at</strong> organisms which are imported for<br />
biological control <strong>of</strong> weeds will themselves become pests by<br />
<strong>at</strong>tacking economic plants, ornamentals, or elements <strong>of</strong> the n<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
flora. Careful research and testing carried out in the areas <strong>of</strong><br />
origin, and under quarantine <strong>at</strong> the destin<strong>at</strong>ion, can almost com-<br />
pletely elimin<strong>at</strong>e this possibility. About 40 species <strong>of</strong> phyto-<br />
phagous insects have been successfully introduced into Hawai'i to<br />
comb<strong>at</strong> weeds since this phase <strong>of</strong> biological control was initi<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
in 1902. Of these, one <strong>of</strong> the earliest introductions, made<br />
before adequ<strong>at</strong>e procedures for testing candid<strong>at</strong>es for intro-<br />
duction had been developed, became a very minor pest <strong>of</strong> eggplant,<br />
and another, also among the first introductions, has twice been<br />
reported feeding on a n<strong>at</strong>ive tree (Myoporum). These are the only<br />
'exceptions I know <strong>of</strong> to an otherwise unblemished record. The<br />
generally high degree <strong>of</strong> host specificity which is characteristic<br />
<strong>of</strong> many phytophagous arthropods and disease organisms, plus the<br />
fact th<strong>at</strong> many <strong>of</strong> the important forest weeds have no close rela-<br />
tives among the endemic flora, reduces the chance <strong>of</strong> unforeseen<br />
host transfer by well selected biological control organisms to<br />
the realm <strong>of</strong> a remote possibility. Even in the case <strong>of</strong> a weed<br />
such as banana poka, where a member <strong>of</strong> the same genus is a food<br />
plant <strong>of</strong> minor economic importance, there is still a good possi-<br />
bility <strong>of</strong> achieving biological control without m<strong>at</strong>erially<br />
affecting commercial passion fruit production. Species-specific<br />
insects or diseases may exist which w i l l not affect the culti-<br />
v<strong>at</strong>ed passion. Furthermore, ecological isol<strong>at</strong>ing mechanisms may<br />
exist which would prevent species introduced to comb<strong>at</strong> a wildland<br />
weed from <strong>at</strong>tacking a rel<strong>at</strong>ed crop plant growing in an agricul-<br />
tural or urban environment. Thus, among Heliconius the specific<br />
ecological and host requirements (i.e., ovipositional stimuli) <strong>of</strong><br />
the adult butterflies limits their oviposition to specific<br />
Passiflora species within certain forest environments, even<br />
though the larvae themselves may be capable <strong>of</strong> feeding on other<br />
species <strong>of</strong> Passiflora.<br />
In the case <strong>of</strong> weeds such as the introduced grasses which<br />
grow in environments similar to those <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive grasses, or the<br />
introduced Rubus species which may occupy habit<strong>at</strong> similar to th<strong>at</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> the endemic R. hawaiiensis, there is perhaps less chance <strong>of</strong><br />
achieving s<strong>at</strong>isfactory biological control without some damage to
the n<strong>at</strong>ive flora, although the possibility <strong>of</strong> finding phyto-<br />
phagous forms with a sufficiently high degree <strong>of</strong> host specificity<br />
still exists. For example, the various species <strong>of</strong> smut fungi<br />
which <strong>at</strong>tack grasses usually are highly host specific.<br />
The biological method <strong>of</strong> weed suppression is, <strong>of</strong> course, no<br />
panacea. Even in the most successful programs the target weed<br />
remains present in the environment, although reduced to the<br />
st<strong>at</strong>us <strong>of</strong> a rel<strong>at</strong>ively minor element <strong>of</strong> the flora, limited to<br />
those special sites where it can survive and compete successfully<br />
despite the pressure <strong>of</strong> its introduced n<strong>at</strong>ural enemies. However,<br />
barring some major ecological upset, control, once achieved, is<br />
permanent and self-perpetu<strong>at</strong>ing. In achieving control we w i l l<br />
have added some additional elements to the total biota, even<br />
though these elements are restricted to close associ<strong>at</strong>ion with<br />
the target weed. These consequences must be accepted if a<br />
biological control program is to be undertaken.<br />
To me, the choice, with respect to many <strong>of</strong> our more aggres-<br />
sive wildland weeds, is obvious. Either we opt for biological<br />
control, or we accept the fact th<strong>at</strong> there is no economically<br />
feasible control available. I believe th<strong>at</strong> biological control is<br />
an acceptable, and perhaps the only practical altern<strong>at</strong>ive for<br />
controlling many <strong>of</strong> the more serious wildland weed pests in<br />
Hawai' i.<br />
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Gilbert, L. E. 1975. Ecological consequences <strong>of</strong> a coevolved<br />
mutualism between butterflies and plants. Pages 210-240 in<br />
L. E. Gilbert and P. H. Raven, eds. Coevolution <strong>of</strong> animai?<br />
and plants. Univ. <strong>of</strong> Texas Press, Austin.<br />
Perkins, R. C. L., and 0. H. Swezey. 1924. The introduction<br />
into <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>of</strong> insects th<strong>at</strong> <strong>at</strong>tack Lantana. Bul. Expt. Stn.<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Sugar Planters Assoc., Entomol. Series no. 16,<br />
83 PP.
HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK CRATER DISTRICT<br />
RESOURCES BASIC INVENTORY:<br />
INSECTS AND OTHER TERRESTRIAL ARTHROPODS~<br />
J. W. Beardsley, Jr., R. Burkhart,<br />
M. L. G<strong>of</strong>f, A. Hara, and G. Teves<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Entomology<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
During the past three summers (1975-77) RBI collections <strong>of</strong><br />
insects and other terrestrial arthropods were made <strong>at</strong> numerous<br />
sites within Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park, primarily along established<br />
RBI transects. The most intensive collecting was done in the<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ively dry higher elev<strong>at</strong>ion areas <strong>of</strong> the Park above 1800 m,<br />
within the cr<strong>at</strong>er and on the western rim between Hosmer Grove and<br />
the summit, and in Kaupo Gap <strong>at</strong> 1500 m elev<strong>at</strong>ion and above.<br />
These collections contain approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 20,000 specimens, most <strong>of</strong><br />
which have been mounted and labeled for study. Much <strong>of</strong> the<br />
m<strong>at</strong>erial has been identified by the authors and collabor<strong>at</strong>ors,<br />
and a preliminary checklist has been prepared. The ultim<strong>at</strong>e<br />
objective <strong>of</strong> this study is to produce, in as complete a form as<br />
possible, a checklist <strong>of</strong> the terrestrial arthropods <strong>of</strong> Haleakala<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park, annot<strong>at</strong>ed with d<strong>at</strong>a on host rel<strong>at</strong>ionships, distri-<br />
bution, and other pertinent ecological inform<strong>at</strong>ion. However,<br />
several important major taxa are as yet either unstudied or only<br />
partly identified, and it is anticip<strong>at</strong>ed th<strong>at</strong> the checklist will<br />
require several years for completion.<br />
On the basis <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>erial which has been identified to d<strong>at</strong>e,<br />
we estim<strong>at</strong>e th<strong>at</strong> our Haleakala collections contain well over 400<br />
species <strong>of</strong> insects and other arthropods, <strong>of</strong> which approxim<strong>at</strong>ely<br />
250 species are <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Island endemics (gre<strong>at</strong>er than 60% <strong>of</strong> the<br />
total fauna), and <strong>at</strong> least 50 species are known only from<br />
Haleakala. The collections contain a substantial number <strong>of</strong><br />
undescribed endemic insects, several <strong>of</strong> which had not been col-<br />
lected previously (e.g. , a new flower-infesting tephritid fly<br />
associ<strong>at</strong>ed with the Maui wormwood, Artemesia mauiensis). On the<br />
other hand, several endemic species previously described from<br />
Haleakala are not represented in our m<strong>at</strong>erial.<br />
We estim<strong>at</strong>e th<strong>at</strong> our collections contain around 70-80% <strong>of</strong><br />
the terrestrial arthropod species which occur in the highlands <strong>of</strong><br />
1 Published with the approval <strong>of</strong> the Director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong> Agri-<br />
cultural Experiment St<strong>at</strong>ion as Journal Series No. 2253.
Haleakala. However, the wetter environments found within the<br />
Park are rel<strong>at</strong>ively poorly represented in our m<strong>at</strong>erial. Collec-<br />
tions from Paliku and vicinity contain a number <strong>of</strong> rain forest<br />
associ<strong>at</strong>ed elements which were not taken elsewhere within the<br />
Park, but the Paliku fauna appears to be a rel<strong>at</strong>ively depauper<strong>at</strong>e<br />
segment <strong>of</strong> the richer wet forest insect faunas which occur out-<br />
side the Park boundaries, and, probably, within the Kipahulu<br />
extension. Should collections from the Kipahulu area become<br />
available for study, we anticip<strong>at</strong>e th<strong>at</strong> the present checklist<br />
would have to be gre<strong>at</strong>ly expanded.<br />
Collecting Methods and Results<br />
The be<strong>at</strong>ing net proved to be the most productive tool for<br />
sampling the insect faunas associ<strong>at</strong>ed with various species <strong>of</strong><br />
shrubs and small trees which domin<strong>at</strong>e the flora <strong>of</strong> the higher<br />
elev<strong>at</strong>ion ecosystems <strong>of</strong> Haleakala. Hand picking, while sorting<br />
through leaf litter and bunch grasses, and searching bene<strong>at</strong>h<br />
loose stones were most effective for sampling the litter and soil<br />
associ<strong>at</strong>ed forms, many <strong>of</strong> which are flightless. Pitfall traps<br />
proved useful in some situ<strong>at</strong>ions for sampling nocturnally active<br />
ground dwellers such as carabid beetles. Aerial nets were used<br />
to some extent to sample diurnal flying insects such as the<br />
Odon<strong>at</strong>a, Diptera, Acule<strong>at</strong>e Hymenoptera, and diurnal Lepidoptera.<br />
A malaise trap proved to be productive <strong>of</strong> flying forms in some<br />
areas where suitable sites for erection <strong>of</strong> the trap were avail-<br />
able. A b<strong>at</strong>tery-powered ultraviolet light trap was oper<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> a<br />
number <strong>of</strong> sites, both within the cr<strong>at</strong>er and on the west rim, with<br />
generally good results. The light trap yielded primarily noctuid<br />
moths, both endemic and introduced species, frequently in large<br />
numbers. In comparison to similar traps which have been oper<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
elsewhere, rel<strong>at</strong>ively small numbers were obtained <strong>of</strong> species<br />
belonging to such moth families as the Geometr idae and Pyral idae,<br />
which normally are <strong>at</strong>tracted to light in large numbers, except <strong>at</strong><br />
Paliku where some night-flying rain forest-associ<strong>at</strong>ed elements<br />
occurred. It appeared th<strong>at</strong>, except for the Noctuidae, there was<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ively little nocturnal flight activity in most <strong>of</strong> the areas<br />
sampled. This may have been a consequence <strong>of</strong> the rel<strong>at</strong>ively low<br />
night temper<strong>at</strong>ures which prevail on Haleakala <strong>at</strong> elev<strong>at</strong>ions above<br />
1800 m. Some species which belong to groups th<strong>at</strong> are usually<br />
night fliers, appear to be primarily day fliers on Haleakala.<br />
For example, Eupithecia scoriodes (Meyrick), a geometrid moth<br />
endemic to Haleakala, was <strong>of</strong>ten taken while flying in daylight,<br />
but never taken in our light trap<br />
The endemic insect fauna <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands is charac-<br />
teristically disharmonic, with many <strong>of</strong> the major taxa very poorly<br />
represented or completely absent (Perkins, 1913; Zimmerman,<br />
1948). The fauna endemic to the higher elev<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> Haleakala<br />
is particularly depauper<strong>at</strong>e as some elements which are better<br />
represented in endemic faunas <strong>of</strong> lower elev<strong>at</strong>ions (e.g., many <strong>of</strong><br />
the endemic weevil genera; the orthopteroid families Gryllidae<br />
and Tettigoniidae) are virtually or completely absent in the<br />
higher and drier ecosystems <strong>of</strong> Haleakala. Some <strong>of</strong> the more suc-<br />
cessful groups which have been able to occupy these high altitude
areas include the planthoppers (Delphacidae) and mealybugs<br />
(Pseudococcidae) , the seed bugs (Lygaeidae) , plant bugs<br />
(Miridae), and the predaceous Nabidae, among the Hemiptera; the<br />
Hemerobiidae (Neuroptera) ; the Carabidae (Coleoptera) ; the<br />
Tephritidae (Diptera); certain elements <strong>of</strong> the Lepidoptera,<br />
particularly the Noctuidae but also some <strong>of</strong> the Geometridae,<br />
Pyralidae, Xylorictidae, and Cosmopterygidae; and the Acule<strong>at</strong>e<br />
Hymenoptera, represented by the Eumenidae (Odyneurus) and<br />
Sphecidae (Ectemnius) and the Hylaeidae (Nesoprosopis).<br />
It is possible to make some further generaliz<strong>at</strong>ions con-<br />
cerning the endemic arthropods <strong>of</strong> the high elev<strong>at</strong>ion ecosystems<br />
<strong>of</strong> Haleakala, based upon collections and associ<strong>at</strong>ed ecological<br />
d<strong>at</strong>a obtained during the RBI survey, plus inform<strong>at</strong>ion derived<br />
from earlier collections and public<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
1) The non-n<strong>at</strong>ive insect fauna (recent adventives) <strong>of</strong><br />
Haleakala includes a number <strong>of</strong> temper<strong>at</strong>e clim<strong>at</strong>e (Holarctic<br />
or Nearctic) species which do not occur in lowland areas <strong>of</strong><br />
the st<strong>at</strong>e, although many are found <strong>at</strong> the higher elev<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
on other islands (e.g., the syrphid fly, Eristalis tenax<br />
L.; the vespid wasp, Vespula vulgaris (L.); the brown<br />
lacewing, Hemerobius pacificus Banks; and the ensign scale,<br />
Arctorthezia occidentalis (Douglas), and several species <strong>of</strong><br />
aphids.<br />
2) Among the endemic phytophagous insects, particularly the<br />
Hemiptera, most groups exhibit a high degree <strong>of</strong> host speci-<br />
ficity. Thus, among the mealybugs (Pseudococcidae) , plant-<br />
hoppers (Delphacidae), plant bugs (Miridae), and seed bugs<br />
(Lygaeidae) most species appear to be restricted largely to<br />
one, or a few closely rel<strong>at</strong>ed species <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive hosts.<br />
There are exceptions, such as the mealybug Pseudococcus<br />
nudus Ferris, which, although restricted in distribution to<br />
elev<strong>at</strong>ions above 1800 m, infests several unrel<strong>at</strong>ed n<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
plants (i.e., Dubautia, Styphelia, and Vaccinium).<br />
3) Many <strong>of</strong> the most precinctive endemics are flightless<br />
insect species which belong to groups th<strong>at</strong> are usually<br />
capable <strong>of</strong> flight. For example, the flightless endemic<br />
ground beetle genus Mecyclothorax Sharp (Carabidae) <strong>at</strong>tains<br />
its gre<strong>at</strong>est diversity on East Maui with 36 described species<br />
on Haleakala (out <strong>of</strong> 86 known species), only one <strong>of</strong><br />
which is known elsewhere (West Maui). Other unusual flightless<br />
elements <strong>of</strong> the Haleakala insect fauna include the<br />
xylorictid moth, Hodegia ap<strong>at</strong>ella Walsingham; the flightless<br />
lacewings (Hemerobiidae) Pseudospectra lobipennis Perkins,<br />
- P. cookeorum Zimmerman, and Nesothauma haleakalae Perkins; a<br />
flightless dolichopodid fly, Campsicnemis haleakalaae<br />
Zimmerman; and a flightless reduviid bug, Saicella smithi<br />
Usinaer. It should be ~ointed out th<strong>at</strong> most <strong>of</strong> the aenera<br />
mentioned contain-other-flightless species which occur2elsewhere<br />
in Hawai'i.
4) There are many similarities between the high altitude<br />
endemic insect fauna <strong>of</strong> Haleakala and those <strong>of</strong> Mauna Loa,<br />
Mauna Kea, and Hualalai on Hawai'i. Many species are common<br />
to both islands. Other elements <strong>of</strong> the Haleakala fauna are<br />
represented on Hawai'i by closely rel<strong>at</strong>ed species which<br />
occur in similar environments (e.g., the large endemic<br />
Haleakala ground beetle, Barypristus rupicola [Blackburnl<br />
and its Hawai'i counterpart, B. in~endarius [Blackburn] ).<br />
However, there are some elements <strong>of</strong> the Haleakala fauna<br />
which appear to be unique to th<strong>at</strong> mountain, and for which<br />
homologues apparently do not exist on Hawai'i; for example,<br />
the laige daylflying geometrid moth Megalotica (Megalotica)<br />
holombra (Meyrick). The high altitude insect fauna <strong>of</strong><br />
Haleakala seems to be slightly more diverse than th<strong>at</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
Hawai'i, although this may be due, in part, to more thorough<br />
collecting.<br />
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Perkins, R. C. L. 1913. Introduction. Pages 1:XV-CCXXVII<br />
D. Sharp, ed. Fauna <strong>Hawaii</strong>ensis. Cambridge Univ. Press,<br />
Cambridge.<br />
Zimmerman, E. C. 1948. Insects <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>. Vol. 1. Intro-<br />
duction. Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> Press, Honolulu. XVII + 206 pp.
HAWAII IBP SYNTHESIS :<br />
5. SHORT-TERM TEMPORAL PATTERNS AMONG ISLAND BIOTA*<br />
Kent W. Bridges<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Botany<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
Analyses have been undertaken to determine the extent to<br />
which temporal p<strong>at</strong>terns can be seen in the biota sampled in the<br />
IBP studies. Particular <strong>at</strong>tention has been given to the quanti-<br />
t<strong>at</strong>ive analysis <strong>of</strong> these trends to test their correspondence to<br />
temporal and general clim<strong>at</strong>e p<strong>at</strong>terns and specific clim<strong>at</strong>ic<br />
events. These p<strong>at</strong>terns will be discussed rel<strong>at</strong>ive to specific<br />
organism groups.<br />
Conclusions will be drawn as they rel<strong>at</strong>e interspecific rela-<br />
tionships and temporal phasing to problems <strong>of</strong> island ecosystem<br />
stability.<br />
* Abstract
SECOND CONFERENCE ON NATURAL RESOURCES<br />
REMARKS BY ROGER SKOLMEN<br />
AT DEDICATION OF THE HAWAII FIELD RESEARCH CENTER<br />
ON BEHALF OF STATION DIRECTOR CALLAHAM<br />
Robert 2. Callaham<br />
Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment St<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Berkeley, California<br />
I am delighted to be here this morning representing Director<br />
Callaham, our St<strong>at</strong>ion Director. He regrets being unable to be<br />
here but sends his greetings and enthusiastic endorsement <strong>of</strong> the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> this Center, which includes the new field labora-<br />
tory for our Experiment St<strong>at</strong>ion. Everyone in the Forest Service<br />
had planned and hoped to have our building in place by the time<br />
<strong>of</strong> this dedic<strong>at</strong>ion. But our building is now on a bo<strong>at</strong> somewhere<br />
this side <strong>of</strong> Oakland. Ordered from the factory in Oakland last<br />
March, it is expected to arrive <strong>at</strong> any moment.<br />
Ours w i l l be a carbon copy <strong>of</strong> the building purchased by the<br />
Fish and Wildlife Service. Attractive siting was planned by Tom<br />
Fake <strong>of</strong> the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service. Only by piggybacking on the<br />
order for a building by the Fish and Wildlife Service and having<br />
strong support by the Park Service were we able to get this new<br />
facility. Their cooper<strong>at</strong>ion and help made it all possible.<br />
This new field lab will provide space for eight <strong>of</strong> our sci-<br />
entists and technicians who will work here most <strong>of</strong> the year.<br />
They belong to one <strong>of</strong> the four research projects <strong>of</strong> our Institute<br />
<strong>of</strong> Pacific Islands Forestry. The aim <strong>of</strong> this project is to<br />
provide technology for maintaining n<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>Hawaii</strong>an forest ecosys-<br />
tems. Their particular purpose is to learn more about the hab-<br />
it<strong>at</strong> requirements <strong>of</strong> endangered forest birds on the Big Island.<br />
Emphasis so far has been in the Kilauea Forest Reserve--Keauhou<br />
land area. We are starting new work on the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Crow and<br />
endangered plants. C. J. Ralph, leader <strong>of</strong> this research project,<br />
and his associ<strong>at</strong>es will be speaking on these subjects today.<br />
This new field labor<strong>at</strong>ory certainly will expedite our<br />
research. Most <strong>of</strong> the researchers' time is spent in the field,<br />
establishing plots, capturing and examining birds, and carefully<br />
monitoring them as they feed, rest, seek cover, and nest. The<br />
lab w i l l give our research team a place to work on equipment,<br />
analyze d<strong>at</strong>a, and do some bench-rel<strong>at</strong>ed research. Most impor-<br />
tant, its loc<strong>at</strong>ion here in this Research Center w i l l enable our<br />
people to share experiences, ideas, and resources with others.<br />
Such a place is vital to the success <strong>of</strong> our research program.
We in the Forest Service are excited about joining our<br />
research forces with others who will work here <strong>at</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Field Research Center. The N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service is to be com-<br />
mended for its initi<strong>at</strong>ive and hospitality which brought us all<br />
together. The environment is bound to be synergistic, causing<br />
each to produce more than if we were working alone. Such syner-<br />
gism is essential, for there is a gre<strong>at</strong>er need for knowledge than<br />
there is a research capacity to produce it. We expect and know<br />
th<strong>at</strong> this Center will foster cooper<strong>at</strong>ion, coordin<strong>at</strong>ion, and<br />
mutual concern, enabling all <strong>of</strong> us to find the answers we seek.
HYBRIDIZATION IN THE HAWAIIAN SILVERSWORD COMPLEX<br />
Gerald D. Carr<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Botany<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
The Haleakala silversword (Arqyroxiphium macrocephalum) Gray<br />
is one <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i's most well-known and publicized endemic<br />
plants. Each year it is in fact sought out by hundreds <strong>of</strong><br />
tourists including many botanists from all parts <strong>of</strong> the world.<br />
However, the 'ahinahina . macrocephalum) is only one <strong>of</strong> six<br />
species in the genus Argyroxiphium which includes plants called<br />
greenswords as well as those called silverswords. The silver-<br />
sword ordinarily produces a basal rosette <strong>of</strong> leaves for a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> years before it finally produces a single massive, elong<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
capitulescence and dies. The floral heads <strong>of</strong> sword plants are<br />
characteristically large and provided with rays. They are found<br />
on Hawai'i and Maui, growing in cinder or, as in the case <strong>of</strong><br />
A. virescens Hbd., in boggy areas like greensword meadow in the<br />
upper Hana rain forest on Maui.<br />
Wilkesia, the iliau, is a rel<strong>at</strong>ed bitypic genus which has a<br />
growth p<strong>at</strong>tern similar to th<strong>at</strong> <strong>of</strong> sword plants. It is endemic to<br />
dry slopes in and near Waimea Canyon, Kaua'i.<br />
In marked contrast to Argyroxiphium the rel<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
endemic genus Dubautia ( including Railliardia) is comprised<br />
largely <strong>of</strong> woody, branching shrubs th<strong>at</strong> produce small, rayless<br />
heads year after year. However, the genus shows a truly remarkable<br />
spectrum <strong>of</strong> vari<strong>at</strong>ion from largely herbaceous, low-growing<br />
forms like - D. scabra (DC.) Keck in dry, pioneer habit<strong>at</strong>s as well<br />
as rain forest situ<strong>at</strong>ions through woody shrubs or small trees<br />
like - D. linearis (Gaud.) Keck and D. arborea (Gray) Keck in dry<br />
sites; and - D. raillardioides Hbd. ana D. knudsenii Hbd. in wet<br />
sites to larger trees li'ke - D. reticul<strong>at</strong>a (Sherff) Keck in the<br />
vicinity <strong>of</strong> Pu'u Nianiau. One striking species (g. l<strong>at</strong>ifolia<br />
lGravl Keck) from Kaua'i is a larae liana with a basal diameter<br />
if up'to three inches. Altogether there are about 25 species <strong>of</strong><br />
Dubautia including those called na'ena'e or kupaoa<br />
tively they are distributed from Kaua'i to Hawai'i.<br />
and collec-<br />
Field Observ<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
Dubautia scabra is a widespread species with considerable<br />
ecological amplitude and thus comes into contact with several<br />
other species <strong>of</strong> Dubautia. Often the result is spontaneous<br />
hybridiz<strong>at</strong>ion as is the case in the upper Hana rain forest. Here<br />
the diminutive - D. scabra is symp<strong>at</strong>ric with an undescribed large
shrubby Dubautia and numerous hybrids between the two have become<br />
established. These hybrids have been given <strong>at</strong> least four names<br />
(Railliardia ternifolia Sherff, R. thyrsiflora Sherff var. cernua<br />
Sherff, R. coriacea Sherff, an3 R. demissifolia Sherff var.<br />
dolichopriylla St. John). The hybrid plants have an intermedi<strong>at</strong>e<br />
morphology and pale lemon-yellow flowers, a color th<strong>at</strong> readily<br />
distinguishes all known hybrids involving the white-flowered<br />
- D. scabra.<br />
A second hybrid combin<strong>at</strong>ion occurring in large numbers also<br />
involves D. scabra. In several areas on Hawai1 i, including<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park, D. ciliol<strong>at</strong>a (DC.) Keck and<br />
- D. scabra are symp<strong>at</strong>ric. In these instances hybrids between the<br />
twp have invariably been found. The hybrid morphology is intermedi<strong>at</strong>e<br />
between the shrubby D. ciliol<strong>at</strong>a and the subherbaceous<br />
- D. scabra and again the flower color is pale lemon-yellow. These<br />
plants have been referred to as - D. ciliol<strong>at</strong>a var. laxiflora (DC.)<br />
Keck.<br />
A third instance <strong>of</strong> hybridiz<strong>at</strong>ion involving D. scabra occurs<br />
in the vicinity <strong>of</strong> Putu Nianiau, Maui, where one Fybrid with the<br />
large tree, - D. reticul<strong>at</strong>a, has been detected. The hybrid is a<br />
very diffuse, spreading plant about 2 m tall. As one would<br />
expect it also has pale lemon-yellow flowers.<br />
In the same area, within 50 m <strong>of</strong> the previous hybrid occur<br />
two hybrids between D. scabra and D. plantaginea Gaud., a large<br />
shrubby, wide-leaved species. The hybrids are somewh<strong>at</strong> pendulous<br />
and viney with ascending shoot tips and lemon-yellow corollas.<br />
They have been given the name Railliardia lonchophylla Sherff<br />
var. stipit<strong>at</strong>a (Sherff) Sherff and I suspect th<strong>at</strong> plants <strong>of</strong> this<br />
hybrid combin<strong>at</strong>ion also occur elsewhere and have been ascribed<br />
other names.<br />
Only one hybTii3 Dubautia combin<strong>at</strong>ion has been documented<br />
from O'ahu. Two individuals <strong>of</strong> the combin<strong>at</strong>ion D. sherffiana<br />
Fosb. x D. lanta inea have been detected in wideiy separ<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
loc<strong>at</strong>ions -i1anae Mts. Both parents are shrubs with<br />
orange-yellow flowers and as one might expect, the hybrids are<br />
not as morphologically distinct as in the previous cases.<br />
The most spectacular instance <strong>of</strong> hybridiz<strong>at</strong>ion in this com-<br />
plex occurs in Haleakala on Maui. There, Argyroxiphium macro-<br />
cephalum, an essentially monocarpic rosette plant with large,<br />
radi<strong>at</strong>e heads hybridizes spontaneously with the scrubby, woody<br />
Dubautia menziesii (Gray) Keck having small rayless heads th<strong>at</strong><br />
are produced annually. The hybrid is somewh<strong>at</strong> intermedi<strong>at</strong>e in<br />
appearance (cf. Kobayashi, 1973). It produces tufts <strong>of</strong> leaves<br />
usually on three or more branches, each <strong>of</strong> which eventually<br />
flowers and dies independently. The hybrid has heads <strong>of</strong> inter-<br />
medi<strong>at</strong>e size with small yellowish distorted rays.
Cytology<br />
The difference between this and other studies <strong>of</strong> hybridiz<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
involving <strong>Hawaii</strong>an taxa is th<strong>at</strong> in these instances hybrids<br />
can be identified with certainty through an analysis <strong>of</strong> chromosome<br />
pairing during meiosis in floral buds. In each <strong>of</strong> these<br />
cases the parents are differenti<strong>at</strong>ed chromosomally and these<br />
differences can be positively detected <strong>at</strong> meiosis. In every<br />
hybrid except D. scabra x g. plantaginea the diploid chromosome<br />
number is 2n 27, indic<strong>at</strong>ing in these instances th<strong>at</strong> one parent<br />
furnished 13 chromosomes and the other parent furnished 14. In<br />
all cases the chromosome numbers <strong>of</strong> the parents are consistent<br />
with this argument (cf. Carr, <strong>1978</strong>). Although D. plantaginea and<br />
-<br />
D. scabra both have 14 pairs <strong>of</strong> chromosomes, hyErids between the<br />
two can be readily recognized <strong>at</strong> meiosis by virtue <strong>of</strong> the fact<br />
th<strong>at</strong> their genomes are differenti<strong>at</strong>ed by two reciprocal chromo-<br />
some transloc<strong>at</strong>ions resulting in the appearance <strong>of</strong> two chains <strong>of</strong><br />
4 chromosomes each (cf. Table 1).<br />
These meiotic perturb<strong>at</strong>ions result in the inviability <strong>of</strong><br />
some <strong>of</strong> the gametes formed. This depression <strong>of</strong> fertility can be<br />
assessed by the staining reaction <strong>of</strong> pollen grains in certain<br />
dyes like cotton blue. Genetic differenti<strong>at</strong>ion between parents<br />
can also cause low viability and thus low pollen stainability in<br />
hybrid plants. Pollen stainability in the hybrids discussed<br />
herein ranges from 6 to 86% (Table 1).<br />
Conclusion<br />
In spite <strong>of</strong> the spectacular morphological and ecological<br />
diversity exhibited by these genera, the occurrence <strong>of</strong> many<br />
intergeneric, intersubgeneric, and interspecific hybrid combi-<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ions under field conditions <strong>at</strong>tests to the fact th<strong>at</strong> they form<br />
a thoroughly n<strong>at</strong>ural, genetically cohesive group th<strong>at</strong> has in all<br />
probability resulted from rapid evolutionary differenti<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> a<br />
single colonizing progenitor. Collectively, these plants consti-<br />
tute wh<strong>at</strong> may be considered an unparalleled example <strong>of</strong> adaptive<br />
radi<strong>at</strong>ion and as such are exceedingly interesting to students <strong>of</strong><br />
evolutionary phenomena.<br />
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Carr, G. D. <strong>1978</strong>. Chromosome numbers <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an flowering<br />
plants and the significance <strong>of</strong> cytology in selected taxa.<br />
Amer. J. Bot. 65: 236-242.<br />
Kobayashi, H. K. 1973. Put<strong>at</strong>ive generic hybrids <strong>of</strong><br />
Haleakala' s silversword and kupaoa (Argyroxiphium<br />
sandwicense x Dubautia menziesii) Compositae. Pac. Sci.<br />
27: 207-208.
TABLE 1. Dubautia and Argyroxiphium spontaneous hybrids.<br />
Combin<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Number<br />
ExaminedfSeen<br />
- D. scabra x - D. n. sp.<br />
5 /many 5 7<br />
- D. scabra x - D. ciliol<strong>at</strong>a<br />
12/many 76<br />
D. scabra x D. reticul<strong>at</strong>a<br />
- - 111 86<br />
- D. scabra x - D. plantaginea<br />
112 35<br />
D. plantaginea x D. sherffiana<br />
- - 212 4 1<br />
- A. macrocephalum x - D. menziesii 2/14 6<br />
Pollen Diploid (2n)<br />
Meiotic<br />
Stainability Chromosome Loc<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Configur<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
%<br />
Number<br />
27 1211 + Ch3 Maui<br />
27 lZII + Ch3 Hawai ' i<br />
2 7 lZII + Ch3 Maui<br />
28 loII + 2 Ch4 Maui<br />
27 loII + Ch4 + Ch3 O'ahu<br />
27 gII + 3 Ch3 Maui
HAWAII IBP SYNTHESIS:<br />
6. GENETIC VARIATION AND POPULATION STRUCTURE IN ISLAND SPECIES*<br />
Hampton L. Carson<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Genetics<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
Evolution is an extremely active process on islands, even in<br />
highly isol<strong>at</strong>ed archipelagos like Hawai'i and Galapagos. Species<br />
form<strong>at</strong>ion is frequently exuberant and, in many cases, wholly<br />
novel adapt<strong>at</strong>ions have developed. At first glance, it seems<br />
remarkable th<strong>at</strong> this should be true because it is clear th<strong>at</strong> in<br />
many relevant instances the lineage which evolves actively in the<br />
islands can be traced ultim<strong>at</strong>ely to one or only a few continental<br />
founder individuals. Even more founder effects appear to occur<br />
as new species are formed within an archipelago. On the surface,<br />
this appears to be a system which might deplete genetic vari-<br />
ability and thus reduce evolutionary potential. Precise d<strong>at</strong>a on<br />
genetic vari<strong>at</strong>ion within island species <strong>of</strong> Drosophila flies have<br />
been accumul<strong>at</strong>ing now for about 15 years. Modern methods <strong>of</strong><br />
analysis <strong>of</strong> genetic variability (biochemical, chromosomal, and<br />
polygenic) have been employed to assay genetic variability in<br />
various endemic and introduced species. Virtually without excep-<br />
tion, these species have local popul<strong>at</strong>ions which are fully as<br />
polymorphic genetically as those <strong>of</strong> widespread continental<br />
species. Accordingly, such popul<strong>at</strong>ions are highly competent for<br />
adaptive evolution. Most island species, however, have small<br />
total popul<strong>at</strong>ions. Thus, even though the local popul<strong>at</strong>ions may<br />
be rich in genetic variability, the total variability sequestered<br />
within continental species is certainly much larger, but this<br />
does not appear to be a crucial difference. In high-altitude<br />
archipelagos like Hawai'i, many factors promote isol<strong>at</strong>ion. The<br />
serial isol<strong>at</strong>ions to which island popul<strong>at</strong>ions are subjected have<br />
a pr<strong>of</strong>ound effect on their genetic structure. This is true not<br />
only for popul<strong>at</strong>ions between islands (species form<strong>at</strong>ion is by<br />
interisland founder effects) but also for local popul<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
within an island or even a volcano.<br />
As long ago as 1932, Sewall Wright proposed th<strong>at</strong> the condi-<br />
tions most favorable for rapid evolutionary change exist within a<br />
species which is subdivided into local semi-isol<strong>at</strong>ed popul<strong>at</strong>ions,<br />
some <strong>of</strong> which have quite small effective sizes. Many island<br />
species appear to reflect precisely this dispersive type <strong>of</strong> popu-<br />
l<strong>at</strong>ion structure and this may explain their observed evolutionary<br />
momentum.<br />
In Addition to IBP support, this work has been supported by<br />
grants GB 27586, 29288, and BMS 22532 from the N<strong>at</strong>ional Science<br />
Found<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Abstract
SOME ASPECTS OF A SHELL DISEASE IN THE<br />
HAWAIIAN FRESHWATER SHRIMP, ATYA BISULCATA (RANDALL)<br />
John G. Chan<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Biology<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> Hilo<br />
Hilo, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96720<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
A disease syndrome characterized by dark necrotic areas <strong>of</strong><br />
the exoskeleton has been reported in a number <strong>of</strong> aqu<strong>at</strong>ic crusta-<br />
ceans (Rosen 1970). The syndrome has been called black spot<br />
disease, brown spot disease, rust disease, burnt disease, and<br />
shell disease. Shell disease was reported in the American<br />
lobster, Homarus americanus, by Hess (1937). The disease in this<br />
species was thought to be promoted by crowded condition <strong>of</strong> the<br />
lobster holding pens. Similarly, Alaskan king crabs, Para-<br />
lithodes sp., <strong>of</strong>ten developed necrotic "rust" spots when h e l d n<br />
captivity. The "rust" appeared to be superficial infections<br />
occurring most commonly on the ventral body area <strong>at</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ural<br />
breaks and abraded surfaces (Bright, Durham, & Knudsen 1960).<br />
Rosen (1967) described a necrotic shell disease <strong>of</strong> American blue<br />
crab, Callinectes sapidus, collected from shedding pens in<br />
Crisfield Harbor, Maryland. The crabs had been crowded into<br />
enclosures until ecdysis yielded the more desirable "s<strong>of</strong>t-shell"<br />
crabs. While the shell disease syndrome is most discernible<br />
among crustaceans held in captivity, its occurrence has been<br />
reported among crustaceans in their n<strong>at</strong>-ur-a1 .habit<strong>at</strong>-. More ~ ~ - (1969)<br />
~ -~<br />
reported severely eroded carapaces among blue crabs, - C. sapidus,<br />
caught in Galveston Bay, Texas. And recently Iversen and<br />
Beardsley (1976) reported shell disease among marine crustaceans<br />
<strong>of</strong> South Florida. They found pitted, darkened carapaces among<br />
the commercially important stone crab Menippe mercenaria, and<br />
several other species.<br />
Shell disease has also been reported in a freshw<strong>at</strong>er prawn,<br />
Macrobrachium rosenbergii (Sindermann 1974) and is believed to<br />
occur among pond reared specimens in Hawai'i (R. Nakamura, pers.<br />
comm. ) . The presence <strong>of</strong> shell disease in M. rosenbergii is not<br />
surprising since Kubota (1972) reported a severe necrotic shell<br />
disease in a closely rel<strong>at</strong>ed species, the Tahitian prawn, - M. - lar<br />
in Kahana Stream on O'ahu.<br />
. ,<br />
This study describes the shell disease syndrome in the<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an freshw<strong>at</strong>er <strong>at</strong>yid shrimp, Atya bisulc<strong>at</strong>a, with emphasis<br />
on the frequency <strong>of</strong> occurrence, the n<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>of</strong> the lesion, and its<br />
etiology.
MATERIALS AND METHOD<br />
Collection and Examin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Shrimp<br />
Shrimp specimens were captured from various coastal streams<br />
in an area bounded by Hilo to the south and Waikamalo Stream to<br />
the north. In this area, characterized by high annual rainfall,<br />
streams run throughout the year and support some <strong>of</strong> the largest<br />
popul<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> <strong>at</strong>yid shrimps on the island. The majority <strong>of</strong> our<br />
specimens were collected from the Wailuku River, which borders<br />
Hilo, and Pukihae Stream a few miles to the north.<br />
In the Wailuku River with its deep pools, shrimps were<br />
captured by diving with hand-held scoop nets <strong>of</strong> 0.25-inch mesh.<br />
In smaller, shallow streams, the net was simply held underw<strong>at</strong>er<br />
and rocks immedi<strong>at</strong>ely upstream were overturned. The dislodged<br />
shrimps were then swept into the nets and captured. Specimens<br />
were transported back to the labor<strong>at</strong>ory in Styr<strong>of</strong>oam chests for<br />
examin<strong>at</strong>ion before returning them to the stream. In some cases,<br />
specimens were preserved in 2% formalin for l<strong>at</strong>er examin<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Examin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Specimens for Lesions<br />
All specimens brought into the labor<strong>at</strong>ory were initially<br />
examined with a Nikon SMZ Stereomicroscope <strong>at</strong> 10X magnific<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
with an <strong>at</strong>tached ring lamp for illumin<strong>at</strong>ion. Live specimens had<br />
to be cooled in ice w<strong>at</strong>er <strong>at</strong> 5-7OC to facilit<strong>at</strong>e handling <strong>of</strong> the<br />
otherwise very active shrimp. The numbers, size, and loc<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><br />
lesions were noted along with the size and sex <strong>of</strong> each shrimp.<br />
Specimens selected for scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were<br />
dissected, dehydr<strong>at</strong>ed in an alcohol/acetone series and followed<br />
by critical-point drying in amyl acet<strong>at</strong>e or acetone to minimize<br />
shrinkage and distortion (Hay<strong>at</strong> <strong>1978</strong>). Specimens were then<br />
mounted on aluminum stubs with colloidal silver paint and co<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
with evapor<strong>at</strong>ed gold. Examin<strong>at</strong>ion was made with an ETEC Autoscan<br />
Model U-1 <strong>at</strong> 20 kv acceler<strong>at</strong>ing voltage.<br />
Isol<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Chitinoclastic Bacteria<br />
Lesions selected from newly captured shrimp were aseptically<br />
excised and macer<strong>at</strong>ed in a sterile mortar and pestle to form a<br />
fine slurry. The resultant slurry was diluted 10-fold in sterile<br />
w<strong>at</strong>er and a 0.1 ml aliquot inocul<strong>at</strong>ed onto chitin overlay agar by<br />
the spread pl<strong>at</strong>e method. Inocul<strong>at</strong>ed pl<strong>at</strong>es were incub<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong><br />
25OC for a minimum <strong>of</strong> a week and observed for signs <strong>of</strong> chitin<br />
digestion. Chitinoclastic colonies showed a clear halo around<br />
the colony as a result <strong>of</strong> the disolution <strong>of</strong> the opaque chitin<br />
particles (Skerman 1959). Colonies showing distinct chitino-<br />
clastic activity were isol<strong>at</strong>ed, purified, and maintained on<br />
nutrient agar.
Induction <strong>of</strong> Lesions<br />
To induce lesions, specimens were abraded carefully to<br />
remove just the epicuticle. This was accomplished by using a<br />
high speed hand drill fitted with a fine abrasive bit. To facil-<br />
it<strong>at</strong>e handling, the shrimps were first cooled in ice w<strong>at</strong>er <strong>at</strong><br />
5-7 OC for 10 min and strapped onto a polyethylene foam sheet<br />
(Nalgene) with nichrome wire hoops. Just prior to abrading, the<br />
shell was swabbed with 70% ethanol.<br />
Abraded animals were then rinsed in tap w<strong>at</strong>er and trans-<br />
ferred to 500 ml <strong>of</strong> sterile stream w<strong>at</strong>er in 1-liter beakers and<br />
covered with aluminum foil. Usually, 3 to 5 animals were con-<br />
tained in each beaker. A buffered washed suspension <strong>of</strong> a 48-hour<br />
culture <strong>of</strong> chitinoclastic bacteria was added to each beaker to<br />
achieve an initial cell density <strong>of</strong> about 105 cells per ml. As a<br />
control, an identical beaker was used without inocul<strong>at</strong>ed bac-<br />
teria. Also, a control was set up with M thimerosal added<br />
as a bacterial inhibitor.<br />
To determine whether cuticle abrasion was necessary for<br />
lesion form<strong>at</strong>ion, the wounds <strong>of</strong> some specimens were sealed imme-<br />
di<strong>at</strong>ely after abrasion. These specimens, sealed with Cutex clear<br />
nail polish, were subjected to the same incub<strong>at</strong>ion conditions as<br />
specimens with fresh abrasions.<br />
The test animals were maintained in their containers <strong>at</strong> ca.<br />
25OC for up to a month with inspection for lesions initi<strong>at</strong>ing<br />
after one week.<br />
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION<br />
A total <strong>of</strong> 3423 specimens were collected from various Hilo<br />
coast streams. Lesions were found in 582 (17%) <strong>of</strong> the specimens.<br />
Table 1 is represent<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>of</strong> lesion incidence found in three<br />
streams during March 1976. The Wailuku River site yielded the<br />
highest incidence <strong>of</strong> lesions. Ka'ie'ie Stream, the smallest <strong>of</strong><br />
the three, had the lowest incidence. Of the three streams,<br />
Wailuku River sites consistently yielded the highest incidence <strong>of</strong><br />
shell lesions. This may be rel<strong>at</strong>ed, in part, to the physical-<br />
chemical characteristics <strong>of</strong> the stream. The gre<strong>at</strong>est volume,<br />
w<strong>at</strong>er velocity, and silt load are found in the Wailuku River.<br />
High silt load and lesion incidence might be rel<strong>at</strong>ed since it has<br />
been suggested th<strong>at</strong> abrasive action in the environment could lead<br />
to lesion form<strong>at</strong>ion (Bright et al. 1960).<br />
The d<strong>at</strong>a in Table 1 also shows a significantly higher pro-<br />
portion <strong>of</strong> female shrimp developing lesions. Not only did female<br />
shrimp develop lesions more frequently, they also had more<br />
lesions per individual. In this sample period, some females had<br />
as many as 30 lesions. Almost all had more than one. By<br />
contrast, males <strong>of</strong>ten had but a single lesion.
This difference may be explained in part by the observ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
th<strong>at</strong> most <strong>of</strong> the females were bearing eggs. During tneir<br />
ovigerous condition, the females do not molt. Hence, lesions<br />
have a longer period in which to develop and to become visible.<br />
By contrast, the males have no such constraint and molt more fre-<br />
quently. Upon ecdysis, the animal is generally freed <strong>of</strong> its<br />
lesions. In some individuals, however, previous infection is<br />
evidenced by a "scar" or a deform<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the new exoskeleton <strong>at</strong><br />
the site <strong>of</strong> the former lesion. This deformed cuticle is <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
the site <strong>of</strong> subsequent infection.<br />
Extensive sampling <strong>of</strong> Wailuku River sites revealed a defi-<br />
nite seasonal trend in lesion incidence. While lesions occurred<br />
among specimens throughout the year, the highest incidences were<br />
found in the winter months. A peak <strong>of</strong> 92% lesion occurrence was<br />
reached in February when the w<strong>at</strong>er temper<strong>at</strong>ure was 14OC. The<br />
lowest incidence <strong>of</strong> 4.7% was recorded in July when w<strong>at</strong>er temper-<br />
<strong>at</strong>ure was 24OC. It appeared th<strong>at</strong> the trend in lesion occurrences<br />
was inversely rel<strong>at</strong>ed to stream temper<strong>at</strong>ure. This unexpected<br />
observ<strong>at</strong>ion may be explained by the fact th<strong>at</strong> lower w<strong>at</strong>er temper-<br />
<strong>at</strong>ure would retard the r<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> molting, i .e., the intermolt<br />
period was lengthened. Again, longer retention <strong>of</strong> the exo-<br />
skeleton allows for gre<strong>at</strong>er development <strong>of</strong> the necrotic lesions.<br />
The distribution <strong>of</strong> lesions on the body surface <strong>of</strong><br />
A. - bisulc<strong>at</strong>a is shown in Table 2. The areas most frequently<br />
affected were the cephalothorax and the abdominal segments. This<br />
is not surprising since these two body parts <strong>of</strong>fer the gre<strong>at</strong>est<br />
exposed surface areas. Wh<strong>at</strong> is surprising is th<strong>at</strong> the vast<br />
majority <strong>of</strong> lesions occurred on the dorsal or l<strong>at</strong>eral surfaces <strong>of</strong><br />
the shrimp. Rosen (1967) had shown the ventral surfaces <strong>of</strong> the<br />
blue crab to be the site <strong>of</strong> intense necrotic lesions. Similarly,<br />
Bright et al. (1960) <strong>at</strong>tributed the intensity <strong>of</strong> lesions occurring<br />
on the ventral surfaces <strong>of</strong> Alaskan king crab to mechanical<br />
abrasion by the substr<strong>at</strong>e. It appears th<strong>at</strong> the ventral surfaces<br />
and appendages <strong>of</strong> A. bisulc<strong>at</strong>a are rel<strong>at</strong>ively protected from<br />
abrasive w<strong>at</strong>er-borne silt particles and are, therefore, less<br />
susceptible to damage and lesion form<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Current opinion indic<strong>at</strong>es th<strong>at</strong> exoskeletal lesions in<br />
crustacea are in part due to chitin-digesting microorganisms--<br />
particularly bacteria. Rosen (1970) and Cook and L<strong>of</strong>ton (1973)<br />
have suggested a causal role for chitinoclastic bacteria. In<br />
their studies, the bacteria with chitin-digesting ability had<br />
been isol<strong>at</strong>ed from diseased hosts. However, controlled reinfec-<br />
tion experiments were lacking. In this study, chitinoclastic<br />
bacteria were consistently isol<strong>at</strong>ed from lesions <strong>of</strong> A. bisulc<strong>at</strong>a<br />
(Table 3). For comparison, lesions <strong>of</strong> M. lar from the same<br />
stream were also examined and found to consistently yield chitin-<br />
oclastic bacteria. It was found th<strong>at</strong> even the "normal" cuticle<br />
Of the <strong>at</strong>yid shrimp would occasionally yield chitinoclastic<br />
bacteria. The chitinoclastic bacteria isol<strong>at</strong>ed from normal<br />
cuticle may have been associ<strong>at</strong>ed with undetected early stage
lesions. Or they may be part <strong>of</strong> the normal micr<strong>of</strong>lora. Chitino-<br />
clastic bacteria are anything but rare in the stream environment.<br />
At times they reached over 50,000 per ml <strong>of</strong> stream w<strong>at</strong>er and made<br />
up a substantial proportion <strong>of</strong> all the bacteria present in<br />
streams we sampled.<br />
The chitinoclastic bacteria isol<strong>at</strong>ed from A. bisulc<strong>at</strong>a were<br />
<strong>of</strong> two types. The majority <strong>of</strong> isol<strong>at</strong>es were gram neg<strong>at</strong>ive rods,<br />
motile by polar flagella, facult<strong>at</strong>ively anaerobic, and glucose<br />
fermentors. These isol<strong>at</strong>es appear to fit the description <strong>of</strong> the<br />
genus Beneckea as proposed by Baumann, Baumann, and Mandel<br />
(1971). The other isol<strong>at</strong>e was characterized by bright orange<br />
colonies on agar pl<strong>at</strong>es and consisted <strong>of</strong> gram neg<strong>at</strong>ive, slender<br />
rods with gliding motility. The gliding motility is typical <strong>of</strong><br />
members <strong>of</strong> the genus Cytophaga. Both the Beneckea and Cytophaga<br />
type <strong>of</strong> isol<strong>at</strong>es showed stronq chitinoclastic activity under<br />
aerobic condition, but none when incub<strong>at</strong>ed anaerobically.<br />
To establish the etiology <strong>of</strong> the necrotic lesions, pure cul-<br />
tures <strong>of</strong> chitinoclastic bacteria were used in reinfection experi-<br />
ments. A particularly active Beneckea type, design<strong>at</strong>ed WCh-1,<br />
was used for the induction <strong>of</strong> lesions. Table 4 shows th<strong>at</strong><br />
A. bisulc<strong>at</strong>a, abraded to damage the outer cuticle surface, always<br />
xeveloped necrotic lesions when confined in a system with abun-<br />
dant chitinoclastic bacteria. Likewise, abraded shrimp confined<br />
in raw stream w<strong>at</strong>er also consistently developed lesions. W<strong>at</strong>er<br />
as taken directly from the stream always contained numerous<br />
chitinoclastic bacteria. It was believed th<strong>at</strong> these autoch-<br />
thonous bacteria serve as an infectious reservoir in the stream.<br />
When stream w<strong>at</strong>er was sterilized ( M i l l ipore membrane filter ,<br />
0.45 ,pm pore) or thimerosal added as a bacteriocidal agent,<br />
necrotic lesion form<strong>at</strong>ion was markedly suppressed. In the few<br />
instances where lesions did form in supposedly "sterile" condi-<br />
tions, chitinoclastic bacteria were subsequently found. It<br />
appears th<strong>at</strong> residual fecal pellets were a source <strong>of</strong> the bacteria<br />
which contamin<strong>at</strong>ed the system and overwhelmed the suppressive<br />
capability <strong>of</strong> the thimerosal.<br />
To show th<strong>at</strong> epicuticular damage was indeed necessary for<br />
the initi<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> lesions, as suggested by Rosen (1970), abraded<br />
test animals were compared to similarly tre<strong>at</strong>ed specimens in<br />
which the abrasions were sealed w<strong>at</strong>er tight with clear nail<br />
polish. The results in Table 5 show a striking difference.<br />
Damaged cuticle when exposed to raw stream w<strong>at</strong>er containing<br />
chitinoclastic bacteria invariably developed necrotic lesions.<br />
Those with sealed wounds never developed lesions unless the seals<br />
were faulty and leaking.<br />
In all <strong>at</strong>tempted isol<strong>at</strong>ions, the artificially induced<br />
lesions yielded chitinoclastic bacteria--almost exclusively <strong>of</strong><br />
the Beneckea type. Scanning electron microscopy <strong>of</strong> the n<strong>at</strong>urally<br />
occurring lesion and artificially induced lesion showed a remark-<br />
able similarity. In both cases, extensive erosion <strong>of</strong> the cuticle<br />
is evident and large aggreg<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> bacteria are seen. By con-<br />
trast, areas free <strong>of</strong> abrasive damage or erosion are essentially
free <strong>of</strong> bacteria. The activity <strong>of</strong> these bacteria on the chi-<br />
tinous substr<strong>at</strong>e very closely resembles th<strong>at</strong> described by Akin<br />
and Amos (1975) for cellulolytic bacteria and their degrad<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>of</strong> cellulosic plant m<strong>at</strong>erial. In both cases, the production <strong>of</strong><br />
exoenzymes is likely responsible for hydrolytic degrad<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><br />
the substr<strong>at</strong>e.<br />
This study has shown th<strong>at</strong> necrotic exoskeletal lesions are<br />
common to the endemic <strong>Hawaii</strong>an freshw<strong>at</strong>er shrimp, A. bisulc<strong>at</strong>a.<br />
The causal agent <strong>of</strong> these lesions have been shown to-be chitino-<br />
clastic bacteria which are ubiquitous in the stream environment<br />
and probably a component <strong>of</strong> the shrimp's micr<strong>of</strong>lora. Stream con-<br />
ditions which lead to damage <strong>of</strong> the cuticle--primarily the<br />
epicuticle layer--exposed the cuticle to bacterial invasion.<br />
Establishment <strong>of</strong> chitinoclastic bacteria on the cuticle and sub-<br />
sequent degrad<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the chitinous substr<strong>at</strong>e result in forma-<br />
tion <strong>of</strong> a necrotic lesion. The dark color<strong>at</strong>ion characteristic <strong>of</strong><br />
these necrotic areas is due to melaniz<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> hemocytes which<br />
aggreg<strong>at</strong>e underne<strong>at</strong>h the developing lesion.<br />
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS<br />
The author wishes to acknowledge the support provided by the<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Institute <strong>of</strong> Health Minorities Biomedical Support Grant<br />
No. 5 SO6 RR 08073-06 GRS and an additional grant from the<br />
Environmental Center, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>. I am gr<strong>at</strong>eful to<br />
Messrs. Alfred Menino, Jr., Jason Moniz, Mark H. K. Greer, Rory<br />
Mur<strong>at</strong>a, and Miles Nag<strong>at</strong>a for their assistance in various phases<br />
<strong>of</strong> this study. Mr. Ken Lesch, San Francisco St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>,<br />
provided invaluable assistance in scanning electron microscopy.
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TABLE 1. Occurrence <strong>of</strong> exdskeletal lesions in Atya bisulc<strong>at</strong>a<br />
from selected Hawai'i Island streams (% in paren-<br />
theses).<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Specimens Specimens with Lesions<br />
Sampling Site Total Female Male Total Female Male<br />
Wailuku River 242 30 212 163 27 136<br />
(67.4) (90.0) (64.2)<br />
Ka'ie'ie Stream 243 45 198 17 9 8<br />
(7.0) (20.0) (4.0)<br />
Pukihae Stream 363 146 216 135 6 4 7 1<br />
(37.3) (43.8) (32.9)<br />
TABLE 2. The loc<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> exoskeletal lesions in Atya bi-<br />
sulc<strong>at</strong>a from Wailuku River, Hawai'i.<br />
Body Part<br />
Cephalothorax<br />
Abdomen Segments<br />
Telson & U-ropod<br />
Walking Legs<br />
Swimmerets<br />
Total. 8 0<br />
Number* Percent <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> Lesions Total<br />
* 36 lesions on left side, 30 lesions on right side, and<br />
14 lesions loc<strong>at</strong>ed medially
TABLE 3. Isol<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> chitinoclastic bacteria from exoskeletal<br />
lesions.<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Lesions Yielding Chitinoclasts<br />
Lesions<br />
Source Sampled Number Percent<br />
bisulc<strong>at</strong>a<br />
lesion<br />
-<br />
Macrobrachium lar<br />
lesion<br />
A. - bisulc<strong>at</strong>a<br />
normal cuticle<br />
TABLE 4. Induced exoskeletal lesions in Atya bisulc<strong>at</strong>a.<br />
Total Percent<br />
Test Conditions Specimens With Lesion Without Lesion<br />
Chitinoclastic<br />
Bacteria in sterile<br />
stream w<strong>at</strong>er 3 3<br />
Raw stream w<strong>at</strong>er 16<br />
Sterile stream w<strong>at</strong>er<br />
with Thimerosal, ~ o - ~ M 20<br />
TABLE 5. The development <strong>of</strong> exoskeletal lesions in Atya bisul-<br />
c<strong>at</strong>a with abrasions. (Specimens were held in raw<br />
=am w<strong>at</strong>er <strong>at</strong> 25OC for a minimum <strong>of</strong> 8 days.)<br />
Total Number Number <strong>of</strong> Specimens<br />
Tre<strong>at</strong>ment <strong>of</strong> Specimen Developing Lesions Without Lesions<br />
Abraded<br />
only<br />
Abraded and<br />
sealed 15
THE DISTRIBUTION OF MYRICA FAYA AND OTHER SELECTED PROBLEM<br />
EXOTICS WITHIN HAWAI<br />
NATIONAL PARK*<br />
Garvin Clarke<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> 96718<br />
Myrica faya was introduced to the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands sometime<br />
in the l<strong>at</strong>e 1800's. In the mid-1940's the Territorial government<br />
had recognized the plant as an aggressive weed and a thre<strong>at</strong> to<br />
pasture land. Intense eradic<strong>at</strong>ion measures and bio-control<br />
efforts were instig<strong>at</strong>ed by the Territorial and St<strong>at</strong>e governments<br />
throughout the years, but by 1962 infest<strong>at</strong>ion had affected over<br />
21,000 acres with over 80% <strong>of</strong> the acreage situ<strong>at</strong>ed on Hawai'i<br />
Island. Recently, M. faya has come <strong>of</strong> interest to <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional ~arF as a possible thre<strong>at</strong> to n<strong>at</strong>ive forest<br />
systems, and is now being evalu<strong>at</strong>ed for various control methods.<br />
A survey <strong>of</strong> - M. faya distribution within the Park was undertaken<br />
<strong>1978</strong>.<br />
during a seven-week period from December 1977 to January<br />
D<strong>at</strong>a collection was accomplished through direct field<br />
observ<strong>at</strong>ion, helicopter surveillance, and to a lesser degree<br />
aerial photographs.<br />
Findings revealed th<strong>at</strong> M. faya distribution constitutes a<br />
horizontal band between 2100 feet and 4000 feet elev<strong>at</strong>ion from<br />
Namakanipaio southeast to Panau. Infested areas were mapped and<br />
estim<strong>at</strong>ed densities established. Inform<strong>at</strong>ion concerning dis-<br />
persal mechanism, germin<strong>at</strong>ion r<strong>at</strong>es, control measures, and hab-<br />
it<strong>at</strong> diversity are noted. Other aggressive exotics were recorded<br />
as observed during g. faya mapping.<br />
M. faya was detected to be a very formidable foe to the<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive ecosystems within the Park. The ability <strong>of</strong> this tree to<br />
cover large areas within a m<strong>at</strong>ter <strong>of</strong> years is recorded. A real-<br />
istic approach coupled with applicable research is needed in an<br />
effort to understand and control this problem.<br />
* Abstract
FOREST BIRD POPULATIONS ON O'AHU<br />
Mark S. Collins1 and Robert J. Shallenberger2<br />
For the past three years Ahuimanu Productions has conducted<br />
various environmental assessments th<strong>at</strong> have led to a gre<strong>at</strong>er<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> the abundance and distribution <strong>of</strong> O'ahu's forest<br />
birds. Beginning in <strong>June</strong> <strong>of</strong> 1976 with a brief survey <strong>of</strong> South<br />
Halawa Valley, a series <strong>of</strong> four avifaunal surveys was conducted<br />
in consider<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the altern<strong>at</strong>e routes for the proposed H-3<br />
trans-Ko'olau highway (1, 2, 3, 5). The most intensive as well<br />
as extensive survey <strong>of</strong> the series was initi<strong>at</strong>ed on December 19,<br />
1977, and was completed on March 9, <strong>1978</strong>. This most recent sur-<br />
vey involved 200 man-days in the field and was conducted in eight<br />
central Ko'olau valleys and ridges extending from Moanalua Valley<br />
in the south to Poamoho Trail in the north. In addition a bird<br />
and mammal survey <strong>of</strong> Army lands on O'ahu and Hawai'i was con-<br />
ducted during 1976 to 1977 under contract to the Army Engineers<br />
Division, Pacific Ocean (5). As a part <strong>of</strong> this contract, a<br />
significant portion <strong>of</strong> the Northern Ko'olau Range and a less<br />
extensive area in the Wai'anae Range were surveyed for forest<br />
birds. The compil<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> these avifaunal surveys represents the<br />
most intensive study <strong>of</strong> O'ahu's forest birds ever conducted.<br />
In addition to extensive d<strong>at</strong>a on abundance and distribution<br />
<strong>of</strong> O'ahu's common forest birds, significant inform<strong>at</strong>ion g<strong>at</strong>hered<br />
from these avifaunal studies include:<br />
Observ<strong>at</strong>ions th<strong>at</strong> confirm the substantial range exten-<br />
sion <strong>of</strong> three exotic species (Vanikoro Swiftlet,<br />
Red-vented Bulbul, Yellow-faced Grassquit) (3, 4, 5);<br />
Three separ<strong>at</strong>e observ<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> the endangered O'ahu<br />
Creeper in the central Ko'olau Range (5);<br />
The first nesting record for the Vanikoro Swiftlet in<br />
Hawai'i (5);<br />
The probable sighting <strong>of</strong> a female O'ahu 'Akepa <strong>at</strong> the<br />
summit <strong>of</strong> Sch<strong>of</strong>ield-Waikane Trail (4) ;<br />
U. S. Forest Service, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park, <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
96718.<br />
2 President, Ahuimanu Productions, Kailua, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96734.
5) The observ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the "Mystery Garrulax" on Poamoho<br />
Trail, a bird th<strong>at</strong> had not been seen in nearly two<br />
decades (5);<br />
6) The discovery <strong>of</strong> a substantial popul<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> I i w i in<br />
the Wai'anae Range below Ka'ala (4).<br />
Copies <strong>of</strong> these contracted survey reports are not currently<br />
available for mass distribution. However, the compiled d<strong>at</strong>a are<br />
now being prepared for future public<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Shallenberger, R. J. 1976. Avifaunal survey <strong>of</strong> South<br />
Halawa Valley. Prepared under contract to Parsons,<br />
Brinkerh<strong>of</strong>f-Hirota Assoc. (<strong>June</strong> 1976). Unpublished.<br />
Shallenberger, R. J. 1976. Avifaunal survey <strong>of</strong> North<br />
Halawa Valley. Prepared under contract to Parsons,<br />
Brinkerh<strong>of</strong>f-Hirota Assoc. (Sept. 1976). Unpublished.<br />
Shallenberger, R. J. 1977. Avifaunal survey <strong>of</strong> North<br />
Halawa Valley, Oahu. Prepared under contract to<br />
Parsons, Brinkerh<strong>of</strong>f-Hirota Assoc. (August 1977).<br />
Unpublished. Appears in reference no. 6 (Vol. 5).<br />
Shallenberger, R. J. 1977. Bird and Mammal study <strong>of</strong><br />
Army lands in <strong>Hawaii</strong>. Prepared on contract to the U. S.<br />
Army Corps <strong>of</strong> Engineers. Ahuimanu Productions, Kailua.<br />
598 pp. (3 Vols.).<br />
Shallenberger, R. J. <strong>1978</strong>. Avifaunal survey <strong>of</strong> the<br />
central Koolau Range, Oahu. Prepared under contract to<br />
Parsons, Brinkerh<strong>of</strong>f-Hirota Assoc. (April <strong>1978</strong>).<br />
106 pp. Unpublished.
LEK BEHAVIOR AND ECOLOGY OF TWO<br />
HOMOSEQUENTIAL SYMPATRIC HAWAIIAN DROSOPHILA :<br />
DROSOPHILA HETERONEURA AND DROSOPHILA SILVESTRIS<br />
P<strong>at</strong>rick Conant<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Entomology<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
According to Loiselle and Barlow (<strong>1978</strong>), "Lekking is the<br />
temporary synchronus aggreg<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> sexually active males for<br />
reproduction." It is a type <strong>of</strong> communal display. Theoretically,<br />
males displaying communally are more conspicuous and have a<br />
better chance <strong>of</strong> encountering females. Until recently, most <strong>of</strong><br />
the research on lek behavior has been done on birds, especially<br />
grouse (Tetraonidae) and mannikins (Pipridae). Lekking in fish<br />
has only begun to be investig<strong>at</strong>ed (Loiselle & Barlow <strong>1978</strong>) and<br />
reports <strong>of</strong> work on insect lek behavior are not numerous (Wilson<br />
1975).<br />
Spieth (1968) was the first to describe lek behavior in<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Droso hila Two species <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
Spieth foun &. to engage in . lek behavior are<br />
and - D. silvestris. Carson and Stalker (1968) found these two<br />
species to be homosequential, th<strong>at</strong> is, the banding p<strong>at</strong>terns on<br />
the polytene chromosomes are identical, indic<strong>at</strong>ing they are very<br />
closely rel<strong>at</strong>ed. They also found th<strong>at</strong> heteroneura and silvestris<br />
share a polymorphic inversion, although silvestris has six other<br />
paracentric inversions.<br />
Ahearn et al. (1974) found th<strong>at</strong> in the labor<strong>at</strong>ory, etho-<br />
logical isol<strong>at</strong>ion between heteroneura and silvestris was strong<br />
althouqh incomplete. Unfortun<strong>at</strong>ely, quantit<strong>at</strong>ive comparisons <strong>of</strong><br />
the action p<strong>at</strong>terns observed in the courtships <strong>of</strong> these two<br />
species have not been made. Spieth (pers. comm.) has, however,<br />
found some qualit<strong>at</strong>ive differences.<br />
Hybrid progeny <strong>of</strong> successful pairings in the labor<strong>at</strong>ory are<br />
vigorous and fertile (Carson & Kaneshiro 1976). Recently,<br />
Kaneshiro has even collected hybrids in the wild <strong>at</strong> Kahuku Ranch<br />
on the island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i (Kaneshiro & Val 1977).<br />
The two flies belong to the Planitibia complex <strong>of</strong> picture<br />
wing Drosophila and are widely symp<strong>at</strong>ric on the island <strong>of</strong><br />
Hawai'i. The other two species th<strong>at</strong> belong to this complex are<br />
differens found on Moloka'i and planitibia on Maui. Morpho-<br />
logical, ethological, and chromosomal d<strong>at</strong>a indic<strong>at</strong>e th<strong>at</strong> these<br />
two flies are ancestral to heteroneura and silvestris (Kaneshiro<br />
1976). It is most likely th<strong>at</strong> planitibia is ancestral to<br />
silvestris. D. heteroneura may be derived from planitibia but<br />
differens is the more probable ancestor.
My objectives in this Study were to observe and describe the<br />
lek behavior and ecology <strong>of</strong> these two species, and to determine<br />
if there were differences in these aspects <strong>of</strong> their system<strong>at</strong>ics<br />
th<strong>at</strong> would explain their reproductive isol<strong>at</strong>ion in the wild.<br />
Two primary study areas were established on Kealakekua Ranch<br />
in Kona to study differences in habit<strong>at</strong> preference. The lower <strong>of</strong><br />
the two sites (1067 m/3500 ft) , was called Ha~u'u. It is in an<br />
~ ~ .<br />
~~~ ~~<br />
'ohi'a (~etrosideros sp.) forest with a den& tree fern (Cibotium<br />
sp.) understory. The higher study site (1304 m/4280 ft), called<br />
Oiki, was i n a remnant 'ohi'a forest with sc<strong>at</strong>tered Acacia koa<br />
and diverse tree str<strong>at</strong>a interspersed with open pasture.<br />
-<br />
Two other sites where observ<strong>at</strong>ions were made were on Keauhou<br />
Ranch <strong>at</strong> 1432 m (4700 ft) near <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
and Kahuku Ranch near South Point. The habit<strong>at</strong>s whete the flies<br />
occur on these two ranches are similar. Both sites are open pas-<br />
ture with small clumps <strong>of</strong> dense remnant 'ohi'a-tree fern forest.<br />
Observ<strong>at</strong>ions were made <strong>at</strong> two separ<strong>at</strong>e elev<strong>at</strong>ions on Kahuku<br />
Ranch, 1058 m (3800 ft) and 1235 m (4050 ft).<br />
Observ<strong>at</strong>ions were also made in 'Ola'a forest <strong>at</strong> 1237 m (4060<br />
ft) adjacent to the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcano Experiment<br />
St<strong>at</strong>ion. This forest is similar to the hapu'u study area; it is<br />
an 'ohi'a forest with a dense understory <strong>of</strong> tree ferns.<br />
My observ<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> the behavior <strong>of</strong> heteroneura on food<br />
supported Spieth's contention th<strong>at</strong> pred<strong>at</strong>ion by birds acts as a<br />
selection pressure favoring the evolution <strong>of</strong> lek behavior in<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Drosophila. Th<strong>at</strong> is, courtship is not on the food as<br />
with most Drosophila, but on branch-territories nearby.<br />
Mark-release experiments showed th<strong>at</strong> marked flies <strong>of</strong>ten<br />
occupied the same branch when consecutive sightings <strong>of</strong> them we re<br />
made. At morning and afternoon sightings, and <strong>at</strong> afternoon and<br />
the following morning sightings, marked flies had moved only<br />
small distances (about 0.5 m).<br />
Field observ<strong>at</strong>ions suggested th<strong>at</strong> the morning temper<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
threshold for feeding behavior for both species is about 10°C<br />
(50°F). Males <strong>of</strong> both species alight on their branch-<br />
territories presumably after feeding. Males <strong>of</strong> both species were<br />
active <strong>at</strong> the lek if we<strong>at</strong>her conditions remained optimal. Condi-<br />
tions outside these limits caused flies to remain inactive or to<br />
leave their branch-territories. Males <strong>of</strong> both species leave<br />
their territories near sunset. Temper<strong>at</strong>ure decrease below a<br />
threshold probably stimul<strong>at</strong>es this behavior if decreasing sun-<br />
light does not do so first. No temporal differences in <strong>at</strong>ten-<br />
dencies <strong>of</strong> the two species <strong>at</strong> their respective leks were evident.<br />
The initial response <strong>of</strong> a heteroneura male to the approach<br />
<strong>of</strong> another arthropod moving on its territory is usually an<br />
approach, and is <strong>of</strong>ten followed by p<strong>at</strong>rolling behavior, the<br />
repe<strong>at</strong>ed walking <strong>of</strong> a distance <strong>of</strong> 10 to 80 cm over a section <strong>of</strong><br />
veget<strong>at</strong>ion. P<strong>at</strong>rolling behavior is most <strong>of</strong>ten observed (in
either species) after an encounter with another arthropod; how-<br />
ever, the frequency and dur<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> walks appears to decay with<br />
time. While on their territories male heteroneura frequently<br />
make short flights in an err<strong>at</strong>ic p<strong>at</strong>h away from and back to their<br />
territory.<br />
P<strong>at</strong>rolling behavior may perform three different functions.<br />
The visual stimuli <strong>of</strong> a p<strong>at</strong>rolling male may serve to keep the<br />
males together, interacting and competing for territories. It<br />
may also <strong>at</strong>tract females. Finally, p<strong>at</strong>rolling may be a means by<br />
which the most fit males may defend territories and insure th<strong>at</strong><br />
they insemin<strong>at</strong>e the females th<strong>at</strong> alight there.<br />
Female heteroneura (and presumably silvestris) are usually<br />
found <strong>at</strong> about the same height as the males (about 2 m) resting<br />
on the undersides <strong>of</strong> branches; Many hours <strong>of</strong> observ<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong><br />
male heteroneura on their territories revealed th<strong>at</strong> females<br />
alighted on the territories infrequently.<br />
Prem<strong>at</strong>ing isol<strong>at</strong>ion can be maintained through two different<br />
means. Behavioral isol<strong>at</strong>ion between two species prevents them<br />
from exchanging genetic m<strong>at</strong>erial. Through ecological isol<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
species are kept separ<strong>at</strong>e by the influence <strong>of</strong> environmental<br />
factors.<br />
Differences in body color between the two species suggested<br />
they might be adapted to different levels <strong>of</strong> incident light under<br />
the forest canopy. However, the analysis <strong>of</strong> incident light level<br />
d<strong>at</strong>a measured on flies suggested th<strong>at</strong> flies do not seek different<br />
light levels in their habit<strong>at</strong>. Instead the results lend support<br />
to the hypothesis th<strong>at</strong> differences in body color (particularly<br />
abdomen color) may be most important as stimuli in m<strong>at</strong>e<br />
recognition.<br />
Observ<strong>at</strong>ions on Kealakekua Ranch, Kahuku Ranch, and 'Ola'a<br />
forest did not reveal any differences between leks <strong>of</strong> the two<br />
species. Heights <strong>of</strong> male silvestris in veget<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>at</strong> the<br />
different sites were all found to be about 2 m <strong>of</strong>f the ground.<br />
Observ<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>at</strong> "shared lek sites" (leks under the same<br />
continuous canopy in close enough proximity th<strong>at</strong> interspecific<br />
interactions were possible) did not reveal any differences in the<br />
leks <strong>of</strong> the two species <strong>at</strong> these shared sites. There was no<br />
species-specific preference for plants on which territories were<br />
defended. In fact, where branches or fern stipes were long<br />
enough, I occasionally saw males <strong>of</strong> both species "on st<strong>at</strong>ion"<br />
(Spieth 1966) on the same branch or stipe. At certain <strong>of</strong> these<br />
shared lek sites some sp<strong>at</strong>ial separ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the two leks was evi-<br />
dent. One possible explan<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>at</strong> certain sites might be th<strong>at</strong><br />
behavioral interactions might cause the flies to congreg<strong>at</strong>e where<br />
they only infrequently encounter the other species on the terri-<br />
tories. Species-specific pheromones released into the air might<br />
also serve to keep both sexes <strong>of</strong> both species together <strong>at</strong> the lek<br />
but no evidence <strong>of</strong> this has been reported. Another resource,<br />
besides leks, these species shared was food. Often, both species<br />
were seen interacting on the same food.
Further evidence for resource sharina was found when both<br />
<<br />
species were reared from the same decaying Clermontia branches<br />
collected on Kahuku Ranch.<br />
The only ecological variables to which the two flies<br />
appeared to respond to differently were changes in moisture and<br />
pressure (th<strong>at</strong> is, lapse r<strong>at</strong>e) associ<strong>at</strong>ed with elev<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Results <strong>of</strong> past collections <strong>of</strong> these species from different<br />
elev<strong>at</strong>ions on Kahuku and Keauhou ranches, Kilauea Forest Reserve,<br />
'Ola'a forest, and kipukas on the Saddle Road, suggest th<strong>at</strong><br />
silvestris is more common <strong>at</strong> higher elev<strong>at</strong>ions. It is possible,<br />
however, th<strong>at</strong> silvestris may just have a wider range <strong>of</strong> eleva-<br />
tional distribution since it is always found where heteroneura<br />
occurs.<br />
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Ahearn, J.N., H.L. Carson, T.H. Dobzhansky, and K.Y. Kaneshiro.<br />
1974. Ethological isol<strong>at</strong>ion among three species <strong>of</strong> the<br />
planitibia subgroup <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Drosophila. Proc. N<strong>at</strong>.<br />
Acad. Sci. 8. S. A. 71: 901-903.<br />
Carson, H.L., and K.Y. Kaneshiro. 1976. Drosophila <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>.<br />
System<strong>at</strong>ics and ecological genetics. Ann. Rev. Ecol. Syst.<br />
7: 437-543.<br />
Carsan, H.L., and H.D. Stalker. 1968. Polytene chromosome<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ionships in <strong>Hawaii</strong>an species <strong>of</strong> Drosophila. 11. The<br />
- D. planitibia subgroup. Univ. Texas Publ. 6818: 355-366.<br />
Kaneshiro, K.Y. 1976. Ethological isol<strong>at</strong>ion and phylogeny in<br />
the planitibia subgroup <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Drosophila. Evolution<br />
30: 740-745.<br />
Kaneshiro, K.Y., and F.C. Val. 1977. N<strong>at</strong>ural hybridiz<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
between a symp<strong>at</strong>ric pair <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an ~roso~hila. Am.<br />
111: 897-902.<br />
N<strong>at</strong>.<br />
Loiselle, P.V., and G.W. Barlow. <strong>1978</strong>. Do fishes lek like<br />
birds? - In E.S. Reese, and F.J. Lighter, eds. Contrasts in<br />
behavior. Wiley-Interscience, New York.<br />
Spieth, H.T. 1966. Courtship behavior <strong>of</strong> endemic <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
Drosophila. Univ. Texas Publ. 6615: 245-313.<br />
. 1968. Evolutionary implic<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> sexual behavior in<br />
Drosophila. Pages 157-193 in T.H. Dobzhansky, M.K. Hecht,<br />
and W.M.C. Steere, eds. ~vzutionary biology. Vol. 2.<br />
Appleton-Century-Cr<strong>of</strong>ts, New York.<br />
Wilson, E.O. 1975. Sociobiology, the new synthesis. Belknap<br />
Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts. IX + 653 pp.
HAWAII IBP SYNTHESIS :<br />
3. THE KILAUEA RAIN FOREST ECOSYSTEM*<br />
Sheila Conant<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> General Science<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
The analysis <strong>of</strong> this rain forest was focussed on its struc-<br />
ture and dynamics with regard to both plant and animal life.<br />
Species were assessed quantit<strong>at</strong>ively according to their life<br />
forms and ecological roles which they have assumed in the various<br />
general niches <strong>of</strong> this forest.<br />
The structure and behavior <strong>of</strong> the forest plant community<br />
w i l l be briefly characterized and the activity p<strong>at</strong>terns <strong>of</strong> the<br />
birds, tree arthropods, and introduced mammals w i l l be high-<br />
lighted. A few conclusions w i l l be drawn as to the maintenance<br />
trends <strong>of</strong> this ecosystem under n<strong>at</strong>ural conditions.<br />
* Abstract
BIRDS OF THE KALAPANA EXTENSION<br />
Sheila Conant<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> General Science<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
In recent years the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service has been working<br />
to develop a feasible and sound management program for lands<br />
included in the approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 49,000 acres <strong>of</strong> the Kalapana<br />
Extension (Fig. l), which was acquired by <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park between 1938 and 1960 (N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service 1974).<br />
The first step in planning analysis has consisted largely <strong>of</strong><br />
inventory-type research aimed <strong>at</strong> identifying and loc<strong>at</strong>ing the<br />
resources <strong>of</strong> the Kalapana Extension. An up-to-d<strong>at</strong>e inventory <strong>of</strong><br />
the avifauna was called for as part <strong>of</strong> this research.<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> the inform<strong>at</strong>ion on birds presented in the Draft<br />
Planning Analysis (N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service 1974: Map D, henceforth<br />
Fig. 2 <strong>of</strong> this report) was based on d<strong>at</strong>a g<strong>at</strong>hered by Baldwin<br />
(1953) more than 25 years ago. Surveys by Dunmire (1962) and<br />
Berger (1972), as well as verbal communic<strong>at</strong>ions from other<br />
researchers, provided some additional d<strong>at</strong>a. It should be noted<br />
th<strong>at</strong> the map shows only wh<strong>at</strong> were called "unimpaired" bird hab-<br />
it<strong>at</strong>s. Presumably, some forest birds had and still have today<br />
more extensive distributions than is suggested by this map.<br />
MATERIALS AND METHODS<br />
In 1976 I began field surveys under contract with the Coop-<br />
er<strong>at</strong>ive N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Resources Studies Unit (CPSU). This report<br />
summarizes d<strong>at</strong>a collected through December <strong>of</strong> 1977, including<br />
observ<strong>at</strong>ions reported to me by other researchers.<br />
Censuses <strong>of</strong> birds were conducted using either Emlen's (1971)<br />
transect count method or Reynolds et al. (in press) variable<br />
circular plot method. For the rarer species not <strong>of</strong> ten detected<br />
during censuses, such as the '10 (Buteo solitarius) , sighting<br />
loc<strong>at</strong>ions were recorded. Although I was unable to exhaustively<br />
survey all parts <strong>of</strong> the Kalapana Extension, I <strong>at</strong>tempted to inven-<br />
tory the avifauna <strong>of</strong> the major habit<strong>at</strong>s, concentr<strong>at</strong>ing my field<br />
work in the closed Metrosideros rain forests near Napau Cr<strong>at</strong>er<br />
where Baldwin (1953) had reported several endangered species. I<br />
was interested to know if these species still occurred in the<br />
areas listed as "unimpaired habit<strong>at</strong>s" as <strong>of</strong> 1974 (Fig. 2).
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION<br />
Fifteen exotic (63%), two indigenous (a%), and seven endemic<br />
(29%) bird species were observed during this study or by other<br />
researchers during the study period (Table 1).<br />
Four n<strong>at</strong>ive forest birds previously reported in or near the<br />
Kalapana Extension were not recorded there during this study.<br />
They are the 'O'u (Psittirostra sittacea), the 'Akiapola'au<br />
(Hemign<strong>at</strong>hus wilsoni), the H a w a i h a (Loxops coccineus<br />
coccineus), and the 'I'iwi (Vestiaria coccinea). The first three<br />
are endanqered species, and all belonq to the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Honey-<br />
creeper Family - ( ~re~inididae). 1; seems<br />
'Akiapola'au or the Hawai'i 'Akepa may still<br />
recent sightings <strong>of</strong> the 'O'u (W. E. Banko,<br />
'Ola'a Tract and near Park Headquarters and<br />
th<strong>at</strong> this species could still be found,<br />
northernmost parts <strong>of</strong> the Kalapana Ex tension.<br />
person survey such as mine, the species could<br />
doubtful th<strong>at</strong> the<br />
occur there, but<br />
pers. comm.) in the<br />
residences suggest<br />
very rarely, in the<br />
In a brief, one-<br />
easily be missed.<br />
Because the n<strong>at</strong>ive forest bird distribution plotted in<br />
Figure 2 included only "unimpaired habit<strong>at</strong>s," it is impossible to<br />
determine whether or not the extent <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive bird distribution<br />
has really changed. I suspect th<strong>at</strong> present-day n<strong>at</strong>ive forest<br />
bird distribution (Fig. 3), regardless <strong>of</strong> habit<strong>at</strong> quality, is<br />
essentially the same as it was in 1974. No doubt volcanic<br />
activity has reduced bird distribution since Baldwin's (1953) and<br />
Dunmire's (1962) studies due to habit<strong>at</strong> destruction. This<br />
change, as well as extensive alter<strong>at</strong>ion in forest habit<strong>at</strong>s<br />
wrought by feral pig and go<strong>at</strong> activity and exotic plant invasion,<br />
may account, <strong>at</strong> least in part, for the disappearance <strong>of</strong> several<br />
forest bird species from the Kalapana Extension. There are vir-<br />
tually no "unimpaired" habit<strong>at</strong>s remaining. It should be noted<br />
th<strong>at</strong> the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service (1974) report must have inadver-<br />
tently omitted Hawai'i 'Oma'o (Phaeornis obscurus obscurus) from<br />
the forest birds listed in Map D.<br />
Whether or not absolute densities <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive birds have<br />
decreased or increased is not known because this inform<strong>at</strong>ion has<br />
not been available previously. If the indigenous Kolea (%vialis<br />
dominica) and Noio (Anous tenuirostr is melanogenys) are<br />
included, n<strong>at</strong>ive birds have been observed in virtually - every type<br />
<strong>of</strong> habit<strong>at</strong> in the Kalapana Extension (Table 2).<br />
Although rain forests <strong>of</strong> the Extension appear to be suitable<br />
habit<strong>at</strong>s for most <strong>of</strong> the Hawai'i Island forest birds, these areas<br />
were unusually low in avian diversity, with 'Apapane (Him<strong>at</strong>ione<br />
sanguinea sanguinea) and Hawai'i 'Oma'o domin<strong>at</strong>ing the avifauna,<br />
although Hawai'i 'Elepaio (Chasiempis sandwichensis sandwich-<br />
- ensis) and '10 also occurred there. In fact, the Kalapana Exten-<br />
slon harbors the most extensive popul<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> 'Oma'o to be found<br />
within <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park. It is the only form <strong>of</strong><br />
Phaeornis (<strong>Hawaii</strong>an thrushes) not yet considered endangered.
Notably and inexplicably absent from rain forests were the<br />
i w i and the Pueo (w flammeus sandwichensis). I feel these<br />
species - mav - occur there. but because <strong>of</strong> their verv low numbers.<br />
were not observed. Hawai'i 'Amakihi (Loxo s virens virens) were<br />
present in mesic and dryland forests above -% ~ m t m a t i o n ,<br />
and Pueo and '10 were recorded in lowland scrub. Kolea are<br />
likely to be found in any open grassy area between approxim<strong>at</strong>ely<br />
September and April, and Noio can be seen regularly along the<br />
coast1 ine .<br />
The endemic passerines reached rel<strong>at</strong>ively low elev<strong>at</strong>ions,<br />
some <strong>of</strong> which were recorded by ob'servers other than the author.<br />
Low elev<strong>at</strong>ion records for n<strong>at</strong>ive passerines were: 'Elepaio 400<br />
feet; 'Oma'o 1600 feet; 'Amakihi 50 feet; and 'Apapane 400 feet.<br />
East <strong>of</strong> Mauna Ulu flows, 'Amakihi were observed no higher than<br />
1600 feet, nor lower than 400 feet, except occasionally<br />
(J. Jacobi & F. R. Warshauer, pers. comm.). However, west <strong>of</strong><br />
Mauna Ulu flows they were consistently observed in suitable<br />
habit<strong>at</strong>, regardless <strong>of</strong> elev<strong>at</strong>ion. While the 'Amakihi does not<br />
regularly inhabit homogeneous closed rain forest in substantial<br />
numbers, it can usually be found in openings and edges. This was<br />
not the case in the forests east <strong>of</strong> Mauna Ulu flows. Perhaps the<br />
lack <strong>of</strong> understory diversity characteristic <strong>of</strong> much <strong>of</strong> this feral<br />
pig-disturbed area reduces available resources for birds, giving<br />
the much more abundant 'Apapane a competitive edge. This ques-<br />
tion is in need <strong>of</strong> further study.<br />
No specific searches were made for the nocturnal 'Ua'u<br />
(Pterodroma phaeopygia sandwichensis), which was previously<br />
reported to nest in Makaopuhi Cr<strong>at</strong>er, on the northern border <strong>of</strong><br />
the Extension (U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service 1974).<br />
The Nene (Branta sandvicensis) was recorded in western por-<br />
tions <strong>of</strong> the Extension durinq this studv and by P. Banko (pers.<br />
comm.) and J. and Z. Jacobi (pers: comm.): P. ~anko (in piep.)<br />
is presently working with the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service on a new<br />
recovery program aimed <strong>at</strong> reintroducing a breeding popul<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><br />
Nene to lowland habit<strong>at</strong>s in <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park.<br />
The only widespread endangered species in the Extension was<br />
the '10, which has been observed in or over most habit<strong>at</strong>s, except<br />
for the very dry scrub and grassland communities, east <strong>of</strong> Mauna<br />
Ulu flows either during this study or by other workers.<br />
The Japanese White-eye (Zostero s japonicus) was by far the<br />
most abundant and widely ;------E lstrlbuted bird species (Table 3).<br />
Only the Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinal is) was as widely distr ibuted<br />
as the JaDaneSe - White-eve, and it was much less abundant<br />
A .<br />
(Table 3). The House Finch (Car odacus mexicanus) was the only<br />
other exotic bird th<strong>at</strong> was elt --I?-- er very common or widely distributed.<br />
Several species <strong>of</strong> game birds (Tables 1 & 3) were observed<br />
during this study and by J. and Z. Jacobi (pers. comm.). With<br />
the exception <strong>of</strong> the Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus),<br />
recorded from lowland scrub, game birds seem to have entered<br />
Kalapana Extension habit<strong>at</strong>s from the 'Ainahou Ranch area. These<br />
species were probably introduced to the Ranch before it became<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park.
One exotic bird not found but previously recorded in the<br />
Kalapana Extension was the Red-billed Leiothrix (Leiothrix<br />
lutea). This species has undergone a rapid decline, for unknown<br />
reasons, in its <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands range during the last decade<br />
(<strong>Hawaii</strong> Audubon Society <strong>1978</strong>).<br />
CONCLUS ION<br />
Four species ( including three endangered forms) <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
birds apparently no longer occur in the Kalapana Extension where<br />
they were reported about 25 years ago (Baldwin 1953). However,<br />
all the habit<strong>at</strong> types in the Extension are still occupied by some<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive bird species, with closed Metrosideros rain forests, open<br />
Metrosideros forests, including scrub forests, harboring the<br />
gre<strong>at</strong>est diversities <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive birds. The closed Metrosideros<br />
rain forests provide the best and most extensive habit<strong>at</strong>s avail-<br />
able in <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park for the Hawai'i 'Oma'o,<br />
the only unendangered form <strong>of</strong> Phaeornis (<strong>Hawaii</strong>an thrushes).<br />
Furthermore, should popul<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> endangered Hawai'i Island<br />
forest birds (e.g., 'O'u, 'Akiapola'au, 'Akepa, Hawai'i Creeper)<br />
stage a comeback in the Park, it would most likely occur in<br />
extensive tracts <strong>of</strong> rain forest, such as those found in the<br />
'Ola'a Tract and the Kalapana Extension. For these reasons<br />
forest habit<strong>at</strong>s should be managed to protect their integrity. Of<br />
extreme importance in this regard is the control <strong>of</strong> feral pigs<br />
and exotic plants.<br />
When the n<strong>at</strong>ural fe<strong>at</strong>ures <strong>of</strong> the Kalapana Extension, espe-<br />
cially those geological and botanical, but also ornithological<br />
and archaeological, are measured against its questionable value<br />
as homestead land (e.g., high volcanic risk, unsuitability for<br />
agriculture and ranching), it seems clear th<strong>at</strong> management <strong>of</strong><br />
these lands should have conserv<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ural resources as its<br />
highest priority.<br />
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS<br />
I thank <strong>June</strong> Saito for typing the manuscript. Terry Parman,<br />
Maile Stemmermann, and Rick Warshauer assisted with field work.<br />
The N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service has been particularly helpful with<br />
logistics. I appreci<strong>at</strong>e Dr. Cliff Smith's assistance with<br />
several aspects <strong>of</strong> the project.
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Baldwin, P. H. 1953. Annual cycle, environment and evolution in<br />
the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an honeycreepers (Aves: Drepaniidae). Univ.<br />
Calif. Publ. 2001. 54: 285-398.<br />
Banko, P. <strong>1978</strong>. Nene reintroduction program and research in<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an N<strong>at</strong>ional Parks. In C. W. Smith, ed. Proceedings,<br />
Second Conf. in N<strong>at</strong>ural Sciences, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
Park. CPSU/UH (Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Botany Dept.).<br />
Berger, A. J. 1972. Birds <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park.<br />
Island Ecosystems IRP, US/IBP Tech. Rep. 8. 49 pp.<br />
Dunmire, W. W. 1962. Bird popul<strong>at</strong>ions in <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park. Elepaio 22: 65-70.<br />
Emlen, J. T. 1971. Popul<strong>at</strong>ion densities <strong>of</strong> birds derived from<br />
transect counts. Auk 88: 323-341.<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Audubon Society. <strong>1978</strong>. <strong>Hawaii</strong>'s birds. Second Edition.<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Audubon Society, Honolulu. 96 pp.<br />
Mueller-Dombois, D., and F. R. Fosberg. 1974. Veget<strong>at</strong>ion map <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park. CPSU/UH Tech. Rep. 4.<br />
(Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Botany Dept.). 44 pp.<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service. 1974. Draft Planning Analysis, Kalapana<br />
Extension Homesites, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park.<br />
Western Region, N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service, Dept. <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Interior. 43 pp. Appendix <strong>of</strong> 6 maps.<br />
Reynolds, R. T., J. M. Scott, and R. A. Nussbaum. A variable<br />
circular plot method for censusing birds. Condor. (In<br />
press).<br />
U. S. Fish and Wildl<br />
forest birds.<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> Fish<br />
ife Service. 1974.<br />
U. S. Fish and Wildl<br />
and Game, Honolulu.<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>'s endangered<br />
ife Service and <strong>Hawaii</strong>
TABLE 1. A list <strong>of</strong> the birds in the Kalapana Extension <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park (* = Endangered, E = Endemic, I = Indigenous, X =<br />
Exotic).<br />
Scientific Name Vernacular Name <strong>Hawaii</strong>an St<strong>at</strong>us<br />
* Branta sandvicensis<br />
-<br />
* Buteo solitarius<br />
Imphortyx californicus<br />
Francolinus erckel ii<br />
Francolinus adspersus<br />
Phasianus colchicus<br />
Phasianus versicolor<br />
Pluvialis dminica<br />
-<br />
Anous tenuirostris<br />
melanogenys<br />
Streptopelia chinensis<br />
-<br />
Geopl ia str i<strong>at</strong>a<br />
-<br />
Asio flmus<br />
sanawichensis<br />
Alauda arvensis<br />
Garrulax canorus<br />
Phaeornis obscurus<br />
obscurus<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Goose Nene<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Hawk '10<br />
California mail<br />
Erckel Francolin<br />
Closebarred Francolin<br />
Ring-nec ked Pheasant<br />
Green Pheasant<br />
Golden Plover Kolea<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Noddy No io<br />
Spotted D3ve<br />
Barred Dove<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Ckrl Pueo<br />
Skylark<br />
Melodious Laughing-thrush<br />
Hawai' i %rush ' h a' o
TABLE l--Continued.<br />
Scientific Name Vernacular Name <strong>Hawaii</strong>an St<strong>at</strong>us<br />
Chasienpis sandwichensis<br />
sandwichensis<br />
Zosterops japonicus<br />
Acridotheres tristis<br />
~oxops virens virens<br />
Him<strong>at</strong>ione sang<br />
P uinea<br />
sangulnea<br />
Lonchur a punctul<strong>at</strong>a<br />
Passer dmesticus<br />
Cardinalis cardinalis<br />
Carpodacus mexicanus<br />
Hawai' i ' ~lepaio<br />
Japanese mite-eye<br />
-on Ypna<br />
Hawai' i 'Amakihi<br />
' Apapane<br />
Spotted Munia<br />
House Sparrow<br />
Cardinal<br />
House Finch<br />
'Elepaio E<br />
X<br />
X<br />
'Amakihi E<br />
' Apapane E
TABLE 2. Densities (birds/4O ha) <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive bird species in the different<br />
veget<strong>at</strong>ion types <strong>of</strong> the Kalapana Extension (P = T 1 bird/4O ha;<br />
+ = irregularly present). Veget<strong>at</strong>ion types are based on Mueller-<br />
Dgnbois and Fosberg (1974).<br />
Species cM cM(ns) OM oM(C) MD olf s HEAn r Corranents<br />
'I0 P P P<br />
Kolea<br />
Noio<br />
Pueo<br />
'Qna' o 23 18 4<br />
' Elepaio 4 2 2<br />
' Amakihi + + 5<br />
'Apapane 100 102 106<br />
P P P<br />
P P P<br />
P P<br />
P (shoreline)<br />
above 1600 ft<br />
above 400 ft<br />
P 400-1600 ft E <strong>of</strong><br />
Mama Ulu flows<br />
cM = closed Metrosideros forests, various understory types<br />
above 400 ft<br />
cM(ns) = closed Metrosideros forests with n<strong>at</strong>ive shrub understory<br />
OM<br />
OM( C)<br />
MD<br />
olf<br />
s<br />
HEAn<br />
r<br />
= open ktrosideros forests, various understory types<br />
(includes scrub Metrosideros canmunities)<br />
= open Metrosideros-Cibotimn forests<br />
= Metrosideros-Diospyros forests, various understory types<br />
= open mixed lowland forests<br />
= mixed lowlard scrub canmunities<br />
= lowland Eleteropgon-Eragrostis-Andropogon grasslards, sometimes<br />
with mixed shrubs<br />
= rocklard canmunities with sc<strong>at</strong>tered grasses ard shrubs, includes<br />
salt spray communities
WLE 3. Densities (birds/40 ha) <strong>of</strong> introduced bird species in different<br />
veget<strong>at</strong>ion types <strong>of</strong> the Kalapana Extension (P = < 1 bird/40 ha;<br />
+ = irregularly present). Veget<strong>at</strong>ion types are based on Mueller-<br />
Dombois and Fbsberg (1974).<br />
Species CM cM(ns) OM oM(C) MD olf s HEAn<br />
California Quail 1 P<br />
Erckel Francolin' P<br />
Closebarred Francolin' P<br />
Ring-necked Pheasant<br />
Green Pheasant]<br />
Spotted dove<br />
Barred mve<br />
Skylark<br />
Melodious Laughing-thrush<br />
Japanese White-eye<br />
Cmon Myna<br />
Spotted Wnia<br />
Cardinal<br />
House Finch<br />
These species probably limited to plant canmunities in the northwestern<br />
corner <strong>of</strong> the Kalapana Extension, adjacent to upper<br />
'Ai~hou Ranch.<br />
portions <strong>of</strong> the<br />
CM = closed Metrosideros forests, various understory types<br />
cM(ns) = closed Metrosideros forests with n<strong>at</strong>ive shrub understory<br />
OM = own Metrosideros forests, various understory types<br />
( incl-trosideros canmunities)<br />
oM(C) = open Metrosideros-Cibotiun forests<br />
MD = Metrosideros-Diospyros forests, various understory types<br />
olf = open mixed lowland forests<br />
s = mixed lowland scrub canmunities<br />
HEAn = lowland Heteropogon-Eragrostis-Andropogon grasslands, sanetimes<br />
with mixed shrubs
FIGURE 1. A map showing the loc<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> the main <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
Islands, the Island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes'<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park, and the Kalapana Extension.
01<br />
FIGURE 2. A map <strong>of</strong> the known (as <strong>of</strong> April 1974) "unimpaired habit<strong>at</strong>s" <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive forest w<br />
birds in the Kalapana Extension, according to N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service (1974:<br />
Map D).
FIGURE 3. A map showinq n<strong>at</strong>ive forest bird distribution in the Kalapana Extension<br />
acco;ding to-this study. Includes many habit<strong>at</strong>s considered to be impaired<br />
by feral animals and exotic plants.
HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK CRATER DISTRICT<br />
RESOURCES BASIC INVENTORY:<br />
BIRDS OF THE CRATER DISTRICT<br />
Sheila Conant<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> General Science<br />
and<br />
Maile A. Stemmermann<br />
Department' <strong>of</strong> ' Zoology<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
Field stu, dies <strong>of</strong> avian distribution and abundance were un dertaken<br />
in Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park between <strong>June</strong> 1976 and April<br />
<strong>1978</strong>. We conducted most <strong>of</strong> the field work during the summer<br />
months, but also took several trips into the study area <strong>at</strong> other<br />
times <strong>of</strong> the year to evalu<strong>at</strong>e seasonal changes in bird activity.<br />
Most species densities for different habit<strong>at</strong> types have been<br />
derived from censuses using the transect count method described<br />
by Emlen (1971 ) , or the circular plot method <strong>of</strong> Reynolds et al.<br />
(in press). Some species densities could not be calcul<strong>at</strong>ed by<br />
these methods (e.g., game birds, House Finch) : in such cases, we<br />
estim<strong>at</strong>ed dens :ities by averaging census totals per unit area<br />
covered.<br />
Although this survey encompassed the entire Cr<strong>at</strong>er District,<br />
certain regions received particular <strong>at</strong>tention due to high density<br />
or diversity <strong>of</strong> birds. These areas included scrub habit<strong>at</strong>s in<br />
the eastern end <strong>of</strong> the Cr<strong>at</strong>er, the Paliku area, the eastern<br />
boundary <strong>of</strong> Kaupo Gap, and Pu' u Mamane.<br />
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION<br />
Twenty-two species <strong>of</strong> birds representing 14 families were<br />
found in the Cr<strong>at</strong>er District during this survey. Thirteen <strong>of</strong><br />
these species (amrox. . -- 60%) were exotic. Of the n<strong>at</strong>ive species<br />
about 30% are endemic to.~aui and two species (the Nene, Branta<br />
sandvicensis, and the 'U'au, Pterodroma phaeopygia sandwichensis)<br />
are considered endanqered. Table 1 shows the approxim<strong>at</strong>e densities<br />
<strong>of</strong> bird species - in five qeneral - habit<strong>at</strong> types - within the<br />
Cr<strong>at</strong>er District.
Several p<strong>at</strong>terns in avian distribution and diversity are<br />
apparent from our d<strong>at</strong>a. Species diversity in the Cr<strong>at</strong>er is<br />
strongly affected by veget<strong>at</strong>ion p<strong>at</strong>terns. Bird diversity gen-<br />
erally increases with increasing plant cover, with the lowest<br />
number <strong>of</strong> species occurring in the arid western region <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Cr<strong>at</strong>er, and the highest number occurring in mesic forest, partic-<br />
ularly those along the eastern boundary <strong>of</strong> the Cr<strong>at</strong>er District.<br />
In a similar fashion, species diversity on the outer Cr<strong>at</strong>er<br />
slopes increases with decreasing altitude, reflecting a corres-<br />
ponding increase in veget<strong>at</strong>ive cover and plant species diversity<br />
down the altitudinal gradient.<br />
Specific distribution p<strong>at</strong>terns are highly reflective <strong>of</strong> the<br />
niche components (especially the feeding niche) <strong>of</strong> the birds in<br />
question. Distributions <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive and non-n<strong>at</strong>ive species are<br />
broadly separable on this basis. Exotic species generally have<br />
wide distributions; each species may have a distribution encom-<br />
passing several different habit<strong>at</strong> types and may be common<br />
throughout most <strong>of</strong> its range. This tendency towards wide distri-<br />
butions shown by exotics is in many cases reflective <strong>of</strong> their<br />
generalized ecologies. As Ralph (<strong>1978</strong>) has found, the broad<br />
feeding niches <strong>of</strong> many <strong>of</strong> these birds enable them to utilize<br />
diverse habit<strong>at</strong> types.<br />
The distributions <strong>of</strong> two common exotics, the Japanese<br />
White-eye ( Zosterops j aponicus) and the House Finch (Carpodacus<br />
mexicanus) are good examples <strong>of</strong> these p<strong>at</strong>terns. Both species<br />
occur in habit<strong>at</strong> types between the extremes <strong>of</strong> arid scrub and<br />
grasslands, and wet forests. As shown in Table 1, both species<br />
occur in fairly high densities even outside their optimal hab-<br />
it<strong>at</strong>s. The House Finch seems to have a gre<strong>at</strong>er ability to use<br />
marginal habit<strong>at</strong>s than does the White-eye, possibly because <strong>of</strong><br />
its gre<strong>at</strong>er flocking tendency and mobility.<br />
Other exotic species have broad ranges similar to those <strong>of</strong><br />
the _ White-eye and House Fi~n-ch,. but occur i n lower densities.<br />
These species typically occur in fewer habit<strong>at</strong> types than their<br />
more abundant counterparts, and may have more specialized feeding<br />
habits. Amona the s~ecies showina . such distributions are the<br />
Ring-necked *pheasant (~hasianus colchicus) , the Mockingbird<br />
(Mimus polyglottos) , and the Skylark (Alauda arvensis) . Each <strong>of</strong><br />
these birds occurs over a large area <strong>of</strong> the Cr<strong>at</strong>er, but as indic<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
in Table 1, none occurs in very large numbers in any one<br />
habit<strong>at</strong> type.<br />
Some exotic species are rare in the Cr<strong>at</strong>er District, either<br />
because their ranges are expanding into the area, or because they<br />
are poorly adapted to Cr<strong>at</strong>er habit<strong>at</strong>s. The Grey Francolin<br />
(Francolinus pondicerianus) is an example <strong>of</strong> the first c<strong>at</strong>egory:<br />
it is uncommon in the Park and has localized distribution in the<br />
west side <strong>of</strong> Kaupo Gap. The bird is common in Kaupo ranchlands,<br />
but was not recorded in the Park prior to this study. Other<br />
-<br />
exotics, mostly non-game species such as the Melodious Laughingthrush<br />
(~arrulax canorus) and the Cardinal ( Cardinalis cardinalis)<br />
have been sighted on a sporadic basis, generally on the<br />
periphery <strong>of</strong> the Cr<strong>at</strong>er District. These birds are unable to
persist in Cr<strong>at</strong>er habit<strong>at</strong>s as yet, possibly due to feeding<br />
limit<strong>at</strong>ions or an inability to cope with the rigorous clim<strong>at</strong>ic<br />
conditions.<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ive species shou distribution trends similar to the exo-<br />
tics, although they show more restricted distributions and are<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten uncommon outside limited areas. The dietary specificity <strong>of</strong><br />
the n<strong>at</strong>ive forest birds limits them to small areas <strong>of</strong> . suitable<br />
habit<strong>at</strong>. Table 1 illustr<strong>at</strong>es the restricted ranges <strong>of</strong> these<br />
birds. The generalized n<strong>at</strong>ive forest birds (e.g., the 'Amakihi,<br />
[Loxops virens wilsoni] and the 'Apapane [Him<strong>at</strong>ione sanguinea<br />
sanguinea]) have larger distributions in the Cr<strong>at</strong>er District and<br />
are in less danger <strong>of</strong> extirp<strong>at</strong>ion from the area than the more<br />
specialized Maui Creeper (Loxops macul<strong>at</strong>us newtoni) and 'I'iwi<br />
(Vestiar ia coccinea) . The ranges <strong>of</strong> the l<strong>at</strong>ter-species within<br />
- -<br />
Haleakala are limited and are hiqhlv sensitive to seasonal shifts<br />
in resource abundance, much more so than the more generalized<br />
Drepanids .<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ive non-passerines tend to have broader ranges than do the<br />
honeycreepers, but no n<strong>at</strong>ives are as abundant as the broad-ranged<br />
exotics such as the Chukar (Alectoris chukar) or Pheasant. As<br />
illustr<strong>at</strong>ed in Table 1, the ranges <strong>of</strong> the Nene and the Pueo (a<br />
flammeus sandwichensis) are similar in many respects to those <strong>of</strong><br />
the broad-ranged exotics, except as regards density values. The<br />
low densities <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive non-passerines may be <strong>at</strong>tributed to<br />
several factors, among them, competition between n<strong>at</strong>ive and<br />
exotic species, and the resulting exclusion <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ives from sub-<br />
optimal habit<strong>at</strong>s, habit<strong>at</strong> destruction, and pred<strong>at</strong>ion by exotic<br />
mammals .<br />
Management recommend<strong>at</strong>ions for the two endangered species in<br />
the Park center on the last two problems mentioned above. We<br />
feel strongly th<strong>at</strong> control and elimin<strong>at</strong>ion programs for nest<br />
pred<strong>at</strong>ors should continue, and be expanded during the breeding<br />
seasons <strong>of</strong> both the 'Ua'u and Nene. Pred<strong>at</strong>ion, especially by<br />
r<strong>at</strong>s (Kjargaard <strong>1978</strong>), is a serious thre<strong>at</strong> to the nesting success<br />
and continued survival <strong>of</strong> both species in the Cr<strong>at</strong>er. In addi-<br />
tion, popul<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> both the 'Ua'u and Nene should be carefully<br />
studied in order to define not only the sizes <strong>of</strong> breeding<br />
popul<strong>at</strong>ions, but also the nesting success <strong>of</strong> both species.<br />
In keeping with Park goals, ecosystem management and maintenance<br />
<strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive habit<strong>at</strong>s <strong>of</strong> these species should be <strong>of</strong> high<br />
priority. ~limin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> exotic organisms in the Park (particularly<br />
feral mammals and the more aggressive exotic plants) will<br />
significantly contribute to the enhancement <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive bird<br />
habit<strong>at</strong>s in Haleakala.
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Eden, J. T. 1971. Popul<strong>at</strong>ion densities <strong>of</strong> birds derived from<br />
transect counts. Auk 88: 323-341.<br />
Kjargaard, J. I. <strong>1978</strong>. The st<strong>at</strong>us <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Dark-rumped<br />
Petrel <strong>at</strong> Haleakala, In C. W. Smith, ed. Proceedings,<br />
Second Conf. in N<strong>at</strong>ural Scznces, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
Park. CPSU/UH (Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Botany Dept.) .<br />
Ralph, C. J. <strong>1978</strong>. Habit<strong>at</strong> utiliz<strong>at</strong>ion and nichd components<br />
in some endangered <strong>Hawaii</strong>an forest birds. In C. W. Smith,<br />
ed. Proceedings, Second Conf. in N<strong>at</strong>ural scZrl6es, <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park. CPSU/UH (Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Botany<br />
Dept.).<br />
Reynolds, R. T., J. M. Scott, and R. A. Nussbaum. A variable<br />
circular plot method for censusing birds. Condor. (In<br />
press) .
TABLE 1. Density values (birds/40 ha) in five Cr<strong>at</strong>er District habit<strong>at</strong>s. (P = present <strong>at</strong> a<br />
density less than 1 bird/40 ha).<br />
Scientific Name<br />
Pterodrma phaeopygia sandwichensis 'Ua'u P<br />
Habit<strong>at</strong>*<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an or Density (bird/40 ha)<br />
Vernacular Name 1 2 3 4 5<br />
Phaethon lepturus dorotheae Koa' e-kea P P P<br />
Branta sdvicensis Nene 2 5-10 1-5 1<br />
Alectoris chukar Chukar 1-20 5 1-10 2-4<br />
Francolinus pondicerianus Gray Francolin P<br />
Phasianus colchicus Ring-nec ked 3-4 5 1 1-25<br />
Pheasant<br />
Plwialis dminica Kolea 5 5<br />
- Asio flamneus sdwichensis<br />
Eueo 2 P<br />
Tyto - alba<br />
Barn Cw1 2 P<br />
Colunba - livia<br />
mck mve P<br />
Alauda arvensis Skylark 2 2 1<br />
Garrulax canorus ~ldious<br />
Laughing- thrush<br />
P<br />
Leiothrix - lutea<br />
Red-billed Leiothrix 1-18 3-20<br />
Mimus polyglottos Wckingbird P 1 1-4 1-2
TABLE 1--Continued .<br />
Scientific Name<br />
Zosterops j aponicus<br />
Acridotheres tristis<br />
Mxops virens wilsoni<br />
Mxops macul<strong>at</strong>a newtoni<br />
~im<strong>at</strong>ione sanguinea sanguinea<br />
Vestiaria coccinea<br />
Mnchura punctul<strong>at</strong>a<br />
Cardinal is cardinalis<br />
Carpodacus mexicanus<br />
* Habit<strong>at</strong> types:<br />
Habit<strong>at</strong>*<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an or Density (bird/40 ha)<br />
Vernacular Name 1 2 3 4 5<br />
Japanese P 7 1-8<br />
White-eye<br />
Cornon m a P<br />
Maui 'Amakihi 1<br />
' Alauwahio<br />
' Apapane 6<br />
'I'iwi<br />
Spotted Mia P<br />
Cardinal<br />
House Finch P 1-40 P-35<br />
1) Rock, cinder, open n<strong>at</strong>ive scrub communities; cr<strong>at</strong>er floor; cr<strong>at</strong>er slopes<br />
2) Grasslands<br />
3) Savannah<br />
4) Closed n<strong>at</strong>ive scrub<br />
5) N<strong>at</strong>ive rain forest
EXPERIMENTAL HYBRIDIZATIONS IN HAWAIIAN METROSIDEROS<br />
Carolyn A. Corn<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Division <strong>of</strong> Forestry<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Land & N<strong>at</strong>ural Resources<br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96813<br />
The genus Metrosideros <strong>of</strong> the family Myrtaceae is n<strong>at</strong>ive,<br />
but not endemic to Hawai'i. The genus occurs sc<strong>at</strong>tered from<br />
eastern Australia through the high islands <strong>of</strong> the Pacific Ocean,<br />
with the largest number <strong>of</strong> species loc<strong>at</strong>ed in New Zealand. If<br />
New Zealand is considered to be the probable center <strong>of</strong> origin for<br />
the genus because it has the largest number <strong>of</strong> extant species,<br />
then the high islands <strong>of</strong> the Pacific to the east and north could<br />
have served as "stepping stones" in the migr<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the genus to<br />
Hawai'i by long distance dispersal (Corn 1972b). The most common<br />
species occurring on oceanic islands <strong>of</strong> the ~scific is M. collina<br />
(J. R. & G. Forst.) Gray, whose distribution ranges from the New<br />
Hebrides on the west to Pitcairn Island on the east to the<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands on the north. The species is fairly uniform in<br />
the western part <strong>of</strong> its range (i.e., Tahiti and Marquesas) and<br />
reaches its gre<strong>at</strong>est - variability - in the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands (Smith<br />
1973). This species in Hawai'i is presently called - M. polymorpha<br />
Gaud. (St. John 1979).<br />
The genus is abundant in the rel<strong>at</strong>ively undisturbed portions<br />
<strong>of</strong> the six largest <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands. It occurs in diverse<br />
edaphic, topographic, and clim<strong>at</strong>ic habit<strong>at</strong>s as either a tree or<br />
shrub. The plants are variable in height, shape, veget<strong>at</strong>ive and<br />
floral characteristics. - Taxonom-ic tre<strong>at</strong>ments <strong>of</strong> the genus<br />
(Hillebrand 1888; Rock 1917; Skottsberg 1944; Porter 1972;<br />
St. John 1979) are difficult since the taxon may be best<br />
described as a polymorphic group <strong>of</strong> plants. Sastrapradja and<br />
Lamoureux (1969) found no distinct p<strong>at</strong>terns <strong>of</strong> vari<strong>at</strong>ion in wooa<br />
vari<strong>at</strong>ion. An<strong>at</strong>omical and morphological evidence <strong>of</strong> leaf varia-<br />
tion in m<strong>at</strong>ure plants along an altitudinal and rainfall transect<br />
on Mauna Loa, Hawai' i, <strong>of</strong>ten suggests clinal p<strong>at</strong>terns <strong>of</strong> varia-<br />
tion commonly found among outbreeding forest trees (Corn 1979).<br />
This paper includes inform<strong>at</strong>ion from observ<strong>at</strong>ions and field<br />
hybridiz<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> seven varieties <strong>of</strong> - M. polymorpha present'on<br />
Mauna Loa, Hawai'i. A basic number <strong>of</strong> n = 11 chromosomes was<br />
described by Niimoto (1950), Skottsberg (1955), and Carr (<strong>1978</strong>),<br />
which corresponds to the basic count for New Zealand m<strong>at</strong>erial by<br />
Mouse1 (1965). However, Skottsberg also noted counts <strong>of</strong> n = 12<br />
and n = 13 in m<strong>at</strong>erial from the Island <strong>of</strong> ~awai'i' for varieties<br />
incana and glabrifolia, respectively. Carpenter (1976) in a<br />
paper on plant-pollin<strong>at</strong>or interactions described two yellowflowered<br />
plants as self-comp<strong>at</strong>ible, but the red-flowered plants<br />
as being partially self-incomp<strong>at</strong>ible.
The objective <strong>of</strong> this paper is to ascertain if hybridiz<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
can occur between plants th<strong>at</strong> are morphologically different.<br />
METHODS<br />
Pollen samples were obtained by two methods. The first<br />
method involved co<strong>at</strong>ing glass slides with either vasoline or<br />
Scotch tape and placing them around and under blooming Metro-<br />
sideros trees for four days and nights to see if Metrosideros<br />
pollen was wind-dispersed. The second method was devised to see<br />
if birds were transmitting Metrosideros pollen between trees <strong>at</strong><br />
1220 to 2012 m elev<strong>at</strong>ion in <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park and<br />
Kilauea Forest Reserve. Birds were caught in mist nets, their<br />
head fe<strong>at</strong>hers around their beaks were sampled with scotch tape,<br />
and the scotch tape was fastened to microscope slides and viewed<br />
for Metrosideros pollen.<br />
Experimental field hybridiz<strong>at</strong>ions were prepared by removing<br />
all but five to seven buds in an inflorescence and emascul<strong>at</strong>ing<br />
the remaining buds. A wire frame was erected around the prepared<br />
inflorescence which was covered by an organdy bag, so th<strong>at</strong> the<br />
bag did not touch the elong<strong>at</strong>ing styles during windy we<strong>at</strong>her.<br />
The bag was secured by cotton and string <strong>at</strong> its base to prevent<br />
ants and other insects from crawling into the bag. A small plas-<br />
tic umbrella was erected above the inflorescences used in nectar<br />
production studies to prevent rain from diluting the nectar.<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> the prepared bags with emascul<strong>at</strong>ed flowers served as con-<br />
trols which were not crossed. Other bagged inflorescences were<br />
crossed with pollen from select plants about 10 days after emas-<br />
cul<strong>at</strong>ion. Pollin<strong>at</strong>ion bags were again secured after the flowers<br />
were crossed and labelled. Approxim<strong>at</strong>ely four to seven months<br />
l<strong>at</strong>er when the capsules were m<strong>at</strong>ure, the labelled bags were<br />
cli-pped <strong>of</strong>f the female parent plant and brought into the<br />
labor<strong>at</strong>ory for analysis.<br />
Each bag containing m<strong>at</strong>ure capsules was air-dried until the<br />
capsules opened. One hundred seeds from each cross were placed<br />
into petri dishes, given light and w<strong>at</strong>er for germin<strong>at</strong>ion trials.<br />
After one month the percent seed germin<strong>at</strong>ion for each cross was<br />
tallied. The seedlings were then planted into soil and grown.<br />
RESULTS<br />
Metrosideros grows as a tree or shrub which bears conspic-<br />
uous flower clusters <strong>at</strong> the terminal portions <strong>of</strong> its branches.<br />
Although it flowers most commonly during the spring and summer,<br />
sporadic blooms may be seen on a few trees throughout the year.<br />
The inflorescence is composed <strong>of</strong> a flower cluster th<strong>at</strong> may vary<br />
in number from several to about 30, but normally between 18 and<br />
24 flowers.
Flowers normally have no scent and are red in color. How-<br />
ever, their color on different trees may vary from deep red to<br />
various shades <strong>of</strong> red, salmon, orange, yellow, and very rarely<br />
white. The flowers are perfect with five small petals and numer-<br />
ous protruding stamens which are the showiest portion <strong>of</strong> the<br />
flower. The flowers open with the modified floral cup facing<br />
upward which allows the secreted nectar to be retained within the<br />
cup. The height <strong>of</strong> the stamens in rel<strong>at</strong>ion to the style varies,<br />
as does the space between the row <strong>of</strong> stamens and the central<br />
style.<br />
Nectar production begins as the petals and stamens unfold,<br />
and is gre<strong>at</strong>est several days l<strong>at</strong>er when the anthers begin to<br />
dehisce. It ceases three to five days l<strong>at</strong>er when the anthers and<br />
petals abscise. The receptive period <strong>of</strong> the stigma may vary from<br />
one to two days after the stamens begin to exert (Carpenter 1976)<br />
to several days after the anthers begin to dehisce (Corn 1972~).<br />
Within an inflorescence it is common to have flowers in all<br />
stages <strong>of</strong> the blooming cycle.<br />
Nectar is 10 to 15% solid (by refractometer measurements)<br />
when flowers are enclosed within a plastic bag. However, these<br />
same flowers when exposed to wind, low humidity, and no nectar-<br />
g<strong>at</strong>hering animals, may have nectar concentr<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> >60% (Corn<br />
1979). Analysis <strong>of</strong> nectar yields low protein (or histidine)<br />
content.<br />
The stamens produce abundant sticky pollen which <strong>at</strong>tract<br />
various hymenopterans, including n<strong>at</strong>ive and introduced bees and<br />
wasps. These hymenopterans may also obtain nectar on sunny, hot<br />
days. Other insects seen on the flowers are nocturnal c<strong>at</strong>er-<br />
pillars th<strong>at</strong> live in the flower buds during the day and emerge <strong>at</strong><br />
night. They feed on the anthers and young succulent portions <strong>of</strong><br />
the flower buds. Moths, crickets, ants, and even centipedes have<br />
been seen on the blossoms. No wind-dispersed Metrosideros pollen<br />
was obtained using sticky slides placed under and around blooming<br />
trees.<br />
Although the flowers are open and rel<strong>at</strong>ively unspecialized,<br />
their dimensions and position on the branch are probably best<br />
suited to bird pollin<strong>at</strong>ion. Various n<strong>at</strong>ive and introduced birds<br />
visit the flowers for nectar and/or insects. The pollen adheres<br />
to the fe<strong>at</strong>hers and beaks <strong>of</strong> birds visiting the flowers. Twentythree<br />
<strong>of</strong> 27 sampled birds had Metrosideros pollen (Table 1).<br />
Species carrying pollen include: 'Amakihi (Loxops virens) ,<br />
'Apapane (Him<strong>at</strong>ione sariguinea), <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Creeper (Loxops<br />
macul<strong>at</strong>us m)<br />
, Japanese White-eye (Zosterops japonica) , House<br />
-rpodacus mexicanus frontalis), and House Sparrow (Passer<br />
domesticus). Since the birds commonly flit from tree to tree<br />
visiting the flowers, they can serve as active and efficient<br />
cross-pollin<strong>at</strong>ors. Carpenter (1976) found more capsules produced<br />
on trees th<strong>at</strong> birds were visiting the blossoms, than on trees<br />
where insects but no birds were visiting the blossoms.
Selective field hybridiz<strong>at</strong>ions yielded mixed results. None<br />
<strong>of</strong> the uncrossed emascul<strong>at</strong>ed flowers produced seed or m<strong>at</strong>ure cap-<br />
sules. Since apomixes is not usually associ<strong>at</strong>ed with diploidy,<br />
it is probably safe to asspme th<strong>at</strong> apomixes plays no role in seed<br />
production.<br />
Hybridiz<strong>at</strong>ions were made between trees within one site and<br />
between varieties <strong>at</strong> various sites. In some cases successful<br />
crosses were made in one direction between two plants, but the<br />
reciprocal cross was not successful. Carpenter (1976) suggested<br />
a partial self-incomp<strong>at</strong>ibility system was present in red-<br />
flowering plants. Of nine self-pollin<strong>at</strong>ed red-flowering plants,<br />
four <strong>of</strong> these (36%) set no seed. When these same plants were<br />
outcrossed, five <strong>of</strong> 36 crosses (or 14%) produced no seed. Seed<br />
germin<strong>at</strong>ion from selfed individuals commonly yielded few<br />
seedlings.<br />
Crosses were <strong>at</strong>tempted among the seven varieties found on<br />
Mauna Loa (Fig. 1). All but one possible combin<strong>at</strong>ion was <strong>at</strong>-<br />
tempted. Of the 20 combin<strong>at</strong>ions tried, seven <strong>of</strong> them did not<br />
produce capsules and seed. Many factors could have contributed<br />
to these failures. For example, some bags were broken <strong>of</strong>f the<br />
trees between the time <strong>of</strong> pollin<strong>at</strong>ion and capsule m<strong>at</strong>urity; some-<br />
times the style was injured during emascul<strong>at</strong>ion; the timing <strong>of</strong><br />
the cross was poor; the pollen too old; or clim<strong>at</strong>ic factors<br />
unfavorable. Before self-incomp<strong>at</strong>ibilities are <strong>at</strong>tributed to<br />
these failures, additional trials and cytological studies need to<br />
be made.<br />
Not all successful crosses diagramed in Figure 1 had their<br />
capsules collected <strong>at</strong> the proper time. Some capsules had de-<br />
hisced and the seeds exposed to rain. When this happened the<br />
seeds became darker in color and did not germin<strong>at</strong>e.<br />
A subset <strong>of</strong> d<strong>at</strong>a shown in Figure 1 (Fig. 2) illustr<strong>at</strong>es<br />
those instances where seed germin<strong>at</strong>ion could be tabul<strong>at</strong>ed. Some<br />
<strong>of</strong> the 55 crosses th<strong>at</strong> were tried on 16 trees failed to produce<br />
capsules. Where capsules were produced, germin<strong>at</strong>ion varied from<br />
Therefore, the occurrence <strong>of</strong> these varieties in certain hab-<br />
it<strong>at</strong>s may limit their chances <strong>of</strong> crossing with other varieties<br />
th<strong>at</strong> are not present in the immedi<strong>at</strong>e area. However, these vari-<br />
eties may still be able to hybridize if given the opportunity. A<br />
good example <strong>of</strong> this can be seen in a cross I made two years ago<br />
between a plant from the Marquesas Islands and a plant from<br />
O'ahu. The Marquesas Island plant which is growing <strong>at</strong> Lyon<br />
Arboretum, is distinctly different in appearance from the O'ahu<br />
plant. Although no seed was produced using the O'ahu tree as the<br />
female parent, 22% seed germin<strong>at</strong>ion was obtained using the<br />
Marquesas Islands tree as the female parent.<br />
In summary, various crosses have been <strong>at</strong>tempted among the<br />
seven recognized varieties found on Mauna Loa, Hawai'i. Some <strong>of</strong><br />
these crosses produce viable seeds with the hybrids now being<br />
grown for future analysis and crosses. Other crosses did not<br />
result in seed set. The reasons for these failures are not<br />
known. Additional work needs to be done to verify if these<br />
crosses are genetically incomp<strong>at</strong>ible.<br />
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS<br />
Support for research <strong>of</strong> the paper was made possible by<br />
research grants from Island Ecosystems IRP, US/IBP <strong>Hawaii</strong> (NSF GB<br />
23230) and Pacific Tropical Botanical Garden. Travel to the<br />
conference was furnished by <strong>Hawaii</strong> Division <strong>of</strong> Forestry.<br />
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Metrosideros polymorpha varieties.
POLY MORPHA<br />
- 0.1 TO 15% SEED GERMINATION<br />
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31 TO 42% SEED GERMINATION<br />
Figure 2. Seed germin<strong>at</strong>ion for a subset 3f field<br />
hybridiz<strong>at</strong>ions shown in Figure 1 <strong>of</strong><br />
Metrosideros polymorpha varieties.
THE RARE AND THREATENED PLANTS IN THE AHUPUA'A OF MANUKA,<br />
KAULANAMAUNA, AND KAPU'A, SOUTH KONA, HAWAI'I*<br />
Lisa K. Cr<strong>of</strong>t, and Paul K. Higashino<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Botany<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
There is no simple description for a typical community with-<br />
in the ahupua'a <strong>of</strong> Manuka, Kaulanamauna, and Kapu'a, as a conse-<br />
quence <strong>of</strong> clim<strong>at</strong>ic p<strong>at</strong>terns in South Kona. Within this loc<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
there is a mosaic <strong>of</strong> communities.<br />
Subalpine, pioneer communities on lava, kipukas, "fog inver-<br />
sion layer" rain forests, mixed mesophytic forests, dry transi-<br />
tional forests, and coastal strand communities are all found<br />
within this one area.<br />
This paper focusses on the rare' and thre<strong>at</strong>ened plants th<strong>at</strong><br />
are loc<strong>at</strong>ed within each <strong>of</strong> these zones, as identified by the<br />
project system<strong>at</strong>ists. For species th<strong>at</strong> have been identified on<br />
certain lists as rare and endangered, preliminary inform<strong>at</strong>ion--<br />
habit<strong>at</strong>, condition (vigor, regener<strong>at</strong>ion), and general obser-<br />
v<strong>at</strong>ions--has been compiled. This research was sponsored by the<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ion under the Student Origin<strong>at</strong>ed Studies<br />
Program to conduct a baseline survey <strong>of</strong> the archaeological and<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ural resources in the ahupua'a <strong>of</strong> Manuka, Kaulanamauna, and<br />
Kapu'a, during the summer <strong>of</strong> 1977.<br />
* Abstract
HUMAN SETTLEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE<br />
AT BARBERS POINT, OIAHU<br />
Bertell D. Davis<br />
Archaeological Research Center <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Inc.<br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96765<br />
and<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Anthropology<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
ABSTRACT<br />
Recent studies <strong>at</strong> Barbers Point, O'ahu, have demon-<br />
str<strong>at</strong>ed an unparalleled potential there for coordin<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
research on human settlement and environmental change<br />
in leeward "marginal" regions <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands.<br />
The following paper presents some <strong>of</strong> the more signif-<br />
icant results: the available d<strong>at</strong>a are summarized, and<br />
several interpretive models from different sources are<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered.<br />
The current level <strong>of</strong> knowledge is tantalizing to say the<br />
least. Clearly our principal limit<strong>at</strong>ion is one <strong>of</strong> sampling. It<br />
is expected, however, th<strong>at</strong> with the definition <strong>of</strong> specific<br />
research goals this limit<strong>at</strong>ion can be overcome.<br />
Preliminary environmental impact studies <strong>at</strong> Barbers Point,<br />
O1ahu, have demonstr<strong>at</strong>ed the unique potential there for signif-<br />
icant contributions to the cultural and n<strong>at</strong>ural history <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands. Several areas <strong>of</strong> investig<strong>at</strong>ion are <strong>of</strong> partic-<br />
ular interest: the survival <strong>of</strong> rare and endangered species, the<br />
extinction <strong>of</strong> endemic <strong>Hawaii</strong>an avifauna, the structure <strong>of</strong> the<br />
leeward lowland forest prior to man's arrival in the islands, and<br />
the n<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>Hawaii</strong>an settlement <strong>of</strong> a presumed "marginal" environ-<br />
ment. To better accomod<strong>at</strong>e such diverse but parallel concerns,<br />
continuing research is coordin<strong>at</strong>ed in phases, beginning with<br />
intensive survey <strong>of</strong> the terrestrial biology and archaeological<br />
resources. Fieldwork for this Phase I study was completed over<br />
the past 12 months, and a detailed report is now in prepar<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
(Davis & Griffin <strong>1978</strong>).<br />
The following paper summarizes the findings <strong>of</strong> the current<br />
study. Using d<strong>at</strong>a collected from the cultural survey, together<br />
with th<strong>at</strong> recovered from excav<strong>at</strong>ion by the Bishop Museum (Sinoto<br />
1976, <strong>1978</strong>), I suggest a tent<strong>at</strong>ive model for interpreting the<br />
archaeological remains <strong>at</strong> Barbers Point. The model focuses on<br />
p<strong>at</strong>terns <strong>of</strong> settlement and subsistence, and several altern<strong>at</strong>ives<br />
are considered as testable hypotheses. This paper is <strong>of</strong> course<br />
necessarily quite preliminary. My purpose here is primarily to
open ideas for consider<strong>at</strong>ion and to stimul<strong>at</strong>e discussion for<br />
developing and refining the direction <strong>of</strong> future research.<br />
TO begin with, the study area is loc<strong>at</strong>ed along the south-<br />
western coast <strong>of</strong> O'ahu on a broad plain <strong>of</strong> emergent fossiliferous<br />
coral-algal reef (Fig. 1). Because the seaward portions <strong>of</strong> the<br />
region are rel<strong>at</strong>ively isol<strong>at</strong>ed from alluvial encroachment, the<br />
exposed limestone has we<strong>at</strong>hered to form a shallow karst land-<br />
scape. The area is characterized by numerous solution sinkholes,<br />
irregular rock masses, and poor soil development. Local clim<strong>at</strong>e<br />
is generally arid with intense sunshine, warm dry winds, and low<br />
annual rainfall. However, the coral plain is a major aquafer,<br />
and many <strong>of</strong> the sinkholes in the study area penetr<strong>at</strong>e to the<br />
w<strong>at</strong>er table. Thus despite superficially arid conditions, the<br />
availability <strong>of</strong> fresh w<strong>at</strong>er alone is not the principal constraint<br />
on human settlement and subsistence. Indeed, as is typical <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>at</strong>oll environments in the tropical Pacific, the more significant<br />
factors are those resulting from the alkaline substr<strong>at</strong>e and the<br />
general paucity <strong>of</strong> inorganic sediments. It is these conditions<br />
which placed particular requirements upon the adaptive str<strong>at</strong>egies<br />
employed by the former inhabitants <strong>of</strong> Barbers Point.<br />
The intensive botanical survey described and mapped the<br />
modern veget<strong>at</strong>ion zones <strong>of</strong> the study area, and complementary<br />
wildlife studies defined primary habit<strong>at</strong>s. The presence <strong>of</strong> a<br />
second thre<strong>at</strong>ened plant species, Achyranthes splendens var.<br />
rotund<strong>at</strong>a Hbd., was confirmed in addition to the originally iden-<br />
tified Euphorbia skottsbergii var. kalaeloana Sherff. The popu-<br />
l<strong>at</strong>ion W r i b u t i o n <strong>of</strong> 50th species have been determined and<br />
pertinent recommend<strong>at</strong>ions presented (Miura & S<strong>at</strong>o <strong>1978</strong>). An<br />
uncommon terrestrial shrimp, Halocaridina rubra, was also found<br />
in a large, flooded cave, and is briefly reported on by Miura and<br />
S<strong>at</strong>o (<strong>1978</strong>).<br />
From this baseline study we can now begin to consider the<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>of</strong> the former environment <strong>at</strong> Barbers Point. Excav<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
by the Bishop Museum yielded extensive remains <strong>of</strong> terrestrial<br />
mollusca and extinct avifauna as well as cultural m<strong>at</strong>erial. In<br />
addition to known coastal, forest, and pred<strong>at</strong>ory species, the<br />
avian assemblage includes several new taxa, two <strong>of</strong> which are<br />
flightless forms (Sinoto 1976; Ziegler <strong>1978</strong>). Continuing<br />
analysis <strong>of</strong> the avifauna should yield substantial inform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
regarding the birds themselves and their habit<strong>at</strong>s. The potential<br />
for paleoenvironmental reconstruction has been especially en-<br />
hanced with the recovery <strong>of</strong> terrestrial rnollusca. Because they<br />
are habit<strong>at</strong> specific, these snails are highly responsive to local<br />
conditions. Although sampling for land snails has been somewh<strong>at</strong><br />
limited, the available collection indic<strong>at</strong>es a varied popul<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
in which eleven species have been identified to d<strong>at</strong>e (Kirch<br />
<strong>1978</strong>). Morgenstein (<strong>1978</strong>) observes th<strong>at</strong> the rnollusca occur in a<br />
complete and continuous biostr<strong>at</strong>igraphic pr<strong>of</strong>ile. Preliminary<br />
sediment analyses--including pollen, spores, and phytoliths--<br />
correl<strong>at</strong>e with the inferred deposition <strong>of</strong> avian and molluscan<br />
remains, and <strong>at</strong>test to significant changes in the veget<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><br />
the study area. It is suggested th<strong>at</strong> an initial reduction in the<br />
resident aviary probably occurred prior to a major transition
from small-shrubbery to heavy-forest veget<strong>at</strong>ion, and before human<br />
settlement <strong>of</strong> the area (Morgenstein <strong>1978</strong>). Wh<strong>at</strong> factors precip-<br />
it<strong>at</strong>ed these events, however, are still uncertain. Clearly more<br />
extensive sampling will be needed before further assessments are<br />
possible.<br />
Discussion <strong>of</strong> the archaeological remains may be initi<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
with three simple observ<strong>at</strong>ions. (1) The settlement <strong>at</strong> Barbers<br />
Point was one <strong>of</strong> functionally integr<strong>at</strong>ed, multi-household resi-<br />
dence groups. (2) The settlement was minimally long-term, recur-<br />
rent occup<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the same habit<strong>at</strong>ion areas. And (3) the local<br />
subsistence p<strong>at</strong>tern focused on the exploit<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> marine-strand<br />
resources integr<strong>at</strong>ed with limited horticulture involving tree<br />
and/or root crops. Let us now consider these propositions in<br />
detail.<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong> is the evidence for functionally integr<strong>at</strong>ed, multi-<br />
household residence groups?<br />
I have defined the archaeological evidence for such a group<br />
as the occurrence <strong>of</strong> functionally different, but contemporaneous<br />
fe<strong>at</strong>ures clustered in close sp<strong>at</strong>ial associ<strong>at</strong>ion. Here the<br />
assumption is th<strong>at</strong> <strong>at</strong> the time <strong>of</strong> occup<strong>at</strong>ion, the various fea-<br />
tures <strong>of</strong> the cluster served a range <strong>of</strong> uses which, when combined,<br />
encompassed a set <strong>of</strong> activities th<strong>at</strong> defined the residence group.<br />
I now suggest th<strong>at</strong> the minimal group was an extended family<br />
incorpor<strong>at</strong>ing several households similar to th<strong>at</strong> outlined by<br />
Handy and Pukui (1972). The similarity is not complete, however.<br />
This is, first, because Handy and Pukui's description <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an family is based on ethnohistoric m<strong>at</strong>erial g<strong>at</strong>hered<br />
during the 1930's in Ka'u, Hawai'i; and secondly, because many <strong>of</strong><br />
the structural fe<strong>at</strong>ures listed for their residence group are<br />
apparently missing from the Barbers Point settlement. Specific<br />
fe<strong>at</strong>ures <strong>of</strong> this model include separ<strong>at</strong>ed cooking and e<strong>at</strong>ing<br />
houses for men and women, sleeping houses, storage facilities,<br />
work areas, and a menstrual house or other place <strong>of</strong> seclusion for<br />
women (Handy & Pukui 1972: 7-11). This model clearly reflects<br />
the segreg<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> sexes according to the kapu system. Such<br />
proscriptions, however, may not necessarily have oper<strong>at</strong>ed uni-<br />
formally throughout the islands, among all levels <strong>of</strong> society, or<br />
during all periods <strong>of</strong> cultural development. Indeed, while Malo<br />
(1951: 118-126) describes a similar residential organiz<strong>at</strong>ion for<br />
"respectable' people, he nevertheless observes th<strong>at</strong> "no accounts"<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten followed no such proprieties.<br />
The habit<strong>at</strong>ion fe<strong>at</strong>ures recorded <strong>at</strong> Barbers Point were sub-<br />
jected to metric analysis using total area, interior floor area,<br />
and maximum wall width as the principal discrimin<strong>at</strong>ing variables.<br />
Frequency distribution curves <strong>of</strong> the combined variables distin-<br />
guished three classes <strong>of</strong> structures ultim<strong>at</strong>ely based on overall<br />
size (Fig. 2). Except for three anomolous enclosures, Class I<br />
fe<strong>at</strong>ures are C-shaped structures less than 10 m2 in total area.<br />
Class I1 fe<strong>at</strong>ures include both C-shapes and walled enclosures <strong>of</strong><br />
1735 m2. And finally, Class I11 fe<strong>at</strong>ures are rectangular<br />
enclosures 24 m2 or more in area.
Presence-absence trait analysis further defined these<br />
classes in functional terms. Because <strong>of</strong> their small size, shape,<br />
and virtual absence <strong>of</strong> other distinctive <strong>at</strong>tributes, Class I<br />
structures are inferred to be for the storage <strong>of</strong> tools and<br />
m<strong>at</strong>erials, or possibly for such produce as yams and sweet<br />
pot<strong>at</strong>oes. Class I1 fe<strong>at</strong>ures are the ordinary dwellings <strong>of</strong> indi-<br />
vidual households. Class 111 enclosures also appear to be ordi-<br />
nary dwellings. Although these enclosures are r<strong>at</strong>her large when<br />
compared to other habit<strong>at</strong>iqn fe<strong>at</strong>ures in the study area, none<br />
approach the usual size range or structural complexity to<br />
indic<strong>at</strong>e more specialized fe<strong>at</strong>ures, such as men's hoyses.<br />
A fourth class <strong>of</strong> habit<strong>at</strong>ion fe<strong>at</strong>ure is defined from the<br />
trait analysis. These are distinguished by the presence <strong>of</strong> sc<strong>at</strong>-<br />
tered midden and large mounds <strong>of</strong> burned coral associ<strong>at</strong>ed with<br />
open, elev<strong>at</strong>ed floors. Class IV fe<strong>at</strong>ures are therefore inferred<br />
to bs cooking areas using surface imu, or ovens, although oven<br />
pits may be found under the raised floors.<br />
Extensive disturbances in the study area hive left few prob-<br />
able clusters intact. Of the remaining examples, one cluster<br />
especially, includes seven Class I storage fe<strong>at</strong>ures, six Class I1<br />
dwellings, and five Class IV cooking fe<strong>at</strong>ures in two separ<strong>at</strong>e<br />
areas within the cluster (Fig. 3). The habit<strong>at</strong>ion fe<strong>at</strong>ures are<br />
associ<strong>at</strong>ed with structurally modified sinkholes and clearings <strong>of</strong><br />
soil-humus deposits--both inferred to be garden areas, and with<br />
other unmodified sinkholes used as refuse dumps. The entire<br />
cluster is situ<strong>at</strong>ed on a slight rise <strong>of</strong> limestone outcropping<br />
immedi<strong>at</strong>ely adjacent to an area <strong>of</strong> surface drainage. Despite<br />
considerable evidence for surface run<strong>of</strong>f, the rel<strong>at</strong>ively minor<br />
difference in elev<strong>at</strong>ion does not seem sufficient to explain this<br />
loc<strong>at</strong>ion as a direct response to flooding alone. Wh<strong>at</strong> is <strong>of</strong><br />
interest is th<strong>at</strong> shallow, but numerous pockets <strong>of</strong> silt are found<br />
in these drainages. The proximity <strong>of</strong> the habit<strong>at</strong>ion area to the<br />
accumul<strong>at</strong>ed sediments suggests th<strong>at</strong> the drainages were also uti-<br />
lized. This may have been for additional gardening, or perhaps<br />
as a source <strong>of</strong> alluvial m<strong>at</strong>erials for use in mulched garden pits<br />
(sinkholes) .<br />
The one fe<strong>at</strong>ure conspicuously missing from this cluster is<br />
the Class 111 enclosure. Although a Class 11 or several Class I<br />
fe<strong>at</strong>ures may be loc<strong>at</strong>ed nearby, the larger enclosures are in fact<br />
quite dispersed throughout the study area without any apparent<br />
p<strong>at</strong>tern to their loc<strong>at</strong>ion. It is possible th<strong>at</strong> these enclosures<br />
are the residences for individual households, and th<strong>at</strong> the<br />
"clusters" may have functioned as communal foci for a larger<br />
settlement group. If so, then the whole n<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>of</strong> the residence<br />
group in terms <strong>of</strong> sp<strong>at</strong>ial distribution may require rethinking.<br />
Altern<strong>at</strong>ively, the Class I11 enclosures may not be contem-<br />
poraneous with the fe<strong>at</strong>ure clusters, and their distribution may<br />
reflect changes occurring in the settlement <strong>of</strong> the area. Trait<br />
analysis suggests th<strong>at</strong> Class I11 fe<strong>at</strong>ures are either very l<strong>at</strong>e<br />
prehistoric, or wholly historic phenomena. Although precontact<br />
d<strong>at</strong>es <strong>of</strong> A.D. 1666k41 and 1743+41 were obtained from one such<br />
enclosure tested by the Bishop Museum (Sinoto 1976: 87), the
artifact assemblage was clearly historic. This was true also <strong>of</strong><br />
surface remains recorded in an adjacent fe<strong>at</strong>ure during the<br />
present study.<br />
Whether these or other changes, and the conditions which may<br />
have induced these changes, were occurring <strong>at</strong> Barbers Point<br />
during the period <strong>of</strong> settlement are intriguing and important<br />
questions for investig<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong> is the evidence th<strong>at</strong> the settlement was minimally long-<br />
term and recurrent occup<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the same habit<strong>at</strong>ion areas?<br />
Adequ<strong>at</strong>e temporal controls have yet to be established.<br />
Nevertheless, th<strong>at</strong> fe<strong>at</strong>ure clusters initially conforming to my<br />
definition <strong>of</strong> a residence group are present in the study area<br />
indic<strong>at</strong>es th<strong>at</strong> the resident popul<strong>at</strong>ion must have included whole<br />
families. This would not likely have been the case if Barbers<br />
Point were merely the temporary campsite <strong>of</strong> itinerant spe-<br />
cialists. In the one instance where a range <strong>of</strong> d<strong>at</strong>es are avail-<br />
able from a single fe<strong>at</strong>ure (a Class 11 enclosure), the span <strong>of</strong><br />
occup<strong>at</strong>ion is over 250 years (Sinoto 1976: 87). At least two<br />
separ<strong>at</strong>e events altered the n<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>of</strong> this site: the filling Of<br />
a sinkhole adjacent to a living floor followed by the building <strong>of</strong><br />
the present enclosure wall. Whether or not this represents con-<br />
tinuous occup<strong>at</strong>ion has not been resolved. But it does suggest<br />
th<strong>at</strong> use <strong>of</strong> the site may have become more formalized through<br />
time. Again, this does not seem to be consistent with short-<br />
term, or transient habit<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
It is evident th<strong>at</strong> an argument can initially be made for<br />
extended, recurrent residence in the study area. The possibility<br />
<strong>of</strong> permanent habit<strong>at</strong>ion, however, remains an open question.<br />
Tight str<strong>at</strong>igraphic control within and temporal control between<br />
habit<strong>at</strong>ion fe<strong>at</strong>ures are minimally essential for resolving these<br />
and other crucial questions raised by the available d<strong>at</strong>a.<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong> is the evidence for local subsistence based on the<br />
exploit<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> marine-strand resources integr<strong>at</strong>ed with limited<br />
horticulture?<br />
The artifact and midden assemblage clearly shows the use <strong>of</strong><br />
marine and strand resources. Shellfish were collected from the<br />
shoreline and the reef. Octopus was taken from the reef on hook<br />
and line using cowrie-shell lures. And in-shore fishing was done<br />
with lines using small rot<strong>at</strong>ing and jabbing fishhooks. Off-shore<br />
line fishing is also indic<strong>at</strong>ed by large, one-piece rot<strong>at</strong>ing fish-<br />
hooks (Sinoto 1976), by fragments <strong>of</strong> large points probably for<br />
two-piece trolling lures (Lewis 1970; Sinoto <strong>1978</strong>), and by the<br />
remains <strong>of</strong> tuna in the midden (Sinoto <strong>1978</strong>).<br />
Although the availability <strong>of</strong> fresh w<strong>at</strong>er is not considered a<br />
major obstacle to the growth <strong>of</strong> cultiv<strong>at</strong>ed plants, the present<br />
evidence for horticulture is largely circumstantial. The numer-<br />
ous walled sinkholes, enclosed humus-filled depressions, and
small clearings <strong>of</strong> soil-humus deposits are inferred to be garden<br />
areas. Ethnographic correl<strong>at</strong>es for the walled sinkholes are<br />
found elsewhere across the tropical Pacific. On the low coral-<br />
line <strong>at</strong>olls tree and root crops are frequently grown in mulched<br />
garden pits to utilize the limited ground w<strong>at</strong>er, and to overcome<br />
the excessive alkalinity <strong>of</strong> the carbon<strong>at</strong>e substr<strong>at</strong>e (Barrau<br />
1961). Similar str<strong>at</strong>egies for conserving moisture, such as low-<br />
walled windbreaks and intensive mulching, have been documented<br />
from arid localities elsewhere in Hawai'i. Then there is the<br />
continued survival <strong>of</strong> several n<strong>at</strong>ive economic plant species,<br />
particularly noni and ti, found thriving in the study area.<br />
Depending upon the plants involved, gardening <strong>at</strong> Barbers<br />
Point would potentially have been a labor-intensive activity.<br />
Tree crops, for instance, probably required only occasional<br />
tending once they were well started. The persistence <strong>of</strong> noni,<br />
ti, and others in the deeper sinkholes indic<strong>at</strong>es th<strong>at</strong> these<br />
plants are capable <strong>of</strong> supplying sufficient n<strong>at</strong>ural mulch in the<br />
form <strong>of</strong> leaf litter to ensure continued growth. On the other<br />
hand, the level <strong>of</strong> mulching required to reduce excessive alka-<br />
linity and provide a suitable medium for productive growth <strong>of</strong><br />
root crops would have been a demanding activity. If indeed root<br />
crops were grown in the study area, then this point can be taken<br />
further to suggest th<strong>at</strong> <strong>at</strong> least a part <strong>of</strong> the popul<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>at</strong><br />
Barbers Point was permanently resident there.<br />
To obtain direct evidence for cultiv<strong>at</strong>ion, or indirect evi-<br />
dence <strong>of</strong> the potential for cultiv<strong>at</strong>ion, w i l l require largely a<br />
compar<strong>at</strong>ive approach. Both the inferred horticultural fe<strong>at</strong>ures<br />
and the "n<strong>at</strong>ural ," or unmodified, fe<strong>at</strong>ures must be sampled to<br />
meet two criteria. It must be demonstr<strong>at</strong>ed (1) th<strong>at</strong> the deposits<br />
in the culturally modified fe<strong>at</strong>ures are consistently similar from<br />
one fe<strong>at</strong>ure to the next, and (2) th<strong>at</strong> the deposits in the mod-<br />
ified fe<strong>at</strong>ures are significantly different from those in the<br />
unmodified fe<strong>at</strong>ures. Once these conditions are fulfilled, it<br />
must be further established th<strong>at</strong> plant- cultiv<strong>at</strong>ion is the most<br />
reasonable explan<strong>at</strong>ion accounting for the differences between the<br />
two sample groups. Direct evidence may include macr<strong>of</strong>ossils like<br />
yam or sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o tubers, or more likely, micr<strong>of</strong>ossils such as<br />
the pollen, spores, or phytoliths from the cultiv<strong>at</strong>ed plants.<br />
Although less s<strong>at</strong>isfying, indirect evidence would largely be<br />
based on first determining the proper growth medium required by<br />
the presumed cultiv<strong>at</strong>ed plants. Secondly, it must be shown th<strong>at</strong><br />
the proper conditions are, or were present in the modified<br />
fe<strong>at</strong>ures, and not in the unmodified fe<strong>at</strong>ures.<br />
The most intriguing question, and the one for which the<br />
least empirical d<strong>at</strong>a is currently available, is the rel<strong>at</strong>ionship<br />
between the remains <strong>of</strong> the extinct avifauna and th<strong>at</strong> <strong>of</strong> the human<br />
settlement. It has already been suggested th<strong>at</strong> the major reduc-<br />
tion in the Barbers Point aviary apparently occurred prior to<br />
human settlement. However, this is a very preliminary assessment<br />
requiring further confirm<strong>at</strong>ion. Direct affects <strong>of</strong> human preda-<br />
tion, or significant disruption <strong>of</strong> habit<strong>at</strong> resulting from other<br />
unassoci<strong>at</strong>ed events, cannot yet be discounted as possible<br />
contributive factors in the extinction <strong>of</strong> selected bird species.
SUMMARY<br />
Barbers Point is a geologically unique area for the high<br />
volcanic islands <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i. Loc<strong>at</strong>ed on the coast <strong>of</strong> an exten-<br />
sive raised coral-reef plain and isol<strong>at</strong>ed from alluvial encroach-<br />
ment, the exposed limestone has we<strong>at</strong>hered to form a shallow karst<br />
landscape. Karst environments are alkaline, ideal for the<br />
preserv<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> bone and vegetal debris. Yet the area had<br />
received little serious <strong>at</strong>tention and was generally viewed as too<br />
marginal to have supported a significant precontact popul<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Routine environmental impact studies in conjunction with a<br />
proposed harbor development have since reversed this opinion.<br />
Intensive cultural surveys indic<strong>at</strong>e th<strong>at</strong> Barbers Point was<br />
more extensively settled than had previously been considered.<br />
Pending detailed excav<strong>at</strong>ions, the initial d<strong>at</strong>a suggest a settle-<br />
ment <strong>of</strong> multi-household residence groups over a time span <strong>of</strong><br />
c. A.D. 1600 to 1870. Local subsistence was based in part on<br />
marine-strand resources, and apparently integr<strong>at</strong>ed with limited<br />
cultiv<strong>at</strong>ion adapted to make use <strong>of</strong> the many sinkholes th<strong>at</strong><br />
characterize the area. Other rel<strong>at</strong>ionships have yet to be<br />
determined.<br />
For the n<strong>at</strong>ural sciences, biological surveys have identified<br />
an uncommon endemic terrestrial shrimp and rare and endangered<br />
plant species. Of gre<strong>at</strong>er significance is the potential for<br />
paleontological and paleoenvironmental studies, particularly<br />
regarding the bird life and forest structure <strong>of</strong> the leeward low-<br />
lands prior to man's arrival in the islands. Limited test exca-<br />
v<strong>at</strong>ions have recovered the remains <strong>of</strong> several new taxa <strong>of</strong> extinct<br />
birds, including flightless forms. Varieties <strong>of</strong> land snails have<br />
also been identified from the excav<strong>at</strong>ions. Highly responsive to<br />
local conditions, these snails <strong>at</strong>test to significant changes in<br />
the veget<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>at</strong> Barbers Point.
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Barrau, J. 1961. Subsistence agriculture in Polynesia and<br />
Micronesia. B. P. Bishop Museum Bull. 223. Honolulu.<br />
Davis, B. D., and P. B. Griffin (Eds.). <strong>1978</strong>. Studies in n<strong>at</strong>u-<br />
ral history and human settlement <strong>at</strong> Barbers Point, O'ahu.<br />
Interim Report I: Present environment and archaeological<br />
survey <strong>of</strong> the Proposed Deep-Draft Harbor Area, Barberg<br />
Point, 'Ewa, O'ahu, Hawai'i. Archaeological Research Cente~<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>, Inc., Manuscript Report No. 14-1151. Lawai, Kauai.<br />
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system in Ka-'u, Hawai'i (Original 1958). Charles E.<br />
Tuttle, Rutland.<br />
Kirch, P. V. <strong>1978</strong>. Report on recent subfossil land Mollusca<br />
from Barbers Point, Oahu. B. P. Bishop Museum Manuscript<br />
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Lewis, E. 1970. The Campbell project: A preliminary report.<br />
Manuscript prepared for Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Seminar in Anthropology,<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Honolulu.<br />
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Honolulu.<br />
Miura, M. T., and G. S<strong>at</strong>o. <strong>1978</strong>. Botanical and faunal survey <strong>of</strong><br />
the Proposed Deep-Draft Harbor Area, Barbers Point, O'ahu.<br />
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history and human settlement <strong>at</strong> Barbers Point, O'ahu.<br />
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Point, 'Ewa, O'ahu, Hawai'i. Archaeological Research Center<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>, Inc., Manuscript Report No. 14-1151. Lawai, Kauai.<br />
Morgenstein, M. E. <strong>1978</strong>. Geoarchaeological reconnaissance <strong>of</strong><br />
Barbers Point. <strong>Hawaii</strong> Marine ~ese'arch, Inc., Kailua, Oahu,<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>. (Manuscript).<br />
Sinoto, A. 1976. A report on cultural resources survey <strong>at</strong><br />
Barbers Point, Island <strong>of</strong> Oahu. B. P. Bishop Museum Nanu-<br />
script No. 122476. Honolulu.<br />
. <strong>1978</strong>. Archaeological and paleontological salvage <strong>at</strong><br />
Barbers Point, Oahu. B. P. Bishop Museum Manuscript No.<br />
030178 (Draft). Honolulu.<br />
Ziegler, A. C. <strong>1978</strong>. Prehistoric <strong>Hawaii</strong>an birds. In C. W.<br />
Smith, ed. Proceedings, Second Conf. in ~<strong>at</strong>urarscience,<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park. CPSU/UH (<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>, Botany Dept.). (In prepar<strong>at</strong>ion).
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KAHO'OLAWE *<br />
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HAWAI'I<br />
FIGURE 1. Map <strong>of</strong> O'ahu and the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands showing the<br />
loc<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the Barbers Point Study Area.
WIDTH OF LARGEST WALL (cm)<br />
TOTAL AREA (m2)<br />
FLOOR AREA (m2)<br />
FIGURE 2. Frequency distribution graphs for total area, interior<br />
floor area, and width <strong>of</strong> largest wall for habit<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
fe<strong>at</strong>ures from the Barbers Point Study Area.
FIGURE 3. Topographic map <strong>of</strong> a portion <strong>of</strong> the Barbers Point Study<br />
Area showing the distribution <strong>of</strong> habit<strong>at</strong>ion fe<strong>at</strong>ures<br />
and the loc<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> surface drainages. Stippled area<br />
indic<strong>at</strong>es fe<strong>at</strong>ure cluster discussed in text.
ESTABLISHMENT OF SOME RECENT IMMIGRANT INSECTS<br />
IN HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK<br />
C. J. Davis<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Field Research Center<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> 96718<br />
Between 1961 and <strong>1978</strong> over 300* new immigrant arthropods<br />
were recorded in the St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>. Most <strong>of</strong> these were dis-<br />
covered on O'ahu but a few were first recorded from the neighbor<br />
islands such as the false dandelion gall wasp which was dis-<br />
covered on the Mauna Loa Strip Road in <strong>June</strong> 1966 and the bristly<br />
rose "slug" which was discovered in Volcano on 6 October 1973.<br />
While most <strong>of</strong> these newly reported organisms were insects,<br />
some were mites and miscellaneous arthropods.<br />
Between 1966 and <strong>1978</strong>, 11 <strong>of</strong> these immigrant insects were<br />
recorded in <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park. Undoubtedly there<br />
are others which have not been detected in the Park to d<strong>at</strong>e or<br />
reported by other sources not available to the writer.<br />
With the exception <strong>of</strong> a sphingid, Theretra nesus (Drury),<br />
most <strong>of</strong> the Park immigrants are firmly established.<br />
A summary <strong>of</strong> exotic insects which reached Hawai'i Island<br />
from O'ahu is presented in Table 1 and their rel<strong>at</strong>ionship to the<br />
Park flora and other organisms is discussed.<br />
. . .. . . . - -. . . .~ . . - . ~.<br />
* Proc. Haw. Ent. Soc.
1) Xylosandrug compactus (Eichh<strong>of</strong>f). (Black twig borer)<br />
This is a tiny black beetle th<strong>at</strong> bores into the twigs,<br />
branches, and boles <strong>of</strong> livinq trees . The male is brownish in<br />
color, smaller than the female, and about 1 mm or less in length.<br />
The female excav<strong>at</strong>es a small chamber in the pithy portion <strong>of</strong> the<br />
twig or stem and deposits 30 or more white eggs in this niche.<br />
Upon h<strong>at</strong>ching, the legless larvae feed on ambrosia fungus which<br />
is stored in dorsal pouches <strong>of</strong> the female and liber<strong>at</strong>ed for the<br />
developing brood.<br />
Together with this fungus the black twig borer has become an<br />
important enemy <strong>of</strong> fruit trees, ornamentals, orchids, and n<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
and exotic forest trees in Hawai'i. Over 100 hosts have been<br />
recorded.<br />
This beetle has strong host preferences and w i l l <strong>at</strong>tack vig-<br />
orous seedlings as well as m<strong>at</strong>ure trees. Often young trees are<br />
top killed and gradually succumb. Trees th<strong>at</strong> have been weakened<br />
by drought or other factors are readily susceptible to borer and<br />
associ<strong>at</strong>ed fungus organisms.<br />
The first host record in the Park was <strong>at</strong> Waha'ula in October<br />
1975, where it was found infesting twigs and branches <strong>of</strong> the<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive lama, Diospyros ferrea.<br />
The altitudinal range <strong>of</strong> X. compactus is sea level to 914 m<br />
elev<strong>at</strong>ion and <strong>of</strong> the 11 new-park insects listed in this paper,<br />
this beetle has the gre<strong>at</strong>est plant pest potential.<br />
2) Coptosoma xanthogramma (White). (Black stink bug)<br />
The black stink bug was collected <strong>at</strong> Kukalau'ula anti-go<strong>at</strong><br />
enclosure, 244 m elev<strong>at</strong>ion on Canavalia kauensis, 18 March 1977<br />
--a new host and Park record. It is the first known represen-<br />
t<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>of</strong> the family Pl<strong>at</strong>aspidae to become established in the<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands (Beardsley 1967).<br />
The adults are black in color, broadly oval in shape, about<br />
2 mm long, and odiferous when handled.<br />
The nymphal stages vary in color and, like the adults, pre-<br />
fer to feed on the succulent growth <strong>of</strong> host plants. Both adults<br />
and nymphs have sucking mouth parts.<br />
With one or two exceptions, legumes are the principal hosts<br />
and both exotic and n<strong>at</strong>ive species are represented in the coastal<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park.<br />
The buqs are qreqarious with as many as 1000 adults and<br />
- -<br />
nymphs being observed on a four foot branch <strong>of</strong> a Sesbania tree on<br />
windward O'ahu.
An egg parasite*, Trissolcus sp., was reared from para-<br />
sitized eggs collected on O'ahu in January 1968, and <strong>at</strong> Hilo,<br />
Hawai'i, in February 1968. It is very likely established in the<br />
Park and hopefully keeping the black stink bug below pest levels.<br />
According to P. M. Marsh, United St<strong>at</strong>es Department <strong>of</strong> Agri-<br />
culture Taxonomist, this parasite probably came in with its host<br />
from the Philippine Islands.<br />
3) Psylla unc<strong>at</strong>oides (Ferris & Klyver). (Acacia psyllid)<br />
-<br />
In July 1970 this important pest <strong>of</strong> koa (Acacia koa) was<br />
found <strong>at</strong> high popul<strong>at</strong>ion levels on terminal foliar grow- Mauna<br />
Loa Strip Road, 1645 m elev<strong>at</strong>ion. This was also the first record<br />
<strong>of</strong> this forest pest on Hawai'i Island.<br />
It is a n<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>of</strong> Australia and occurs in New Zealand and<br />
California. The major hosts are Acacias and Albizzias. In addi-<br />
tion to koa, another species (A. koaia) occurring <strong>at</strong> Kawaihae<br />
Uka, Mt. Kohala, was heaviiy <strong>at</strong>tacked in the early 1970's by<br />
P. unc<strong>at</strong>oides.<br />
The adults are small, about 1 mm or less in length and<br />
resemble a tiny cicada. There are five nymphal instars and both<br />
nymphs and adults are gregarious and have sucking mouth parts.<br />
Leeper and Beardsley (1973, 1976) studied the Acacia psyllid<br />
in <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park and <strong>at</strong> the A. koaia sanctuary,<br />
Kawaihae Uka, Mt. Kohala, and concluded in-their initial study<br />
th<strong>at</strong> imported n<strong>at</strong>ural enemies were needed for the control <strong>of</strong> this<br />
new immigrant pest.<br />
This was subsequently accomplished with the introduction <strong>of</strong><br />
two species <strong>of</strong> lady bird beetles, Harmonia conformis and Diomus<br />
pumilio. To d<strong>at</strong>e, Diomus has not been recovered -and since the<br />
aforementioned authors' last public<strong>at</strong>ion, Harrnonia was found on<br />
koa <strong>at</strong> Hilina Pali and clustered in a we<strong>at</strong>hermter <strong>of</strong>f the<br />
Mauna Loa Strip Road, 1646 m elev<strong>at</strong>ion on 25 October 1977--an<br />
indic<strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong> this beneficial lady bird beetle is well estab-<br />
lished in the Park. A number <strong>of</strong> these beetles were also found on<br />
the summit <strong>of</strong> Mauna Kea, 4205 m elev<strong>at</strong>ion on 21 August 1976.<br />
These were most likely wind borne.<br />
4 ) Gilletea taraxaci Ashrnead. (Dandelion gall wasp)<br />
The dandelion gall wasp was collected from false dandelion<br />
(Hypochaeris radic<strong>at</strong>a) on the Mauna Loa Strip Road, 1818 m ele-<br />
v<strong>at</strong>ion in <strong>June</strong> 1966, a new St<strong>at</strong>e record. It was subsequently<br />
found on Mt. ~aleakala, Maui, <strong>at</strong> 3030 m elev<strong>at</strong>ion on the same<br />
host, 22 May 1969.<br />
* Proc. Haw. Ent. Soc. 20(2): 261.
Since the false dandelion is an exotic weed, the gall wasp<br />
can be regarded as a beneficial immigrant.<br />
5) Pollenia rudis (Fabricius). (Cluster fly)<br />
This calliphorid parasite <strong>of</strong> earthworms was first observed<br />
<strong>at</strong> Kamuela, Hawai'i, in April 1968 and by 1969 had spread rapidly<br />
around the Island becoming very abundant in <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park and vicinity.<br />
The adults are nuisance pests <strong>of</strong> buildings, usually entering<br />
in l<strong>at</strong>e afternoons. Between 1969 and 1971, thousands <strong>of</strong> these<br />
flies were observed in the tack room <strong>of</strong> the stables loc<strong>at</strong>ed near<br />
the Tree Molds and in various homes.<br />
In recent years cluster fly popul<strong>at</strong>ions have been <strong>at</strong> low<br />
popul<strong>at</strong>ion levels except for brief upsurges. The reasons for<br />
this are not fully understood. Lowering <strong>of</strong> earthworm popul<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
and adult pred<strong>at</strong>ion by plovers, spiders, skinks, and other<br />
organisms may have been responsible.<br />
6) Antianthe expansa (Germar). (Solanaceous treehopper)<br />
The plant hosts <strong>of</strong> the solanaceous treehopper include<br />
Cestrum, Solanum, and Acnistus.<br />
On 31 August 1977, nymphs <strong>of</strong> this insect were found on<br />
potted Nothocestrum by tree nursery personnel <strong>at</strong> Ainahou Nursery,<br />
914 m elev<strong>at</strong>ion. This was the first record <strong>of</strong> the solanaceous<br />
treehopper in the Park as well as a new host record.<br />
These are small bizarre insects having the head vertlcal and<br />
the nymphs are queerly ornamented with spines. The adults w l l l<br />
sometimes move beh-ind a leaf or around a branch to escape<br />
capture.<br />
Both adults and nymphs have sucking mouth parts, occur in<br />
large numbers, and may have pest potential.<br />
7) Papilio xuthus Linnaeus. (Citrus swallowtail)<br />
According to the liter<strong>at</strong>ure, the c<strong>at</strong>erpillars <strong>of</strong> the citrus<br />
swallowtail butterfly feed on various kinds <strong>of</strong> citrus trees,<br />
lime berry, Tr iphasia tr ifolia, prickly ash, Zanthoxylum<br />
americana, and Fagara spp., all members <strong>of</strong> the family Rutaceae.<br />
The <strong>at</strong>tractive butterflies were first sighted in Volcano<br />
residential area in January 1974, and were <strong>of</strong>ficially recorded in<br />
Kailua, Kona, in <strong>June</strong> 1974.<br />
In October 1977, N<strong>at</strong>ional Park tree nursery personnel found<br />
citrus swallowtail c<strong>at</strong>erpillars feeding on kawa'u'kua-kulu-kapa,<br />
Fagara (Zanthoxylum dipetalum), a new Hawai'i host record. The
c<strong>at</strong>erpillars were found on young nursery stock in the old tree<br />
nursery.<br />
Eggs were found on plants th<strong>at</strong> were transferred to the new<br />
tree nursery but were not viable.<br />
Three m<strong>at</strong>ure larvae pup<strong>at</strong>ed and two normal adults were<br />
placed in the Park collection.<br />
8) Cladius difformis Panzer. (Bristly rose slug)<br />
The bristly rose slug was found severely damaging rose<br />
foliage on 6 October 1973, in the Volcano residential area. The<br />
adults are small black wasps and are known as sawflies. They are<br />
parthenogenic and oviposit in the petioles and midribs <strong>of</strong> the<br />
leaves. The c<strong>at</strong>erpillars are slug-like in appearance and have<br />
chewing mouth parts.<br />
This was the first record <strong>of</strong> the Hymenopterous family<br />
Tenthredinidae in the St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i and it was observed <strong>at</strong><br />
Kilauea Military Camp in January 1977. The bristly rose slug is<br />
restricted to roses.<br />
A similar sawfly is found on wild blackberry and is well<br />
established in Volcano, Kipuka Ki, Kipuka Puaulu, and in other<br />
Park localities. Blackberry is the preferred host but it will<br />
feed on 'akala, Rubus hawaiiensis. It was purposely introduced<br />
for biological control <strong>of</strong> wild blackberry.<br />
9) Anua indiscrimin<strong>at</strong>a (Hampson). (Myrtaceous moth)<br />
10) Theretra nessus (Drury). (Yam sphingid)<br />
11) Macroglossum pyrrhostictum Butler. (Maile pilau hornworm)<br />
The last three immigrants are among the most recent arrivals<br />
in the Park and their rel<strong>at</strong>ionship to the Park flora has not been<br />
determined. The myr taceous moth is a noctuid whose c<strong>at</strong>erpillars<br />
feed on guava, eucalyptus, and possibly 'ohi'a foliage. The yam<br />
sphingid is doubtfully established and the maile pilau hornworm<br />
has not been found feeding on n<strong>at</strong>ive Rubiaceae. Under labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
conditions, however, the c<strong>at</strong>erpillars have been reared to m<strong>at</strong>u-<br />
rity on pilo, Coprosma sp. The adults are <strong>at</strong>tracted to light and<br />
are frequently observed in the Park as well as Volcano District<br />
feeding on honeysuckle and imp<strong>at</strong>iens flowers.
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Beardsley, J. W. 1962. On accidental immigr<strong>at</strong>ion and establishment<br />
<strong>of</strong> terrestrial arthropods in <strong>Hawaii</strong> during recent<br />
years. Proc. Haw. Ent. Soc. 18(1): 99-109.<br />
-- - . 1965. Insect invaders, our unwelcome immigrants. Haw.<br />
Farm Science 14(3): 1-4.<br />
. 1967. Coptosoma xanthogramma (White) (Hemiptera:<br />
Pl<strong>at</strong>aspidae) a new pest <strong>of</strong> lequmes in <strong>Hawaii</strong>. Proc. Haw.<br />
Ent. Sic. 19(3): 367-372.<br />
Davis, C. J. 1970. Black twig borer thre<strong>at</strong>ens n<strong>at</strong>ive trees.<br />
Newsletter, Haw. Bot. Soc. 9(5): 38-39.<br />
Leeper, J. R., and Beardsley, J. W. 1973. The bioecology <strong>of</strong><br />
Psylla unc<strong>at</strong>oides in the <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional' Park and<br />
the Acacia koaia sanctuary. Island Ecosystems IRP, US/IBP<br />
Tech. Rep. 23: 1-3.<br />
. 1976. The biological control <strong>of</strong> Psylla unc<strong>at</strong>oides<br />
(Ferris & Klyver) (Homoptera: Psyllidae) on <strong>Hawaii</strong>. Proc.<br />
Haw. Ent. Soc. 22(2): 307-321.<br />
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'IRBLE 1. Sunnnq <strong>of</strong> sm recent imniqrant insects rum established in <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcames N<strong>at</strong>ional Park.<br />
Insect<br />
1) Xylosandrus conpactus (Eichh<strong>of</strong> f) 1961<br />
(black twig b3rer)<br />
2) Coptosom ~anthcgram~ (White) 1965 1967 1965<br />
(black stink bug) O'ahu (Oct) (Sept)<br />
3) Psylla unc<strong>at</strong>oides (Ferris & Klyver) 1966 1967 1966<br />
(Acacia psyllid) I O'Au 1 (JW I (Mar)<br />
4) Gilletea taraxaci A sbad<br />
(dandelion gall wasp)<br />
6) Antianthe expansa ( G e m )<br />
(solanamus treehopper)<br />
7) Papilio xuthus Limaeus<br />
(citrus dlckutail)<br />
Cladius dif fonnis (Panzer)<br />
(bristly rose slug)<br />
-1 197471974 11974<br />
0' ahu (Nov) (Aug)<br />
11) Macr lossum rrhostictm (Butler)<br />
*a- 1 1976 1 1976 11976<br />
O'ahu . (Nov) (Jun)<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
1975<br />
(Oct)<br />
1977<br />
(Jan)<br />
<strong>1978</strong><br />
(Jan)
A MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF 'OHI'A DIEBACK<br />
AS A NATURAL PHENOMENON<br />
William E. Evenson*<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Botany<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu. <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
By means <strong>of</strong> a very general model system, the possibility <strong>of</strong><br />
interdependent dying, as contrasted to individual, random dying,<br />
in large areas <strong>of</strong> forest is investig<strong>at</strong>ed. In particular, insight<br />
is provided into the possible roles <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ural mechanisms in pro-<br />
ducing such interdependent collapse behavior and wh<strong>at</strong> the proper-<br />
ties <strong>of</strong> such mechanisms must be. In this study, mechanisms <strong>of</strong><br />
change in the forest are characterized as "n<strong>at</strong>ural" if they nave<br />
been part <strong>of</strong> the forest environment over an evolutionary time<br />
scale. Otherwise, they are characterized as "introduced."<br />
This model is applied to the ~roblem <strong>of</strong> dieback in the<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive 'ohira (~etrosideros collina kubsp. polymorpha) forests <strong>of</strong><br />
Hawai'i. The focus <strong>of</strong> the model is on the "trigger" <strong>of</strong> the dieback.<br />
Th<strong>at</strong> is, we look only <strong>at</strong> the transition <strong>of</strong> trees from a<br />
healthy to a declining st<strong>at</strong>e (or vice versa). Mechanisms <strong>at</strong> work<br />
in thesubsequent de<strong>at</strong>h or reinvigor<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> trees are beyond the<br />
scope <strong>of</strong> this model.<br />
The model allows separ<strong>at</strong>e examin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the effects <strong>of</strong><br />
interaction between trees, external factors affecting growth, and<br />
physiological factors. Thus, it gives insight into the rel<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> various fe<strong>at</strong>ures <strong>of</strong> the 'ohi'a dieback phenomenon.<br />
It is <strong>of</strong> especial interest for 'ohi'a dieback to know<br />
whether n<strong>at</strong>ural factors could produce interdependent decline or<br />
whether an "introduced" epidemic (e.g . , disease or insects or<br />
some combin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> introduced factors) is necessary to explain<br />
the field observ<strong>at</strong>ions. The model presented here, while very<br />
general, deals with the plausibility <strong>of</strong> these various types <strong>of</strong><br />
mechanisms for interdependent dieback.<br />
Before discussing the model considered in this paper and its<br />
applic<strong>at</strong>ion to 'ohi'a dieback, the value <strong>of</strong> such models from<br />
physias in biological problems and the kind <strong>of</strong> inform<strong>at</strong>ion they<br />
* Permanent address: Department <strong>of</strong> Physics and Astronomy,<br />
Brigham Young <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Provo, Utah 84602
can be expected to provide will be considered (Weidlich 1971;<br />
Callen & Shapero 1974).<br />
Problems <strong>of</strong> the sort considered here concern the behavior <strong>of</strong><br />
"incompletely-specified systems." Th<strong>at</strong> is, they deal with sys-<br />
tems (e.g., a forest) for which there is either insufficient d<strong>at</strong>a<br />
to predict the behavior <strong>of</strong> each individual or incomplete knowl-<br />
edge <strong>of</strong> the laws which govern individual and system behavior, or<br />
both. In fact, these systems are intrinsically incompletely<br />
specified since we are not really interested in predicting the<br />
detailed behavior <strong>of</strong> each individual and since the d<strong>at</strong>a necessary<br />
for th<strong>at</strong> task is impossibly extensive. Incompletely specified<br />
systems are probabilistic systems by their n<strong>at</strong>ure. The sub-<br />
discipline <strong>of</strong> st<strong>at</strong>istical mechanics in physics is directed <strong>at</strong><br />
such problems in Hamiltopian systems (Hobson 19711, and both<br />
models and methods originally developed in physics may be appli-<br />
cable to problems <strong>of</strong> incompletely-specified systems arising in<br />
other contexts.<br />
In particular, while the causes <strong>of</strong> interdependent behavior<br />
among <strong>at</strong>omic spins in magnets and interdependent behavior among<br />
'ohi'a trees in a dying forest are obviously r<strong>at</strong>her different,<br />
the st<strong>at</strong>istical behavior <strong>of</strong> these two systems does show<br />
interesting similarities.<br />
The most serious objection to the approach taken in this<br />
paper is th<strong>at</strong> models from physics, like the one discussed below,<br />
are such an oversimplific<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> reality th<strong>at</strong> their results can-<br />
not be relied upon. While this is always a danger, such diffi-<br />
culties can be minimized by focusing <strong>at</strong>tention on fe<strong>at</strong>ures which<br />
are insensitive to specific details <strong>of</strong> the model. It is argued<br />
th<strong>at</strong> the collapse behavior in the present study is such a fea-<br />
ture. In addition, if detailed simul<strong>at</strong>ion is desired, it is<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten possible to add specifics to such models and successively<br />
improve the simul<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> reality.<br />
DESCRIPTION OF THE MODEL<br />
Imagine a forest <strong>of</strong> - N uniform-age, essentially identical<br />
trees. Let each tree be in one <strong>of</strong> two st<strong>at</strong>es: healthy or<br />
declining. (The effect <strong>of</strong> modifying this model to include individual<br />
differences in trees and continuous vari<strong>at</strong>ion in vigor<br />
w i l l be discussed below.) This simple, very general model shows<br />
the important fe<strong>at</strong>ures <strong>of</strong> transition from healthy to declining in<br />
a manner which is qualit<strong>at</strong>ively the<br />
model.<br />
same as a more realistic<br />
The forest <strong>of</strong> identical trees in two possible st<strong>at</strong>es can be<br />
modelled as a spin-+ classical magnet in two dimensions--the<br />
Ising model in st<strong>at</strong>istical mechanics (Weidlich 1971; Callen &<br />
Shapero 1974). We use this analogy to analyze the behavior <strong>of</strong><br />
our model forest. There are three important classes <strong>of</strong> variables<br />
in this problem:
(1) Tree interaction parameters which represent the effects<br />
<strong>of</strong> the trees on each other. We label these parameters Ji , for<br />
the interaction between trees i and i. Since we consider oily a<br />
single species in this model, the i represent only intra-<br />
specific competition. Interspecific compejition is tre<strong>at</strong>ed as an<br />
individual (neg<strong>at</strong>ive) growth factor in its effects on the trees.<br />
These parameters are analogous to spin-spin interactions in<br />
magnets.<br />
(2) Individual growth factors which influence the tree toward<br />
the healthy or declining st<strong>at</strong>e. These factors represent the<br />
net effect on each tree <strong>of</strong> such influences as limiting resources,<br />
disease or insect <strong>at</strong>tacks, moisture rel<strong>at</strong>ions, and interspecific<br />
competition. They may be favorable or unfavorable. We label<br />
these factors gi for tree i, 1 , . . , These factors are<br />
analogous to local magnetic fields in the magnetic systems.<br />
(3) A stand condition parameter which represents the rela-<br />
tive susceptibility <strong>of</strong> trees to stresses which might induce die-<br />
back. We label this parameter S. Large S characterizes stands<br />
which are resilient in meeting stress aFd resist the transition<br />
from healthy to declining. The magnitude <strong>of</strong> S w i l l depend on<br />
tree physiology, including m<strong>at</strong>urity and oyher factors which<br />
affect resistance to stress. Such factors may include environ-<br />
mental restrictions to a tree's ability to respond to stress; for<br />
example, substr<strong>at</strong>e limit<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> root development. This para-<br />
meter plays a roll in the model analogous to inverse temper<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
in the magnetic system.<br />
We study the simplest case: i.e., we assume th<strong>at</strong> the individual<br />
growth factors are the same for all N trees in the stand;<br />
and we assume th<strong>at</strong> there is no tree interaction except for pairs<br />
<strong>of</strong> trees which overlap in canopy, rhizosphere, etc. (i.e., close<br />
neiqhbors). Hence, - G; = G, independent <strong>of</strong> which tree is con-<br />
& -<br />
sidered, and<br />
-ij<br />
I. = - I if trees - i and i overlap, while Iij = 0<br />
otherwise.<br />
So the picture is <strong>of</strong> N trees interacting with close neigh-<br />
bors and under the influence <strong>of</strong> a growth factor, which may either<br />
induce or retard growth. Some <strong>of</strong> these trees are healthy, and<br />
some are declining. The susceptibility <strong>of</strong> trees to transition<br />
from healthy to declining is governed by a stand condition<br />
parameter.<br />
MODIFICATIONS AND RELEVANCE TO 'OHI'A DIEBACK<br />
The two basic assumptions <strong>of</strong> the model are th<strong>at</strong> the trees<br />
are identical and th<strong>at</strong> there are two discrete st<strong>at</strong>es for the<br />
trees: healthy or declining. It is, however, possible to relax<br />
these assumptions. Since 'ohi'a is a pioneer species on new lava<br />
flows in Hawai'i, <strong>of</strong>ten with a readily available seed source from<br />
an adjacent, older lava flow, and since it does not regener<strong>at</strong>e in<br />
its own shade, it tends to grow in uniform-age stands (Mueller-
Dombois 1977). Of course the trees are still not identical:<br />
there are genetic and micro-environmental differences which produce<br />
differences in trees. However, since these vari<strong>at</strong>ions are<br />
limited by the nearly uniform seed source, age, and macroenvironment<br />
<strong>of</strong> a stand, they can be accounted for by allowing our<br />
parameters, Li., Gi, and S, to vary from tree to tree (i.e., to<br />
vary with - i and 17 with a-limited distribution.<br />
The assumption <strong>of</strong> two discrete st<strong>at</strong>es for the trees can be<br />
replaced by a continuous spectrum <strong>of</strong> tree vigor or by the possi-<br />
bility <strong>of</strong> a tree's st<strong>at</strong>e being described as a mixture <strong>of</strong> the<br />
healthy and declining st<strong>at</strong>es. The l<strong>at</strong>ter suggestion actually<br />
seems most reasonable since trees do die in stages and sections<br />
--e.g., the crown may die but leave vigorous trunk sprouts<br />
(Mueller-Dombois 1977).<br />
It is clear th<strong>at</strong> the model, even with relaxed assumptions,<br />
oversimplifies the description <strong>of</strong> a stand <strong>of</strong> 'ohi'a trees in<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ure. For this reaaon, we only address questions <strong>of</strong> general<br />
behavior which are not likely to depend critically on the details<br />
<strong>of</strong> the model. In particular, the presence or absence <strong>of</strong> widespread<br />
decline (i.e., <strong>of</strong> interdependent collapse behavior like a<br />
phase transition) is insensitive to the modific<strong>at</strong>ions described<br />
above, with the possible exception <strong>of</strong> allowing the stand condition<br />
parameter, S, to vary from tree to tree. (Allowing S to<br />
vary removes theconcept <strong>of</strong> an equilibrium "temper<strong>at</strong>ure" and-suggests<br />
th<strong>at</strong> the forest is not in internal equilibrium.) However,<br />
-<br />
S should only vary over a narrow range through a given even-aged<br />
stand and hence can be tre<strong>at</strong>ed as approxim<strong>at</strong>ely constant in the<br />
systems <strong>of</strong> interest to this study. The effect <strong>of</strong> vari<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> S<br />
with a restricted distribution will be to broaden the "phase<br />
transition" so th<strong>at</strong> it does not occur so sharply in time and<br />
space. But interdependent collapse behavior will still be<br />
evident in such a system.<br />
In sum, then, the modific<strong>at</strong>ions needed to make the propo-sed<br />
model more realistic will not affect the qualit<strong>at</strong>ive n<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>of</strong><br />
any interdependent collapse which occurs. Hence, one can with<br />
some confidence draw conclusions from this model rel<strong>at</strong>ive to the<br />
plausibility <strong>of</strong> various possible trigger mechanisms for 'ohi'a<br />
dieback.<br />
BEHAVIOR OF THE MODEL<br />
In the steady st<strong>at</strong>e, we can express the behavior <strong>of</strong> the<br />
model described above in terms <strong>of</strong> the steady-st<strong>at</strong>e probability,<br />
- P(h), th<strong>at</strong> the forest stand consists <strong>of</strong> h percent healthy trees.<br />
In detailed analysis <strong>of</strong> the model, we yind th<strong>at</strong> - P(h) - depends on<br />
the three parameters, I, 5, 2, only in the two combin<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
- G times S and I times S. So we introduce two new parameters:<br />
q = s, ana - k = - 13. h<strong>at</strong>-the st<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> the forest depends on the<br />
parameters <strong>of</strong> the model in these combin<strong>at</strong>ions accords well with<br />
our expect<strong>at</strong>ions for biological systems: the effect <strong>of</strong> a given
environmental stress (neg<strong>at</strong>ive G) depends not only on the magnitude<br />
<strong>of</strong> the stress but also on -the resilience <strong>of</strong> the forest<br />
i.., on stand condition, - S). And similarly for the effects <strong>of</strong><br />
competition.<br />
Figure 1 shows a sequence <strong>of</strong> - P(h) - for N = 100 with rel<strong>at</strong>ively<br />
large k and three values <strong>of</strong> 1. ~Fese curves illustr<strong>at</strong>e<br />
the possibility-<strong>of</strong> interdependent change <strong>of</strong> a stand from healthy<br />
to declining condition.* Such a situ<strong>at</strong>ion could occur if the<br />
effect <strong>of</strong> the trees on each other (through nutrient depletion for<br />
example) were quite strong, while the conditions for growth<br />
measured by - G fluctu<strong>at</strong>ed from favorable to unfavorable in an<br />
extreme year.<br />
When the individual growth factors or the stand condition<br />
parameter are neutral, so 5 = 0 (Fig. l[b]), the forest stand is<br />
in a critical st<strong>at</strong>e. The probability th<strong>at</strong> the stand will be pre-<br />
dominantly declining is the same as th<strong>at</strong> it will be predominantly<br />
healthy. So small fluctu<strong>at</strong>ions could cause a collapse from<br />
healthy to declining. The converse is also possible: the use <strong>of</strong><br />
fertilizers, thinning, or similar techniques to make growth more<br />
favorable could revive a stand which has begun to die back. An<br />
altern<strong>at</strong>ive outcome might be the growth <strong>of</strong> separ<strong>at</strong>e healthy and<br />
declining regions within the larger stand. For the case where<br />
g = 0, one could have about equally large clumps <strong>of</strong> dying trees<br />
and <strong>of</strong> healthy trees. The establishment <strong>of</strong> such clumps will be a<br />
function <strong>of</strong> microenvironment. This may be wh<strong>at</strong> happens in a<br />
"hot spota'--the small p<strong>at</strong>ches <strong>of</strong> dieback in dryland areas.<br />
For contrast, Figure 2 shows a similar sequence <strong>of</strong> P(h) but<br />
with & = 0. There is no bimodality here because there is no<br />
interdependent response. R<strong>at</strong>her, examin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the model shows<br />
th<strong>at</strong> the change from a healthy to a declining stand takes place<br />
randomly by individual trees in this case, resulting in random<br />
thinning. To get as strong a dieback condition (or as strong a<br />
healthy condi-tion) as in Figures l(a) and (c) requires much<br />
larger values <strong>of</strong> 9 (3 = 1.0 when - k = 0 gives about the same condition<br />
as 9 = 0.02 when k = 2.5). So the swings in growth factors<br />
have to be much gre<strong>at</strong>er to produce a recognizable dieback<br />
when interaction between trees does not play a significant role.<br />
An introduced disease could produce such a large change in 3.<br />
However, rel<strong>at</strong>ively light environmental stress may be sufficient<br />
to produce collapse when it is associ<strong>at</strong>ed with interactions<br />
between the trees. Such light stress could easily be produced by<br />
changes in nutritional st<strong>at</strong>us, moisture, or<br />
constraints.<br />
other environmental<br />
* The m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ical expression <strong>of</strong> the model and its analysis to<br />
produce the curves discussed here are being prepared for sepa-<br />
r<strong>at</strong>e public<strong>at</strong>ion. The analysis and results are very similar to<br />
Weidlich (1971).
We see from the two figures th<strong>at</strong> interactions between trees<br />
introduce an interesting kind <strong>of</strong> stability, with an associ<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
fragility, into the forest system. The stability comes from the<br />
tendency <strong>of</strong> the forest to maintain its st<strong>at</strong>e even for rel<strong>at</strong>ively<br />
small 9. However, once 9 becomes neg<strong>at</strong>ive, there is a tendency<br />
for the whole system to "collapse." Hence a fragility, when<br />
close to critical values <strong>of</strong> the growth factors and stand condi-<br />
tion parameter, is closely connected with the stability <strong>of</strong> the<br />
forest.<br />
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS<br />
The motiv<strong>at</strong>ion for this work has been to examine the plausi-<br />
bility <strong>of</strong> the hypothesis th<strong>at</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ural mechanisms within the<br />
'ohi'a forest ecosystem can produce an interdependent collapse <strong>of</strong><br />
a forest stand.<br />
As illustr<strong>at</strong>ed in the previous section, the simplified model<br />
discussed here does show such behavior. It has been noted th<strong>at</strong><br />
the modific<strong>at</strong>ions required to make the model realistic do not<br />
change the qualit<strong>at</strong>ive behavior <strong>of</strong> the collapse, which is the<br />
focus <strong>of</strong> our interest. We see th<strong>at</strong> collapse due to a n<strong>at</strong>ural<br />
mechanism is a possible outcome which is an altern<strong>at</strong>ive to random<br />
thinning, or, in a more extreme case, to introduced epidemic.<br />
The reason th<strong>at</strong> collapse occurs r<strong>at</strong>her than random thinning is<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ed to the way in which 'ohi'a stands are established as<br />
pioneer, uniform-age stands on new lava flows with no regenera-<br />
tion in their own shade.<br />
The fact th<strong>at</strong> dieback in 'ohi'a forests seems to occur only<br />
in fairly m<strong>at</strong>ure forests, perhaps <strong>at</strong> intervals <strong>of</strong> several hundred<br />
years, suggests th<strong>at</strong> the magnitude <strong>of</strong> environmental stress (i-e.,<br />
the reduction in q) required to produce collapse is quite large<br />
and hence unusual. This fact also suggests th<strong>at</strong> the interaction<br />
parameter, which increases as the trees get larger and more able<br />
to affect one another, must be fairly large. In addition, S will<br />
be larger for m<strong>at</strong>ure trees than, for example, for seedlings: So<br />
the requirements for collapse (i.e., th<strong>at</strong> k be large and g go<br />
from a significant positive value to a significant negaeive<br />
value) are associ<strong>at</strong>ed with the long time scale <strong>of</strong> several hundred<br />
years from establishment <strong>of</strong> the stand to dieback. This long time<br />
scale has made the collapse more difficult to recognize as a n<strong>at</strong>ural<br />
phenomenon in the sense addressed here. Similar phenomena<br />
on a shorter time scale have been much easier to recognize.* For<br />
example, one could apply the same type <strong>of</strong> model to the yearly<br />
dieback <strong>of</strong> annual plants. Annual life-forms provide a mechanism<br />
to respond to environmental stress (sharp decrease in - G). This<br />
* The example given here was originally suggested to me by<br />
N. Balakrishnan.
decrease in G (perhaps accompanied in some cases by a decrease<br />
in S) leads t o very rapid transition <strong>of</strong> a stand from healthy to<br />
deciining. The response p<strong>at</strong>tern which has been illustr<strong>at</strong>ed in<br />
Figure 2 would serve for this example as well.<br />
This study also suggests th<strong>at</strong> it would be pr<strong>of</strong>itable to seek<br />
out ways <strong>of</strong> measuring the interaction parameter, I, in the field<br />
to verify the interaction mechanism suggested-here for 'ohi'a<br />
dieback. This parameter will include all factors which cause<br />
<strong>of</strong> environment. For example, nutrient competition will bring<br />
about similar deficiencies in neighboring trees when nutrients<br />
are depleted below a critical level. Since this effect is due to<br />
interaction between trees, it is one <strong>of</strong> the components <strong>of</strong> the<br />
parameter - I. A l l such components must be considered.<br />
SUMMARY<br />
The possibility <strong>of</strong> collapse <strong>of</strong> the 'ohi'a forest from<br />
healthy to dying condition due to n<strong>at</strong>ural factors is investig<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
by means <strong>of</strong> a very general m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ical model. The model is<br />
closely rel<strong>at</strong>ed to the Ising model <strong>of</strong> magnetism. The role <strong>of</strong><br />
interactions between the trees, i.e., intraspecific competition,<br />
is contrasted with the roles <strong>of</strong> environmental stress, disease, or<br />
insect epidemic in producing a collapse <strong>of</strong> the model forest. It<br />
is argued th<strong>at</strong> the collapse behavior persists through modifica-<br />
tions <strong>of</strong> the model which bring it into closer correspondence with<br />
reality. Study <strong>of</strong> the model leads to the following conclusions:<br />
(1) Canopy collapse can plausibly be triggered by n<strong>at</strong>ural mech-<br />
anisms including competition, as well as by introduced epidemic<br />
factors . (2) Collapse is an altern<strong>at</strong>ive to random thinning or<br />
external epidemic, any <strong>of</strong> which can occur in the model under<br />
appropri<strong>at</strong>e conditions. (3) Investig<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> interaction mech-<br />
anisms between trees in the 'ohi'a forest is an especially<br />
important and potentially rewarding avenue for further research.<br />
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Callen, E., and D. Shapero. 1974. A theory <strong>of</strong> social imit<strong>at</strong><br />
Physics Today 27 (July) : 23-28.<br />
Hobson, A. 1971. Concepts in st<strong>at</strong>istical mechanics. Gordon<br />
Breach Science Publishers, New York. 172 pp.<br />
Mueller-Dombois, D. 1977. Ohia rain forest studv: ecoloq i cal<br />
investig<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> the ohia dieback problem in-~awaii. Final<br />
Report. CPSU/UH Tech. Rep. 20 (<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Botany<br />
Dept.) 117 pp.<br />
Weidlich, W. 1971. The st<strong>at</strong>istical description <strong>of</strong> polariz<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
phenomena in society. Br. 3. M<strong>at</strong>h. St<strong>at</strong>ist. Psychol.<br />
24: 251-266.<br />
on.<br />
and
Ole HEALTHY, h<br />
FIGURE 1. Probability distribution for healthiness<br />
<strong>of</strong> forest stands with strong interactions<br />
between trees.
Ole HEALTHY, h<br />
FIGURE 2. Probabilitv distribution for healthiness<br />
<strong>of</strong> forest stands with no interactions<br />
between trees.<br />
0
EVALUATION OF A NEW TECHNIQUE FOR HERBICIDAL<br />
TREATMENT OF MYRICA FAYA TREES<br />
-<br />
Donald E. Gardner<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> 96718<br />
Among the many exotic plant species occurring within <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park, the firetree (Myrica faya Aiton) is well<br />
recognized as being among those which pose the gre<strong>at</strong>est thre<strong>at</strong> to<br />
the composition <strong>of</strong> the Park's n<strong>at</strong>ive ecosystems. Because <strong>of</strong> its<br />
demonstr<strong>at</strong>ed ability to quickly and aggressively become estab-<br />
lished in many Park habit<strong>at</strong>s occurring roughly between 2000 and<br />
4000 feet elev<strong>at</strong>ion, and since its current abundance is such th<strong>at</strong><br />
the species thre<strong>at</strong>ens to exceed the l i m i t s <strong>of</strong> practical control,<br />
high priority has been placed by resource management personnel<br />
upon developing efficient eradic<strong>at</strong>ion methods. The present<br />
exotic plant control program, which is directed largely <strong>at</strong> the<br />
firetree, involves direct uprooting <strong>of</strong> smaller individuals and<br />
spraying the stems or trunks <strong>of</strong> larger plants with a diesel-Kuron<br />
(silvex) mixture, <strong>of</strong>ten facilit<strong>at</strong>ed by cutting into the bark.<br />
Large trees are routinely cut down and their stumps tre<strong>at</strong>ed with<br />
the herbicide mixture to prevent resprouting. While herbicide<br />
tre<strong>at</strong>ment in this manner has proven to be effective in killing<br />
trees, certain disadvantages are also inherent in this method:<br />
Diesel as a solvent for Kuron is in general more diffi-<br />
cult to obtain and to work with in comparison with<br />
w<strong>at</strong>er. Applic<strong>at</strong>ion equipment is difficult to clean fol-<br />
lowing use as is the protective clothing <strong>of</strong> the workers<br />
them se 1 v5 s-. -Accldenrally - spil-led m<strong>at</strong>erial presents<br />
gre<strong>at</strong>er cleanup problems.<br />
Storage <strong>of</strong> large quantities <strong>of</strong> diesel presents a poten-<br />
tial fire hazard.<br />
The herbicide must be sprayed entirely around the lower<br />
tree stem for best results, <strong>of</strong>ten in combin<strong>at</strong>ion with<br />
stem scoring. Access to the complete circumference <strong>of</strong><br />
the stem is <strong>of</strong>ten limited by bushy lower growth, heavy<br />
surrounding veget<strong>at</strong>ion, or rough terrain.<br />
The spraying process inevitably results in accidental<br />
spray contact with n<strong>at</strong>ive veget<strong>at</strong>ion types growing close<br />
to target trees. Care th<strong>at</strong> must be taken to avoid such<br />
contact lessens the efficiency <strong>of</strong> control work. Fire-<br />
trees in some habit<strong>at</strong>s are <strong>of</strong>ten associ<strong>at</strong>ed. so closely<br />
with 'ohi'a trees th<strong>at</strong> effective tre<strong>at</strong>ment <strong>of</strong> the exotic<br />
without affecting the n<strong>at</strong>ive tree is extremely<br />
difficult.
5) Although spraying is generally limited to the lower stem<br />
as compared to the entire crown, r<strong>at</strong>her large quantities<br />
<strong>of</strong> herbicide solution are required per tree. Trans-<br />
porting such quantities to remote areas <strong>of</strong> infest<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
is <strong>of</strong>ten costly.<br />
To define and evalu<strong>at</strong>e possible altern<strong>at</strong>e methods <strong>of</strong> chem-<br />
ical control <strong>of</strong> M. faya, the herbicide Roundup (a product <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Monsanto company)-was selected for testing. Although <strong>at</strong> the time<br />
experiment<strong>at</strong>ion was begun Roundup had not been approved for<br />
routine applic<strong>at</strong>ion in a park exotic plant control program, the<br />
lack <strong>of</strong> approval was due to the rel<strong>at</strong>ively recent entry <strong>of</strong> the<br />
product on the market r<strong>at</strong>her than to any demonstr<strong>at</strong>ed undesirable<br />
qualities. Roundup has since received this approval and is in<br />
use in the Park's efforts to control infest<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> the exotic<br />
fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum).<br />
Qualities <strong>of</strong> Roundup which led to its consider<strong>at</strong>ion were its<br />
demonstr<strong>at</strong>ed systemic activity in target plants other than<br />
- M. faya and the rel<strong>at</strong>ive ease with which it is handled due to its<br />
w<strong>at</strong>er solubility. The current higher cost <strong>of</strong> the product compared<br />
to diesel-Kuron on an equal volume basis presents a recognized<br />
disadvantage to its use. This factor is the basis for the<br />
non-use <strong>of</strong> Roundup by the St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> Exotic Plant Control<br />
Division in M. faya control. Another product, Tordon 22K, which<br />
is available for use by the St<strong>at</strong>e gives s<strong>at</strong>isfactory control<br />
(Walters & Null 1970; Robert Kami, Noxious Weed Specialist,<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Department <strong>of</strong> Agriculture, pers. comm.). A mixture<br />
<strong>of</strong> Tordon 212 and 2,4,5-T amine has also proven effective in<br />
killing firetree in <strong>Hawaii</strong>an st<strong>at</strong>e forest reserves (Kim 1969).<br />
The above-mentioned ease with which Roundup is taken up and<br />
transloc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>of</strong>fers potential for use through methods other than<br />
those conventionally utilized . The advantages <strong>of</strong> such techniques<br />
may include reduction in time and effort required per tre<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
tree, ability to transport equipment- and m<strong>at</strong>erial to tre<strong>at</strong> trees<br />
in difficult to reach areas, and avoidance <strong>of</strong> damage to other<br />
veget<strong>at</strong>ion in the vicinity <strong>of</strong> the target tree.<br />
MATERIALS AND METHODS<br />
The Byron Ledge area <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park was<br />
selected as a suitable study area due to its accessibility and<br />
the large number <strong>of</strong> firetrees growing in a rel<strong>at</strong>ively open area<br />
unencumbered by heavy undergrowth.<br />
Trees for the preliminary tests fell within a size range<br />
from approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 1.5 m high and 2 cm basal diameter to 2.5 m<br />
and 4.5 cm. One branch per tree <strong>of</strong> approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 0.75 to 1 cm<br />
diameter, depending upon tree size, was clipped <strong>of</strong>f and a small<br />
plastic vial containing 20 ml <strong>of</strong> either 0.5, 1, 2, 5, or 10%<br />
aqueous Roundup solution was <strong>at</strong>tached to the cut branch end <strong>of</strong><br />
each tree such th<strong>at</strong> the cut surface extended through a hole cut
in the vial cap and was immersed in herbicide solution. Actual<br />
amounts <strong>of</strong> solution absorbed by each tree were not determined<br />
since initial <strong>at</strong>tempts <strong>at</strong> sealing the vials upon the branches<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten allowed leakage to occur. Results <strong>of</strong> these tests indi-<br />
c<strong>at</strong>ed, however, the feasibility <strong>of</strong> killing firetrees with Roundup<br />
through a single applic<strong>at</strong>ion point. In subsequent tests, tre<strong>at</strong>-<br />
ment variables including dosage in rel<strong>at</strong>ion to tree size, growth<br />
form <strong>of</strong> the tree, and effect <strong>of</strong> position <strong>of</strong> applic<strong>at</strong>ion on the<br />
tree were considered. Other factors such as influence <strong>of</strong> pheno-<br />
logical or seasonal st<strong>at</strong>es upon tre<strong>at</strong>ment time were considered,<br />
although the observed lack <strong>of</strong> distinct dormant and growing<br />
seasons among trees in the study area resulted in less emphasis<br />
being placed upon the l<strong>at</strong>ter.<br />
Thirty-two test trees were selected and separ<strong>at</strong>ed into two<br />
size classes: the smaller ranged from 16.3 cm basal circum-<br />
ference to 25 cm and from 2.55 m tall to 5 m; the larger included<br />
basitone growth forms (several equally large branches <strong>at</strong> the<br />
base), and heights up to 6.5 m. Crown cover (bushiness) was also<br />
visually evalu<strong>at</strong>ed as a size class factor.<br />
Four tre<strong>at</strong>ment loc<strong>at</strong>ions upon trees were selected and test<br />
trees were further placed into c<strong>at</strong>egories accordingly: the upper<br />
portion <strong>of</strong> the crown; the lowest branch <strong>of</strong> suitable diameter on<br />
the mainstem (or <strong>of</strong> a major branch in a basitone tree); distal<br />
from the mainstem (the tre<strong>at</strong>ment branch was clipped <strong>of</strong>f no less<br />
than 90 cm from the mainstem); proximal (the branch was clipped<br />
as near the mainstem as possible). Two herbicide concentr<strong>at</strong>ions,<br />
2 and 5%, were superimposed upon the size and tre<strong>at</strong>ment loc<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
c<strong>at</strong>egories. These concentr<strong>at</strong>ions were selected on the basis <strong>of</strong><br />
preliminary test results as reasonable experimental dosages.<br />
Fifty-ml syringe barrels from which the plungers had been<br />
removed were fitted to lengths <strong>of</strong> bicycle inner tubing such th<strong>at</strong><br />
the rubber was stretched over the larger barrel opening. The cut<br />
branch end <strong>of</strong> each tre<strong>at</strong>ed tree was inserted into the syringe<br />
barrel through the tube section immedi<strong>at</strong>ely following clipping<br />
and the rubber was tightened securely around the branch with a<br />
screw-clamp. Petroleum jelly was also applied around the clamped<br />
area to insure the seal. The combined volume <strong>of</strong> the syringe<br />
barrel and rubber tubing was approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 60 ml after displace-<br />
ment by the approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 1 cm diameter cut branch.<br />
The syringe barrel <strong>at</strong>tached to each tree was filled with the<br />
appropri<strong>at</strong>e Roundup concentr<strong>at</strong>ion immedi<strong>at</strong>ely upon the <strong>at</strong>tachment<br />
<strong>of</strong> the l<strong>at</strong>ter to the cut branch. The herbicide was introduced<br />
with a 50-ml syringe provided with an 18-gauge needle. All trees<br />
<strong>of</strong> this experiment were tre<strong>at</strong>ed in February <strong>1978</strong>.<br />
A test to determine the effectiveness <strong>of</strong> undiluted Roundup<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ive to th<strong>at</strong> <strong>of</strong> 2 or 5% aqueous dilutions was conducted<br />
simultaneously with the l<strong>at</strong>ter. Smaller (12-ml) syringe barrels<br />
were sealed to freshly cut branch ends <strong>of</strong> trees with w<strong>at</strong>erpro<strong>of</strong><br />
silicone rubber caulking compound. Trees <strong>of</strong> similar size range<br />
to those described above were selected. Proximal or distal
tre<strong>at</strong>ment loc<strong>at</strong>ions were again chosen for each tree and the<br />
position <strong>of</strong> applic<strong>at</strong>ion along the mainstem axis was again<br />
considered.<br />
Trees were tre<strong>at</strong>ed with either 1.2 or 3 ml <strong>of</strong> undiluted<br />
herbicide, the equivalent amount <strong>of</strong> 60 ml <strong>of</strong> 2 and 5% dilutions,<br />
respectively. Periodic observ<strong>at</strong>ions were conducted and tre<strong>at</strong>ment<br />
results were recorded in May <strong>1978</strong>.<br />
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION<br />
Reactions to tre<strong>at</strong>ment <strong>of</strong> firetrees with Roundup by the<br />
above-described methods varied from slight effects to complete<br />
de<strong>at</strong>h <strong>of</strong> trees. The results <strong>of</strong> the 2 and 5% dilution tre<strong>at</strong>ments<br />
are summarized in Table 1.<br />
Although vari<strong>at</strong>ion existed among individual trees, these<br />
results indic<strong>at</strong>e a trend toward increased effectiveness among<br />
those trees tre<strong>at</strong>ed through a lower branch cut near the mainstem.<br />
The l<strong>at</strong>ter tre<strong>at</strong>ment resulted in general de<strong>at</strong>h <strong>of</strong> the tree with<br />
most branches being affected, whereas tre<strong>at</strong>ment in an upper<br />
distal loc<strong>at</strong>ion usually resulted only in localized de<strong>at</strong>h. Move-<br />
ment <strong>of</strong> the herbicide throughout the tree was evident only<br />
through limited terminal dieback <strong>of</strong> other branches. Basitone<br />
trees were more difficult to tre<strong>at</strong> effectively through single-<br />
site herbicide introduction than were trees with dominant main-<br />
stem growth forms since the former required substantial downward<br />
movement <strong>of</strong> the herbicide through the tre<strong>at</strong>ed branch to reach the<br />
vascular system <strong>of</strong> the other major branches. The apparent<br />
gre<strong>at</strong>er efficiency <strong>of</strong> herbicide distribution in an upward direc-<br />
tion indic<strong>at</strong>ed a close correl<strong>at</strong>ion with xylem transport <strong>of</strong> w<strong>at</strong>er<br />
and in some instances a high degree <strong>of</strong> early selection for<br />
individual branches along the mainstem.<br />
Vari<strong>at</strong>ion in r<strong>at</strong>es <strong>of</strong> diluted herbicide absorption was noted<br />
among individual trees. Complete absorption <strong>of</strong> the entire 60 ml<br />
quantity occurred among some trees within 2 days, although most<br />
required somewh<strong>at</strong> longer for complete uptake. A few trees<br />
(Table 1) never completely absorbed the available amount during<br />
the test period. Dosage comparisons involving the l<strong>at</strong>ter trees<br />
are therefore difficult to make, although effects <strong>of</strong> the solution<br />
amounts actually taken up were noted.<br />
Trees tre<strong>at</strong>ed with small quantities <strong>of</strong> undiluted Roundup<br />
reacted in a manner comparable to th<strong>at</strong> described for Roundup<br />
dilution tre<strong>at</strong>ments. Again, herbicide introductions proximal to<br />
the mainstem and in the lowermost possible position tended to be<br />
most effective, although vari<strong>at</strong>ion in percentage <strong>of</strong> de<strong>at</strong>h among<br />
individual trees was again noted, presumably resulting largely<br />
from inconsistencies in effectiveness <strong>of</strong> internal vascular<br />
connections. Complete absorption <strong>of</strong> undiluted Roundup quantities<br />
into fresh cut branch ends was markedly and uniformly rapid,
usually requiring only a few minutes. In contrast to tests<br />
utilizing Roundup dilutions, in no case did undiluted Roundup<br />
remain unabsorbed.<br />
To discover the extent to which firetrees were able to<br />
absorb undiluted Roundup, 12-ml syringe barrels or sections <strong>of</strong><br />
half-inch inside diameter rigid-walled plastic tubing were sealed<br />
to cut branch ends <strong>of</strong> smaller and larger trees, respectively,<br />
with caulking compound. These containers were regularly replen-<br />
ished with quantities <strong>of</strong> herbicide such th<strong>at</strong> during a 45-day<br />
period in excess <strong>of</strong> 100 ml <strong>of</strong> Roundup were absorbed by each<br />
smaller tree and in excess <strong>of</strong> 300 ml by each larger tree over a<br />
32-day period. Rapid uptake continued even after portions <strong>of</strong><br />
trees near tre<strong>at</strong>ment areas had developed severe visual signs <strong>of</strong><br />
poisoning. These results dispel former concerns th<strong>at</strong> <strong>at</strong>tempts to<br />
introduce concentr<strong>at</strong>ed Roundup through a single cut branch may<br />
cause immedi<strong>at</strong>e de<strong>at</strong>h <strong>of</strong> the branch with subsequent inhibition <strong>of</strong><br />
further uptake, resulting in ineffectiveness <strong>of</strong> the tre<strong>at</strong>ment<br />
method.<br />
Tre<strong>at</strong>ment with undiluted Roundup therefore <strong>of</strong>fers no<br />
apparent disadvantage compared to the use <strong>of</strong> various dilutions,<br />
whereas the rel<strong>at</strong>ively small quantities required per tree and<br />
rapid absorption <strong>of</strong> the former through a single tre<strong>at</strong>ment site<br />
present obvious advantages. In no case was a tree killed or<br />
severely affected by either a diluted or an undiluted Roundup<br />
tre<strong>at</strong>ment observed to show any regener<strong>at</strong>ive activity through root<br />
or lower stem sprouting.<br />
Further experiment<strong>at</strong>ion emphasizes determin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> effec-<br />
tive tre<strong>at</strong>ment methods and herbicide quantities for trees larger<br />
than those here described and for those growing in other Park<br />
elev<strong>at</strong>ions and habit<strong>at</strong>s. Also, altern<strong>at</strong>e methods for effective<br />
tre<strong>at</strong>ment <strong>of</strong> trees unsuitable for the cut branch method are under<br />
investig<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Kim, J. Y. 1969. Myrica faya control in <strong>Hawaii</strong>. Down to Earth<br />
25(3) : 23-25.<br />
Walters, G. A., and W. S. Null. 1970. Controlling firetree in<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> by injection <strong>of</strong> Tordon 22K. USDA Forest Service Res.<br />
Note PSW-217.
TABLE 1. Effects <strong>of</strong> Roundup absorbed through cut branch ends <strong>of</strong> firetrees.<br />
Tree size<br />
class &<br />
herbicide<br />
concentr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Large<br />
2%<br />
Small<br />
2 %<br />
Lower<br />
Proximal<br />
Lower<br />
Distal<br />
upper<br />
Proximal<br />
upper<br />
Distal<br />
a a number scale from 0 (unaffected) to 10 (completely dead) indic<strong>at</strong>es the approxim<strong>at</strong>e<br />
degree to which each tree was affected.<br />
parentheses indic<strong>at</strong>e a lack <strong>of</strong> complete absorption <strong>of</strong> herbicide solution from the<br />
container. In all other cases the solution (approx. 60 ml) was completely taken in<br />
by the tree.
FACTORS CONTROLLING THE DISTRIBUTION OF EXOTIC<br />
PLANTS IN THE KO'OLAU MOUNTAINS, O'AHU<br />
Grant Gerrish<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Botany<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
A study <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive and exotic plants was conducted in two<br />
rain forest communities in the Ko'olau Mountains, O'ahu. One<br />
study area is on Mt. Tantalus in the southern Ko'olau's; the<br />
other, 24 miles to the north, is <strong>at</strong> Pupukea. The study areas are<br />
between approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 1500 and 2000 feet in elev<strong>at</strong>ion and are<br />
within the 'Ohi'a Veget<strong>at</strong>ion Zone as described by Egler (1939).<br />
Eighteen 400 mz plots were sampled in the more n<strong>at</strong>ural veget<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>of</strong> Tantalus, 16 such plots were placed <strong>at</strong> Pupukea. All species<br />
<strong>of</strong> vascular plants growing in the sample plots were recorded and<br />
their abundance estim<strong>at</strong>ed.<br />
Of the 110 species <strong>of</strong> vascular plants found in the sample<br />
plots <strong>of</strong> either study area, 38 are exotic. Of these 38 exotic<br />
species, only a few are important in determining the structure<br />
and appearance <strong>of</strong> the veget<strong>at</strong>ion. If frequent is taken to mean<br />
"occurring in <strong>at</strong> least half <strong>of</strong> the sample plots <strong>of</strong> one or the<br />
other study area," and abundant to mean "having cover gre<strong>at</strong>er<br />
than twenty percent in <strong>at</strong> least one sample plot," then only seven<br />
species <strong>of</strong> exotics are both frequent and abundant in these study<br />
areas. These seven are the trees: Psidium guajava, P. c<strong>at</strong>tleianum,<br />
and Citharexylem spinosum; the smaller woody -:<br />
Cordyline terminalis and<br />
-<br />
Clidemia hirta; and the two grasses:<br />
Andro o on vir inicus and setaria palmaefolia. These species<br />
i r respective veget<strong>at</strong>ion layers and locally<br />
give the veget<strong>at</strong>ion the appearance <strong>of</strong> being domin<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
plants.<br />
by exotic<br />
Concern about the impact <strong>of</strong> exotic plants on <strong>Hawaii</strong>an eco-<br />
systems and the detrimental effects th<strong>at</strong> these introductions may<br />
have on the endemic flora necessit<strong>at</strong>es the examin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the<br />
ecology and behavior <strong>of</strong> exotic species and to ask the question<br />
"Why <strong>of</strong> the more than 4000 species <strong>of</strong> exotic plants found in<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> (St. John 1973) have these seven species become frequent<br />
and abundant in these rain forest communities?" Svecies which<br />
are obviously "trailside weeds," such as Erechtites hieracifolia,<br />
w i l l not be discussed in detail, since any damage to the n<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
veget<strong>at</strong>ion associ<strong>at</strong>ed with the presence <strong>of</strong> these plants can be<br />
more directly <strong>at</strong>tributed to the disturbance th<strong>at</strong> allowed them to<br />
become established. At the same time, it is not realistic to<br />
discuss these ecosystems under conditions <strong>of</strong> no human-induced<br />
disturbance. The presence <strong>of</strong> pigs and go<strong>at</strong>s in the southern<br />
Ko'olau's, and <strong>at</strong> least occasional human presence throughout the
ange insure th<strong>at</strong> the veget<strong>at</strong>ion will always be subjected to some<br />
disturbance. Exotic plants which can exploit this minimal level<br />
<strong>of</strong> disturbance are <strong>of</strong> prime interest.<br />
The occurrence <strong>of</strong> 11 exotic species <strong>at</strong> Tantalus which do not<br />
occur <strong>at</strong> Pupukea supports the hypothesis th<strong>at</strong> more exotics are<br />
found in the southern Ko'olau's because the effects <strong>of</strong> man are<br />
gre<strong>at</strong>er <strong>at</strong> th<strong>at</strong> end <strong>of</strong> the range, especially in the Honolulu<br />
area, to which Mt. Tantalus is adjacent. This hypothesis pro-<br />
poses th<strong>at</strong> the distribution <strong>of</strong> exotic plants is largely a func-<br />
tion <strong>of</strong> seed availability and disturbance <strong>of</strong> the veget<strong>at</strong>ion by<br />
man or recently introduced animals. Obsetv<strong>at</strong>ions and research<br />
indic<strong>at</strong>e th<strong>at</strong> now, as well as in the past, the Tantalus study<br />
area is subjected to more disturbances <strong>of</strong> these kinds than is the<br />
Pupukea study area, and th<strong>at</strong> Tantalus has available to it a<br />
gre<strong>at</strong>er source <strong>of</strong> potential exotic invaders in the form <strong>of</strong> orna-<br />
mentals and other introduced plants grown in botanic and priv<strong>at</strong>e<br />
gardens in the Honolulu area.<br />
The presence <strong>of</strong> escaped cultivars on Tantalus, such as<br />
Cinnamomum zeylanicum and Ilex paraguariensis, and <strong>of</strong> the ornamentals<br />
Ardisia crispa and Tro aeolum majus, ,clearly indic<strong>at</strong>es<br />
th<strong>at</strong> proximity to Honolu u contro111ng factor <strong>of</strong> these<br />
species distributions. None <strong>of</strong> these exotic species are reported<br />
elsewhere in the Ko'olau's. Citharex lem caud<strong>at</strong>um was introduced<br />
into Lyon Arboretum in <strong>Manoa</strong> -T---%<br />
Va ley <strong>at</strong> t e foot <strong>of</strong> Mt. Tantalus.<br />
This t;ee now forms dense stands on Tantalus and elsewhere on the<br />
periphery <strong>of</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong> Valley and has been reported as "occasional"<br />
in the Sch<strong>of</strong>ied Barracks area (USACH, unpublished).<br />
However, there are species <strong>of</strong> exotic plants which have dis-<br />
tribution p<strong>at</strong>terns th<strong>at</strong> do not fit the hypothesis th<strong>at</strong> the spread<br />
<strong>of</strong> exotics is medi<strong>at</strong>ed by man alone. There are exotics which are<br />
found in the Tantalus study area and near, but not in, the<br />
Pupukea study area; and exotics th<strong>at</strong> occur <strong>at</strong> Pupukea and in the<br />
vicinity <strong>of</strong>, but not in, the Tantalus study area. These distri-<br />
bution p<strong>at</strong>terns would not be found if seed availability were the<br />
only factor governing the distribution <strong>of</strong> exotlc species.<br />
The common guava, Psidium guajava, is the most abundant<br />
exotic tree on Tantalus, but only a few sc<strong>at</strong>tered individuals <strong>of</strong><br />
this species occur in the Pupukea study area. Guava occurs on<br />
all sides <strong>of</strong> the Pupukea study area, indic<strong>at</strong>ing th<strong>at</strong> unavail-<br />
ability <strong>of</strong> seeds is not the reason this species is not abundant<br />
there. The distribution <strong>of</strong> Schinus terebinthifolius is similar<br />
to th<strong>at</strong> <strong>of</strong> the guava.<br />
On the other hand, the noxious shrub - Clidemia hirta, another<br />
melastomaceous weed, Pterolepis lomer<strong>at</strong>a, and the grass Andro-<br />
pogon virginicus, are very common =-K in t e Pupukea study area and<br />
elsewhere in the Ko'olau's. These three exotics are found near<br />
Tantalus, but not in the Tantalus study area. Considering the<br />
gre<strong>at</strong> dispersability <strong>of</strong> the seeds <strong>of</strong> all three <strong>of</strong> these species,<br />
it is not possible th<strong>at</strong> unavailability <strong>of</strong> seed is responsible for<br />
the absence <strong>of</strong> these three species on Tantalus.
With respect to the distribution <strong>of</strong> some exotic plants, it<br />
would appear th<strong>at</strong> each study area is an island surrounded by<br />
these species, but free <strong>of</strong> them. Distribution p<strong>at</strong>terns <strong>of</strong> some<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive plants coincide with these exclusive distributions <strong>of</strong><br />
exotics. On Tantalus and <strong>at</strong> lower elev<strong>at</strong>ions in the Pupukea<br />
area, Acacia koa is a co-dominant in the 'ohi'a forest. Koa is<br />
lackinginthe Gukea study area. Metrosideros tremuloides is<br />
the most common species <strong>of</strong> the genus <strong>at</strong> Tantalus; only one individual<br />
<strong>of</strong> this species was found-in the Pupukea study area. Many<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive species which are common <strong>at</strong> Pu~ukea are absent or <strong>of</strong> low<br />
These differences in the n<strong>at</strong>ive and exotic floras <strong>of</strong> the two<br />
areas suggest th<strong>at</strong> important environmental differences exist.<br />
According to published meteorological d<strong>at</strong>a (Voorhees 1929?;<br />
Taliaferro 1959), the annual amount and the monthly distribution<br />
<strong>of</strong> rainfall is quite similar in both areas. No major clim<strong>at</strong>ic<br />
differences exist.<br />
Analyses <strong>of</strong> the soils <strong>of</strong> the sample plots <strong>of</strong> the study areas<br />
were conducted. The soil <strong>at</strong> Pupukea is mapped as the Kapaa<br />
Series (USDA 1972). These highly we<strong>at</strong>hered clays are classified<br />
as Oxisols. They are derived from Ko'olau basalt and have a high<br />
gibbsite content. Analyses showed the mean pH to be 4.6. Avail-<br />
able phosphorous was undetectable in most samples. Bases, espe-<br />
cially calcium and magnesium, were present only in very low<br />
concentr<strong>at</strong>ions. All analyses indic<strong>at</strong>ed th<strong>at</strong> the soils <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Pupukea study area are extremely infertile.<br />
In the Tantalus study area, two very distinct soils were<br />
found . A majority <strong>of</strong> the study area is on cinder-derived soils<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Tantalus Series. This inceptisol is derived from ash and<br />
cinder <strong>of</strong> the Tantalus eruption (USDA 1972) which is d<strong>at</strong>ed to<br />
less than 100,000 years age (MacDonald & Abbott 1970). These<br />
soils are youthful and were found to retain higher concentr<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
<strong>of</strong> calcium and magnesium than the soils <strong>of</strong> Pupukea. Mean A<br />
horizon pH is 5.6 and available phosphorous was detected in all<br />
samples.<br />
Several sample plots in the Tantalus study area were found<br />
to be on soils derived from the ancient Ko'olau basalt r<strong>at</strong>her<br />
than Tantalus cinder. These highly we<strong>at</strong>hered clays have a mean<br />
pH <strong>of</strong> 4.6 with no detectable available phosphorous or calcium in<br />
the A horizon. These lava-der ived soils, like the lava-der ived<br />
soils <strong>of</strong> Pupukea, are extremely infertile.<br />
The influence <strong>of</strong> soil fertility on the veget<strong>at</strong>ion structure<br />
and quantity <strong>of</strong> biomass supported <strong>at</strong> each study area can be seen.<br />
At Pupukea, the canopy above 2 m high is rarely more than 50%<br />
closed and above 5 m is approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 70% closed. Thus, the<br />
forest <strong>at</strong> Pupukea can be called "open," while the canopy <strong>at</strong>
Tantalus is "closed" and <strong>of</strong> higher st<strong>at</strong>ure. While no measurement<br />
<strong>of</strong> biomass was made, it is evident th<strong>at</strong> a larger standing crop is<br />
maintained on the more fertile cinder-derived soils <strong>of</strong> Tantalus<br />
than <strong>at</strong> Pupukea.<br />
In some cases, the distribution <strong>of</strong> exotic species can be<br />
directlv correl<strong>at</strong>ed with the canovv characteristics <strong>of</strong> the community<br />
.* For example, shade-loving Setaria palmaefolia and<br />
Commelina diffusa are found on the forest floor <strong>of</strong> Tantalus.<br />
Neither species occurs in the open forest <strong>of</strong> the Pupukea study<br />
area. At Pupukea, Andropogon virginicus locally domin<strong>at</strong>es the<br />
qround cover under the open tree canow. *- - but this srass is not<br />
found on Tantalus. t he-distributions <strong>of</strong> these and-other species<br />
appear to be controlled by biotic characteristics <strong>of</strong> the ecosystems,<br />
and only secondarily by the environmental factors which<br />
determine the general structure <strong>of</strong> the community.<br />
In other cases, the effect <strong>of</strong> environmental factors is<br />
directly expressed. The near absence <strong>of</strong> the common guava,<br />
Psidium guajava, from the Pupukea study area is not a result <strong>of</strong><br />
seed unavailability, lack <strong>of</strong> veget<strong>at</strong>ion disturbance, or an<br />
unsuitable veget<strong>at</strong>ion structure. The most reasonable explan<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
is th<strong>at</strong> this tree can not toler<strong>at</strong>e the stress <strong>of</strong> the acid, infer-<br />
tile soil <strong>of</strong> Pupukea. Similarly, Clidemia hirta is in the<br />
vicinity <strong>of</strong> Tantalus and has been shown to be rel<strong>at</strong>ively shade<br />
tolerant (Wester & Wood 1977) but it is not found in the Tantalus<br />
study area. This species is very tolerant <strong>of</strong> infertile soil but<br />
lacks the genetic <strong>at</strong>tributes needed to compete with faster grow-<br />
ing plants on a less stressful site. This tree appears to be<br />
both tolerant <strong>of</strong> soil infertility and capable <strong>of</strong> competing on<br />
more fertile sites.<br />
Th<strong>at</strong> soil fertility is a controlling factor in the distri-<br />
bution <strong>of</strong> both n<strong>at</strong>ive and exotic plants is supported by the find-<br />
ing th<strong>at</strong> the veget<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the infertile lava-derived soils <strong>of</strong><br />
Tantalus is more likethe veget<strong>at</strong>ion-<strong>of</strong> Pupuke<strong>at</strong>han like th<strong>at</strong>-<strong>of</strong><br />
the more fertile soils <strong>of</strong> Tantalus. The veget<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> these<br />
lava-derived soils <strong>of</strong> Tantalus exhibits an open canopy; lacks a<br />
number <strong>of</strong> species common in other Tantalus communities, such as<br />
and possesses several species common <strong>at</strong> Pupukea<br />
on Tantalus, such as Dicranopteris linearis.<br />
In conclusion, it has been found th<strong>at</strong> a number <strong>of</strong> exotic<br />
species have escaped cultiv<strong>at</strong>ion into the n<strong>at</strong>ive veget<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
around Honolulu. Some <strong>of</strong> these do not appear to be aggressive;<br />
others, such as Citharex lem caud<strong>at</strong>um, do. Some exotic species,<br />
especially g r a s s e m<br />
have distribution p<strong>at</strong>terns deter-<br />
mined by community biotic factors, such as degree <strong>of</strong> canopy<br />
cover. The distribution <strong>of</strong> other species is controlled by soil<br />
fertility.<br />
It is suggested th<strong>at</strong> the difference in soil fertility be-<br />
tween the Tantalus and Pupukea study areas is one <strong>of</strong> several or<br />
many environmental barriers th<strong>at</strong> can be found within a clim<strong>at</strong>-<br />
ically similar zone <strong>of</strong> the Ko'olau Mountains. These barriers may<br />
effectively prevent the spread <strong>of</strong> an exotic species through the
n<strong>at</strong>ive rain forest. However, the several exotic species th<strong>at</strong> are<br />
capable <strong>of</strong> crossing all or most <strong>of</strong> these barriers are the plants<br />
th<strong>at</strong> must be considered a thre<strong>at</strong> to the integrity <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive vege-<br />
t<strong>at</strong>ion and to the existence <strong>of</strong> local endemics. From this study<br />
it has been found th<strong>at</strong> the most thre<strong>at</strong>ening exotic plants in the<br />
rain forests <strong>of</strong> the Ko'olau Mountains are Psidium c<strong>at</strong>tleianum,<br />
Citharexylem caud<strong>at</strong>um, and Clidemia hirta.<br />
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hirta), a weed pest in <strong>Hawaii</strong>an forests. Environmental<br />
Conserv<strong>at</strong>ion 4(1): 35-42.
RESOURCE TRACKING PATTERNS IN ACARI ASSOCIATED WITH BIRDS<br />
IN HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK: A PRELIMINARY REPORT*<br />
M. Lee G<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Entomology<br />
Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum<br />
Honolulu. <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96818<br />
For some time now, host-parasite rel<strong>at</strong>ionships have been an<br />
area <strong>of</strong> important and frequently controversial inquiry among sys-<br />
tem<strong>at</strong>ists. Studies <strong>of</strong> Mallophaga infesting birds by Clay (1949,<br />
1950, 1957); the streblid b<strong>at</strong>flies by Wenzel et al. (1966); and<br />
the Macronyssidae and Laelapidae <strong>of</strong> b<strong>at</strong>s by Radovsky (1967, 1969)<br />
have provided examples which have led to the somewh<strong>at</strong> optimistic<br />
st<strong>at</strong>ement: "parasite phylogeny paralleles host phylogeny"<br />
(Kethley & Johnston 1975). In more rigorous terms this may also<br />
be expressed : "parasite inter-rel<strong>at</strong>ionships are congruent with<br />
host inter-rel<strong>at</strong>ionships" (Kethley & Johnston 1975). Recently<br />
Acari infesting birds have been studied with some emphasis given<br />
to host-parasite co-evolution (Kethley 1971). These Acari may be<br />
divided into three groups based on their interaction with the<br />
bird host (Fig. 1). Group I contains the host-dwelling mites.<br />
Here, most or all <strong>of</strong> the life cycle <strong>of</strong> the mite is spent on the<br />
host. Group I1 contains the nest-dwelling ectoparasites. These<br />
mites visit the host only to feed and spend the remainder <strong>of</strong><br />
their life cycle in the nest. Group I11 mites are the field<br />
parasites. These mites, most notably the chiggers and ticks, are<br />
associ<strong>at</strong>ed with the host only for feeding. Wide host ranges are<br />
typically associ<strong>at</strong>ed with Group I11 mites.<br />
Group I parasites have been the primary source <strong>of</strong> d<strong>at</strong>a for<br />
the construction <strong>of</strong> p<strong>at</strong>terns <strong>of</strong> radi<strong>at</strong>ion, as shown in Figure 2<br />
for the Acaridei, and for tent<strong>at</strong>ive phylogenies, as shown in<br />
Figure 3 for the parasitic Gamasina (after Radovsky 1969). It is<br />
<strong>of</strong> interest th<strong>at</strong> in the Acaridei (Fig. 2) there is an actual dif-<br />
ference in the life cycle corresponding to the difference in<br />
habit<strong>at</strong>, as the deutonymphal stage, or hypopus, is absent from<br />
parasitic forms. A tendency toward reduction in stages in the<br />
life cycle, or tachygenesis, is common among parasitic forms.<br />
The house dust mites (family Pyroglyphidae) are placed in an<br />
intermedi<strong>at</strong>e position between the nest habit<strong>at</strong> and the parasitic<br />
habit<strong>at</strong> in Figure 2. This results from the belief th<strong>at</strong> these<br />
* Studies upon which this report is based were supported in part<br />
by Cooper<strong>at</strong>ive N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Resources Studies Unit Contract<br />
CX 8000-7-0009 to the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> and in part by<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Institutes <strong>of</strong> Health Grant A1 13893 to Bishop Museum.
mites are parasitic forms which have secondarily reverted to the<br />
nest habit<strong>at</strong> (Wharton 1976). In both Figures 2 and 3, the nest<br />
habit<strong>at</strong> is shown to be an intermedi<strong>at</strong>e step toward parasitism.<br />
The nest serves as a stable food source for nidicolous mites as<br />
well as a concentr<strong>at</strong>ing mechanism for their m<strong>at</strong>ing. In many<br />
instances, this associ<strong>at</strong>ion has been shown to be a forerunner <strong>of</strong><br />
parasitism, for example, in the parasitic Gamasina (Radovsky<br />
1969). It is also <strong>of</strong> some interest to note th<strong>at</strong> the bird-<br />
infesting Rhinonyssidae are believed derived from the b<strong>at</strong>-<br />
infesting Macronyssidae (Fig. 3). In this instance, strict<br />
adherence to the previously st<strong>at</strong>ed concept <strong>of</strong> host-parasite con-<br />
gruence would require th<strong>at</strong> one derive the birds from the b<strong>at</strong>s.<br />
With rel<strong>at</strong>ive safety, I feel th<strong>at</strong> I can say this is slightly<br />
unreasonable. In the past such non-congruencies have been<br />
explained by invoking either the "accidental transfer" or<br />
"historical accident," which imply some form <strong>of</strong> selection error<br />
on the part <strong>of</strong> the parasite.<br />
The possibility th<strong>at</strong> something other than an accidental<br />
transfer was oper<strong>at</strong>ing was suggested by Kethley and Johnston<br />
(1975), based on studies <strong>of</strong> quill mites <strong>of</strong> the family Syringo-<br />
philidae (Kethley 1971). They observed th<strong>at</strong> the mites had not<br />
tracked their hosts as a unit through their evolution, but<br />
instead, topographic sub-units <strong>of</strong> the host. In the case <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Syringophilidae the parameters <strong>of</strong> quill diameter and wall thick-<br />
ness were the major determining factors in the mite popul<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Thus distantly rel<strong>at</strong>ed, or in some instances apparently non-<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ed, hosts which had structurally similar fe<strong>at</strong>hers were<br />
observed to support closely rel<strong>at</strong>ed mite popul<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
With this background, it might be expected th<strong>at</strong> similar p<strong>at</strong>terns<br />
would be found in mites infesting the external portions <strong>of</strong><br />
fe<strong>at</strong>hers. The fe<strong>at</strong>her mites <strong>of</strong> the superfamily Analgoidea comprise<br />
a complex <strong>of</strong> over 50 families. These are highly derived<br />
mites with varying degrees <strong>of</strong> host specificity (Krantz 1971).<br />
Fe<strong>at</strong>her mites are primarily grazers on the surface <strong>of</strong> the fe<strong>at</strong>her<br />
and do not normally appear to cause any injury to the host, thus<br />
large numbers <strong>of</strong> mites per host are common. Members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
family Analgidae are frequently noted from a wide range <strong>of</strong> hosts<br />
(Krantz l97l), but generally from hosts with similar fe<strong>at</strong>hers.<br />
Among species <strong>of</strong> Proctophyllodidae, most notably the genus - Proc-<br />
tophyllodes, a high degree <strong>of</strong> host specificity is noted, with 38%<br />
<strong>of</strong> the species reported from a single host species (Atyeo &<br />
Braasch 1966). Thus in the fe<strong>at</strong>her mites, there are indic<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
th<strong>at</strong> both co-evolution and resource tracking are present. Due to<br />
the rel<strong>at</strong>ive isol<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands, and the number <strong>of</strong><br />
endemic birds present, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park presents an<br />
ideal situ<strong>at</strong>ion for the study <strong>of</strong> these p<strong>at</strong>terns in the birds. At<br />
present both endemic and introduced birds are being collected and<br />
processed for ectoparasites in conjunction with a study <strong>of</strong> avian<br />
malaria, sponsored by the Cooper<strong>at</strong>ive N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Resources<br />
Studies Unit (CPSU).
Identific<strong>at</strong>ions completed to d<strong>at</strong>e are presented in Tables 1<br />
and 2. While conclusions cannot be drawn <strong>at</strong> this time, several<br />
undescribed taxa have been encountered and new records for hosts<br />
and localities are present in the d<strong>at</strong>a. Prior to this study only<br />
the families Analgesidae and Proctophyllodidae had been reported<br />
from the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands (Garrett & Haramoto 1967). In the<br />
Proctophyllodidae, only the genus Proctophyllodes was reported.<br />
All other fe<strong>at</strong>her mite records are new. The recovery <strong>of</strong> spec-<br />
imens <strong>of</strong> cytoditids from the Red-billed Leiothrix constitutes a<br />
new host record. The recovery <strong>of</strong> Neharpyrhynchus sp. from an<br />
'Amakihi constitutes both a new host record and the first record<br />
<strong>of</strong> this genus from Hawai'i.<br />
Following completion <strong>of</strong> taxonomic studies, host-parasite<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ionships will be studied to determine which p<strong>at</strong>terns are<br />
present in the fe<strong>at</strong>her mites associ<strong>at</strong>ed with endemic birds and<br />
these results compared to currently available taxonomic<br />
structures for the species involved.<br />
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS<br />
I am indebted to Dr. Warren T. Atyeo, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Georgia,<br />
for providing identific<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> fe<strong>at</strong>her mites. Harpyrhynchidae<br />
were identified by Dr. Wayne W. Moss, Philadelphia Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Sciences. Birds were collected and processed under the direction<br />
<strong>of</strong> Dr. Charles van Riper 111.
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Atyeo, W. T., and N. L. Braasch. 1966. The fe<strong>at</strong>her mite genus<br />
Proctophyllodes (Sarcoptiformes: Proctophyllodidae) . Bull.<br />
Univ. Nebraska St<strong>at</strong>e Mus. 5: 1-354.<br />
Clay, T. A. 1949. Some problems in the evolution <strong>of</strong> a group <strong>of</strong><br />
ectoparasites. Evolution 3: 279-299.<br />
. 1950. A preliminary survey <strong>of</strong> the distribution <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Mallophaga (fe<strong>at</strong>her lice) on the class Aves (birds). Bombay<br />
N<strong>at</strong>. Hist. Soc. 49: 429-443.<br />
. 1957. The Mallophaga <strong>of</strong> birds. Pages 120-156 - in 1st<br />
Int. Symp. on host specificity among vertebr<strong>at</strong>es.<br />
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Univer-<br />
Garrett, L. E., and F. H. Haramoto. 1967. A c<strong>at</strong>alog <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
Acarina. Proc. <strong>Hawaii</strong>. Entomol. Soc. 19: 381-414.<br />
Kethley, J. B. 1971. Popul<strong>at</strong>ion regul<strong>at</strong>ion in quill mites<br />
(Acarina: Syringophilidae) . Ecology 52: 1113-1118.<br />
Kethley, J. B., and D. E. Johnston. 1975. Resource tracking<br />
p<strong>at</strong>terns in bird and mammal ectoparasites. Misc. Publ.<br />
Entomol. Soc. Am. 9: 231-236.<br />
Krantz, G. W. 1971. A manual <strong>of</strong> acarology. Oregon St<strong>at</strong>e Univ.<br />
Book Stores, Inc., Corvalis, Oregon. Pp. 1-335.<br />
Radovsky, F. J. 1967. The Macronyssidae and Laelapidae<br />
(Acarina: Mesostigm<strong>at</strong>a) parasitic on b<strong>at</strong>s. Univ. Calif.<br />
Publ. Entomol. 46: 1-288.<br />
. 1969. Adaptive radi<strong>at</strong>ion in the parasitic Mesostigm<strong>at</strong>a.<br />
Acarologia 11: 450-483.<br />
Wenzel, R. L., V. J. Tipton, and A. Kiewlicz. 1966. The<br />
streblid b<strong>at</strong>flies <strong>of</strong> Panama (Diptera: Calypterae:<br />
Streblidae). Pages 405-676 in Ectoparasites <strong>of</strong> Panama.<br />
Field Museum <strong>of</strong> N<strong>at</strong>ural ~istorc Chicago, Illinois.<br />
Wharton, G. W. 1976. House dust mites. J. Med. Entomol.<br />
12: 577-621.
TABLE 1. Mites recovered from body washes <strong>of</strong> birds.<br />
Bird<br />
' Amakihi<br />
(Loxops virens)<br />
Apapane Laelapidae<br />
(Him<strong>at</strong>ione sanguinea) Rhinonyssidae<br />
Mites Recovered<br />
Family Genus & Species<br />
Rhinonyssidae Ptilonyssus sp.<br />
Harpyrhynchidae Neharpyrhynchus sp.<br />
'&alo Rhinonyssidae Ptilonyssus sp.<br />
(Phaeornis obscurus)<br />
Red-billed Leiothr ix Cytoditidae<br />
(Leiothrix lutea)<br />
Cytodites sp.<br />
Japanese White-eye Cheyletidae Neocheyletiella sp.<br />
(Zosterops japonicus)
TABLE 2. Fe<strong>at</strong>her mites recovered £ran endemic and introduced <strong>Hawaii</strong>an birds.<br />
Bird Mite Family Mite &nus & Species<br />
' Apapane<br />
(Him<strong>at</strong>ione sanguinea)<br />
House Finch<br />
(Carpodacus mexicanus)<br />
House Sparrow<br />
(Passer danesticus)<br />
'I'iwi<br />
(Vestiar ia coccinea)<br />
Laysan Finch<br />
(Psittirostra cantans)<br />
Red-billed Leiothr ix<br />
(Leiothrix - lutea)<br />
'6na'o<br />
(Phaeornis obscurus)<br />
Rice Bird<br />
(Lonchura punctul<strong>at</strong>a)<br />
Japanese White-eye<br />
( Zosterops japnicus)<br />
Analg idae<br />
Proctophyllcd idae<br />
Trouessar tiidae<br />
Xolalgidae<br />
Analgidae<br />
Proctophyllcdidae<br />
Analges sp.<br />
Proctophyllcdes sp.<br />
Ptercdectes sp.<br />
Proctophyllodidae Proctophylldes pinn<strong>at</strong>us<br />
Proc tophyllcdidae Proctophyllodes tronc<strong>at</strong>us<br />
Analgidae<br />
Proctophyllcdidae<br />
Analges sp.<br />
Proctophylldes sp.<br />
Analgidae Analges sp.<br />
Analg idae<br />
Proctophyllodidae<br />
~rouessar tiidae<br />
n. gen. & n. sp.<br />
Analges sp.<br />
Proctophylldes sp.<br />
Trouessartia sp.<br />
Xolalgidae n. gen. & n. sp.<br />
Analgidae Cnychalges sp.<br />
Analgidae Anhernial es sp.<br />
d u s sp.<br />
Pteronyssidae buchetla d<strong>of</strong>ichosikya<br />
Trouessartidae<br />
Calcealges yunkeri<br />
Trouessartia sp.
NASAL MITES 1<br />
RHINONYSSIDAE 1 FIGURE 1. MITES ON BIRDS<br />
ASCI DAE (PHORETI C)<br />
EREYNETIDAE 1<br />
TROMBICULIDAE 111<br />
CYTODITIDAE 1<br />
TURBINOPTI DAE 1<br />
CHEYLETIDAE 1<br />
HARPYRHYNCHIDAE 1<br />
EPIDERMOPTIDAE 1<br />
KNEMIDOCOPTI DAE 1<br />
SUBCUTANEOUS ~UBCUTANEOUS MITES<br />
LAMINOSIOPTIDAE 1<br />
HYPODERIDAE 11<br />
OTHER MITES<br />
DERMANYSSIDAE 11<br />
MACRONYSSI DAE 11<br />
ARGASIDAE 11<br />
IXODIDAE 11 & 111<br />
TROMBICULIDAE 11 & 111<br />
1 HOST DWELLING<br />
1 1 NEST DWELL1 NG<br />
111 FlFln PARASITES<br />
ANALGOIDEA (50+ FAMILIES) 1<br />
QUILL MITES<br />
SYRINGOPHILIDAE 1<br />
DERMOGLYPHIDAE 1<br />
SYRINGOBI IDAE 1<br />
CHEY LETIDAE (PREDATORY)<br />
DOWN MITES<br />
ANALGIDAE 1
Hirstionyssidae Rhinonyssidae<br />
(Rodents & insectivores) (Bird respir<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Alphalaelapinae<br />
(Mountain beavers) I / parasites)<br />
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/<br />
Macronyssidae<br />
(Microchiroptera,<br />
/<br />
secondarily mammals,<br />
Omentolaelapidae<br />
birds & reptiles)<br />
(1 sp. under scales<br />
Of African snake) / Spelaeorhynchidae<br />
/ Entonyssidae<br />
(Snake respira-<br />
(Ears <strong>of</strong> New World<br />
b<strong>at</strong>s)<br />
Laelapinae Spinturnicidae<br />
(on mammals) (Winqs - <strong>of</strong> b<strong>at</strong>s)<br />
tory<br />
Dermanyssidae<br />
. I \ I<br />
~Godorh~nchidae Dasyponyssidae<br />
(Colubrid snakes) (New World armadillos)<br />
(1 genus mammals;, ,<br />
1 genus birds) .<br />
\ /<br />
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/<br />
/<br />
/<br />
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/ Myonyssinae<br />
/A genus on rodents,<br />
Hystrichonyssidae - - - - - Androlaelaps lagomorphs & insectivores)<br />
. I<br />
(Old World porcupines)<br />
.<br />
#<br />
0<br />
0<br />
Raillietidae '<br />
(Ears <strong>of</strong> ungul<strong>at</strong>es)<br />
,(Nest<br />
0<br />
associ<strong>at</strong>e)<br />
Hypoaspis /<br />
(Free-living pred<strong>at</strong>or)<br />
Haemogamassinae<br />
(Free-living nest<br />
/ associ<strong>at</strong>e)<br />
FIGURE 3, Adaptive radi<strong>at</strong>ion in the parasitic Gamasina<br />
(after Radovsky 1969) .
ALTITUDINAL EFFECTS ON THE GENERAL DIVERSITY<br />
OF ENDEMIC INSECT COMMUNITIES IN A LEEWARD HAWAIIAN FOREST SYSTEM<br />
MANUKA FOREST RESERVE, SOUTH KONA, HAWAI'I<br />
Samuel M. Gon I11<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Zoology<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
The amazing diversity <strong>of</strong> form and habit<strong>at</strong> in the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive insect fauna is currently an object <strong>of</strong> review and study.<br />
Perhaps 4000 species <strong>of</strong> endemic insects have been described, and<br />
new species are <strong>of</strong>ten encountered in general collections <strong>of</strong><br />
remoter areas. Thus, a pioneering stage still prevails in<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an forest entomology.<br />
Many species <strong>of</strong> introduced insects (especially those <strong>of</strong><br />
economic importance) have been well studied, and aspects <strong>of</strong> their<br />
taxonomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology are rel<strong>at</strong>ively well<br />
known. In contrast, many <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an insects are so poorly<br />
understood th<strong>at</strong> all the inform<strong>at</strong>ion available may be a type<br />
specimen and general collection inform<strong>at</strong>ion. Some species holo-<br />
types are defined from as little as wing fragments from a single<br />
specimen, never again re-encountered (Zimmerman 1948).<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the recent trends in <strong>Hawaii</strong>an entomology is the utiliz<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>of</strong> transect techniques along altitudinal gradients.<br />
These studies have demonstr<strong>at</strong>ed th<strong>at</strong> species are <strong>of</strong>ten restricted<br />
to well-defined altitudinal ranges (~agn6 1976). There are usually<br />
habit<strong>at</strong> limit<strong>at</strong>ions rel<strong>at</strong>ed to altitude which define optimal<br />
ranges and distribution boundaries.<br />
This study examines the distribution <strong>of</strong> endemic insect<br />
families along an altitudinal gradient between 1670 and 580 rn,<br />
and investig<strong>at</strong>es differences in the diversity <strong>of</strong> the families <strong>at</strong><br />
various elev<strong>at</strong>ions. The trends uncovered would provide insight<br />
to environmental and biotic factors rel<strong>at</strong>ed to altitude, affect-<br />
ing the distribution <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an insect fauna.
STUDY SITE<br />
The ahupua'a <strong>of</strong> Manuka, Kaulanamauna, and Kapu'a lie upon<br />
the southwestern flank <strong>of</strong> the Mauna Loa shield volcano in the<br />
South Kona district <strong>of</strong> the island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i. These triangular<br />
sections <strong>of</strong> land extend downslope from their common apex <strong>at</strong> Pu'u<br />
Ohohia (1690 m) along the Southwest Rift Zone <strong>of</strong> Mauna Loa, fan-<br />
ning outward to include a 12 km expanse <strong>of</strong> shoreline <strong>at</strong> their<br />
bases (USGS topographic quadrangles 1967).<br />
Transects and sample st<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
METHODS<br />
Field study was conducted from <strong>June</strong> 15 to July 31, 1977.<br />
The survey <strong>of</strong> insect fauna was one aspect <strong>of</strong> a holistic ecosystem<br />
baseline survey <strong>of</strong> the Manuka area conducted under the auspices<br />
<strong>of</strong> the N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Twelve sampling st<strong>at</strong>ions were established along two parallel<br />
transect access lines in altitudinal increments <strong>of</strong> 290 m running<br />
from Pu'u Ohohia downslope. The arrangement <strong>of</strong> sampling st<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
is illustr<strong>at</strong>ed in Figure 1. This placement established two rep-<br />
lic<strong>at</strong>e st<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>at</strong> the 1440, 1150, and 875 m elev<strong>at</strong>ions, and one<br />
replic<strong>at</strong>e <strong>at</strong> the 585 m elev<strong>at</strong>ion. The study area boundaries<br />
precluded establishing replic<strong>at</strong>es <strong>at</strong> the 1690 m level, while<br />
commercial agriculture <strong>at</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the 585 m plotsites made consid-<br />
er<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> sampling <strong>at</strong> th<strong>at</strong> loc<strong>at</strong>ion moot.<br />
Whenever possible, the entomology sampling st<strong>at</strong>ion plotsites<br />
coincided with th<strong>at</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Manuka Research Project veget<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
ecology survey sites, in order to have available detail-ed vege-<br />
t<strong>at</strong>ion d<strong>at</strong>a.<br />
Sampling techniques<br />
In this study, only the night fauna was considered. Night<br />
collection commenced <strong>at</strong> 7:00 PM and ran continuously to 10:OO PM.<br />
Each night collection utilized a simple sheet light trap. A<br />
Coleman-type lantern provided <strong>at</strong>tractive illumin<strong>at</strong>ion. A1 1<br />
insects th<strong>at</strong> came to rest upon the sheet were collected during<br />
the 3-hour period, and kept for identific<strong>at</strong>ion. Large insects<br />
were collected with sweep nets, while smaller insects were<br />
aspir<strong>at</strong>ed into vials.<br />
D<strong>at</strong>a analysis<br />
The number <strong>of</strong> families encountered <strong>at</strong> each plot were cumu-<br />
l<strong>at</strong>ed, and mean values for isoaltitudinal plots were computed.<br />
The trends in the diversity <strong>of</strong> insect communities <strong>at</strong> the family
level were analysed against altitude distributions <strong>of</strong> the sample<br />
st<strong>at</strong>ion plotsites via correl<strong>at</strong>ion coefficients gener<strong>at</strong>ed by:<br />
= S x ~ where 2xy (covariance). = 1 (Cxiyi - 1 XxiCyi)<br />
SxS y n-l n<br />
and 2, = hi2 - (CX?) '/n j .-I<br />
- sy = jiyi2 - (~yi)~/n<br />
n - 1<br />
where 2, and sy are standard devi<strong>at</strong>ions, x and y being values <strong>of</strong><br />
two discrete and changing factors: alfitude and the number <strong>of</strong><br />
insect families encountered.<br />
RESULTS<br />
There was a general linear increase in the number <strong>of</strong><br />
families collected with decreasing altitude (Table 1). Correl<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
coefficients calcul<strong>at</strong>ed using the mean number<br />
collected <strong>at</strong> isoaltitudinal plots substanti<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
<strong>of</strong> families<br />
this linear<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ionship (r<br />
n = 5).<br />
- = -0.72, -<br />
With decreasing altitude, gre<strong>at</strong>er numbers <strong>of</strong> families appeared<br />
during the first half <strong>of</strong> the collection periods. At the<br />
1690 m st<strong>at</strong>ion, 50% <strong>of</strong> families encountered were collected by the<br />
midpoint <strong>of</strong> the collection period. At 1150 m, this figure had<br />
increased to 70%. while <strong>at</strong> 875 m it was 79% and <strong>at</strong> 585 m, the<br />
insects collected by the first half <strong>of</strong> the collecting period<br />
amounted to 84% <strong>of</strong> the total yield. The rise in this temporal<br />
packing correl<strong>at</strong>ed with altitude (r - = -0.74, - n = 12).<br />
An interesting exception to the linear rel<strong>at</strong>ionship <strong>of</strong> both<br />
family diversity and temporal packing trends ocurred <strong>at</strong> the<br />
1440 m elev<strong>at</strong>ion, where both diversity and packing exceeded figures<br />
characteristic <strong>of</strong> the 1150 m plots, and were only slightly<br />
lower than values <strong>at</strong> the 875 m level. This "hump" is easily seen<br />
in Figure 2. If the d<strong>at</strong>a from the 1440 m plots are deleted, and<br />
correl<strong>at</strong>ion coefficients are again calcul<strong>at</strong>ed, the linear fit<br />
against altitude is far more precise (family diversity/altitude<br />
- r = -0.82, - n = 9; temporal packing/altitude - r = -0.91, - n = 9).<br />
The distribution <strong>of</strong> entomology sites, veget<strong>at</strong>ion ecology<br />
relevi st<strong>at</strong>ions, habit<strong>at</strong> descriptions, and clim<strong>at</strong>ic observ<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
along the altitudinal gradient are presented in Figure 3. The<br />
number <strong>of</strong> vascular plant species and insect families encountered<br />
<strong>at</strong> identical sites are compared in Figure 4. The d<strong>at</strong>a is uti-<br />
lized in the discussion to assess veget<strong>at</strong>ional correl<strong>at</strong>ions and<br />
to incorpor<strong>at</strong>e several situ<strong>at</strong>ions to interpret both general<br />
trends and the "hump" phenomenon.
DISCUSSION<br />
The trend <strong>of</strong> increasing diversity in insect communities with<br />
lower altitude th<strong>at</strong> was uncovered in the study area was expected<br />
by this author. Major dimensions critical to the survival and<br />
fitness <strong>of</strong> insect species, such as temper<strong>at</strong>ure and moisture, ap-<br />
proached more favorable conditions with decreasing altitude. In<br />
addition to these environmental aspects, the effect <strong>of</strong> vegeta-<br />
tional diversity can be considered.<br />
Environmental Aspects<br />
Temper<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
On the even, lee slope <strong>of</strong> the Mauna Loa shield volcano, mean<br />
temper<strong>at</strong>ure decreases with altitude. It is not unusual to flnd<br />
morning frost <strong>at</strong> the 2000 m level, while <strong>at</strong> sea level, nights are<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten uncomfortably warm. There is some evidence th<strong>at</strong> temper-<br />
<strong>at</strong>ure effects contributed to limiting the upper range <strong>of</strong> many<br />
insect species in this study. The total number <strong>of</strong> specimens per<br />
collection increased with decreasing altitude, and the numbers <strong>of</strong><br />
insect families which appeared by the first half <strong>of</strong> the collec-<br />
tion period increased from five families (50% <strong>of</strong> the total fam-<br />
ilies collected) <strong>at</strong> 1690 m, to 18 families (84% <strong>of</strong> the total<br />
families collected) <strong>at</strong> 585 m. Clearly, not only were there more<br />
insect families encountered, but more total specimens collected,<br />
and a much gre<strong>at</strong>er rel<strong>at</strong>ive activity <strong>at</strong> lower elev<strong>at</strong>ions. The<br />
difference in activity was especially notable. At 1690 m, less<br />
than 100 specimens were collected, and long periods <strong>of</strong> inactivity<br />
were prevalent by the end <strong>of</strong> the collection period, when night<br />
temper<strong>at</strong>ure was estim<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 5°C. In contrast, <strong>at</strong> the 585 m<br />
plotsites, several hundred specimens were collected, and near the<br />
end <strong>of</strong> the collecting period, the collectors were hard-pressed to<br />
keep up with the insects clustered on the sheet and swarming<br />
around the light. The estim<strong>at</strong>ed temper<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>at</strong> the end <strong>of</strong> the<br />
night collection there was 15°C.<br />
Beetles in the family Scolytidae were not encountered except<br />
below 875 m, where they were quite common. Scolytid beetles are<br />
known in Metrosideros wood, and Metrosideros sp. exists as the<br />
dominant macrophanerophytic species in the entire study area.<br />
Thus, food limit<strong>at</strong>ions cannot be imposed. Increasing moisture<br />
conditions toward 1150 m is not a limiting factor. Scolytids are<br />
known from rain forests as well as mesophytic forests. Pred<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
is a factor to consider; however, bird species such as Loxo s and<br />
Him<strong>at</strong>ione exist <strong>at</strong> both low and higher altitudes, and d n c i-<br />
dence <strong>of</strong> predacious and parasitic insects increases with lower<br />
altitude. It seems likely th<strong>at</strong> temper<strong>at</strong>ure is the limiting<br />
factor. Little is known <strong>of</strong> the temper<strong>at</strong>ure tolerances <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an insects, and because no system<strong>at</strong>ic temper<strong>at</strong>ure readings<br />
were taken in this study, no conclusions can yet be made.
Moisture<br />
The clim<strong>at</strong>ic p<strong>at</strong>tern along the Kona Coast <strong>of</strong> the island <strong>of</strong><br />
Hawai'i is clearly defined from the predominant tradewind situa-<br />
tion in the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands. Due to the massive obstacle <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Mauna Loa shield volcano which neg<strong>at</strong>es tradewind influences, the<br />
Kona (leeward) flank clim<strong>at</strong>e is determined largely by a diurnal<br />
convective cycle.<br />
In the day, land he<strong>at</strong>-induced winds pull moisture-laden<br />
ocean air up the slope <strong>of</strong> Mauna Loa. An inversion layer near<br />
1100 m induces cloud form<strong>at</strong>ion in a band above this level, where<br />
highest precipit<strong>at</strong>ion occurs. Above and below this level, aver-<br />
age rainfall decreases along gradients (Blumenstock & Price<br />
1967). From the barren cinder above. 1700 m, moisture levels<br />
increase downslope toward fog forest <strong>at</strong> 1440 m, and mixed meso-<br />
phytic forest below this to approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 300 m, where near-xeric<br />
conditions prevail. Within the altitude range <strong>of</strong> the study, how-<br />
ever, moisture conditions are seen to increase downslope. If<br />
moisture is considered as a limiting factor, then the good agree-<br />
ment between moisture gradients and insect family diversity leads<br />
to the conclusion th<strong>at</strong> the increase in moisture and the increase<br />
in insect diversity are rel<strong>at</strong>ed.<br />
In a study <strong>of</strong> the distribution <strong>of</strong> canopy-associ<strong>at</strong>ed arthro;<br />
pods along a transect on the windward slope <strong>of</strong> Mauna Loa, Gagne<br />
(1976) suggested th<strong>at</strong> factors contributing to the distribution <strong>of</strong><br />
the more restricted arthropods would appear to be rel<strong>at</strong>ed to cli-<br />
m<strong>at</strong>e. For example, in his study, the exotic detritivorous roach,<br />
- Allacta similis, was apparently excluded from higher montane<br />
environments, a phenomenon which ~agn; <strong>at</strong>tributed to cooler<br />
temper<strong>at</strong>ure and gre<strong>at</strong>er moisture in the lower rain forest (below<br />
1800 m). In the same manner, he noted th<strong>at</strong> the detritivorous<br />
tree cricket, Par<strong>at</strong>rigonidium spp: , predomin<strong>at</strong>ed in moister,<br />
warmer sites <strong>at</strong> the lower portlons <strong>of</strong> the transect (below<br />
1500 m). .In a moregeneral<br />
--<br />
trend, Gagne found , th<strong>at</strong> arthropod ~~.<br />
species diversity in Acacia koa tree canopies was rel<strong>at</strong>ively high<br />
<strong>at</strong> low and mid-elev<strong>at</strong>ions, but decreased markedly with altitude,<br />
which he <strong>at</strong>tributed to clim<strong>at</strong>ic causes.<br />
In the Manuka study, moisture conditions were considerably<br />
different from the Mauna Loa findings, where tradewind influences<br />
push the inversion layer higher, and mesic conditions prevail to<br />
about 200 m, with rain forest environments restricted to below<br />
1400 m. In the Manuka study area, rain forest environment does<br />
not exist, and mesic conditions exist in a band <strong>of</strong> precipit<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
largely below 1400 m and above 400 m. We would expect th<strong>at</strong> the<br />
upper altitudinal limit, if it is determined by rel<strong>at</strong>ive humid-<br />
ity, would be lower than those observed along the Mauna Loa<br />
transect.<br />
In the day collections <strong>at</strong> Manuka, Allacta similis was not<br />
found above 1150 m plotsites. In nocturnal collections, the<br />
crickets, ~ar<strong>at</strong>r igonidium spp., likewise were limited to below<br />
1150 m. A rarer, brachypterous ground cricket, Leptogryllus sp.,<br />
was found only <strong>at</strong> 860 m, despite concerted searches <strong>of</strong> leaf
litter habit<strong>at</strong>s <strong>at</strong> lower and higher altitudes. Although both<br />
Par<strong>at</strong>rigonidium and Le to r llus<br />
scleroterized,<br />
Le to r llus is an especla ly s<strong>of</strong>t bodled insect. The tendency<br />
xeric conditions <strong>at</strong> lower elev<strong>at</strong>ions, and the<br />
tendency toward colder, xeric conditions <strong>at</strong> higher elev<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
seem to have restricted the range <strong>of</strong> this fragile, wingless,<br />
detritivorous cricket.<br />
q_pyy__ zre ,<br />
Desicc<strong>at</strong>ion pressure and the allevi<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> this factor <strong>at</strong><br />
lower altitudes seems likely to play a role in determining the<br />
increase <strong>of</strong> diversity seen in the study area. However, until<br />
determin<strong>at</strong>ions can be made about the optimum moisture conditions<br />
for any <strong>Hawaii</strong>an insect species, we have no quantit<strong>at</strong>ive indica-<br />
tion <strong>of</strong> moisture-rel<strong>at</strong>ed limit<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> insect distribution in<br />
the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an systems.<br />
Biotic Aspects<br />
Veget<strong>at</strong>ional diversity<br />
Temper<strong>at</strong>ure and moisture regimes determine the distribution<br />
<strong>of</strong> endemic plant species. Krajina (1963) described 14 biogeo-<br />
clim<strong>at</strong>ic zones, elabor<strong>at</strong>ing on the works <strong>of</strong> Rock (1913),<br />
Ripperton and Hosaka (1942), Fosberg (1961), and others, com-<br />
piling ecological observ<strong>at</strong>ions and studies <strong>of</strong> topographic,<br />
geological, clim<strong>at</strong>ic, and biotic factors. Five <strong>of</strong> these zones<br />
exist in the Manuka study area, reflecting a leeward forest<br />
p<strong>at</strong>tern. At lower altitudes (300-470 m) open mixed xerophytic<br />
and mesophytic forest grades into closed mixed mesophytic and<br />
xerophytic forest (470-850 m) which in turn gradually passes into<br />
mesophytic marine tropical and subtropical forest (850-1470 m)<br />
and r<strong>at</strong>her suddenly passes into open mixed mesophytic and xero-<br />
phytic scrub forest (1470-1690 m) and finally to open xerophytic<br />
scrub (1690 m to subalpine and alpine elev<strong>at</strong>ions). The area has<br />
been largely characterized as a "dry transitional forest," based<br />
upon the veget<strong>at</strong>ional community gradients, but the diversity <strong>of</strong><br />
the communities is affected by differences in substr<strong>at</strong>e, making<br />
the area far more complex.<br />
Aerial photographs <strong>of</strong> the study area taken in 1962 show th<strong>at</strong><br />
the substr<strong>at</strong>e varies in both age and basic composition. Unwe<strong>at</strong>h-<br />
ered 'a'a and cinderfalls may be found alongside sections <strong>of</strong><br />
older, we<strong>at</strong>hered substr<strong>at</strong>es with good soil developement. Dif-<br />
ferential veget<strong>at</strong>ion type is seen to correspond to differing<br />
substr<strong>at</strong>a.<br />
Results <strong>of</strong> a veget<strong>at</strong>ion survey and ecological study con-<br />
ducted concurrently with the entomology collections <strong>of</strong> this study<br />
show th<strong>at</strong> veget<strong>at</strong>ional diversity changed with altitude. For<br />
example, <strong>at</strong> the 1690 m site, a plant species count tallied a<br />
maximum <strong>of</strong> 15 vascular plant species. At 1440 m, 52 vascular<br />
plant species were collected, and <strong>at</strong> 1150 m, 35 vascular plant<br />
species were encountered. At 875 m, 37 vascular plant species<br />
were tallied, and <strong>at</strong> 585 m, 39 vascular plant species were
counted <strong>at</strong> the main transect relev6s. When the correl<strong>at</strong>ion coefficient<br />
r was computed for insect family diversity and plant<br />
species count, a strong correl<strong>at</strong>ion was seen (r = 0.811, - n = 10).<br />
The rel<strong>at</strong>ionship between the number <strong>of</strong> plant species and the<br />
number <strong>of</strong> insect families <strong>at</strong> identical plotsites reflects the<br />
correl<strong>at</strong>ion (Fig. 4).<br />
Two major factors may be responsible for the rel<strong>at</strong>ionship:<br />
trophic rel<strong>at</strong>ionships between insects and plants, and the effect<br />
<strong>of</strong> sp<strong>at</strong>ial heterogeneity on species diversity.<br />
The major rel<strong>at</strong>ionship between insects and plants is trophic,<br />
and thus the ecology <strong>of</strong> the veget<strong>at</strong>ion has a direct bearing<br />
on insect ecology. This would be most evident in stenophagous<br />
insects (e., insects with narrowly limited diets). Swezey<br />
(1954) compiled an annot<strong>at</strong>ed checklist <strong>of</strong> the insect faunas <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an forest plants, making note <strong>of</strong> stenophagous species. The<br />
percentage <strong>of</strong> stenophagous insects ranged from an 11% incidence<br />
<strong>of</strong> stenophagy (on Acacia koa), to a 72% incidence <strong>of</strong> stenophagy<br />
(on Pelea spp.). ~ o r m * r i t ~ <strong>of</strong> endemic plant species, however,<br />
the incidence <strong>of</strong> stenophagy ranged between 30% and 45%, and<br />
the mean incidence <strong>of</strong> stenophagy in the<br />
insects in 36.55%, a sizeable percentage.<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an herbivorous<br />
The various <strong>Hawaii</strong>an plant species are host to a diverse<br />
number <strong>of</strong> insect species, ranging from eight known associ<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
species on Osteomeles sp. to more than 128 known to feed on<br />
Acacia e. Each plant species in the veget<strong>at</strong>ional community<br />
could "contribute" its complex <strong>of</strong> associ<strong>at</strong>ed insects to the total<br />
insect fauna. In the same manner, the absence <strong>of</strong> a plant species<br />
in a given area would mean th<strong>at</strong> its stenophagous insect comple-<br />
ment would be missing from the fauna. In our study area, the<br />
coleopteran families Bostr ichidae, Cerambyciidae, and Carabidae<br />
were restricted to the 875 m plotsites and lower. The homopteran<br />
families Cicadellidae and Cixiidae likewise become extremely com-<br />
mon below 875 m. Both families' predominance seem to be rel<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
to a change in veget<strong>at</strong>ion below 940 m. Psychotria, a tree<br />
species in the family Rubiaceae becomes common in the canopy.<br />
Various dryland tree species such as Antidesma, Drypetes, and<br />
Diospyros make their appearance below 800 m and occur in their<br />
highest frequency just below 600 m. The increase in the number<br />
<strong>of</strong> tree species may explain the appearance <strong>of</strong> the coleopteran<br />
families, notable wood borers <strong>of</strong> various <strong>Hawaii</strong>an trees. The<br />
prevalence <strong>of</strong> the homopteran families may be rel<strong>at</strong>ed to the prev-<br />
alence <strong>of</strong> Psychotria, from which both cixiids and cicadellids<br />
were collected in large numbers in day collections.<br />
The pred<strong>at</strong>ory families Chrysopidae, Braconidae, and Bethyl-<br />
idae become prominent in the lower altitude plotsites, although<br />
the chrysopid lacewings and the braconid wasps were present <strong>at</strong><br />
much lower numbers <strong>at</strong> higher plotsites. It is likely th<strong>at</strong> either<br />
prey species became more numerous <strong>at</strong> lower altitudes, or th<strong>at</strong><br />
biomass <strong>of</strong> the prey popul<strong>at</strong>ion became gre<strong>at</strong>er. Both situ<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
were seen to occur. The increase in pred<strong>at</strong>ory and parasitic<br />
families can be considered an indirect result <strong>of</strong> the increase in
plant species diversity. The more diverse the veget<strong>at</strong>ional com-<br />
munity, the gre<strong>at</strong>er is the potential for species packing in the<br />
consumer community and likewise in the entire trophic network.<br />
In addition to trophic rel<strong>at</strong>ionships, increased veget<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
diversity results in an increased sp<strong>at</strong>ial heterogeneity. There<br />
is an increase in the complexity <strong>of</strong> the physical environment.<br />
For example, the higher abundance <strong>of</strong> Psychotria sp. in lower<br />
altitude plotsites means th<strong>at</strong> there are differences in the trophic<br />
niche, habit<strong>at</strong> changes in the litter layer, unique resiance<br />
opportunities for day-inactive insect species, a new bark habit<strong>at</strong><br />
for the psocopteran and orthopteran families, etc. Ip short, the<br />
more complex the physical environment becomes, the more complex<br />
the plant and animal communities supported, and the higher the<br />
Species diversity. MacArthur (1965) suggested th<strong>at</strong> betweenr<br />
habit<strong>at</strong> diversity is a major scheme in determining tropical<br />
species packing. For example, MacArthur and MacArthur (1961)<br />
determined th<strong>at</strong> the extent <strong>of</strong> foliage str<strong>at</strong>ific<strong>at</strong>io~ in a forest<br />
community was more important than the species diversity <strong>of</strong> the<br />
veget<strong>at</strong>ional community alone in affecting the faunal diversity.<br />
In the Manuka study, foliage str<strong>at</strong>ific<strong>at</strong>ion increased with lower<br />
altitude, as conditions improved for tree species. A t the 1150 m<br />
plotsites, the canopy <strong>of</strong> Metrosideros was non-interlocking and<br />
rose to about 6 m. Forest conditions developed by 875 m, however,<br />
with densely interlocking canopies <strong>of</strong> Metrosideros and<br />
Psychotria, reaching crowns <strong>at</strong> 25 m. The substantially tall<br />
canopy cre<strong>at</strong>ed adequ<strong>at</strong>e room for a well-developed middle-story <strong>of</strong><br />
Cibotium tree ferns, M rsine lessertiana, and Vaccinium calycinum,<br />
and an understory ---T o ferns and small vascular plants. In<br />
the585 m plotsites, species diversity was even higher, and the<br />
complexity~<strong>of</strong> foliage str<strong>at</strong>ific<strong>at</strong>ion was very well developed. It<br />
is not surprising th<strong>at</strong> the increase in species diversity and<br />
foliage str<strong>at</strong>ific<strong>at</strong>ion downslope in the study area is paralleled<br />
by a correspondant<br />
community.<br />
increase in the diversity <strong>of</strong> the insect<br />
- . -<br />
Combin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> factors<br />
All <strong>of</strong> the factors discussed this far cannot be realis-<br />
tically considered independently. The combin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> environ-<br />
mental aspects and biotic factors is a dynamic process, the<br />
synthesis <strong>of</strong> which is the final characteristics <strong>of</strong> insect distri-<br />
bution we have observed. For example, moisture characteristics<br />
probably determined the basic veget<strong>at</strong>ional diversity <strong>at</strong> 875 m;<br />
however, the presence <strong>of</strong> veget<strong>at</strong>ion can cre<strong>at</strong>e microclim<strong>at</strong>es in<br />
which moisture and temper<strong>at</strong>ure conditions are quite different<br />
from adjacent, barren areas <strong>at</strong> the same altitude. As a result,<br />
the increase in the complexity <strong>of</strong> the environment cre<strong>at</strong>ed by<br />
microclim<strong>at</strong>es would allow for a higher potential in species<br />
diversity. Wh<strong>at</strong> will be discussed next is an example <strong>of</strong> the<br />
resultant effect <strong>of</strong> a combin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> environmental and biotic<br />
factors: the "hump" phenomenon <strong>at</strong> 1440 m.
The "hump" phenomenon<br />
The exceptionally high diversity <strong>of</strong> the 1440 m plotsite col-<br />
lection can be considered in terms <strong>of</strong> the interaction <strong>of</strong> several<br />
factors which exist <strong>at</strong> th<strong>at</strong> elev<strong>at</strong>ion. It can be seen th<strong>at</strong> per-<br />
haps three aspects unique to the 1440 m plotsites could contri-<br />
bute to the "hump" phenomenon: moisture conditions, veget<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
diversity, and kipuka effects.<br />
An inversion layer fog belt which exists from 1080 to 1860 m<br />
cre<strong>at</strong>es a high humidity situ<strong>at</strong>ion without heavy precipit<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
It has been suggested th<strong>at</strong> for some species <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an insects,<br />
the physical effect <strong>of</strong> rain showerg may restrict their presence<br />
in zones <strong>of</strong> precipit<strong>at</strong>ion (Gagne 1976). In addition, high air<br />
moisture cre<strong>at</strong>es favorable conditions for the growth <strong>of</strong> fungus,<br />
and results in suitable habit<strong>at</strong>s for detritivorous and fungivorous<br />
insects, which constitute a considerable percentage <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an forest insect communities (~agn6 1976). In our study,<br />
the dipteran families Dolichopodidae<br />
restricted between 1160 and 1500 m.<br />
and Cecidomyiidae were<br />
The importance <strong>of</strong> fog drip as a major mode <strong>of</strong> w<strong>at</strong>er uptake<br />
in the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an forest has been documented (Juvick & Perreira<br />
1973). In the Manuka study, we found th<strong>at</strong> not only is there a<br />
more luxuriant veget<strong>at</strong>ional situ<strong>at</strong>ion cre<strong>at</strong>ed, but veget<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
diversity is highest in the fog zone.<br />
In addition, the 1440 m plotsite sampling was conducted in a<br />
kipuka <strong>of</strong> moder<strong>at</strong>e size. Generally, a kipuka, or regional uncon-<br />
formity (Pukui & Elbert 1971) is a section <strong>of</strong> veget<strong>at</strong>ion sur-<br />
rounded by the rel<strong>at</strong>ive infertility <strong>of</strong> fresher lava substr<strong>at</strong>e.<br />
In many cases, the change in species diversity and community<br />
Structure <strong>of</strong> veget<strong>at</strong>ion moving from barren lava to within the<br />
lush kipuka environment promises to show consistent p<strong>at</strong>terns,<br />
allowing the kipuka concept to be defined ecologically. Yoshi-<br />
naga and- Anderson -(1977; unpub; ms .)-studied the kipuka systems<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Manuka-Kapu'a area and found th<strong>at</strong> because <strong>of</strong> the insular<br />
character <strong>of</strong> kipukas, their habit<strong>at</strong> differs from continuous<br />
stands <strong>of</strong> old substr<strong>at</strong>a as well as from th<strong>at</strong> <strong>of</strong> the surrounding<br />
fresh lava. Compared to the open lava, the more we<strong>at</strong>hered kipuka<br />
substr<strong>at</strong>e has better moisture-holding capacity, more available<br />
nutrients, and better rooting opportunities. The more closed<br />
canopy <strong>of</strong>fers shelter for species unable to toler<strong>at</strong>e the hot, dry<br />
open environment <strong>of</strong> the surrounding undecomposed lava. Litter<br />
may collect more effectively than in the open. Along the perim-<br />
eter <strong>of</strong> a kipuka exists a strip <strong>of</strong> edge habit<strong>at</strong>, which can<br />
support species which might be unable to grow in closed forest.<br />
Just outside the kipuka is a boundary habit<strong>at</strong>, where the harsh<br />
environment <strong>of</strong> the lava flow may be somewh<strong>at</strong> amelior<strong>at</strong>ed by the<br />
effects <strong>of</strong> the kipuka such as shade, fog drip, and leaf litter.<br />
The plant species list for soil kipukas in our study area was<br />
similiar to a combined species list for open lava and continuous<br />
stand veget<strong>at</strong>ion on soil. Thus, in the kipuka situ<strong>at</strong>ion, a<br />
combin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> high plant species complement, higher potential
veget<strong>at</strong>ional situ<strong>at</strong>ion, and habit<strong>at</strong>s unavailable to both sur-<br />
rounding lava and continuous stand forest, can be considered as<br />
factors contributing to an increased insect diversity.<br />
In summary, Figure 3 illustr<strong>at</strong>es the diversity <strong>of</strong> habit<strong>at</strong><br />
a ~ d clim<strong>at</strong>ic conditions which contribute to the "hump" phenomenon<br />
<strong>at</strong> 1440 m: fog conditions, general veget<strong>at</strong>ional diversity, and<br />
kipuka effects. In addition, Figure 3 demonstr<strong>at</strong>es gradients in<br />
moisture and veget<strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong> are pertinent to the general<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ionship <strong>of</strong> altitude and insect diversity uncovered in this<br />
study.<br />
CONCLUSION<br />
In the Manuka-Kapu'a study, nocturnal insect diversity <strong>at</strong><br />
the family level increased as altitude decreased, with the<br />
exception <strong>of</strong> a disproportion<strong>at</strong>ely high diversity <strong>at</strong> the 1440 m<br />
elev<strong>at</strong>ion. The general altitude effect was <strong>at</strong>tributed to the<br />
interrel<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> three major factors: temper<strong>at</strong>ure, moisture, and<br />
veget<strong>at</strong>ional diversity. Although it is clear th<strong>at</strong> temper<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
and moisture conditions contributed indirectly to insect distri-<br />
bution by determining veget<strong>at</strong>ional diversity and structure, it is<br />
not known wh<strong>at</strong> direct limiting effect thay have on the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
insect species. It is recommended th<strong>at</strong> physiological studies be<br />
conducted, focusing on the tolerances <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an species to a<br />
wide range <strong>of</strong> temper<strong>at</strong>ure and moisture conditions, determining<br />
survivorship thresholds and optimum ranges. The inform<strong>at</strong>ion from<br />
such studies could be used to test whether temper<strong>at</strong>ure and<br />
moisture limit<strong>at</strong>ion is a mechanism directly determining the<br />
distribution <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an insects in field studies.<br />
The exceptionally high diversity <strong>at</strong> 1440 m was <strong>at</strong>tributed to<br />
three major factors not present <strong>at</strong> other-plotsite loc<strong>at</strong>ions: fog<br />
belt conditions, unique veget<strong>at</strong>ional species complement, and the<br />
effects <strong>of</strong> kipukas.
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TABLE 1. mmber <strong>of</strong> families encountered in night collec-<br />
tions <strong>of</strong> isoaltitudinal plotsites, Manuka Forest<br />
Reserve, South Kona, Hawai'i (A = main transect;<br />
B = auxilliary transect; K = Kapu'a transect).<br />
- -<br />
Transect Total x by Total by X by<br />
Plotsite Families Altitude 8:30 P.M. Altitude
FIGURE 1.<br />
Arrangerent <strong>of</strong> tr<strong>at</strong>lsect lines and pl<strong>at</strong>sites, Mm& Fbrest -,<br />
South Xona, Hawai'i.<br />
zone in the ahupua'a <strong>of</strong> Kapu'a.<br />
-- ----- transect access trail
KEY:<br />
Nmhr <strong>of</strong> families<br />
colleded fran:<br />
@ Kapu'a transect<br />
8 Auxilliary (B) transect<br />
0 Main transect<br />
Mrmber <strong>of</strong> families Vertical solid<br />
collected fran all and h<strong>at</strong>ched lines<br />
transects appearing denote range <strong>of</strong><br />
by 8: 30 PM (midpint values.<br />
<strong>of</strong> collecting period)<br />
I<br />
FIGURE 2. The n&r <strong>of</strong> insect families encountered in night collections oj<br />
isoaltitudinal plotsites, plan& Forest Reserve, South &ma, Hawaili. Imu<br />
di<strong>at</strong>ely notable is a general decrease <strong>of</strong> family diversity with increase in<br />
altitude. Exever, d<strong>at</strong>a collected from the 4600 ft (1400 m) plotsites do<br />
not fit vd.1 in the txend, cre<strong>at</strong>ing a "hq" phen-n. This "hmp" is<br />
mst pronounced in d<strong>at</strong>a frcnn the rain transect collections, but is present<br />
in all transect collections. Ihe solid lines connect rrean values f m all<br />
plotsites and derronstr<strong>at</strong>e both the general trend and the deviance m the<br />
4600 ft (1400 m) plotsites. The<br />
blackened d<strong>at</strong>a points damnstr<strong>at</strong><br />
th<strong>at</strong> the percentage <strong>of</strong> £&lies<br />
appearing by the midpint <strong>of</strong> tk<br />
collection period decreases witk<br />
altitude, and is similar1<br />
diswrdant <strong>at</strong> the 4600 ft<br />
(1400 m) level.<br />
I T, I I 1 I I I I , I<br />
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HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK CRATER DISTRICT<br />
RESOURCES BASIC INVENTORY:<br />
MOSSES OF THE CRATER DISTRICT<br />
William J. Hoe<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Botany<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
The biological distinctiveness and the lack <strong>of</strong> serious bryo-<br />
logical collecting in <strong>Hawaii</strong>an alpine areas was recognized as<br />
long ago as 1930. At th<strong>at</strong> time Edwin B. Bartram, who would<br />
l<strong>at</strong>er publish the Manual <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Mosses (1933), wrote to Otto<br />
Degener (d<strong>at</strong>ed September 30) and expressed the opinion th<strong>at</strong> "The<br />
most likely places for new and interesting additions will be<br />
around the rim <strong>of</strong> Haleakala and above 6 or 7000 ft on Mauna Loa<br />
and Mauna Kea..." Since then, collections by Degener and others,<br />
primarily in conjunction with more generalized surveys, have<br />
tended to bear out these predictions.<br />
The Resources Basic Inventory (RBI) surveys, conducted<br />
during the summers <strong>of</strong> 1975 through 1977, have provided an oppor-<br />
tunity to study the moss flora <strong>of</strong> upper Haleakala as well as the<br />
distribution <strong>of</strong> the taxa. The intensive collecting in 55 repre-<br />
sent<strong>at</strong>ive sites has yielded wh<strong>at</strong> is probably a complete picture<br />
<strong>of</strong> the moss flora. With the taxonomic basis now understood,<br />
future research could include investig<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> the moss commu-<br />
nities present and their rel<strong>at</strong>ionships to the general veget<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
as well as physiological adapt<strong>at</strong>ions to the rigors <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
alpine conditions.<br />
Identific<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the mosses collected during the survey is<br />
virtually completed, and will result in a technical report summa-<br />
rizing the taxa present, their general distribution and phyto-<br />
geographic rel<strong>at</strong>ionships. It would perhaps be most appropri<strong>at</strong>e<br />
<strong>at</strong> this time to summarize general rel<strong>at</strong>ionships <strong>of</strong> the mosses <strong>of</strong><br />
upper Haleakala and to discuss a few <strong>of</strong> the phytogeographically<br />
significant species.<br />
Bartram, in introductory remarks to his Manual, concluded<br />
th<strong>at</strong> the affinities <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an moss flora lay almost exclu-<br />
sively with the region to the southwest, i.e., to the Indo-<br />
Pacific region. Gemmell (1955), in further analysis <strong>of</strong> Bartram's<br />
d<strong>at</strong>a, came to the same conclusion. Based upon the incomplete<br />
d<strong>at</strong>a then available, these conclusions were certainly correct.<br />
However, availability <strong>of</strong> more recent collections, particularly<br />
from the poorly-known <strong>Hawaii</strong>an alpine areas, has shown th<strong>at</strong> the<br />
desert-like areas above the tree line contain a surprisingly<br />
large and diverse flora. The sometimes abundant represent<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>of</strong> genera such as Andreaea, Encalypta, Grimmia, Ptychomitrium,
Racomitrium, and Tortula are not <strong>at</strong> a11 reminiscent <strong>of</strong> Indo-<br />
Malesian or even <strong>of</strong> tropical floras but <strong>of</strong> the northern and<br />
southern hemisphere temper<strong>at</strong>e regions instead. The non-endemic<br />
species and close rel<strong>at</strong>ionship <strong>of</strong> many <strong>of</strong> the endemics further<br />
suggest Boreal rel<strong>at</strong>ionships. The purely Austral elements are,<br />
in fact, represented by only a few taxa. Table 1 summarizes the<br />
phytogeographic rel<strong>at</strong>ionships <strong>of</strong> Haleakala's alpine species. Of<br />
the 36 taxa which can be identified with confidence, 15 (42%) are<br />
represented in both the North and South temper<strong>at</strong>e areas, 13 (36%)<br />
are Boreal, with only 3 (8%) Austral. With the possible excep-<br />
tion <strong>of</strong> three endemic species in the "unknown" c<strong>at</strong>egory, there is<br />
no rel<strong>at</strong>ionship with the Indo-Pacific floras. This suggestion<br />
should not be as surprising as it may first seem. In terms <strong>of</strong><br />
dispersal distance the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands are considerably closer<br />
to Boreal than to possible Indo-Pacific or Austral sources <strong>of</strong><br />
diaspores for its alpine flora. Both the jet stream and the<br />
trade winds origin<strong>at</strong>e in the Boreal regions.<br />
One may reasonably ask, then, about the origins <strong>of</strong> the three<br />
austral Haleakala taxa. Amphidium tortuosum, although widely<br />
distributed in the temper<strong>at</strong>e Southern Hemisphere, seems to have<br />
migr<strong>at</strong>ed northward along-the American cordilleras, reaching into<br />
Central America. The local uo~ul<strong>at</strong>ions, therefore, may well be<br />
descendent from American r<strong>at</strong>he; than ~ust;al sources. -~ortella<br />
fra ilis var. tor telloides, originally described from Antarctica,<br />
h r e<br />
and in Hawai'i' may simply represent stress forms<br />
resulting in similar morphological responses r<strong>at</strong>her than one<br />
being derived from the other. Th<strong>at</strong> is, the two popul<strong>at</strong>ions are<br />
probably not the result <strong>of</strong> long distance dispersal. Andreaea<br />
acutifolia, known from such Austral areas as the Falkland<br />
Islands, Auckland Islands, Campbell Island, New Zealand,<br />
Kerguelen, and southern South America, is generally considered to<br />
be variable and very close to the extremely variable and cosmo-<br />
politan Andreaea rupestris: Whether it deserves specific or even<br />
varietal recognition is eing investig<strong>at</strong>ed.<br />
The Boreal represent<strong>at</strong>ives clearly outnumber the Austral<br />
(>4:1) in the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an alpine. The odds, then, would seem to<br />
favor Boreal origins for the majority <strong>of</strong> the mosses <strong>of</strong> cosmo-<br />
politan-temper<strong>at</strong>e affinities. If this hypothesis is correct,<br />
then Haleakala's alpine flora is basically <strong>of</strong> Boreal origin and<br />
has little rel<strong>at</strong>ionships with the downslope, primarily Indo-<br />
Pacific rain forest species.<br />
The Cr<strong>at</strong>er District <strong>of</strong> Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park is inter-<br />
esting to a bryologist not only because <strong>of</strong> its alpine flora but<br />
because it contains upper rain forest represent<strong>at</strong>ives in areas<br />
such as Paliku. Areas such as Paliku are, in many ways, clearly<br />
transitional. They serve as the upper boundary for the many taxa<br />
<strong>of</strong> the lowland forest which are only sparingly represented and as<br />
the lower l i m i t for alpine taxa which are present only in exposed<br />
sites. There is, however, a surprisingly large number <strong>of</strong> Boreal<br />
forest elements present. New Maui or <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands records <strong>of</strong><br />
this type discovered during the past three summers include
Isopterygium Plagiothecium cavifolium, Tr ichostomum<br />
tenuirostre, Le flexifolium ana Orthodontium pellucens,<br />
among others. The flrst three are new st<strong>at</strong>e records, and may<br />
eventually be found on other islands as well.<br />
The lower and middle <strong>Hawaii</strong>an rain forests are undoubtedly<br />
the best known regions bryologically. The mosses <strong>of</strong> such areas<br />
are <strong>of</strong>ten obvious and abundant. Historically, these forests have<br />
been the easiest <strong>of</strong> access. The phytogeograhpic affinities <strong>of</strong><br />
these species generally lie with Oceania and SE Asia. In very<br />
simple terms, these species require all but brief periods <strong>of</strong> con-<br />
stant moisture and high humidity. They are probably also frost<br />
intolerant. Although the Paliku area is probably sufficiently<br />
wet for <strong>at</strong> least most <strong>of</strong> these rain forest taxa, the cold air<br />
draining from the Cr<strong>at</strong>er and the surrounding slopes may well<br />
represent the single most important factor in limiting their<br />
presence. The rain forest taxa w i l l be discussed in the tech-<br />
nical report: I would like to emphasize th<strong>at</strong> they are only spar-<br />
ingly present and are never as abundant as they would be further<br />
downslope in rain forest areas.<br />
The remnant dryland forest <strong>of</strong> eastern Kaupo Gap has a number<br />
<strong>of</strong> structural similarities with the dryland forest <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Wai'anae Mountains <strong>of</strong> O'ahu. Both have a well-developed canopy<br />
cover, with a nearly absent understory and herbaceous ground<br />
cover. Several moss species, common in the Wai'anae Mountains,<br />
in the Park are confined to the Kaupo Gap dry forests. These<br />
include Entodon solanderi and ~issidens intermidius.<br />
In addition to the Boreal forest elements discussed and the<br />
locally <strong>at</strong>tenu<strong>at</strong>ed lower and middle rain forest taxa, the Paliku<br />
area contains an upper rain forest montane element. This general<br />
habit<strong>at</strong> and associ<strong>at</strong>ed species assemblage is found on all <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands between 4000 to 6000 feet. In the absence <strong>of</strong><br />
quantit<strong>at</strong>ive d<strong>at</strong>a, about all th<strong>at</strong> one can say is th<strong>at</strong> there is a<br />
clear change in the genera and species which predomin<strong>at</strong>e when<br />
compared with the lowland forest. This difference is suffi-<br />
ciently marked to be noticed in the field by a person familiar<br />
with the lower forests. Unlike the alpine, in which Boreal<br />
represent<strong>at</strong>ives predomin<strong>at</strong>e, and the lowland-middle elev<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
forests in which the Indo-Malesian elements are the most impor-<br />
tant, the upper rain forest is comprised <strong>of</strong> species from<br />
American, continental Asian as well as Indo-Pacific sources.<br />
These remarks on the mosses <strong>of</strong> Haleakala are clearly only<br />
introductory. They are intended primarily to point out the<br />
uniqueness and the value <strong>of</strong> the Cr<strong>at</strong>er District from a scientific<br />
as well as a resource management point <strong>of</strong> view and to encourage<br />
future studies. At this time, it is impossible to provide<br />
definitive answers to the questions this brief review must have<br />
raised.
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Bartram, E. B. 1933. Manual <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an mosses. 8. P. Bishop<br />
Museum Bull. 101, Honolulu. 275 pp.<br />
Gemmell, A. R. 1955. A preliminary study <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an moss<br />
flora. M i t t . Thur. Bot. Ges. 1: 71-86.
TABLE 1. Phytogeographic rel<strong>at</strong>ionships <strong>of</strong> Haleakala's alpine<br />
moss flora. Taxa preceeded by an asterisk are con-<br />
sidered endemic.<br />
A. Cosmopolitan B. Boreal<br />
C. Austral D. Unknown or Other<br />
1. Amphidim tortuosum * 1. Orthotrichum hawaiicum<br />
2. Andreaea acutifolia * 2. Pohlia baldwinii<br />
3. Tortella fraqilis * 3. P<strong>of</strong>ilia mauiensis<br />
var . tortelloides * 4. -mitrium mauiense<br />
(Central American)<br />
5. Bryum ceramiocarpum<br />
(Andean Venezuela)
HAWAII IBP SYNTHESIS:<br />
4. THE HAWAIIAN LAVA TUBE ECOSYSTEM<br />
F. G. Howarth<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Entomology<br />
Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum<br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96819<br />
Lava Tubes as Life-Support Systems<br />
How and why an animal would lose its eyes, color p<strong>at</strong>tern,<br />
and other characters, and restrict itself perpetually to the rig-<br />
orous environment <strong>of</strong> caves has long intrigued biologists. Much<br />
is known <strong>of</strong> the ecology <strong>of</strong> limestone caves in temper<strong>at</strong>e regions<br />
(Vandel 1965; Barr 1968). The realiz<strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong> lava tubes also<br />
harbor an analogous specialized fauna is more recent (Torii<br />
1960). In addition to Hawai'i, significant lava tube faunas are<br />
now known from the Galapagos (Leleup 1967, 1968), Japan (Ueno<br />
19711, and North America (Peck 1973). In Hawai'i the fact th<strong>at</strong><br />
<strong>at</strong> least seven n<strong>at</strong>ive groups have independently evolved troglo-<br />
bitic species on <strong>at</strong> least two islands indic<strong>at</strong>es th<strong>at</strong> adapt<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
to lava caves is a general process.<br />
Troglobites (oblig<strong>at</strong>ory cavernicoles) are restricted to the<br />
true dark zone <strong>of</strong> caves. The dark zone environment, as outlined<br />
by Howarth (1973) is similar to th<strong>at</strong> described by Poulson and<br />
White (1969) for temper<strong>at</strong>e limestone caves. It is a rigorous one<br />
defined by the absence <strong>of</strong> light; the rel<strong>at</strong>ive constancy <strong>of</strong> tem-<br />
per<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>at</strong> or near the average annual temper<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>of</strong> the region<br />
and <strong>of</strong> rel<strong>at</strong>ive humidity above the physiological limits <strong>of</strong> most<br />
terrestrial animals; and the absence <strong>of</strong> many environmental cues.<br />
There is generally a rocky substr<strong>at</strong>e and <strong>of</strong>ten an illusion th<strong>at</strong><br />
food is scarce.<br />
Lava tubes are destroyed by erosion in a rel<strong>at</strong>ively brief<br />
geologic time. However, they are continually being cre<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
during volcanic eruptions since oceanic volcanoes are charac-<br />
teristically built with vesicular basalts which <strong>of</strong>ten flow as<br />
pahoehoe, and such flows almost always build lava tubes (Peterson<br />
& Swanson 1974). Lava tubes are a common land form on younger<br />
oceanic islands. Further , since the voids in basaltic lavas<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer some avenues for subterranean dispersal from older caves to<br />
younger caves, we can expect th<strong>at</strong> a specialized cave fauna will<br />
develop wherever new basaltic lava flows continually cross older<br />
flows over a long enough period <strong>of</strong> time, and the clim<strong>at</strong>e allows<br />
the continuous coloniz<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> caves.
In Hawai'i rain w<strong>at</strong>er percol<strong>at</strong>es rapidly into the young<br />
porous basalt. Only where the w<strong>at</strong>er table is near the surface is<br />
significant w<strong>at</strong>er found in the cave. This occurs near the coast<br />
and a remarkable aqu<strong>at</strong>ic fauna, including many troglobites, in-<br />
habits isol<strong>at</strong>ed coastal pools <strong>of</strong> brackish w<strong>at</strong>er (anchialine hab-<br />
it<strong>at</strong>) in young lava flows (Holthuis 1973; Maciolek & Brock 1974).<br />
In younger lava tubes the substr<strong>at</strong>e is usually barren lava<br />
rock. However, this can vary considerably in texture, e.g., a<br />
polished glazed surface, irregular pile <strong>of</strong> breakdown blocks,<br />
highly vesicular porous lava, and even ashy rubble. The absence<br />
<strong>of</strong> organic detritus is <strong>of</strong>ten surprising. Lava tube slimes which<br />
represent insipient soil form<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong>ten cover large areas. In<br />
the oldest caves clay and soil have filled most smaller voids and<br />
cover the floor in many areas.<br />
Limestone caves also have a rocky substr<strong>at</strong>e, <strong>of</strong>ten as irreg-<br />
ular blocks, but there is a gre<strong>at</strong>er variety <strong>of</strong> minerals including<br />
crystals, biogenic minerals, and alluvial sediments. A fine<br />
residual silt from solution <strong>of</strong> limestone is characteristic, and<br />
is closely associ<strong>at</strong>ed with terrestrial troglobites (Barr & Kuehne<br />
1971).<br />
- -<br />
The main enerav sources in <strong>Hawaii</strong>an lava tubes are plant<br />
roots, especially 'ohi'a (Metrosideros collina var. 01 mor ha),<br />
slimes deposited by organically rich percol<strong>at</strong>ing groun -r,<br />
and accidentals which are those animals th<strong>at</strong> blunder in. In contrast,<br />
the main energy sources in continental limestone caves are<br />
trogloxenes, especially b<strong>at</strong>s and crickets, and debris washed in<br />
with sinking streams, especially during floods. Additional<br />
energy is supplied by accidentals, percol<strong>at</strong>ing ground w<strong>at</strong>er,<br />
autotrophic bacteria, and aerial plankton.<br />
The gre<strong>at</strong>er overburden <strong>of</strong> limestone caves <strong>of</strong>ten precludes<br />
the importance <strong>of</strong> tree roots and, .except for Paulian and Grjebine<br />
(1953) who discovered an intermedi<strong>at</strong>e cave-adapted cixiid in<br />
Madagascar (Synave 1954), most biospeleogists have disregarded<br />
roots in their surveys. However, the discovery in Hawai'i <strong>of</strong> a<br />
cave cixiid (Howarth 1972) stimul<strong>at</strong>ed other researchers to check<br />
roots in caves. Recently Fennah (1973b) described three species<br />
<strong>of</strong> troglobitic fulgoroids, two from Mexico and one from Aus-<br />
tralia, and Peck (1975) listed an undescribed species from<br />
Jamaica caves.<br />
The absence <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive trogloxenes in Hawai'i may be rel<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
to the absence <strong>of</strong> winter and <strong>of</strong> a need to hibern<strong>at</strong>e, and also to<br />
the fact th<strong>at</strong> the continental trogloxenic groups did not colonize<br />
Hawai'i. Hawai'i's onlv b<strong>at</strong> and only n<strong>at</strong>ive land mammal<br />
(Lasiurus cinereus semot;s) is a forest species and is not known<br />
to enter caves.<br />
Sinking streams are not important energy sources in <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
lava tubes. It is unusual for a stream to enlarge a lava tube;<br />
r<strong>at</strong>her, it speeds the silt<strong>at</strong>ion and erosion processes. The few
lava tubes visited th<strong>at</strong> had captured a temporary stream were<br />
shortly blocked with silt, had signs <strong>of</strong> periodic flooding, and<br />
had a poor fauna.<br />
Cave Fauna<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ive cavernicolous animals are predominantly arthropods.<br />
In Kazumura Lava Tube, 10 troglobitic and seven n<strong>at</strong>ive troqlo-<br />
philic (facult<strong>at</strong>ive cavernicoles) species occupy nine general<br />
niches: three primary consumer niches, feeding on living and<br />
dead roots; one omnivore; two pred<strong>at</strong>ory niches differing in<br />
str<strong>at</strong>egies e . , with and without snares); one sarcophagous<br />
niche; and two saprophagous niches, one feeding on fungus and one<br />
generalist. There is broad niche overlap as underscored by<br />
omnivore niche occupied by the troglobitic cricket.<br />
Only one species <strong>of</strong> root penetr<strong>at</strong>es into Kazumura Lava Tube<br />
to any gre<strong>at</strong> extent, and five n<strong>at</strong>ive and four exotic arthropods<br />
feed on it. The troglobitic cixiid which is probably the most<br />
abundant arthropod in the cave is a sapsucker. The living root<br />
chewers are represented by three species <strong>of</strong> moths <strong>of</strong> the genus<br />
Schrankia. One <strong>of</strong> these is a weak flier and appears to be trog-<br />
lobitic. An undescribed troglobitic millepede occupies the<br />
living and dead root feeding niche.<br />
At the top <strong>of</strong> the food chain is a large striking troglobitic<br />
wolf spider which stalks its prey and does not build a web. The<br />
other five n<strong>at</strong>ive pred<strong>at</strong>ors are less well known and probably live<br />
in cracks and rarely enter larger passages. A troqlobitic ter-<br />
restrial w<strong>at</strong>er treader scavenges on dead arthropods. The two<br />
saprophagous niches are occupied by four troglophilic taxa.<br />
To d<strong>at</strong>e no n<strong>at</strong>ive organisms have been found boring into or<br />
specifically feeding on large diameter roots, and this is pos-<br />
sibly an empty niche. However, in arthropod surveys it is diffi-<br />
cult to generalize on neg<strong>at</strong>ive evidence, i.e., I can only say I<br />
have not found it, not th<strong>at</strong> it does not exist. As explained by<br />
Janzen (1977) n<strong>at</strong>ural functioning ecosystems have few if any<br />
empty niches unless there is a major new disturbance, such as<br />
th<strong>at</strong> cre<strong>at</strong>ed by an exotic species.<br />
Even though 15 exotic species have colonized Kazumura Lava<br />
Tube, with one exception (snare building pred<strong>at</strong>ors) they do not<br />
appear to have invaded the niches to a gre<strong>at</strong> extent.<br />
On the younger flows on Hawai'i Island the troglobites have<br />
a wide distribution, but many lowland troglobites have not been<br />
found above 1000 to 1500 m where other species <strong>of</strong>ten occur.<br />
Roots are more important in higher caves. The few lava tubes on<br />
Maui are significant because their fauna provides a control group<br />
for Hawai'i Island studies. At least six n<strong>at</strong>ive groups have<br />
independently evolved troglobitic species on the two islands.
Most continental troglobites are considered relicts <strong>of</strong> past<br />
clim<strong>at</strong>ic changes, especially glaci<strong>at</strong>ion and changes in sea level<br />
(Vandel 1965; Barr 1968; Mitchell 1969). However, many <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an troglobites have close surface rel<strong>at</strong>ives still extant.<br />
Three such species pairs, Caconemobius varius--C. fori; Oliarius<br />
golyp- hemus --0. . inaequalis; and ~ e s i d i o- m aLa-rselium have<br />
een recocinizgd ((Fennah 1973a: ~aan6 & Howarth 1975: Gurnev &<br />
Rentz <strong>1978</strong>; ~oharth 1979):' ~iiis strongly suggests th<strong>at</strong> tioglobites<br />
are relicts only if the surface species have become<br />
extinct, not th<strong>at</strong> they become caveadapted after extinction <strong>of</strong> the<br />
surface popul<strong>at</strong>ion. There are many examples <strong>of</strong> adaptive radi<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
among continental cave animals, but-most apparently are true<br />
relicts due to the more complex geological history <strong>of</strong> the<br />
continents.<br />
Cave Perturb<strong>at</strong>ions and Maintenance Trends<br />
Continental caves are <strong>of</strong>ten viewed as islands and their ecosystems<br />
share an apparent fragility in response to perturb<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
Cave ecosystems on islands may be in double jeopardy and several<br />
<strong>of</strong> the newly discovered arthropods are candid<strong>at</strong>es for endangered<br />
species st<strong>at</strong>us. Wh<strong>at</strong> then is the future <strong>of</strong> this unique ecosystem,<br />
not even recognized before 1971? If perturb<strong>at</strong>ions had<br />
caused its demise sometime during the last 200 years, biologists<br />
would have continued to believe no such fauna had ever existed in<br />
Hawai ' i .<br />
On Hawai'i Island there are still many avenues <strong>of</strong> dispersal<br />
between lava tubes and continual new flows can be expected;<br />
therefore, one can expect the survival <strong>of</strong> the cave fauna, barring<br />
any major c<strong>at</strong>astrophies. On the older islands <strong>of</strong> Maui and Kaua'i<br />
the caves are eroded remnants, many <strong>of</strong> the avenues <strong>of</strong> dispersal<br />
are closed through erosion, and the cave animals lead a tenuous,<br />
thre<strong>at</strong>ened, or endangered existence.<br />
The major perturb<strong>at</strong>ions facing the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an cave ecosystems<br />
are as follows: (1) destruction <strong>of</strong> the forest by grazing ani-<br />
mals, fire, exotic plants, agriculture, and urbaniz<strong>at</strong>ion; (2)<br />
cre<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> new entrances and increased silt<strong>at</strong>ion and filling <strong>of</strong><br />
caves by the erosion resulting from the above activities; (3)<br />
coloniz<strong>at</strong>ion by exotic animals; (4) use <strong>of</strong> caves for refuse<br />
disposal; and (5) direct disturbance by human visit<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
(1) Since the main energy source is plant roots, the de-<br />
struction <strong>of</strong> the overlying forest removes this energy source.<br />
The oblig<strong>at</strong>ory primary consumers die <strong>of</strong>f rapidly and the food web<br />
shrinks to a few scavengers and pred<strong>at</strong>ors feeding on accidentals.<br />
A few primary consumers, notably Schrankia and the millepede, can<br />
switch to some exotic root species.<br />
(2) Troglobites are restricted to the true dark zone where<br />
the rel<strong>at</strong>ively constant environmental conditions are maintained.<br />
New entrances introduce surface clim<strong>at</strong>ic influences and the cave
fauna is destroyed. Further, the erosion <strong>of</strong> the surface causes<br />
rapid filling <strong>of</strong> the voids in the lava and eventually the cave<br />
itself.<br />
(3) The introduction <strong>of</strong> exotic species, or biological pollu-<br />
tion, is perhaps the most insidious perturb<strong>at</strong>ion because it is<br />
normally irreversible and it <strong>of</strong>ten pervades the ecosystem in<br />
unforeseen ways. The impact <strong>of</strong> exotic species will be discussed<br />
below.<br />
(4) Using caves for refuse dumps hastens the filling <strong>of</strong> the<br />
cave and introduces large amounts <strong>of</strong> food th<strong>at</strong> alters the cave<br />
food web in several ways. (a) In rel<strong>at</strong>ively closed caves it can<br />
foul the air and kill the inhabitants. (b) By composting it can<br />
raise the cave temper<strong>at</strong>ure and dry the cave. (c) Most impor-<br />
tantly, it <strong>of</strong>ten allows the coloniz<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the cave by oppor-<br />
tunistic scavengers and pred<strong>at</strong>ors. The high popul<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> these<br />
being supported on refuse can swamp the endemic biota.<br />
Kaua'i has few extant lava tubes and the two known troglo-<br />
bites are among the most bizarre discoveries to d<strong>at</strong>e. Regret-<br />
tably, the fields with the largest caves known on Kaua'i were<br />
covered by 5 m <strong>of</strong> sugarcane bagasse shortly before I visited the<br />
area. The caves are now gone, the fauna extinct, and no one will<br />
ever guess wh<strong>at</strong> th<strong>at</strong> fauna might have been!<br />
The entrance to Offal Cave, a rel<strong>at</strong>ively large lava tube on<br />
Haleakala Volcano, Maui, was used as an <strong>of</strong>fal pit by the local<br />
slaughterhouse, and the tallow, rotting bones, and other garbage<br />
are piled high near the entrance and sc<strong>at</strong>tered throughout the<br />
downslope portion <strong>of</strong> the cave. The cave is no longer used for<br />
this purpose, but even now the cave ecosystem approaches th<strong>at</strong><br />
reported for large b<strong>at</strong> caves in tropical continental areas, where<br />
a huge amount <strong>of</strong> animal m<strong>at</strong>ter is introduced into the cave and<br />
supports a large popul<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> many troglophiles. In Offal Cave<br />
these troglophiles are almost all exotic carrion feeders, scav-<br />
engers, and pred<strong>at</strong>ors, including such groups as cockroaches, ear-<br />
wigs, ants, moths, spiders, millepedes, and isopods. This is the<br />
only cave where many <strong>of</strong> these organisms have invaded any signif-<br />
icant distance from the entrance, and it is assumed th<strong>at</strong> it is<br />
the rich, novel food supply th<strong>at</strong> allows them to colonize the zave<br />
environment. Only one endemic troglobite, the omnivorous cricket<br />
Caconemobius howarthi, occurs in this section <strong>of</strong> the cave.<br />
Unfortun<strong>at</strong>ely, grazing has destroyed all n<strong>at</strong>ive trees over<br />
Offal Cave and no roots now penetr<strong>at</strong>e into the deep cave, so th<strong>at</strong><br />
it remains hypothetical whether other troglobites may have sur-<br />
vived the influx <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fal and associ<strong>at</strong>ed biota if the rest <strong>of</strong> the<br />
ecosystem were intact. I believe most would not have survived,<br />
as such a large amount <strong>of</strong> organic m<strong>at</strong>ter would have he<strong>at</strong>ed the<br />
cave and dried or otherwise affected the environment. Such a<br />
large influx <strong>of</strong> exotic pred<strong>at</strong>ors, sustained by the high popula-<br />
tion <strong>of</strong> exotic scavengers, also would have preyed on any cave<br />
species so th<strong>at</strong> few endemics would have survived.
(5) Caves are fragile ecosystems and, like other discrete<br />
geologically defined habit<strong>at</strong>s such as montane bogs and sand<br />
dunes, are easily disturbed by human visit<strong>at</strong>ion. Normal we<strong>at</strong>h-<br />
ering processes are so changed and <strong>at</strong>tenu<strong>at</strong>ed th<strong>at</strong> even foot-<br />
prints can remain for centuries. In Hawai'i careless or<br />
destructive visitors kill or break tree roots, mark walls, litter<br />
the cave, and trample animals and their habit<strong>at</strong>s. Tobacco smoke<br />
is a strong insecticide and smoking in the enclosed cave environ-<br />
ment may be lethal to the fauna. The he<strong>at</strong> from both the body and<br />
a torch, if used, can dry the cave. Any smoke also introduces a<br />
large number <strong>of</strong> condens<strong>at</strong>ion nuclei to the s<strong>at</strong>ur<strong>at</strong>ed cave <strong>at</strong>mos-<br />
phere. Littering is rel<strong>at</strong>ed to the using <strong>of</strong> caves as refuse<br />
dumps as discussed above. Cave visit<strong>at</strong>ion by the public should<br />
be discouraged until adequ<strong>at</strong>e protection <strong>of</strong> sample caves and<br />
ecosystems is assured.<br />
Impact <strong>of</strong> Exotics<br />
Many <strong>of</strong> the arthropods recently introduced by man, espe-<br />
cially household pests and soil forms coming in with plant<br />
m<strong>at</strong>erials, have successfully colonized certain <strong>Hawaii</strong>an lava<br />
tubes. Such animals as the cockroaches, centipedes, millepedes,<br />
isopods, spiders, and other groups have been successful in low-<br />
land caves. Some <strong>of</strong> these exotics have surely altered the<br />
ecology <strong>of</strong> the caves, but it is unknown whether any replaced<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive species in the cave ecosystem. This is the region most<br />
disturbed by man. Many exotic species <strong>of</strong> roots penetr<strong>at</strong>e these<br />
caves and mostly exotic species occupy these exotic niches.<br />
These are also the caves littered by visitors and used for dumps,<br />
as explained above.<br />
Exotic scavengers also exploit the dead accidental exotic<br />
mammals (ro<strong>of</strong> r<strong>at</strong> and mongoose) in Kazumura Cave. Barr and<br />
.. Kuehne. . (1971 ) reported . a . slmil~ar ph.er?om.enon . . in . . Mammoth. Cave,<br />
Kentucky. They felt th<strong>at</strong> litter from human activities has<br />
allowed the coloniz<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the cave by troglophiles<br />
not otherwise be able to do so.<br />
th<strong>at</strong> would<br />
Of the nine niches found in Kazumura Lava Tube the two pred-<br />
<strong>at</strong>ory niches showed the gre<strong>at</strong>est intrusion by exotics, followed<br />
by the saprophagous niches. In this cave only one species <strong>of</strong><br />
root is present and so restricts potential phytophagous invaders.<br />
With an increase in species diversity there is a gre<strong>at</strong>er chance<br />
<strong>of</strong> an exotic or n<strong>at</strong>ive species finding a suitable niche.<br />
Thus those secondary and tertiary consumers th<strong>at</strong> are gener-<br />
alists have the highest diversity <strong>of</strong> prey or food to choose from,<br />
and it follows th<strong>at</strong> these niches would have the most species,<br />
both n<strong>at</strong>ive and exotic, in most habit<strong>at</strong>s. The invasion by an<br />
exotic does not imply th<strong>at</strong> there had been an empty niche but th<strong>at</strong><br />
the invader was able to cre<strong>at</strong>e one.<br />
One exotic spider, Nesticus mogera from Japan, is common in<br />
mid- to high elev<strong>at</strong>ion caves on Hawai'i Island where its sloppy<br />
inverted webs are found between adjacent protuberances and in
cracks in the walls in nearly the same situ<strong>at</strong>ion as one sometimes<br />
finds the rare troglobite Erigone stygius. Both species are<br />
about the same size and both build similar sized webs. Although<br />
their webs are quite different, they probably capture similar<br />
prey. Even though N. mogera may not be as well adapted to the<br />
cave environment as E. styqius its cave popul<strong>at</strong>ion is constantly<br />
being augmented by- individuals from surface habit<strong>at</strong>s. As the<br />
prey is depleted the n<strong>at</strong>ive spider loses. This circumstantial<br />
evidence implies th<strong>at</strong> - N. mogera is replacing the endemic species.<br />
Other exotic troglophiles have not colonized Hawai'i's<br />
caves. For example, the pred<strong>at</strong>ory snail Euglandina rosea is a<br />
common troglophile in its home region in Florida. In Hawai'i its<br />
shells are common in low to mid-elev<strong>at</strong>ion caves but apparently<br />
the absence <strong>of</strong> both calcium for its shells and suitable prey have<br />
prevented this species from colonizing island caves. Other<br />
examples from Offal Cave are discussed above.<br />
With one exception exotic trogloxenes have not yet become<br />
established. Attempts to introduce cave b<strong>at</strong>s to Hawai'i in the<br />
1920's were unsuccessful (Tomich 1969). The Edible Nest Swiftlet<br />
was released in 1962 and is now established in a small area on<br />
O'ahu (Shallenberger 1976).<br />
Five main groups <strong>of</strong> trogloxenes exist in the world. B<strong>at</strong>s<br />
and rhaphidophorine crickets are nearly worldwide in caves except<br />
<strong>at</strong> high l<strong>at</strong>itudes and on a few oceanic islands. Cave r<strong>at</strong>s<br />
(~eotoma spp.) are widespread in North America. The Oilbird<br />
(Ste<strong>at</strong>ornis caripensis) inhabits some Neotropical caves, and cer-<br />
- -<br />
tain Swifts (familv A~odidae) nest in caves <strong>of</strong> the Old World<br />
tropics. These groups ca;ry in organic m<strong>at</strong>ter as food, excre-<br />
ment, nesting m<strong>at</strong>erial, and dead bodies.<br />
The advent <strong>of</strong> trogloxenes in Hawai'i will result in a major<br />
new energy source in the caves and the establishment <strong>of</strong> a new<br />
food web, drawing almost entirely on exotic organisms for its<br />
cycle.<br />
Had a trogloxene colonized Hawai'i n<strong>at</strong>urally before man, the<br />
cave ecosystem would certainly have been gre<strong>at</strong>ly altered, but<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive species would have eventually adapted to exploit the new<br />
niches. The present situ<strong>at</strong>ion is quite different, as a gre<strong>at</strong><br />
many potential exotic troglophiles th<strong>at</strong> live in guano caves else-<br />
where are already established as inquilines <strong>of</strong> man or his domes-<br />
tic animals or as soil animals. These species w i l l be able to<br />
invade and flourish in Hawai'i's caves when a food source is<br />
there, and few n<strong>at</strong>ive animals will have a chance to adapt to the<br />
new conditions. A preview <strong>of</strong> this phenomenon was described above<br />
for a cave th<strong>at</strong> was used for an <strong>of</strong>fal dump, and the ecosystem was<br />
drastically a1 tered with only one n<strong>at</strong>ive species surviving.<br />
I suggest th<strong>at</strong> the apparent fragility and instability <strong>of</strong><br />
island ecosystems when compared to continental ecosystems is more<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ed to the degree, type, or harshness <strong>of</strong> the perturb<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
than to some inherant weakness in the workings <strong>of</strong> the system.<br />
Evolution dict<strong>at</strong>ed th<strong>at</strong> island ecosystems functioned well before
the current onslaught. It is true th<strong>at</strong> given the disharmonic<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>of</strong> island biota, those missing groups th<strong>at</strong> exploit their<br />
environment in an innov<strong>at</strong>ive way w i l l drastically alter the<br />
island ecosystem when they are introduced. Examples are troglo-<br />
xenes in Hawai'i's caves and grazing mammals which convert forest<br />
to grassland. But these groups were missing once on the conti-<br />
nents, too. Did not the forests <strong>of</strong> the eastern gre<strong>at</strong> plains <strong>of</strong><br />
North America give way to the bison and man, as did the eastern<br />
Mediterranean forests to the go<strong>at</strong>? Most examples on the conti-<br />
nents have been obscured because <strong>of</strong> the complex geological and<br />
evolutionary history there.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the reasons islands are so interesting biologically<br />
is th<strong>at</strong> they have not had as complex a biological and geological<br />
history as the continents. Islands can be studied as experi-<br />
mental controls for the evolutionary and ecological processes<br />
which are occurring but are obscured on the continents.<br />
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS<br />
This work was supported by NSF Grant No. GB23075 ISLAND ECO-<br />
SYSTEMS IRP/IBP HAWAII and by separ<strong>at</strong>e grant to the author, NSF<br />
Grant No. DEB75-23106. I thank Dr. D. Mueller-Dombois, Depart-<br />
ment <strong>of</strong> Botany, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong>, for assistance in<br />
analyzing the d<strong>at</strong>a.
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DESCRIPTION OF A NEW LARGE-SCALE<br />
VEGETATION MAPPING PROJECT IN HAWAI'I<br />
James D. Jacobi<br />
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service<br />
Off ice <strong>of</strong> Endangered Species<br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96850<br />
and<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Botany<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu. <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
Veget<strong>at</strong>ion mapping is a method which is <strong>of</strong>ten used to dis-<br />
play the distribution <strong>of</strong> plant communities or veget<strong>at</strong>ion types in<br />
a two-dimensional form<strong>at</strong>. It entails the deline<strong>at</strong>ion and<br />
description <strong>of</strong> more-or-less homogeneous p<strong>at</strong>terns <strong>of</strong> the vegeta-<br />
tion as interpreted usually either from aerial photographs or on<br />
the ground. The degree <strong>of</strong> homogeneity in the map units depends<br />
on wh<strong>at</strong> types <strong>of</strong> veget<strong>at</strong>ion characteristics are being viewed, and<br />
wh<strong>at</strong> the overall purpose <strong>of</strong> the map is.<br />
Two research projects are currently being conducted in the<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive forests <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i, for which it was considered essential<br />
to have an adequ<strong>at</strong>e map <strong>of</strong> the veget<strong>at</strong>ion p<strong>at</strong>terns in the dif-<br />
ferent study areas. One <strong>of</strong> these projects, the Hawai'i Forest<br />
Bird Survey conducted by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service<br />
(USFWS), is <strong>at</strong>tempting to determine the st<strong>at</strong>us and distribution<br />
<strong>of</strong> the n<strong>at</strong>ive forest birds, with emphasis on the listed rare and<br />
thre<strong>at</strong>ened species on all <strong>of</strong> the islands. Field work for this<br />
survey is presently being conducted on the island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i.<br />
In the second project, the 'Ohi'a Forest Study, aspects <strong>of</strong><br />
the dynamics <strong>of</strong> the n<strong>at</strong>ive montane rain forests are being exam-<br />
ined in detail, with particular emphasis on the phenomenon known<br />
as the 'ohi'a dieback. This project, directed by Dr. Dieter<br />
Mueller-Dombois <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, was funded from<br />
1975-1977 by a grant from the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service.<br />
An <strong>at</strong>tempt was first made to utilize existing veget<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
maps for these two projects. However, none <strong>of</strong> the available naps<br />
were found to be suitable for this purpose. Therefore, a new<br />
veget<strong>at</strong>ion mapping project was initi<strong>at</strong>ed which will eventually<br />
cover the n<strong>at</strong>ive forest areas on all <strong>of</strong> the major islands. This<br />
mapping project is supported primarily by the USFWS; however,<br />
additional support has come from the 'Ohi'a Forest Study for work<br />
on the windward side <strong>of</strong> the island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i where the study<br />
areas over lapped.
In the fallowing paper, a quick summary is made <strong>of</strong> the types<br />
Of veget<strong>at</strong>ion maps which currently exist, particularly for the<br />
island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i, and the new mapping project is describe.j in<br />
detail.<br />
Discussion <strong>of</strong> Map Scale<br />
A major factor to be considered when working with veget<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
maps is the scale <strong>at</strong> which they were produced. A small-scale map<br />
Shows units which are r<strong>at</strong>her generalized and includes a consid-<br />
erable amount <strong>of</strong> vari<strong>at</strong>ion. A large-scale map, on the other<br />
hand. shows map units which are quite detailed and includes con-<br />
siderably less variability. Table 1 gives a general summary <strong>of</strong><br />
the different ranges <strong>of</strong> map scales and indic<strong>at</strong>es the kinds <strong>of</strong><br />
inform<strong>at</strong>ion which each can display.<br />
Review <strong>of</strong> Some <strong>of</strong> the Veget<strong>at</strong>ion Maps Which Have been Published<br />
'for Hawal'l<br />
There have been numerous different veget<strong>at</strong>ion maps pub1i:;hed<br />
for Hawai'i, some depicting the general veget<strong>at</strong>ion on all <strong>of</strong> the<br />
islands, while many others deal with small specific areas in<br />
gre<strong>at</strong>er detail.<br />
Probably the most familiar map is one published by Ripperton<br />
and Hosaka (1942) entitled Veget<strong>at</strong>ion Zones <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i. This map<br />
fits into the intermedi<strong>at</strong>e-scale range <strong>of</strong> maps with all <strong>of</strong> the<br />
islands except Hawai'i mapped <strong>at</strong> approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 1:500,000. The<br />
island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i was mapped <strong>at</strong> the scale <strong>of</strong> 1:1.5 million, so<br />
all <strong>of</strong> the islands could be included on a single small map sheet.<br />
Ten different veget<strong>at</strong>ion zones are distinguished on this map<br />
which depict a combin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> both actual and potential vegeta-<br />
tion coverage as determined mainly byclim<strong>at</strong>ic aria eaaphic coiidi-<br />
tions. This map is useful for getting a general overview <strong>of</strong> the<br />
veget<strong>at</strong>ion; however, it is difficult to work with in any detail<br />
on the ground.<br />
Several other maps are available <strong>at</strong> this general scale which<br />
are very similar to Ripperton and Hosaka's, most notable being<br />
maps published by Knapp (1965) and Lamoureux (1973).<br />
At the large map scale range, all areas on all <strong>of</strong> the major<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands were mapped <strong>at</strong> 1:62,500 by Honda and Klingen-<br />
smith (19631, as part <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong> Forest Type-Map series pro-<br />
duced by the U. S. Forest Service and the <strong>Hawaii</strong> Division <strong>of</strong><br />
Forestry. The map units in this case describe (a) land use<br />
class, (b) forest type (i.e., tree species composition), (c) den-<br />
sity <strong>of</strong> tree cover, and (d) tree stand size class in terms <strong>of</strong><br />
sawtimber classes. These veget<strong>at</strong>ion types were interpreted' from<br />
aerial photographs taken in 1954, but were compiled with only a<br />
minimal amount <strong>of</strong> ground verific<strong>at</strong>ion.
Another large-scale map was published by Mueller-Dombois and<br />
Fosberg (1974) which describes the veget<strong>at</strong>ion types <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park (HVNP). The veget<strong>at</strong>ion p<strong>at</strong>terns in this<br />
case were also interpreted from the 1954 photographs, and were<br />
ground checked in detail in the more accessible area. The map<br />
units were based primarily on dominant species and structural<br />
criteria (such as plant spacing and height) <strong>of</strong> the veget<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Both the <strong>Hawaii</strong> Forest Type-Maps and the HVNP map are <strong>at</strong> the<br />
map scale <strong>at</strong> which actual p<strong>at</strong>terns <strong>of</strong> the veget<strong>at</strong>ion are dis-<br />
played with sufficient detail to serve as base maps for the Fish<br />
and Wildlife Service Forest Bird Survey and the study <strong>of</strong> the<br />
dynamics <strong>of</strong> the 'ohi'a rain forest. Unfortun<strong>at</strong>ely, the <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Forest Type-Maps were not ground checked adequ<strong>at</strong>ely and are,<br />
therefore, too inaccur<strong>at</strong>e for practical use. The HVNP map, on<br />
the other hand, is much more accur<strong>at</strong>e for wh<strong>at</strong> is displayed.<br />
However, it covers only a small portion <strong>of</strong> the forests in which<br />
we were interested. Additionally, since it was based on photo-<br />
graphs taken nearly 25 years ago, it is unusable in areas in<br />
which the veget<strong>at</strong>ion has changed considerably, particularly as<br />
the result <strong>of</strong> land clearing, and <strong>of</strong> 'ohi'a dieback in the 'Ola'a<br />
Tract forest section <strong>of</strong> the Park.<br />
We, therefore, decided th<strong>at</strong> the best way to approach the<br />
problem <strong>at</strong> hand was to produce a new veget<strong>at</strong>ion map series, also<br />
<strong>at</strong> the large-scale level.<br />
The Current Mapping Project<br />
In the current project the veget<strong>at</strong>ion types in most habit<strong>at</strong>s<br />
domin<strong>at</strong>ed by n<strong>at</strong>ive species on all <strong>of</strong> the major <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands<br />
will be mapped. The Fish and Wildlife survey was initi<strong>at</strong>ed in<br />
the summer <strong>of</strong> 1976 on the island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i, and we expect to<br />
finish field work on Kaua'i in the summer <strong>of</strong> 1981. An <strong>at</strong>tempt is<br />
being made to keep the veget<strong>at</strong>ion mapping running concurrently<br />
with the field survey work for each <strong>of</strong> the different study areas.<br />
Figure 1 shows the areas which w i l l be mapped for the island<br />
<strong>of</strong> Hawai'i. To d<strong>at</strong>e, the map for one area, the Ka'u Forest, has<br />
been finished and is currently being published (Jacobi, in<br />
press). The preliminary mapping has been completed for the<br />
Hamakua, Waiakea, 'Ola'a, and Mauna Kea sections, and the final<br />
versions for each <strong>of</strong> these areas will be completed in the very<br />
near future. Currently, field work is being concentr<strong>at</strong>ed in the<br />
Hualalai and Kona regions.<br />
Description <strong>of</strong> the Map Units<br />
In this new map series, the veget<strong>at</strong>ion is displayed <strong>at</strong> two<br />
levels <strong>of</strong> resolution. The first level shows the distribution <strong>of</strong><br />
the general plant associ<strong>at</strong>ions which in this case are defined by<br />
the predominant species composition <strong>of</strong> the dominant veget<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
layer. So far <strong>at</strong> least 10 different general plant associ<strong>at</strong>ions
have been identified which include, for example, alpine and sub-<br />
alpine scrub, grassland, 'ohi'a forest, 'ohi'a-koa forest, and<br />
tree fern domin<strong>at</strong>ed communities. For this purpose, the tree<br />
layer was considered to be dominant in open and closed forest<br />
stands.<br />
The second level <strong>of</strong> resolution describes the veget<strong>at</strong>ion in<br />
much gre<strong>at</strong>er detail. In this case, four major components <strong>of</strong> the<br />
veget<strong>at</strong>ion are taken into account in determining the map units:<br />
(1) tree canopy crown cover, (2) tree canopy height, (3) dominant<br />
species composition <strong>of</strong> the tree layer, and (4) understory or<br />
groundcover composition. Tables 2 and 3 show the possible <strong>at</strong>tri-<br />
butes fo each <strong>of</strong> the veget<strong>at</strong>ion components. An example <strong>of</strong> a<br />
veget<strong>at</strong>ion type symbol is shown in Table 4.<br />
Mapping Procedure<br />
Preliminary map units are first deline<strong>at</strong>ed on aerial photo-<br />
graphs with the aid <strong>of</strong> a mirror stereoscope. Several types <strong>of</strong><br />
aerial photos have been used for the different areas mapped so<br />
far. For the Ka'u Forest and Mauna Kea maps, the 1965 black and<br />
white EKL series photos (Soil Conserv<strong>at</strong>ion Service) <strong>at</strong> the<br />
approxim<strong>at</strong>e scale <strong>of</strong> 1:24,000 were used. For the Hamakua,<br />
'Ola'a, and Waiakea maps, two sets <strong>of</strong> photographs were used, one<br />
being a set <strong>of</strong> true color photos <strong>at</strong> the approxim<strong>at</strong>e scale <strong>of</strong><br />
1:12,000 taken in 1972 for the St<strong>at</strong>e Division <strong>of</strong> Forestry, and<br />
the other a set <strong>of</strong> color infrared photos, roughly <strong>at</strong> the scale <strong>of</strong><br />
1:50,000, taken by NASA in 1974-1975. Recently the U. S. Geolog-<br />
ical Survey has released an excellent set <strong>of</strong> air photos covering<br />
all <strong>of</strong> the island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i and most <strong>of</strong> the other islands.<br />
These black and white photos were taken in 1976-1977, and are <strong>at</strong><br />
the approxim<strong>at</strong>e scale <strong>of</strong> 1:40,000. We plan to use this series <strong>of</strong><br />
photographs for most <strong>of</strong> the future mapping work on this project.<br />
Once the preliminary mapping for an area has been completed,<br />
the boundaries on the photographs are compiled into an undis-<br />
torted map overlay <strong>at</strong> the scale <strong>of</strong> 1:24,000. This involves<br />
optically transferring the veget<strong>at</strong>ion boundaries onto a rectified<br />
(i.e., corrected for photo distortion) base map.<br />
Field Verific<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the Map Units<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the most important steps in preparing any type <strong>of</strong> map<br />
is verific<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the map units in the field. For this project,<br />
the preliminary map units are checked in two ways: from the air<br />
in a small airplane or helicopter, and on the ground. The air<br />
reconnaissance has proved to be extremely valuable for getting a<br />
tree-top view <strong>of</strong> the different veget<strong>at</strong>ion types. Many <strong>of</strong> the<br />
problem areas identified in the preliminary air photo mapping can<br />
be resolved in this way.
Verific<strong>at</strong>ion on the ground is carried out along transects<br />
running mauka-makai <strong>at</strong> 2-mile intervals through the study area<br />
(Fig. 2). These are the same transects on which the bird census<br />
is conducted by the Fish and Wildlife survey teams (Scott 1979).<br />
The advantage to working along these transects, besides increased<br />
access into the forest, is th<strong>at</strong> sampling points called "st<strong>at</strong>ions"<br />
have been regularly and accur<strong>at</strong>ely loc<strong>at</strong>ed along each line<br />
(12 st<strong>at</strong>ions/mile) .<br />
Once the preliminary maps have been corrected, new overlay<br />
maps are drawn which w i l l be overlain onto USGS topographic quad-<br />
rangle maps for final public<strong>at</strong>ion. For ease <strong>of</strong> use, the scale <strong>of</strong><br />
the final printed maps will be reduced to 1:48,000.<br />
A#plic<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> the Veget<strong>at</strong>ion Maps to Other Studies in the<br />
<strong>at</strong>ive Forests<br />
The major objective in producing this new series <strong>of</strong> vegeta-<br />
tion maps is to rel<strong>at</strong>e forest bird distribution to veget<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
types, and to provide a framework on which to study the dynamics<br />
<strong>of</strong> the 'ohi'a rain forest. I expect, however, th<strong>at</strong> the map<br />
series w i l l be useful to other persons and agencies whose work<br />
involves the n<strong>at</strong>ive forests, particularly in such areas as eco-<br />
logical and geological research, and land use planning, most<br />
notably connected with preserv<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> our n<strong>at</strong>ural areas.<br />
The major reason for this paper, therefore, is to make more<br />
people aware <strong>of</strong> this project, and to solicit additional sugges-<br />
tions which may increase the overall applicability <strong>of</strong> the maps to<br />
other types <strong>of</strong> studies.
LLTERATURE CITED<br />
Htmda, N., and J. Klingensmith. 1963. <strong>Hawaii</strong> Forest Type-Maps<br />
(1:62,500). USDA, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Exper-<br />
iment St<strong>at</strong>ion, and St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Division <strong>of</strong> Forestry.<br />
Jacobi, J. D. <strong>1978</strong>. Veget<strong>at</strong>ion map <strong>of</strong> the Ka'u Forest and<br />
adjacent lands, island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i.<br />
Knapp, R. 1965. Die Veget<strong>at</strong>ion von Nord-und Mittelamerika und<br />
der <strong>Hawaii</strong>-Inseln. Gustav Fischer Verlag, Stuttgart.<br />
373 pp.<br />
by A.<br />
Transl<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Veget<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands<br />
Y. Yoshinaga and H. H. Iltis, <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Botan. Soc.<br />
Newsletter 14(5): 95-121.<br />
Lamoureux, C. H. 1973. Plants. Pages 63-66 - in R. W. Armstrong,<br />
ed. Atlas <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i. The <strong>University</strong> Press <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>,<br />
Honolulu.<br />
Mueller-Dombois, D., and H. Ellenberg. 1974. Aims and methods<br />
<strong>of</strong> veget<strong>at</strong>ion ecology. John Wiley and Sons, New York.<br />
547 pp.<br />
Mueller-Dombois, D., and F. R. Fosberg. 1974. Veget<strong>at</strong>ion map <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park (<strong>at</strong> 1:52,000). CPSU/UH Tech.<br />
Rep. 4. (Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Botany Dept.) . 44 pp.<br />
Ripperton, J. C., and E. Y. Hosaka. 1942. Veget<strong>at</strong>ion zones <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>. <strong>Hawaii</strong> Agric. Exp. Sta. Bull. 89.<br />
Scott, J. M. 1979. Forest birds survey <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands.<br />
- In C. W. Smith, ed. Proceedings, Second Conf. in N<strong>at</strong>ural<br />
Science, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park. CPSU/UH (<strong>University</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Botany Dept.). (In prepar<strong>at</strong>ion).
TlBLE 1. Sumiuy <strong>of</strong> ranges <strong>of</strong> map scales and the types <strong>of</strong> veget<strong>at</strong>ion inform<strong>at</strong>ion which they<br />
can display. (Pdapted £ran Wller-Dcanbois and Ellenberg 1974).<br />
W SCALE TYPE SCALE RANGE<br />
( approx. )<br />
TYPES OF INFOFMATION DISPLAYED MINIMUM UNIT SIZE<br />
1. Small scale 1: >million* Generalized potential veget<strong>at</strong>ion ' 2500 ha<br />
(*1 an = >lo Ian)<br />
2. Intermedi<strong>at</strong>e 1:l mill to 1:100,000* Regional maps, potential 2500-25 ha<br />
(*1 an = 1 Ian) veget<strong>at</strong>ion associ<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
3. Iarge 1:100,000 to 1:10,000* Generalized actual plant 25-.25 ha<br />
(*1 an = 100 m) associ<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
4. Very large 1:10,000 to 1:100* Detailed plant associ<strong>at</strong>ions, 2500 mz-1 m2<br />
(*1 an = 1 m) Individual trees<br />
5. Chartmaps 1:
TABLE 2. Cmpnents for the tree layer which are used in the veget<strong>at</strong>ion map symbols.<br />
TREE CANOPY CRW COVER<br />
d = Dense; '85% cover<br />
c = Closed; >60-85% cover<br />
o = Open;>20-60% cover<br />
s = Sc<strong>at</strong>tered trees; C20% cover<br />
TREE SPECIES CCMRXITION FORMAT<br />
A-B<br />
A-B, C<br />
Other possible<br />
forms<br />
Only sp. A present; canprises<br />
all <strong>of</strong> the crown cover indic<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
for this layer<br />
Species A dominant comprising<br />
560% <strong>of</strong> indic<strong>at</strong>ed cover; species<br />
B present but comprising 20-40%<br />
<strong>of</strong> indic<strong>at</strong>ed cover<br />
Species A and B codaninant, each<br />
comprising 40-60% <strong>of</strong> indic<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
cover<br />
Species A and B codaninant, with<br />
species C present, comprising<br />
20-40% <strong>of</strong> indic<strong>at</strong>ed cover.<br />
A-B-C; A, B, C<br />
TREE CANOPY HEIW<br />
1 = Short-st<strong>at</strong>ure trees; 3-5 m tall<br />
2 = Moder<strong>at</strong>e-st<strong>at</strong>ure trees; 5-10 m tall<br />
3 = Tall-st<strong>at</strong>ure trees: > 10 m tall<br />
TREF. SPECIES NAME ABBREVIATICNS<br />
-<br />
Ac = Acacia koa<br />
Ch = Cheircdendron trigynun<br />
ELI = Euphorbia sp.<br />
Is = Introduced species<br />
Me = Metrosideros collina<br />
MK = Myrsine lessertiana<br />
My = Myoprun sandwicense<br />
So = Sophora chrysophylla
TABLE 3. Canpnents for the ground cover which are used in the veget<strong>at</strong>ion map.<br />
SPECIES mOUPS<br />
The form<strong>at</strong> for listing ground cover is the tq = sedges, rushes, grasses, and herbs<br />
sane as for listing tree species composition in boggy situ<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
unless otherwise noted. the around < cover is ds = n<strong>at</strong>ive alpine or subalpine shrubs.<br />
&suned to cover >60% '<br />
(styphelia , Vacciniun ,- Dodonaea, .<br />
Geranim, mbautia, etc.)<br />
If the ground cover is
TABLE 4. Example <strong>of</strong> a veget<strong>at</strong>ion type symbol showing the interpret<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the different<br />
symbol canponents.<br />
1. Tree Crown Cover 3. minant Tree Species Composition<br />
l 0 3 C<br />
2. Tree Canopy Height 5. Other Inform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
1. nee crown cover > 20-60%.<br />
2, Canopy height >10 m.<br />
4. i round Cover<br />
3. Tree canopy domin<strong>at</strong>ed by Wtrosideros collina.<br />
4. Ground cover codanin<strong>at</strong>ed by n<strong>at</strong>ive rain forest shrub species and herbaceous plants growing<br />
in boggy situ<strong>at</strong>ion with some tree ferns.<br />
5. Canopy trees in "dieback" condition <strong>at</strong> time <strong>of</strong> mawing (i.e., with many starding dead or<br />
defoli<strong>at</strong>ed trees).
* 3 a:<br />
4: 0 0 4<br />
W I * f n z - 0<br />
Y a 4: 4 1<br />
4: W I I d 3<br />
1 4 Y Y C a Y<br />
a z 4 : 4 : 4 4 : < a<br />
T 3 T - < Z 3 Z Z a I<br />
0 4 : 4 : < J ~ 4 : 0 0 3 0<br />
Y T ~ E O ~ Y Y Y I ~
ETGLTRE 2. Loc<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the U. S. Fiah and Wildlife Service's Forest Bird Survey<br />
transects on the island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i.
THE IMPACT OF THE SWEET POTATO<br />
ON PREHISTORIC HAWAIIAN CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT<br />
Michael W. Kaschko and Melinda S. Allen<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Anthropology<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
ABSTRACT<br />
Recent research in <strong>Hawaii</strong>an archaeology suggests<br />
th<strong>at</strong> commencing about 1000-1100 A.D. substantial change<br />
and development occurred in various aspects <strong>of</strong> prehis-<br />
toric <strong>Hawaii</strong>an culture, and this trend continued in <strong>at</strong><br />
least some respects to European contact. It is clear<br />
th<strong>at</strong> the sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o was <strong>of</strong> increasing importance to<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an agriculture during this time. The New World<br />
origin <strong>of</strong> the sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o, as opposed to the Asi<strong>at</strong>ic<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>of</strong> the other Oceanic cultigens, further presents<br />
the possibility <strong>of</strong> a separ<strong>at</strong>e and post-initial settle-<br />
ment introduction <strong>of</strong> this crucial crop into the prehis-<br />
toric <strong>Hawaii</strong>an agricultural complex.<br />
The possible temporal altern<strong>at</strong>ives for the arrival<br />
<strong>of</strong> the sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o in Hawai'i are considered. The pre-<br />
dictable effects <strong>of</strong> sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o introduction <strong>at</strong> various<br />
points in the prehistoric sequence are examined in<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ion to the actual evidence for major cultural<br />
developments: agricultural expansion-intensific<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
popul<strong>at</strong>ion growth, increasing social complexity, etc.<br />
Specific methods are suggested for incorpor<strong>at</strong>ion into<br />
future archaeological research to provide d<strong>at</strong>a relevant<br />
to the role <strong>of</strong> the sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o in the prehistoric<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an adapt<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Early Western explorers, beginning with Captain James Cook<br />
in 1778, commented repe<strong>at</strong>edly on the extent, intensity, and quality<br />
<strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>Hawaii</strong>an sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o (I omoea b<strong>at</strong><strong>at</strong>as [L.] Lam.)<br />
production, particularly in contrast ---ii to ot er areas <strong>of</strong> Polynesia<br />
(Yen 1974: 311-317). As l<strong>at</strong>e as 1823 the Reverend William Ellis<br />
described extensive agricultural field systems on the island <strong>of</strong><br />
Hawai'i where sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o was the primary crop (Newman 1970:<br />
112-120). These early accounts clearly <strong>at</strong>test to the importance<br />
<strong>of</strong> sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o in the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an economy <strong>at</strong> European contact.<br />
L<strong>at</strong>e prehistoric <strong>Hawaii</strong>an culture was characterized by a complex<br />
ranked society, high popul<strong>at</strong>ion density, and an economy primarily<br />
reliant upon well-developed agricultural systems. The possible<br />
role <strong>of</strong> the sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o in the development <strong>of</strong> these cultural<br />
fe<strong>at</strong>ures is our concern.
The sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o is unique in th<strong>at</strong> it is the only Polynesian<br />
cultigen <strong>of</strong> American origin (Brand 1971; Yen 1971, 1974). All<br />
other Polynesian cul tigens are <strong>of</strong> Asian deriv<strong>at</strong>ion. Although<br />
taro is characterized as the preferred food <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>ans, as<br />
a crop sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o has several advantages (Handy & Handy 1972:<br />
124-128) :<br />
1) It can be grown in less favorable loc<strong>at</strong>ions with respect<br />
to sunlight and soil.<br />
2) The tubers m<strong>at</strong>ure in three to six months as opposed to<br />
the nine to 18 months required for taro.<br />
3) It requires less labor in planting and less care in<br />
cultiv<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
4) The tubers w i l l keep in the ground without rotting for<br />
several months after m<strong>at</strong>uring.<br />
5) The sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o is not seasonally restricted.<br />
Present evidence indic<strong>at</strong>es th<strong>at</strong> the sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o was intro-<br />
duced to Eastern Polynesia from South America sometime after<br />
initial settlement, about the first to third century A.D., but<br />
prior to the coloniz<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> New Zealand which occurred before<br />
1000 A.D. (Green 1975: 604-624). Carbonized sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o frag-<br />
ments have been recovered from archaeological sites in New Zea-<br />
land (Leach 1976: 145), Easter Island (Rosendahl & Yen 1971:<br />
379), and Hawai'i (Rosendahl & Yen 1971: 383) with d<strong>at</strong>es <strong>of</strong> 1650-<br />
1850 A.D.; 1526+100 A.D.; and 1425-1725 A.D., respectively. In<br />
these areas sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o was <strong>of</strong> major agronomic importance. In<br />
contrast, sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o was a minor crop and dietary element in<br />
central East Polynesia <strong>at</strong> contact where it was used primarily for<br />
pig feed (Yen 1974).<br />
Studies <strong>at</strong> Palliser Bay provide the earliest indirect evi-<br />
dence for sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o cultiv<strong>at</strong>ion in New Zealand (Leach 1976).<br />
Intensive examin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> environmental conditions past and pre-<br />
sent, in conjunction with archaeological excav<strong>at</strong>ions, showed<br />
sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o to be the only possible crop for th<strong>at</strong> particular<br />
area. These field systems d<strong>at</strong>e to the 12th century A.D., and it<br />
is assumed th<strong>at</strong> the arrival and dispersal <strong>of</strong> the sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o<br />
pred<strong>at</strong>es the systems by a hundred years or more. For Easter<br />
Island it has been suggested th<strong>at</strong> the sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o arrived with<br />
the initial colonizers (Yen 1974: 294) in the fifth century A.D.<br />
(McCoy 1976: 10). In Hawai'i evidence for swidden agriculture<br />
has been substanti<strong>at</strong>ed early in the temporal sequence (Kirch<br />
1975; Green, in press). However, in these <strong>Hawaii</strong>an sites the<br />
specific cultigen has not been identified. Until more direct<br />
evidence is available, the possibility <strong>of</strong> sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o intro-<br />
duction subsequent to initial settlement but prior to the estab-<br />
lishment <strong>of</strong> the major dryland field systems remains viable. The<br />
necessary agronomic techniques were already an integral part <strong>of</strong><br />
the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an's cultural knowledge, but if a more adaptable plant<br />
was introduced it could have allowed for intensive exploit<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>of</strong> previously unused land.
In 1823 Ellis described five dryland agricul tural field<br />
systems on Hawai'i where sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o was the primary cultigen<br />
(Newman 1970: 114-115). These were loc<strong>at</strong>ed in leeward North<br />
Kohala, in Kona between Kailua and Ka'awaloa, <strong>at</strong> Wai'ohinu and<br />
Kapapala in Ka'u, and near Kamaili in Puna. Two <strong>of</strong> these areas<br />
have been investig<strong>at</strong>ed archaeologically: the North Kohala system<br />
<strong>at</strong> Lapakahi (Newman 1970; Rosendahl 1972; Tuggle & Griffin 1973)<br />
and the Kona system <strong>at</strong> Kealakekua (Soehren & Newman 1968; Newman<br />
1970: 123-137). Research in Makaha Valley, O'ahu (Green, in<br />
press) and Halawa Valley, Moloka'i (Kirch 1975) provide addi-<br />
tional d<strong>at</strong>a on dryland cultiv<strong>at</strong>ion in prehistoric Hawai'i.<br />
The earliest indirect evidence in Hawai' i for sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o<br />
cultiv<strong>at</strong>ion is from Makaha Valley. Field shelters d<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 1100<br />
to 1300 A.D. were found in str<strong>at</strong>igraphic associ<strong>at</strong>ion with evi-<br />
dence for swiddening (slash and burn agriculture) (Green 1970:<br />
101). It is assumed th<strong>at</strong> these fields were used for either sweet<br />
pot<strong>at</strong>o or dry taro cultiv<strong>at</strong>ion. This initial swidden agriculture<br />
was followed by more permanent inland pondfield systems with<br />
associ<strong>at</strong>ed dryland farming (Green, in press). In Halawa Valley,<br />
geological and malacological evidence suggest a sequence <strong>of</strong><br />
forest burning resulting in slope instability and erosion by<br />
1200 A.D. Based on this d<strong>at</strong>a, in conjunction with the cultural<br />
remains, Kirch (1975: 175-176) suggests th<strong>at</strong> swiddening was prob-<br />
ably a major agricultural activity in the valley from the d<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong><br />
initial settlement (ca. 650 A.D.) onward. It was concluded th<strong>at</strong><br />
a quantit<strong>at</strong>ive shift in rel<strong>at</strong>ive emphasis from swidden to pond-<br />
field cultiv<strong>at</strong>ion gradually took place. The extensive field<br />
system <strong>at</strong> Lapakahi d<strong>at</strong>es from the l<strong>at</strong>e 1400's to historic con-<br />
tact. It is in this area th<strong>at</strong> the first direct evidence <strong>of</strong> sweet<br />
pot<strong>at</strong>o was found. Carbonized sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o tuber fragments were<br />
excav<strong>at</strong>ed from a field shelter in upland Lapakahi with associ<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
d<strong>at</strong>es ranging from 1425 to 1725 A.D. (Rosendahl & Yen 1971;<br />
Rosendahl 1972). Less directly, some coastal Lapakahi sites d<strong>at</strong>e<br />
to about 1300 A.D. (Tuggle & Griffin 1973: 58) and - may indic<strong>at</strong>e<br />
the initial stages <strong>of</strong> sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o cultiv<strong>at</strong>ion. Sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o<br />
tuber skin has also been tent<strong>at</strong>ively identified from one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Mauna Kea Adze Quarry rockshelters (B.P. Bishop Museum, current<br />
analysis). Only one radiocarbon d<strong>at</strong>e has been obtained for the<br />
rockshelter, 1492 A.D. (corrected), and the identified m<strong>at</strong>erial<br />
is from a layer th<strong>at</strong> is str<strong>at</strong>igraphically more recent, but<br />
definitely prehistoric.<br />
Recent research has led some archaeologists to hypothesize a<br />
prehistoric expansion <strong>of</strong> permanent settlement into the dry lee-<br />
ward areas <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i beginning as early as 1000 to 1100 A.D.<br />
(Cordy <strong>1978</strong>). It is suggested th<strong>at</strong> this settlement was accom-<br />
panied by inland agricultural expansion and substantial popula-<br />
tion increase, as exhibited by the extensive remains <strong>of</strong> dryland<br />
field systems and numerous coastal habit<strong>at</strong>ion sites. There were<br />
also certain social developments th<strong>at</strong> took place which resulted<br />
in the form<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> complex ranked societies during the l<strong>at</strong>e<br />
1400's (Hommon 1976). This is in part documented by the appear-<br />
ance <strong>of</strong> large house sites and heiau (temples) which represent<br />
social str<strong>at</strong>ific<strong>at</strong>ion. The areas affected are notably those in<br />
which the sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o would be the most productive crop. It is
tempting to suggest th<strong>at</strong> the introduction <strong>of</strong> this adaptable cul-<br />
tigen was an important factor in these developments. However,<br />
evidence to support such an inference has been elusive thus far.<br />
Three altern<strong>at</strong>ive time periods are suggested for the intro-<br />
duction <strong>of</strong> sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o to Hawai' i:<br />
1) With initial settlement ca. 600 to 750 A.D. (Yen 1973:<br />
81), or possibly as early as 300 A.D. (Cordy <strong>1978</strong>: 25).<br />
This would mean th<strong>at</strong> the sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o was involved with<br />
but not the c<strong>at</strong>alyst for the previously mentioned<br />
cul tur a1 developments.<br />
2) At a l<strong>at</strong>er d<strong>at</strong>e, about 1000 A.D. or somewh<strong>at</strong> l<strong>at</strong>er. The<br />
sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o could have precipit<strong>at</strong>ed or been directly<br />
requisite for certain cultural developments (Hommon<br />
1976: 258-269).<br />
3) By a historically unrecorded Spanish vessel in the<br />
1500's (Dixon 1932; Stokes 1932). In this case the<br />
sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o would have been introduced after major<br />
cultural developments had taken place.<br />
There is a paucity <strong>of</strong> both direct and indirect d<strong>at</strong>a relevant<br />
to the prehistoric presence or absence <strong>of</strong> sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o in<br />
Hawai ' i. Only the third possibility noted above is seriously<br />
questioned by present archaeological evidence. We suggest the<br />
following research methods may assist in defining the chronology<br />
<strong>of</strong> sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o introduction and establishment in the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
horticultural complex, as well as identifyinq the effects this<br />
cultigen<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
1)<br />
2)<br />
3)<br />
may have had upon the development <strong>of</strong> prehistoric<br />
culture:<br />
The controlled archaeological sampling <strong>of</strong> prehistoric<br />
dryland agr icul tural field systems can be improved.<br />
This would be accomplished in part by obtaining con-<br />
sistent samples along two lines <strong>of</strong> vari<strong>at</strong>ion in an indi-<br />
vidual field system, th<strong>at</strong> is, along the longitudinal<br />
axis and the inland-seaward axis. Such a sampling<br />
procedure, combined with comprehensive absolute d<strong>at</strong>ing,<br />
should result in a complete view <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong><br />
an agricultural system from its initial stages through<br />
European contact.<br />
Direct evidence is obtainable in the form <strong>of</strong> sweet<br />
pot<strong>at</strong>o macr<strong>of</strong>ossils. Archaeological excav<strong>at</strong>ions could<br />
be concentr<strong>at</strong>ed on those sites, structures, and fe<strong>at</strong>ures<br />
which will most likely contain preserved sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o<br />
remains. In addition, specific field recovery tech-<br />
niques can be developed.<br />
The techniques <strong>of</strong> macr<strong>of</strong>ossil identific<strong>at</strong>ion need<br />
refinement, and compar<strong>at</strong>ive collections and keys should<br />
be developed.
4) Micr<strong>of</strong>ossil identific<strong>at</strong>ion and analysis is not fully<br />
developed in Hawai'i and previous <strong>at</strong>tempts <strong>at</strong> isol<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>of</strong> archaeological pollen have been rel<strong>at</strong>ively unsuc-<br />
cessful for a variety <strong>of</strong> reasons. However, pollen<br />
analysis may still prove productive, particularly in dry<br />
areas. It should be noted th<strong>at</strong> for sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o pollen<br />
low percentages would be expected as the pollen is not<br />
windborn and the plant usually was harvested before<br />
flowering occurred.<br />
5) Clim<strong>at</strong>ic-edaphic conditions <strong>of</strong> a specific micro-environ-<br />
ment can be compared to the physical requirements <strong>of</strong> a<br />
particular cultigen as was done by Leach (1976).<br />
Ultim<strong>at</strong>ely all <strong>of</strong> these methods depend on the accur<strong>at</strong>e and<br />
reliable d<strong>at</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> archaeological sites through basaltic glass<br />
hydr<strong>at</strong>ion rind measurement and radiocarbon d<strong>at</strong>ing techniques.<br />
This very brief discussion <strong>of</strong> the possible role <strong>of</strong> the sweet<br />
pot<strong>at</strong>o in prehistoric Hawai'i is clearly quite preliminary and<br />
incomplete. All <strong>of</strong> the d<strong>at</strong>a relevant to this topic have not been<br />
recounted nor have all the possible interpret<strong>at</strong>ions been noted.<br />
However, recent archaeological research and d<strong>at</strong>ing in Hawai'i,<br />
combined with minimal direct evidence presently available on the<br />
sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o, is r<strong>at</strong>her enticing. It is possible th<strong>at</strong> a focus on<br />
the role <strong>of</strong> this adaptable food plant could have major explan-<br />
<strong>at</strong>ory potential in future interpret<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> the prehistoric<br />
development <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an culture. Until new d<strong>at</strong>a more clearly<br />
defines the prehistoric position <strong>of</strong> the sweet pot<strong>at</strong>o, in terms <strong>of</strong><br />
the time <strong>of</strong> introduction and the effects upon <strong>Hawaii</strong>an culture,<br />
the concerns raised here remain a legitim<strong>at</strong>e area <strong>of</strong> inquiry for<br />
archaeological research in Hawai'i.
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DEDICATION ADDRESS FOR HAWAII FIELD RESEARCH CENTER*<br />
1 <strong>June</strong> <strong>1978</strong><br />
Bruce M. Kilgore<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>e Regional Director<br />
Resource Management and Planning<br />
Western Region, N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service<br />
San Francisco, California 94102<br />
When Bob Barbee asked me to <strong>of</strong>fer some comments this morn-<br />
ing, I thought about my past role as a park scientist and my<br />
present role as a manager <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional programs. I felt I<br />
should not miss this opportunity to comment on some issues th<strong>at</strong><br />
concern me very much dealing with the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service (NPS)<br />
science programs and scientists and their rel<strong>at</strong>ionship to<br />
resource management programs and managers.<br />
During our first century <strong>of</strong> managing n<strong>at</strong>ional parks, we took<br />
it upon ourselves to "play God" because we decided which n<strong>at</strong>ural<br />
processes were "good" and which were "bad," But how did we<br />
assign such moral qualities to fire in the forest or to pred<strong>at</strong>ors<br />
among species <strong>of</strong> wildlife?<br />
In 1963 we were reminded by the Leopold Report th<strong>at</strong> "playing<br />
God" was not wh<strong>at</strong> our mission was all about. And as scientists<br />
and managers, I find it useful from time to time to look <strong>at</strong> some<br />
<strong>of</strong> its major points again. You remember the c<strong>at</strong>ch phrases:<br />
"N<strong>at</strong>ional Parks should be a vignette <strong>of</strong> primitive America," and<br />
"A reasonable illusion <strong>of</strong> primitive America can be recre<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
. . . using the utmost in skill, judgment, . . . and ecologic<br />
sensitivity."<br />
But there were other important ideas, too:<br />
1. It pointed out the folly <strong>of</strong> tinkering with n<strong>at</strong>ural processes<br />
without understanding these processes.<br />
2. It said th<strong>at</strong> the NPS must recognize the enormous complexity<br />
<strong>of</strong> ecologic communities and the diversity <strong>of</strong> management pro-<br />
cedures required to perpetu<strong>at</strong>e them.<br />
3. It said th<strong>at</strong> management without knowledge would be a dan-<br />
gerous policy.<br />
* Portions <strong>of</strong> this paper were adapted from the Keynote Address<br />
<strong>at</strong> the NPS Pacific Northwest Region's Science/Resource Manage-<br />
ment Workshop, April 18, <strong>1978</strong>.
When I began my present assignment in the Western Region, I<br />
wrote a memo to my boss, Howard Chapman, in which I raised sev-<br />
eral basic questions about science and scientists and <strong>at</strong>titudes<br />
<strong>of</strong> managers toward them. I said th<strong>at</strong> perhaps the first question<br />
we must ask ourselves and answer honestly is: "Do we really want<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and scientists in the NPS?" If we do, we must pay<br />
for this service, both through adequ<strong>at</strong>e funding and through<br />
strong commitment to the highest standards <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional activ-<br />
ity. Such activity must include: (1) high-quality, in-house<br />
research to provide essential facts to quide management programs;<br />
and (2) public<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> these results in pr<strong>of</strong>essional journals.<br />
Our past performance, while it has been improving recently,<br />
still has a long way to go, as both the Robbins and Leopold<br />
Reports in 1963 pointed out. In summary, these reports said four<br />
things:<br />
1. We need a permanent, independent, identifiable research unit<br />
within the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service.<br />
2. Most <strong>of</strong> the research by the Park Service should be mission-<br />
oriented.<br />
3. The NPS should itself plan and administer its own mission-<br />
oriented research program.<br />
4. The results <strong>of</strong> research undertaken by the Park Service should<br />
be publishable and should be published.<br />
Such concepts form the basis for my personal philosophy <strong>of</strong><br />
wh<strong>at</strong> our objectives and goals ought to be for a n<strong>at</strong>ural science<br />
research organiz<strong>at</strong>ion in the Park Service. But I think there are<br />
differences in approaches between some managers and researchers<br />
on these points.<br />
The Manager Needs the Sound, Scientific<br />
Support <strong>of</strong> the Scientist<br />
While many managers may sense they need inform<strong>at</strong>ion upon<br />
which to base their management <strong>of</strong> forest resources or wildlife<br />
resources or fisheries resources, they do not always think they<br />
need a real scientist.<br />
"Just get me the d<strong>at</strong>a," some say. "Give it to me in a<br />
report with management recommend<strong>at</strong>ions I can understand.<br />
But don't bother to write it up for those ivory-tower sci-<br />
entific journals. Th<strong>at</strong>'s just the scientist doing his thing<br />
with his scientific peers. Th<strong>at</strong>'s for his own personal<br />
benefit. It doesn't help me."
I want to say th<strong>at</strong> I strongly disagree with this philosophy. And<br />
I want to tell you why. There is no way th<strong>at</strong> a manager can be<br />
assured his scientist's inform<strong>at</strong>ion is solid unless he oper<strong>at</strong>es<br />
like a scientist and is recognized by his peers and the scien-<br />
tific community as a scientist. And for this to happen, there<br />
are few viable shortcuts to the process <strong>of</strong> careful design <strong>of</strong> a<br />
research project, careful review <strong>of</strong> th<strong>at</strong> design by the most<br />
knowledgeable pr<strong>of</strong>essional peers, careful g<strong>at</strong>hering <strong>of</strong> d<strong>at</strong>a<br />
(<strong>of</strong>ten by research technicians, not the scientist himself), and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional analysis <strong>of</strong> the results and drawing <strong>of</strong> conclusions<br />
which are then subjected to a number <strong>of</strong> review processes, with<br />
public<strong>at</strong>ion as the final product.<br />
This is a point I have trouble with in discussions with many<br />
managers and some researchers. Yet, I feel strongly th<strong>at</strong> if a<br />
field research scientist does not publish, the research mission<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Park Service will certainly perish in the sense th<strong>at</strong> it<br />
will come to have zero influence in or out <strong>of</strong> the Service.<br />
So, wh<strong>at</strong> I am saying is the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service must in-<br />
creasingly learn to support your local scientist and your local<br />
Cooper<strong>at</strong>ive N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Resources Studies Unit (CPSU) when they<br />
seek to establish a reput<strong>at</strong>ion for solid scientific achievement.<br />
We must learn to support the process <strong>of</strong> presenting papers <strong>at</strong> sci-<br />
entific meetings and preparing the results for public<strong>at</strong>ion in the<br />
best possible scientific journals.<br />
Attitude. <strong>of</strong> the NPS Scientist<br />
On the other hand, let me warn the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service<br />
field-area scientist and the CPSU scientist th<strong>at</strong> a part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
reason we lack management support for science stems from <strong>at</strong>ti-<br />
tudes <strong>of</strong> some Service scientists and research biologists. There<br />
are those scientists--few, I hope--who are inclined to use fancy<br />
equipment and procedures to do a job th<strong>at</strong> less sophistic<strong>at</strong>ed pro-<br />
cedures could do equally well and with better management support<br />
and understanding. If you need computers and sophistic<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
equipment, use them. But do not play science games. And do not<br />
try snow jobs on managers.<br />
The N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service scientist, who does not fully<br />
understand th<strong>at</strong> the primary function <strong>of</strong> Service scientists is to<br />
produce mission-oriented results for those problems identified by<br />
management as being top priority problems, has done gre<strong>at</strong> damage<br />
to the image <strong>of</strong> science in the NPS. Such an individual may feel<br />
he is free to study wh<strong>at</strong>ever strikes his fancy, because anything<br />
he learns w i l l benefit society and hence, the NPS. While most<br />
basic research has some interpretive value, there is no quicker<br />
way to lose support <strong>of</strong> the hard-pressed manager with a tight<br />
budget and an early deadline than to oper<strong>at</strong>e this way.
But we can make it over this hump if we have two things: (1)<br />
gre<strong>at</strong>er understanding on the part <strong>of</strong> the manager th<strong>at</strong> good solid,<br />
science is costly and takes some optimum minimum time, and th<strong>at</strong><br />
following through to public<strong>at</strong>ion is a worthwhile investment both<br />
for the scientist and the manager; (2) gre<strong>at</strong>er commitment on the<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the NPS scientist to working with the manager <strong>at</strong> the out-<br />
set to select his highest priority projects to study, and then a<br />
continuing effort to gain a mutual understanding <strong>of</strong> wh<strong>at</strong> both<br />
hope to achieve by the research. This should sometimes include<br />
how d<strong>at</strong>a g<strong>at</strong>hering--wh<strong>at</strong>ever is decided upon--will help the<br />
manager make a decision. In other words, we need desper<strong>at</strong>ely to<br />
better understand one another. We need better bridging <strong>of</strong> the<br />
communic<strong>at</strong>ions gap th<strong>at</strong> exists between manager and scientist.<br />
Bridging the Gap Between Scientist and Manager:<br />
The Role <strong>of</strong> the Resource Management Specialist<br />
I feel th<strong>at</strong> bridging the communic<strong>at</strong>ions gap between the<br />
scientist and the Superintendent or manager is a key role th<strong>at</strong><br />
resources management specialists can and must play. This role is<br />
vitally important, and they need background experience and pro-<br />
fessional training as nearly equivalent to th<strong>at</strong> <strong>of</strong> the scientist<br />
as possible. As I would see it, researchers and resources<br />
management specialists rel<strong>at</strong>e to each other in the following way:<br />
1. The scientist develops the basic str<strong>at</strong>egy--a sound r<strong>at</strong>ionale<br />
for ecological action programs <strong>of</strong> prescribed burning or go<strong>at</strong><br />
and pig reduction or reintroduction <strong>of</strong> extirp<strong>at</strong>ed species.<br />
2. Then the resources management specialist--the second half <strong>of</strong><br />
an essential team--deals with the tactical oper<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> ac-<br />
tually doing controlled burning in a regular way or guiding<br />
rangers in reducing exotic animal herds.<br />
An extremely important need in the Service now is to develop<br />
a solid, pr<strong>of</strong>essional resources management program. We need a<br />
career ladder for resources management specialists, an effective<br />
training program for such specialists, and a separ<strong>at</strong>e grade eval-<br />
u<strong>at</strong>ion system to encourage them to become highly skilled spe-<br />
cialists and not have to transfer to line management or to<br />
research in order to advance pr<strong>of</strong>essionally. We should be able<br />
to recruit prospective resource management specialists directly<br />
from universities or from other assignments where their back-<br />
ground experience qualifies them well.<br />
I would see scientists and resources management specialists<br />
forming essential teams in larger parks, splitting the str<strong>at</strong>egy<br />
and tactics <strong>of</strong> resources management, while in smaller parks, the<br />
scientist part <strong>of</strong> the team would be provided by scientists<br />
st<strong>at</strong>ioned <strong>at</strong> CPSU's.
We will see how far these ideas get in the next few years in<br />
the NPS. But some effective system for bridging the research-<br />
management gap must be found because managers need mission-<br />
oriented research. But not just the short-term brush fire<br />
efforts. Once you have identified a major isue, you need to go<br />
into in-depth studies <strong>of</strong> the various aspects <strong>of</strong> the ecosystem<br />
th<strong>at</strong> are rel<strong>at</strong>ed to th<strong>at</strong> particular problem. In no way can we be<br />
superf icial in our approach.<br />
Where the Researcher Fails the Manager.. .<br />
And the Manager Fails the Researcher<br />
All too <strong>of</strong>ten, researchers fail in their job to assist<br />
managers, and managers fail in their job to support researchers.<br />
The researcher most <strong>of</strong>ten fails the manager when he:<br />
--carries out overly-sophistic<strong>at</strong>ed studies th<strong>at</strong> are<br />
unrel<strong>at</strong>ed to management;<br />
--makes little effort to communic<strong>at</strong>e the results <strong>of</strong> his<br />
research to the manager (including recommend<strong>at</strong>ions for<br />
action) ;<br />
--does not set up mutually agreed upon objectives <strong>at</strong> the<br />
beginning <strong>of</strong> the project and then follow through with<br />
reports and public<strong>at</strong>ions th<strong>at</strong> are <strong>of</strong> value to the manager.<br />
The researcher owes a manager <strong>at</strong> least two thinqs: a solid study<br />
th<strong>at</strong> leads to public<strong>at</strong>ion; and recommend<strong>at</strong>ions on how his<br />
research rel<strong>at</strong>es to management.<br />
The manager may fail the researcher when he:<br />
--undercuts the researcher's efforts to work steadily<br />
on primary projects, <strong>of</strong>ten by involving him in<br />
"brush fire" projects;<br />
--does not communic<strong>at</strong>e management problems he needs<br />
research answers for in a timely way, or does not<br />
seek a researcher's input on whether a given re-<br />
sources problem should have priority consider<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
for limited research funding;<br />
--puts research <strong>at</strong> the bottom <strong>of</strong> the priority list<br />
for funding (maybe cutting it first in order to<br />
fill chuckholes in his road);<br />
--discourages a researcher's papers <strong>at</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
meetings or discourages him from finishing publica-<br />
tions.
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes: A Success Story<br />
But with all its problems and controversies, resource man-<br />
agement and research <strong>at</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park has been a<br />
real success story, and the research center we are dedic<strong>at</strong>ing<br />
here today is a concrete example <strong>of</strong> the tremendous progress being<br />
made. Looking back briefly <strong>at</strong> where we have been in research in<br />
the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service during the past 50 years, gives us some<br />
perspective. Lack <strong>of</strong> knowledge about n<strong>at</strong>ural resources and<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ural processes in parks has been a serious thre<strong>at</strong> to the eco-<br />
logical health <strong>of</strong> many parks. Such was the case here in Hawai'i<br />
in the early 1960's with the two large park areas <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Volcanoes and Haleakala.<br />
It is well documented th<strong>at</strong> more species <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
plants and animals have become extinct in these islands--and more<br />
are thre<strong>at</strong>ened with extinction--than in any other biological pro-<br />
vince on earth. We in the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service are especially<br />
concerned with the problems in Hawai'i since the Service is the<br />
largest Federal land agency in the St<strong>at</strong>e, and because the Service<br />
is charged with a Congressional mand<strong>at</strong>e to conserve the scenery,<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ural objects, and wildlife on all n<strong>at</strong>ional park lands.<br />
Research programs in the Service really began in the l<strong>at</strong>e<br />
1920's when an advisory committee on problems in the n<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
parks recommended a research program to fill some <strong>of</strong> the gaps in<br />
scientific inform<strong>at</strong>ion needed to administer and interpret the<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ion's n<strong>at</strong>ional parks. In response, a Branch <strong>of</strong> Research and<br />
Educ<strong>at</strong>ion was cre<strong>at</strong>ed in 1930, headed by Dr. Harold Bryant, a<br />
student <strong>of</strong> Joseph Grinnell. Two years l<strong>at</strong>er, the Wildlife<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> the NPS was established as the first organiz<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
cre<strong>at</strong>ed solely for the purpose <strong>of</strong> ecological research and manage-<br />
ment <strong>of</strong> biological resources. It was led by George Wright,<br />
another Grinnell student.<br />
At about this time, the Civilian Conserv<strong>at</strong>ion Corps (CCC)<br />
presented the Park, Service with a unique opportunity for expand-<br />
ing its conserv<strong>at</strong>ion role on the n<strong>at</strong>ional scene. CCC Camps were<br />
established all over the country; many were placed in n<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
and St<strong>at</strong>e parks. The N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service administered portions<br />
<strong>of</strong> the CCC Program, and was able to acquire a large sum <strong>of</strong><br />
Federal funds for research and management activities in n<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
parks. (The site <strong>of</strong> the present <strong>Hawaii</strong> Field Research Center was<br />
<strong>at</strong> one time a CCC Camp.)<br />
Unfortun<strong>at</strong>ely, George Wright was killed in 1936 and the CCC<br />
Program was abolished in the early 1940's. This led to a def-<br />
inite drop in NPS research efforts. It was not until nearly 25<br />
years l<strong>at</strong>er, in the early 1960ts, th<strong>at</strong> the biological problems <strong>of</strong><br />
the parks were again recognized as needing extensive NPS research<br />
commitment. In 1958, the Service obtained its first <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />
budget solely for research--a meager sum <strong>of</strong> $28,000 for the<br />
entire NPS.
While the $28,000 would not even build a single comfort sta-<br />
tion for one n<strong>at</strong>ional park, the money had some real psychological<br />
and fiscal pump-pr iming effects. Several Regional Offices and a<br />
few parks added their own funds to m<strong>at</strong>erially augment this ini-<br />
tial sum. As such, this stimul<strong>at</strong>ed research institutions to<br />
produce several dozen reports by 1962 on critical ecological<br />
situ<strong>at</strong>ions in a number <strong>of</strong> parks.<br />
In the early 19601s, the Secretary <strong>of</strong> the Interior requested<br />
two surveys. The first was the "Leopold Report" I mentioned<br />
earlier. The second survey was one by the N<strong>at</strong>ional Academy <strong>of</strong><br />
Sciences on Research needs in n<strong>at</strong>ional parks. It outlined the<br />
steps necessary to set up an effective research organiz<strong>at</strong>ion to<br />
handle park management problems.<br />
Part <strong>of</strong> the Academy <strong>of</strong> Sciences Report st<strong>at</strong>ed th<strong>at</strong> research<br />
centers should be established in n<strong>at</strong>ional parks when justified by<br />
the n<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>of</strong> the park, and th<strong>at</strong> such research centers should not<br />
only serve the staff <strong>of</strong> a n<strong>at</strong>ional park but should be used<br />
jointly by personnel from universities, other organiz<strong>at</strong>ions, and<br />
other Government agencies.<br />
The l<strong>at</strong>e 1960's signaled the end <strong>of</strong> the 25-year period <strong>of</strong><br />
frustr<strong>at</strong>ion for biological research and management in the<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ional parks, and the beginning <strong>of</strong> a new period <strong>of</strong> opportunity<br />
and hope for a better future.<br />
Today, 10 years l<strong>at</strong>er, the annual research budget for <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Volcanoes alone totals about $250,000. Considering our sister<br />
agencies, in the l<strong>at</strong>ter 1960's the Fish and Wildlife Service<br />
assigned a biologist to Hawai'i to research the probable causes<br />
for the decline <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an birdlife, and in 1969 the two agen-<br />
cies jointly established the Mauna Loa Field St<strong>at</strong>ion in <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Volcanoes, manned by one research biologist from each agency.<br />
Then in 1970, ecosystem research in Hawai'i received a tre-<br />
mendous "shot-in-the-arm" with a several-million-dollar grant<br />
from the Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Biological Program (IBP). Many <strong>of</strong> the<br />
5-year studies undertaken wholly or in part in the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ional parks required adding space for <strong>of</strong>fices and labora-<br />
tories.<br />
These present facilities <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong> Field Research Center<br />
were used <strong>at</strong> th<strong>at</strong> time by the Kilauea Job Corp Camp, but when the<br />
camp was vac<strong>at</strong>ed in 1973, plans were immedi<strong>at</strong>ely formul<strong>at</strong>ed to<br />
use the buildings (1) for needs <strong>of</strong> the IBP Program; (2) for other<br />
scientists including personnel from the Cooper<strong>at</strong>ive N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
Resources Studies Unit <strong>at</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>; and (3) to<br />
expand the oper<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> the Mauna Loa Field St<strong>at</strong>ion into a<br />
several-person facility for research on endangered <strong>Hawaii</strong>an eco-<br />
systems. Since 1973, there has been increasing momentum in the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the Center as a major facility for research in<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> and in the n<strong>at</strong>ional parks.
In 1977, the U. S. Forest Service joined the ra,nks <strong>of</strong> the<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service and the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service as<br />
the third Federal agency in Hawai'i to be concerned with research<br />
and management <strong>of</strong> endangered <strong>Hawaii</strong>an biotas. Total funding for<br />
the three agencies approaches about $750,000 a year.<br />
The combined research efforts <strong>of</strong> the three agencies will<br />
make this one <strong>of</strong> the really significant interagency efforts in<br />
the country. The combined total <strong>of</strong> more than 20 permanent and<br />
seasonal employees from the three agencies should enable us to<br />
carry out a far more effective program <strong>of</strong> research on the decline<br />
and present st<strong>at</strong>us <strong>of</strong> endangered flora and fauna than would be<br />
possible by any single agency effort. We hope there w i l l be the<br />
synergistic interactions which will help us all, and th<strong>at</strong> some<br />
critical mass has been achieved th<strong>at</strong> will ensure th<strong>at</strong> this<br />
research facility, with these biennial conferences, with monthly<br />
seminars <strong>at</strong>tended by leading scientists in Hawai'i, and with on-<br />
going research carried out by staffs <strong>of</strong> three Federal agencies<br />
will become the leading research facility <strong>of</strong> its kind in the<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e.<br />
It is appropri<strong>at</strong>e, therefore, <strong>at</strong> this stage <strong>of</strong> development<br />
th<strong>at</strong> we <strong>of</strong>ficially recognize the potential for the <strong>Hawaii</strong> Field<br />
Research Center to become Hawai'i's leading facility for research<br />
and management <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ural resources, and as one <strong>of</strong> the best in-<br />
stitutions <strong>of</strong> its kind in interagency cooper<strong>at</strong>ion anywhere in the<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
In doing so, I want to express my personal commend<strong>at</strong>ion, and<br />
--I think I can safely say--th<strong>at</strong> <strong>of</strong> the Western Region and the<br />
Washington Office <strong>of</strong> the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service, for the heroic<br />
research and resource management efforts which have been made <strong>at</strong><br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes and in <strong>Hawaii</strong>an parks generally.<br />
<strong>of</strong>:<br />
This is a tribute to the dedic<strong>at</strong>ed and long-standing efforts<br />
--Bob Barrel, <strong>Hawaii</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Director <strong>of</strong> the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service;<br />
--Bryan Harry, Past Superintendent, and Bob Barbee, Present<br />
Superintendent <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes;<br />
--The researchers, past and present, ... who have contributed<br />
immensely to knowledge needed for active management programs--<br />
Ken Baker, Garrett Sm<strong>at</strong>hers, Dieter Mueller-Dombois, Cliff<br />
Smith, their gradu<strong>at</strong>e students, and many others from the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>;<br />
--and perhaps one <strong>of</strong> those who has contributed most has been<br />
Don Reeser, Resource Management Ecologist <strong>at</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes,<br />
who with his dedic<strong>at</strong>ed staff has contributed immensely to the<br />
positive values <strong>of</strong> the resources management program <strong>at</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Volcanoes which is recognized as one <strong>of</strong> the finest active<br />
resource management programs in the Western Region and the<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service as a whole.
By no means, however, do I imply th<strong>at</strong> our work is done!<br />
There is much left to do, including several items about which<br />
there is much controversy, and where we will need productive<br />
interchange between scientists and resource managers to resolve<br />
the issues. But I feel we all have two common objectives, as<br />
st<strong>at</strong>ed in the Master Plan which was recently approved. Namely:<br />
(1) Protect the park's remnant <strong>Hawaii</strong>an ecosystems--<br />
including endangered species--from further depred<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
and competition by those exotic animals and plants<br />
introduced by modern man.<br />
(2) Reestablish the park's endemic species into their<br />
former ranges, concentr<strong>at</strong>ing efforts on those species<br />
which are in danger <strong>of</strong> extinction, and those th<strong>at</strong> are<br />
key components <strong>of</strong> major n<strong>at</strong>ive ecosystems.<br />
It is my honor on behalf <strong>of</strong> the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service to<br />
declare the <strong>Hawaii</strong> Field Research Center as an <strong>of</strong>ficial function<br />
<strong>of</strong> the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service research and management effort, and<br />
to acknowledge th<strong>at</strong> the Center is a facility for use and coopera-<br />
tion by other Federal agencies and educ<strong>at</strong>ional institutions con-<br />
cerned with the conserv<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i's n<strong>at</strong>ural flora and<br />
fauna.
THE STATUS OF THE<br />
HAWAIIAN DARK-RUMPED PETREL AT HALEAKALA<br />
John I. Kjargaard<br />
Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
Maui, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96768<br />
The <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Dark-rumped Petrel, or 'Ua'u (Pterodroma<br />
phaeopygia sandwichensis), a rare and endangered oceanic seabird,<br />
has probablv been nestinq <strong>at</strong> Haleakala continuouslv for manv cen-<br />
turies. he eggs and yo;ng were considered a deiicacy by the<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>ans who learned to excav<strong>at</strong>e a hole in the burrow through<br />
which they could "harvest" the birds every year. Dogs were also<br />
sometimes used to loc<strong>at</strong>e the burrows and dig out their occupants.<br />
Although the species was rediscovered to science <strong>at</strong> Hale-<br />
akala by Richardson and Woodside in 1954, it was heard by Ted<br />
Rodrigues and other CCC personnel in the mid-1930's and observed<br />
as well as heard by Clifford McCall and other Park Rangers in the<br />
l<strong>at</strong>e 1940's.<br />
A history <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Dark-rumped Petrel compiled by<br />
Winston E. Banko in 1971 is the most complete study <strong>of</strong> the popu-<br />
l<strong>at</strong>ion st<strong>at</strong>us and distribution <strong>of</strong> the species in Hawai'i. Be-<br />
tween 1966 and 1971 James Larson, Warren King, Jitsumi Kunioki,<br />
and others initi<strong>at</strong>ed work to loc<strong>at</strong>e and monitor the Haleakala<br />
popul<strong>at</strong>ion (Appendix A). From 15 known burrows in 1966 the total<br />
has now risen to 437; <strong>of</strong> the original 15 known burrows only 47%<br />
were active, and <strong>of</strong> th<strong>at</strong> number active one-third failed to pro-<br />
duce fledglings. Pred<strong>at</strong>ion by r<strong>at</strong>s and c<strong>at</strong>s were considered the<br />
major problem.<br />
Monitoring records prior to 1970 are limited; however, since<br />
th<strong>at</strong> time fairly complete reports have been made on popul<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
studies, banding pred<strong>at</strong>or control, and bird mortality. Since<br />
1968 the percent <strong>of</strong> activity in known burrows has ranged from 39%<br />
in 1969 to 95% in 1970, with recent years averaging about 69%.<br />
With the beginning <strong>of</strong> a pred<strong>at</strong>or trapping program in 1968 the<br />
nesting success rose to 93% and went as high as 99.9% in 1973.<br />
The average has been 96.5%.<br />
Since 1969, 22 dead adults and six juveniles have been<br />
recovered. Most adult de<strong>at</strong>hs have been <strong>at</strong>tributed to collisions<br />
with rocks and, in a couple <strong>of</strong> instances, with automobiles whose<br />
lights appear to <strong>at</strong>tract and blind the birds. Juvenile mortality<br />
has been <strong>at</strong>tributed primarily to pred<strong>at</strong>ors although other factors<br />
such as parent de<strong>at</strong>h, adverse we<strong>at</strong>her, and burrow collapse<br />
undoubtedly contribute.
Due primarily to lack <strong>of</strong> personnel Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
has done very little work on the breeding biology <strong>of</strong> the species<br />
and has instead concentr<strong>at</strong>ed on popul<strong>at</strong>ion studies. Access to<br />
the primary nesting areas on White H i l l and Kilohana Pali is dif-<br />
ficult and hazardous due to the steep unstable terrain which has<br />
helped to l i m i t work on the species. The other major problem in<br />
conducting research on the Petrel <strong>at</strong> Haleakala has be,en the dif-<br />
ficulty in loc<strong>at</strong>ing burrows, even known ones. Each loc<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
burrow is numbered with white spray painted numerals and one or<br />
more white spots which serve both to c<strong>at</strong>ch the eye and to<br />
indic<strong>at</strong>e the entrance.<br />
Magnetic disturbances are evident in many places on the<br />
"Petrel slopes" and even with the use <strong>of</strong> an artificial north,<br />
conventional mapping techniques cannot be applied to determining<br />
exact loc<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> individual burrows. Prior to the development<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Haleakala Petrel Burrow Loc<strong>at</strong>ion System in 1977 burrows<br />
were frequently plotted by "guestim<strong>at</strong>e" and although they were<br />
occasionally close to their actual loc<strong>at</strong>ion, more <strong>of</strong>ten they were<br />
many yards <strong>of</strong>f.<br />
To rectify this situ<strong>at</strong>ion a photographic based burrow plot-<br />
ting system was produced with the aid <strong>of</strong> a grant from the <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
N<strong>at</strong>ural History Associ<strong>at</strong>ion. The tactic was to photograph all<br />
the "Petrel slopes" from the air from three different angles.<br />
Four series <strong>of</strong> pictures totaling 67 photographs were produced<br />
with each burrow plotted on <strong>at</strong> least two photos. The system is<br />
cross referenced by area and burrow number to increase versa-<br />
tility and although it takes about a day's practice to become<br />
familiar with the methods involved, the accuracy is so high th<strong>at</strong><br />
the loc<strong>at</strong>ion time has been cut significantly.<br />
Last year 290 successful breeding pairs were recorded in the<br />
primary nesting area and it is safe to estim<strong>at</strong>e th<strong>at</strong> there are <strong>at</strong><br />
least another 20 pairs in more remote areas <strong>of</strong> Haleakala. It has<br />
been estim<strong>at</strong>ed th<strong>at</strong> the popul<strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong> nests <strong>at</strong> Haleakala, in-<br />
cluding all those birds th<strong>at</strong> have not yet reached breeding m<strong>at</strong>u-<br />
rity, is somewhere in the vicinity <strong>of</strong> 1600t500 individuals.<br />
Although the breeding popul<strong>at</strong>ion has remained more or less stable<br />
during the last 10 years there is little cause for optimism.<br />
Feral animal pred<strong>at</strong>ion remains the largest single problem.<br />
Recently feral pigs moving up from Ko'olau Gap have dug up bur-<br />
rows in the Holua area, Dogs have never been observed but c<strong>at</strong>s,<br />
mongoose, r<strong>at</strong>s, and mice have all been trapped in the primary<br />
nesting areas. Perhaps one <strong>of</strong> the gre<strong>at</strong>est problems is the<br />
almost total lack <strong>of</strong> breeding biology d<strong>at</strong>a which makes it diffi-<br />
cult to accur<strong>at</strong>ely assess all the factors th<strong>at</strong> may be involved in<br />
the survival <strong>of</strong> this species.
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Banko, W. E. 1971. <strong>Hawaii</strong> race <strong>of</strong> Dark-rumped Petrel (draft).<br />
Buxbaum, K., and J. Kunioki. Report on Dark-rumped Petrel<br />
observ<strong>at</strong>ions, Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park, Summer 1972.<br />
Gill, D. E., and L. N. Huber. Breeding st<strong>at</strong>us <strong>of</strong> Dark-rumped<br />
Petrel in Haleakala Cr<strong>at</strong>er Maui.<br />
Harris, M. P. 1970. The biology <strong>of</strong> an endangered species, The<br />
Dark-rumped Petrel (~terodioma phaeop~gia) , in the Galapagos<br />
Islands. Condor 72: 76-84.<br />
Huber, L. N. Survey <strong>of</strong> a breeding colony <strong>of</strong> Dark-rumped Petrels<br />
in Haleakala Cr<strong>at</strong>er, Maui, <strong>Hawaii</strong>.<br />
King, W. Haleakala Cr<strong>at</strong>er Maui.<br />
King, W. B. May 13, 1971. Report on research conducted <strong>June</strong>-<br />
August 1970 on the st<strong>at</strong>us <strong>of</strong> the Dark-rumped Petrel in<br />
Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park, <strong>Hawaii</strong>.<br />
Kjargaard, J. I. September 1975. The Petrel Papers.<br />
. 1977. The Haleakala Petrel Burrow Loc<strong>at</strong>ion System.<br />
Kunioki, J. 1970. Dark-rumped Petrel observ<strong>at</strong>ions, Summer 1970,<br />
Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park.<br />
. 1971. Dar k-rumped Petrel observ<strong>at</strong>ions, Summer 1971,<br />
Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park.<br />
. 1973. Dark-rumped Petrel observ<strong>at</strong>ions, Summer 1973,<br />
Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park.<br />
. 1974. Dar k-rumped Petrel observ<strong>at</strong>ions, Summer 1974,<br />
Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park.<br />
. 1975. Dark-rumped Petrel observ<strong>at</strong>ions, Summer 1975,<br />
~ a l e a k a l N<strong>at</strong>ional a Park.<br />
. 1976. Dark-rumped Petrel observ<strong>at</strong>ions, Summer 1976,<br />
~ a l e a k a l N<strong>at</strong>ional a Park.<br />
. 1977. Dar k-rumped Petrel observ<strong>at</strong>ions, Summer 1977,<br />
Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park.<br />
Larson, J. W. 1967. The Dark-rumped Petrel in Haleakala Cr<strong>at</strong>er,<br />
Maui, <strong>Hawaii</strong>.<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service. 1968. Dar k-rumped Petrel observ<strong>at</strong>ions,<br />
Summer 1968.
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service. 1969. Dark-rumped Petrel observ<strong>at</strong>ions,<br />
Summer 1969.<br />
Richardson, F., and D. H. Woodside. 1954.. Rediscovery <strong>of</strong> the<br />
nesting <strong>of</strong> the Dark-rumped Petrel in the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands.<br />
Condor 56: 323-327.
APPENDIX A<br />
Summ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Haleakala Petrel d<strong>at</strong>a canpiled by King, Qth, Larson, Kunioki, Kjargaard, Others<br />
Total Known Wlrrows 15 15 15 36 226 ? 344 344 344 362 428<br />
Total Burrows Checked 15 0 15 36 210 113 322 250 275 315 334<br />
Percent Active 47 - 60 39 95 71 82 76 62 65 67<br />
Percent Failed 33 - 7 8 5 1 3 0.1 4 3 2<br />
Total F<strong>at</strong>s Trapped - -- - -- 15 4 24 ? ? 12 6<br />
R<strong>at</strong>tus norvegicus - -- -- - 2 4 ? - --<br />
A R<strong>at</strong>tus r<strong>at</strong>tus -- 11 0 ? - - 11<br />
- - -- - -- --<br />
0 0<br />
-- --<br />
1<br />
R<strong>at</strong>tus exulans 2 0 ? 1 5<br />
Total Mice Trapped -- -- - - 0 0 3 ? ? 17 0<br />
Total C<strong>at</strong>s Trapped - -- - -- 6 0 0* 0 * 0 0 0<br />
Total bngoose Trapped -- -- -- -- 0 0 0 1 0 1 0<br />
Dead Pdults Recovered - -- -- 3 1 1 1 3 3 2 6<br />
Dead Juveniles Recovered -- - - 0 ? 2 3 1 0 0 0<br />
* observed but not trapped
HAWAII IBP SYNTHESIS :<br />
7. IMPACT OF EXOTIC PLANTS AND ANIMALS IN HAWAI'I*<br />
Charles H. Lamoureux<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Botany<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
,I thouah biologists have long assumed th<strong>at</strong> the influx <strong>of</strong><br />
exotic plants and animals reaching Hawai'i in the past 200 years<br />
has caused severe disturbances in n<strong>at</strong>ural ecosystems and to<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive organisms, few reliable d<strong>at</strong>a have been obtained. Some<br />
such d<strong>at</strong>a have been obtained in recent years, mostly in connec-<br />
tion with <strong>Hawaii</strong> IBP and with the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service. This<br />
paper will discuss a number <strong>of</strong> different effects <strong>of</strong> introduced<br />
species, including their roles in destruction or displacement <strong>of</strong><br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive species, spreading fire, biological control, changes in<br />
moisture regimes, and disease introduction and spread. The<br />
liter<strong>at</strong>ure will be summarized and gaps in our knowledge requiring<br />
further work will be indic<strong>at</strong>ed.<br />
It is postul<strong>at</strong>ed th<strong>at</strong> the r<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> introduction <strong>of</strong> exotic<br />
species, and hence the r<strong>at</strong>e <strong>at</strong> which perturb<strong>at</strong>ions have been<br />
imposed on <strong>Hawaii</strong>an ecosystems, has been an important factor in<br />
accounting for the magnitude <strong>of</strong> change which has occurred in<br />
these ecosystems.<br />
* Abstract
POHAKULOA PROPAGATION PROJECT:<br />
A CONTINUING SUCCESS STORY<br />
Ah F<strong>at</strong> Lee<br />
Wildlife Branch<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Division <strong>of</strong> Fish & Game<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Land & N<strong>at</strong>ural Resources<br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96813<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
In the l<strong>at</strong>ter part <strong>of</strong> the 18th century, the popul<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><br />
Nene, (Branta<br />
Henshaw -tea<br />
sandvicensis) was estim<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 25,000.<br />
th<strong>at</strong> "the time w i l l inevitably come.<br />
In 1902,<br />
and th<strong>at</strong><br />
soon, when this goose will need protection £;om sportsmen (and<br />
introduced pred<strong>at</strong>ors) to save it from its otherwise inevitable<br />
f<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> extermin<strong>at</strong>ion." The Board <strong>of</strong> Agriculture and Forestry <strong>of</strong><br />
the Territory <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> oper<strong>at</strong>ed a restor<strong>at</strong>ion project on O'ahu<br />
from 1927 to 1935. Nene were distributed to various interested<br />
people <strong>at</strong> the close <strong>of</strong> the project. By 1950, only one <strong>of</strong> these<br />
birds, a gander, was still alive and accounted for. The present<br />
Nene Restor<strong>at</strong>ion Project was started in Pohakuloa, Hawai' i, in<br />
1949, with wildlife staff personnel in charge <strong>of</strong> the flock. At<br />
th<strong>at</strong> time the world popul<strong>at</strong>ion was estim<strong>at</strong>ed to be approxim<strong>at</strong>ely<br />
50 Nene. Thirty <strong>of</strong> the 50 were estim<strong>at</strong>ed to be free flying in<br />
the fields; 20 were in captive flocks in three different loc<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
The captive flocks carried the same blood lines. The<br />
original two pairs <strong>at</strong> Pohakuloa were obtained on a breeding loan<br />
from Mr. Herbert Shipman, a c<strong>at</strong>tle rancher from 'Ola'a, Hawai'i.<br />
~ecause the Shipman flock was the only one available, it was very<br />
likely th<strong>at</strong> they were <strong>of</strong> an inbred line.<br />
Captive Rearing<br />
The inbreeding continued in the Project with poor results.<br />
Our records show th<strong>at</strong> a high percentage <strong>of</strong> the inbred ganders<br />
were sterile. Embryos were <strong>of</strong> weak vitality and a high per-<br />
centage died in the shell. Between 1953 and 1962 eight Nene were<br />
obtained from the fields. They included captured adults, young<br />
goslings, and a stray egg. Since they were not all taken from<br />
the same geographical area it is assumed th<strong>at</strong> they were not too<br />
closely rel<strong>at</strong>ed. With this infusion <strong>of</strong> wild stock from the<br />
fields, the fertility and h<strong>at</strong>chability gre<strong>at</strong>ly improved in the<br />
Project (Table 1). The percent fertility <strong>of</strong> all eggs laid by<br />
Shipman strain geese was 54.5%; fertility <strong>of</strong> eggs laid by geese<br />
<strong>of</strong> different ages ranged from a low <strong>of</strong> 7.4% to a high <strong>of</strong> 75%.<br />
The percent fertility <strong>of</strong> all eggs laid by Wild strain geese was<br />
76.7%; fertility <strong>of</strong> eggs laid by geese <strong>of</strong> different ages ranged<br />
from a low <strong>of</strong> 41.4% to a high <strong>of</strong> 100.0% (Table 2).
Management Techniques<br />
The first clutch <strong>of</strong> eggs were removed from each goose <strong>at</strong> the<br />
completion <strong>of</strong> the clutch. This encouraged the goose to produce a<br />
second clutch <strong>of</strong> eggs during the breeding season.<br />
Several methods <strong>of</strong> incub<strong>at</strong>ion have been tried in the Pro-<br />
ject. The use <strong>of</strong> setting Muscovy ducks, Silky bantam chickens,<br />
and mechanical incub<strong>at</strong>ors were tried. Ducks and bantams proved<br />
s<strong>at</strong>isfactory as incub<strong>at</strong>ors; however, since the Nene laying season<br />
is between November and March, we had difficulty finding enough<br />
available setting hens and ducks. Fall and winter are, <strong>of</strong><br />
course, the normal times for domestic fowl to go into molt. We<br />
have not had a high degree <strong>of</strong> success with mechanical incub<strong>at</strong>ors<br />
(Table 3).<br />
Our best results have been to permit the goose to incub<strong>at</strong>e<br />
her eggs. When the goslings <strong>of</strong> the first clutch begin to pip,<br />
the eggs are taken away from the goose and placed in an incu-<br />
b<strong>at</strong>or-h<strong>at</strong>cher. The nest <strong>of</strong> the goose is broken up, and we have<br />
been successful in having Nene lay second clutches <strong>of</strong> eggs during<br />
the season. Three to five eggs are laid with an average clutch<br />
size <strong>of</strong> four. We have had a few six-egg clutches, and one suc-<br />
cessful h<strong>at</strong>ching <strong>of</strong> six goslings out <strong>of</strong> six eggs. The incub<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
period for Nene eggs is 30 to 32 days.<br />
The goslings <strong>of</strong> the first clutches are hand-reared. The<br />
parent pair are permitted to raise the goslings <strong>of</strong> the second<br />
clutch.<br />
The diet <strong>of</strong> the Nene goslings consists primarily <strong>of</strong> greens,<br />
commercial poultry feeds, and vitamin/mineral supplements. The<br />
favorite choice <strong>of</strong> greens is Sow thistle (Sonchus oleraceus), and<br />
we go out <strong>of</strong> our way to collect it in the lower elev<strong>at</strong>ions for<br />
the flock. In Pohakuloa a rye grain-barley cross, Zetra petra,<br />
is planted during the fall and winter months when f r o m l l s the<br />
local veget<strong>at</strong>ion. This has proven to be very acceptable to the<br />
Nene; however, they - w. i l l also qraze on any qreen qrass, including<br />
kikuyu (~ennisetum clandestinum) , chickweed (stellaria media) ;<br />
and varieties <strong>of</strong> clover.<br />
We keep accur<strong>at</strong>e pedigree records <strong>of</strong> all Nene bred, raised,<br />
or kept <strong>at</strong> Pohakuloa. Pairs <strong>of</strong> Nene are m<strong>at</strong>ed as long as they<br />
are productive and comp<strong>at</strong>ible. We have pairs <strong>of</strong> producing Nene<br />
in the breeding flock th<strong>at</strong> are 14 years <strong>of</strong> age. Most Nene breed<br />
in their second year, but we had one'goose th<strong>at</strong> produced young<br />
her first year. M<strong>at</strong>ed pairs have been successfully broken up,<br />
when the need arises, and m<strong>at</strong>ed to other m<strong>at</strong>es.<br />
The strain <strong>of</strong> "hairy down" goslings has been successfully<br />
bred out <strong>of</strong> the flock during the past three years.<br />
At six weeks <strong>of</strong> age, the goslings are cloacally sexed and<br />
banded with numbered aluminum U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service<br />
bands. Goslings are capable <strong>of</strong> flight <strong>at</strong> 10 weeks, so their pri-<br />
maries are clipped while they are in the pens. Prior to release,
each Nene is banded wi.th colored plastic leg bands. The order <strong>of</strong><br />
the color bands is a "color band combin<strong>at</strong>ion" for a specific<br />
individual, and no two Nene are banded alike. As many as three<br />
color bands have been placed on each leg <strong>of</strong> an individual Nene.<br />
The aluminum U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service bands are removed<br />
before release, and our records contain the given serial number<br />
as well as the color band combin<strong>at</strong>ion. Biological studies in the<br />
field are facilit<strong>at</strong>ed by this method <strong>of</strong> record keeping.<br />
Goslings are taken out to the gentle-release pen in the<br />
fields between two and eight months <strong>of</strong> age. In years when we<br />
produce a large number <strong>of</strong> goslings, the young are sent out in<br />
groups <strong>of</strong> about the same age. In years when production is<br />
smaller, the goslings are held until the last broods are ready<br />
for flight, for a single yearly release.<br />
The development <strong>of</strong> techniques for captive breeding and<br />
rearing Nene for successful release has been a challenge to all<br />
<strong>of</strong> us associ<strong>at</strong>ed with the Project. Between 1949 and <strong>1978</strong>, we<br />
have been successful in raising 1699 Nene <strong>at</strong> Pohakuloa (Table 4).<br />
1225 have been released on the Island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i; 268 have been<br />
released on the Island <strong>of</strong> Maui in Haleakala Cr<strong>at</strong>er (198 Nene were<br />
shipped to Hawai'i from the Wildlife Trust in England, and those<br />
birds, as well as seven Nene from a priv<strong>at</strong>e breeder in Connec-<br />
ticut, have been released on Maui).<br />
Now, as the Endanqered Species Propaq<strong>at</strong>ion - - Project, we continue<br />
our work with-~ene, Koloa (Anas - wyvillianaj , Laysan teal<br />
(+ laysanensis) , and the 'Alala (Corvus tropicus).<br />
LITERATURE<br />
CITED<br />
Anonymous. 1972. A report <strong>of</strong> the Nene restor<strong>at</strong>ion program.<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Div. <strong>of</strong> Fish and Game, Honolulu.<br />
. 1976. Survival and recruitment <strong>of</strong> wild and released<br />
pen-reared Nene on <strong>Hawaii</strong>. Project W-18-R-1, Job No. R-1-0,<br />
July 1, 1975 to <strong>June</strong> 30, 1976. St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Div. <strong>of</strong><br />
Fish and Game, Honolulu.<br />
Henshaw, H. W. 1902. Birds <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands. Thos. G.<br />
Thr um, - Honolulu.<br />
Schwartz, C. W., and E. R. Schwartz. 1949. The game birds in<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>. Board <strong>of</strong> Agriculture and Forestry, Terr. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>,<br />
Honolulu.<br />
Smith, J. D. 1952. The <strong>Hawaii</strong>an goose (Nene) restor<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
program. Wildlife Mgt. 16: 1.<br />
Walker, R. L. 1977. How to save an endangered species...the<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an goose (Nene). Address given before the American<br />
Assoc. <strong>of</strong> Zoo Veterinarians, Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Oct. 31,<br />
1977. (Unpublished).
!IWLE 1. Summary <strong>of</strong> production <strong>at</strong> 6hakuloa £ran 1953-1954 through the 1971-1972<br />
breeding season.<br />
1953- 1954- 1955- 1956- 1957- 1958- 1959- 1960- 1961- 1962-<br />
Season 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963<br />
No. Breediq Pairs 6 4 5 6 6 15 14 15 16 16<br />
No. Producing<br />
First Clutch<br />
Second Clutch<br />
Third Clutch<br />
Fourth Clutch<br />
4<br />
4<br />
0<br />
0<br />
0<br />
4<br />
4<br />
1<br />
0<br />
0<br />
5<br />
5<br />
1<br />
1<br />
0<br />
6<br />
6<br />
2<br />
2<br />
1<br />
6<br />
6<br />
5<br />
4<br />
2<br />
15<br />
15<br />
12<br />
6<br />
3<br />
14<br />
14<br />
13<br />
8<br />
0<br />
15<br />
15<br />
14<br />
10<br />
0<br />
16<br />
16<br />
14<br />
9<br />
2<br />
16<br />
16<br />
16<br />
13<br />
1<br />
Total Eggs<br />
Eggs per Clutch<br />
14<br />
3.5<br />
16<br />
3.2<br />
27<br />
3.8<br />
46<br />
4.1<br />
76<br />
4.4<br />
118<br />
3.3<br />
149<br />
4.3<br />
174<br />
4.4<br />
181<br />
4.4<br />
204<br />
4.4<br />
~ggs per Goose 3.5 4.0 5.4 7.7 12.6 7.9 10.6 11.6 11.3 12.7<br />
No. Fertile, K* 6 4 18 22 15 28 56 97 87 130<br />
No. Fertile, E** 0 1 0 0 1 4 5 18 18 17<br />
No. Infertile 8 10 8 16 47 76 86 49 68 50<br />
NO. Damaged 0 1 1 8 13 10 2 10 8 7<br />
Percent Eggs with<br />
Fertile, LG 42.8 35.0 66.7 47.8 19.7 23.7 37.5 55.7 48.1 63.7<br />
Percent Qgs Fertile 42.8 31.2 61.7 47.8 21.1 27.1 40.9 66.2 58.1 72.7<br />
No. H<strong>at</strong>ched 4 4 8 14 8 11 27 40 52 65<br />
Percent H<strong>at</strong>chability2 66.8 100.0 44.5 63.7 53.3 39.2 48.2 41.2 59.8 50.0<br />
Mortality3 0 0 0 2 4 1 8 7 6 5<br />
Percent Mortality 0 0 0 14.3 50.0 9.1 29.6 17.5 11.5 7.8<br />
Goslings per Gooseb 1.0 1.0 1.6 2.3 0.7 0.7 1.9 2.7 3.2 4.1
TABLE 1--Continued.<br />
1963- 1964- 1965- 1966- 1967- 1968- 1969- 1970- 1971-<br />
Season 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972<br />
No. Breediq Pairs 17 17 20 24 30 40 30 29 26<br />
No. Produciq 16 16 20 23 27 38 30 29 21<br />
First Clutch 16 16 20 23 27 38 30 29 21<br />
Secord Clutch 15 15 16 19 18 26 13 25 18<br />
Third Clutch 13 8 11 7 2 0 1 5 2<br />
Fourth Clutch 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0<br />
Total Qgs 202 176 197 208 196 259 180 260 185<br />
Eggs per Clutch 4.5 4.5 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.1 4.5 4.5<br />
qgs per Goose 12.6 11.0 9.9 9.1 7.3 6.8 6.0 8.6 8.9<br />
No. Fertile, LG* 106 121 138 143 151 200 145 191 139<br />
No. Fertile, DG** 28 22 18 10 6 7 12 28 4<br />
No. Infertile 56 26 32 43 26 36 19 29 29<br />
NO. Damaged1 11 7 9 12 13 16 10 12 13<br />
Percent Qgs with<br />
Fertile, I& 52.7 68.7 70.1 68.7 77.0 77.2 80.6 73.5 75.0<br />
Percent Qqs Fertile 66.3 81.3 79.2 73.7 80.2 80.0 88.3 84.2 77.0<br />
No. H<strong>at</strong>ched 47 50 81 93 121 176 122 145 111<br />
Percent H<strong>at</strong>chability2 44.3 41.3 58.7 65.0 80.1 88.0 78.7 66.2 77.6<br />
~ortality' 5 6 11 1 5 13 8 13 7<br />
Percent brtality 10.6 12.0 13.6 1.1 4.1 7.4 6.5 8.9 5.0<br />
Goslings per ~oose' 2.9 3.1 4.1 4.0 4.5 4.6 3.8 5.0 4.0<br />
1 These are eggs broken in the nest; s<strong>of</strong>t-shelled; abnormally mall, etc.<br />
Fertility undetermined.<br />
2<br />
Percent <strong>of</strong> eggs with fertile, live germs th<strong>at</strong> were successfully h<strong>at</strong>ched.<br />
3 Only post-h<strong>at</strong>ch mo&ality (occurring within the first two weeks)<br />
included here.<br />
is<br />
* This represents production per goose <strong>of</strong> goslings successfully h<strong>at</strong>ched.<br />
**LG means live germ <strong>at</strong> 10 days <strong>of</strong> incub<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
**DG means dead germ <strong>at</strong> 10 days <strong>of</strong> incub<strong>at</strong>ion.
PART A: Shipnan Strain Geese (14 Geese)<br />
TABLE 2. Fertility <strong>of</strong> eggs in rel<strong>at</strong>ion to the age <strong>of</strong> geese.<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Geese 8 12 10 10 9 9 8 6 6 6 5<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Eggs 68 111 119 119 118 110 94 70 60 59 46<br />
No. Fertile 5 30 65 62 79 66 56 56 43 43 29<br />
Percent Fertile 7.4 27.0 54.7 52.1 67.0 60.9 59.6 71.4 71.7 72.8 63.1<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Geese 27 15 9 7 4 3 1<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> Eggs 212 143 83 66 29 17 4<br />
No. Fertile 164 121 66 43 12 15 4<br />
PercentFertile 72.4 84.7 79.5 65.2 41.4 88.3 100.0
Table 3. H<strong>at</strong>ching success as rel<strong>at</strong>ed to method <strong>of</strong> incub<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Method <strong>of</strong> Incub<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
IWscovy Silky Bantam<br />
Ducks1 Hens Mechanical ' Neneb<br />
Number with Fertile, Live Germs 43 156 294 335<br />
Number with Fertile, mad Cgrms 1 16 43 10<br />
Number Infer tile 11 22 55 49<br />
Number Damaged 6 7 1 22<br />
Number Incub<strong>at</strong>ed Full-Term 43 156 294 335<br />
Number H<strong>at</strong>ched 17 78 88 294<br />
Percent H<strong>at</strong>chability + 39.6% 50.0% 29.9% 88.0%<br />
* All eggs are frcm first and second clutches.<br />
' ~ucks were used from 1957-58 through 1959-60.<br />
Hens were used from 1961-62 through 1964-65.<br />
Mechanical incub<strong>at</strong>ion was used from 1960-61 through 1966-67.<br />
' D<strong>at</strong>a for incub<strong>at</strong>ion by ~ene is from 1958-59 through 1968-69.<br />
Percent h<strong>at</strong>chability in terms <strong>of</strong> nmber h<strong>at</strong>ched divided by the number incub<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
full term.<br />
Note: Ducks were used to supplement Nene for incub<strong>at</strong>ing eggs during the early<br />
stages <strong>of</strong> the propag<strong>at</strong>ion program. The h<strong>at</strong>chability was compar<strong>at</strong>ively poor<br />
because the geese were predominantly Shipnan strain geese. These blood lines<br />
had been found to have low fertility and h<strong>at</strong>chability.
WLE 4. Gn5 restor<strong>at</strong>ion project record (July i, 1949 throqh <strong>June</strong> 30, 1977).<br />
~ene kared<br />
<strong>at</strong> Ehakuloa<br />
Year Mnnber<br />
1949-50 2<br />
1950-51 3<br />
1951-52 2<br />
1952-53 1<br />
1953-54 4<br />
1954-55 4<br />
1955-56 8<br />
1956-57 12<br />
1957-58 3<br />
1958-59 15<br />
1959-60 17<br />
1960-61 32<br />
1961-62 45<br />
1962-63 54<br />
1963-64 38<br />
1964-65 41<br />
1965-66 69<br />
1966-67 84<br />
1967-68 123<br />
1968-69 156<br />
1969-70 114<br />
1970-71 131<br />
1971-72 104<br />
1972-73 109<br />
1973-74 134<br />
1974-75 141<br />
1975-76 160<br />
1976-77 47<br />
Totals 1653<br />
Year<br />
&leased<br />
1960<br />
1961<br />
1962<br />
1963<br />
1964<br />
1965<br />
1966<br />
1967<br />
1968<br />
1969<br />
1970<br />
1971<br />
1972<br />
1973<br />
1974<br />
1975<br />
1976<br />
1977<br />
En6 @leased Island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i*<br />
K$uka<br />
Keauhou Keauhou 2 Kahuku 'Ainahou<br />
Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary<br />
20 -<br />
-<br />
11 20<br />
- 35 -<br />
- 42 -<br />
- - -<br />
30 19 -<br />
- -<br />
- - 75<br />
- - 85<br />
- 33 122<br />
106 - -<br />
94 - -<br />
2 35 -<br />
13 - -<br />
61<br />
- - - 123<br />
- - - 135<br />
- 164 - -<br />
- - - -<br />
276 348 282 319<br />
All <strong>of</strong> the NGn5 released on Hawai'i wre reared <strong>at</strong> Ehakuloa.<br />
Total<br />
20<br />
31<br />
35<br />
42<br />
-<br />
49<br />
-<br />
75<br />
85<br />
155<br />
106<br />
94<br />
37<br />
74<br />
123<br />
135<br />
164<br />
-<br />
1225<br />
NEnE Released Island <strong>of</strong><br />
FTOm<br />
Ran Wha- Comec-<br />
Englani kuloa ticut<br />
- - -<br />
- - -<br />
30 5<br />
19<br />
20<br />
5<br />
8<br />
5<br />
-<br />
24 8 2<br />
- 25 -<br />
- - -<br />
- -<br />
20<br />
50 22 -<br />
55 - -<br />
- - -<br />
- 44 -<br />
- 50 -<br />
- - -<br />
- - -<br />
- 34 -<br />
- 48 -<br />
198 269 7<br />
Maui<br />
Total<br />
-<br />
35<br />
29<br />
28<br />
34<br />
25<br />
-<br />
20<br />
72<br />
55<br />
-<br />
44<br />
50<br />
-<br />
34<br />
48<br />
Total<br />
NEnE<br />
&leased<br />
20<br />
31<br />
70<br />
71<br />
28<br />
83<br />
25<br />
75<br />
105<br />
227<br />
161<br />
94<br />
81<br />
124<br />
123<br />
135<br />
198<br />
48<br />
474 1699
STUDIES IN THE LIFE HISTORY OF THE 'ALALA IN CAPTIVITY*<br />
Barbara Lee<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> Fish and Game<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e Department <strong>of</strong> Land & N<strong>at</strong>ural Resources<br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
This illustr<strong>at</strong>ed report describes observ<strong>at</strong>ions on behavior<br />
<strong>of</strong> hand-reared 'Alala (Corvus tropicus) maintained as captive<br />
breeding stock <strong>at</strong> the St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>'s Endangered Species<br />
Project, Pohakuloa, Hawai' i. The development <strong>of</strong> husbandry tech-<br />
niques and the problems and experiences rel<strong>at</strong>ed to establishing<br />
and maintaining a breeding popul<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> 'Alala in captivity will<br />
be briefly discussed as well as the objective study <strong>of</strong> social,<br />
instinctive, and reproductive activities <strong>of</strong> the only six 'Alala<br />
in captivity.<br />
* Abstract
HUMAN PERCEPTION OF THE HAWAIIAN ENDANGERED SPECIES:<br />
A PRELIMINARY REPORT ON A THREE-YEAR RANDOM SURVEY<br />
Mark David Merlin<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> General Science<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
The rare and endangered species <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i represent one <strong>of</strong><br />
the major problems facing those interested in preserving the<br />
exceptional n<strong>at</strong>ural heritage <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an archipelago. It is<br />
well known th<strong>at</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands have a diverse and unique<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive biota. Most regretfully, a rel<strong>at</strong>ively large number <strong>of</strong><br />
endemic species have already become extinct within historic times<br />
and several more are on the verge <strong>of</strong> disappearing forever.<br />
There are a number <strong>of</strong> reasons for the extraordinary demise<br />
<strong>of</strong> so many <strong>of</strong> the n<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>Hawaii</strong>an species. Exploit<strong>at</strong>ive land<br />
use, the impact <strong>of</strong> large feral herbivore popul<strong>at</strong>ions, the intro-<br />
duction <strong>of</strong> aggressive weed species, fires, pred<strong>at</strong>ory and p<strong>at</strong>ho-<br />
genic organisms, and general habit<strong>at</strong> destruction have all taken<br />
their toll on the unique and vulnerable endemic species <strong>of</strong><br />
Hawai'i. The impact <strong>of</strong> these problems has become increasingly<br />
acute in recent years.<br />
OBJECTIVES<br />
The basic assumption underlying the research discussed below<br />
is th<strong>at</strong> a general consensus regarding the importance <strong>of</strong> the rare<br />
and endangered species is lacking. In order to determine citizen<br />
<strong>at</strong>titudes relevant to this issue, an ongoing research effort was<br />
initi<strong>at</strong>ed in 1976 to survey human perception <strong>of</strong> the problem. The<br />
goal <strong>of</strong> this project has been two-fold in n<strong>at</strong>ure: on one hand,<br />
there has been an <strong>at</strong>tempt to quantify perception <strong>of</strong> the real or<br />
potential economic, scientific, aesthetic, ecological, and bio-<br />
logical value <strong>of</strong> the rare and endangered species; on the other<br />
hand, it has also been the aim <strong>of</strong> this research to stimul<strong>at</strong>e more<br />
study into the problem so th<strong>at</strong> an objective measurement <strong>of</strong> the<br />
public's <strong>at</strong>titudes can become known. In other words, this is<br />
basically a pioneering effort to monitor popular feelings about<br />
an issue <strong>of</strong> growing concern and urgency. Furthermore, it has<br />
been hoped th<strong>at</strong> the survey process will in some way elev<strong>at</strong>e<br />
public awareness <strong>of</strong> the problems so th<strong>at</strong> educ<strong>at</strong>ed decisions af-<br />
fecting the future <strong>of</strong> the n<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>Hawaii</strong>an plants, animals, and<br />
habit<strong>at</strong>s can be made.
METHODOLOGY<br />
In order to measure the public's <strong>at</strong>titudes regarding the<br />
real or potential value <strong>of</strong> the species in question, a series <strong>of</strong><br />
random surveys was taken <strong>of</strong> citizens from various parts <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Island <strong>of</strong> O'ahu. Over a three-year period, some 15 undergradu<strong>at</strong>e<br />
students administered random surveys throughout the island as<br />
partial fulfillment <strong>of</strong> a course requirement in the General<br />
Science Department <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong>.<br />
The sample survey size for each student was approxim<strong>at</strong>ely<br />
200. In 1976, eight students (Arthur Horibe, Rose Souza, Cynthia<br />
Hara, Jean Higa, Ronna Hazel, Mary Sniffen, Lori Fowler, & Diane<br />
Rose) completed their field work. In 1977, three students (Alva<br />
Young, Bobbie Daniels, & Ann Kagawa) completed their field work.<br />
And in <strong>1978</strong>, four more students (Harold Yap, Debra Yuen, Joni<br />
Tanonaka, & Terry Tamura) completed their field work. The com-<br />
bined effort so far has compiled a sample size <strong>of</strong> approxim<strong>at</strong>ely<br />
3000.<br />
The majority <strong>of</strong> the individual surveys were taken <strong>at</strong> various<br />
shopping centers loc<strong>at</strong>ed on O'ahu. Randomness and general objec-<br />
tivity in survey procedure were stressed. However, although<br />
these aspects were crucial to the usefulness <strong>of</strong> the d<strong>at</strong>a and the<br />
validity <strong>of</strong> the interpret<strong>at</strong>ions, common problems facing the<br />
social scientist may not have been under s<strong>at</strong>isfactory control.<br />
For example, many people refused to answer the survey; and as in<br />
many surveys <strong>of</strong> human perception, there is always the question as<br />
to whether or not the persons surveyed did respond to the ques-<br />
tions according to their true <strong>at</strong>titudes r<strong>at</strong>her than socially<br />
acceptable ones. Moreover, one can argue th<strong>at</strong> the structure <strong>of</strong><br />
the questions themselves may have influenced the respondents to<br />
answer in a socially approved way.<br />
Indeed it is hard to study the <strong>at</strong>titudes in question without<br />
biasing the responses in favor <strong>of</strong> preserv<strong>at</strong>ion. This is a par-<br />
ticularly difficult problem when there is no "price" involved in<br />
giving the "right" answer. In fact, this difficulty (i.e., per-<br />
sonal financial commitment) is generally problem<strong>at</strong>ic in studies<br />
<strong>of</strong> quality <strong>of</strong> life (Dr. Earl Babbie, pers. comm. 1976). With<br />
this basic problem in mind, we revised the original survey admin-<br />
istered in 1976 so th<strong>at</strong> those taken in 1977 and <strong>1978</strong> had (wh<strong>at</strong> we<br />
considered to be) less ambiguity and better research design.<br />
Copies <strong>of</strong> the 1976 and revised 1977-<strong>1978</strong> surveys are pre-<br />
sented in the Appendix. Note th<strong>at</strong> d<strong>at</strong>a regarding age, length <strong>of</strong><br />
residency in Hawai'i, educ<strong>at</strong>ional background, ethnicity, and sex<br />
was also solicited from those answering the survey. Generally<br />
these showed rel<strong>at</strong>ively close correl<strong>at</strong>ions to these same charac-<br />
teristics manifested in the overall st<strong>at</strong>e popul<strong>at</strong>ion. Cross<br />
tabul<strong>at</strong>ion analysis <strong>of</strong> these characteristics (<strong>of</strong> the people sur-<br />
veyed) and the <strong>at</strong>titudes reflected in their answers to the first<br />
nine questions regarding their perceptions <strong>of</strong> the importance <strong>of</strong><br />
the endangered species may reveal some interesting aspects <strong>of</strong>
public opinion concerning the issues <strong>at</strong> hand. This d<strong>at</strong>a is still<br />
in the process <strong>of</strong> being analysed.<br />
RESULTS<br />
Combined tabul<strong>at</strong>ions for the individual years 1976, 1977,<br />
and <strong>1978</strong> are presented in Tables 1 and 2. It should be noted<br />
th<strong>at</strong> questions 4, 5, and 6 for 1976 have been shifted to ques-<br />
tions 5, 6, and 7, respectively, in the 1977 and <strong>1978</strong> surveys;<br />
and question "7" for 1976 has been shifted to "4" in the 1977 and<br />
<strong>1978</strong> surveys.<br />
A cursory examin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the d<strong>at</strong>a reveals an apparently<br />
strong concern for the protection <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i's endangered plants<br />
and animals. The majority <strong>of</strong> those surveyed over the three-year<br />
period feel th<strong>at</strong> these species have an important research poten-<br />
tial, have significant roles in the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an ecosystems, serve<br />
useful purposes, are important parts <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i's heritage, and<br />
have significant aesthetic value. However, non-n<strong>at</strong>ive plants are<br />
also considered to be <strong>of</strong> equal value and the percentages <strong>of</strong> unde-<br />
cided responses to some questions tends to reduce the overall<br />
positive response <strong>of</strong> the public to the questions regarding the<br />
protection <strong>of</strong> the endangered species <strong>of</strong> Hawai' i.<br />
The general difficulties <strong>of</strong> social survey research notwith-<br />
standing, it is hoped th<strong>at</strong> this preliminary effort will stimul<strong>at</strong>e<br />
other students, scientists, and concerned citizens to improve on<br />
the research design and possibly produce a more complete descrip-<br />
tion and explan<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the public's <strong>at</strong>titudes pertinent to this<br />
problem.
(Question)<br />
Variables Strongly Agree<br />
TABLJI 1. Survey <strong>of</strong> perception <strong>of</strong> edangered species (1976-<strong>1978</strong>).<br />
- 1976<br />
Agree St rongly Disagree Disagree<br />
31( 2%)<br />
593(39%)<br />
99( 7%)<br />
517(34%)<br />
38( 3%)<br />
188(13%)<br />
34( 2%)<br />
612(41%)<br />
19( 1%)<br />
4i 1%)<br />
165(34%)<br />
25( 5%)<br />
33( 7%)<br />
204(42%)<br />
22( 5%)<br />
50(10%)<br />
157(32%)<br />
8( 2%)<br />
5( 1%)<br />
268(42%)<br />
17( 3%)<br />
23( 4%)<br />
226(35%)<br />
13( 2%)<br />
70(11%)<br />
189(30%)<br />
8( 1%)<br />
Uncertain<br />
52( 3%)<br />
207 (14%)<br />
271 (18%)<br />
91( 6%)<br />
58( 4%)<br />
266(15%)<br />
94( 6%)<br />
237(16%)<br />
37( 2%)<br />
4( 1%)<br />
113(23%)<br />
79(16%)<br />
20( 4%)<br />
48(10%)<br />
17( 3%)<br />
74(15%)<br />
143(29%)<br />
14( 3%)<br />
6( 1%)<br />
85(13%)<br />
56( 9%)<br />
36( 6%)<br />
40( 6%)<br />
36( 6%)<br />
32(13%)<br />
137(21%)<br />
29( 5%)
(Question)<br />
Variables No Bsponse<br />
TABIE 2. Survey <strong>of</strong> perception <strong>of</strong> endangered species (1976-<strong>1978</strong>).<br />
NO Response<br />
113<br />
7.5%<br />
NO Response<br />
NO Response<br />
Under 15<br />
Less %an Yr<br />
Inter. Sch<br />
Japanese<br />
High Sch<br />
564<br />
37.5%<br />
Caucasian<br />
452<br />
30.0%<br />
- 21-30<br />
379<br />
25.2%<br />
- 5-10<br />
160<br />
10.6%<br />
College<br />
557<br />
37.0%<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
109<br />
7.2%<br />
- 31-40<br />
202<br />
13.4%<br />
- 11-20<br />
321<br />
21.4%<br />
- Other<br />
87<br />
5.8%<br />
Filipino<br />
65<br />
4.3%<br />
41 or Cwer<br />
289<br />
19.2%<br />
- More<br />
443<br />
29.5%<br />
- Other<br />
342<br />
22.8%
TABLE 2-Continued.<br />
(Question)<br />
Variables ~o ~espnse Under 15 15-20 21-25 26-30 31-40 41-50 Over50<br />
-----<br />
9 24 135 78 64 80 59 38<br />
2% 5% 28% 16% 13% 16% 12% 8%<br />
- 1<br />
- 2-4<br />
5-1 0<br />
- 11-20 - Over 20<br />
94 34 42 151 166<br />
19% 7 % 9% 31% 34%<br />
Intermedi<strong>at</strong>e Sch High Sch College - Other<br />
24 233 222 5<br />
5% 48% 46% 1 %<br />
Japanese Caucasian Chinese <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Filipino Korean Samoan Other No Response<br />
97<br />
20%<br />
79<br />
16%<br />
138<br />
28%<br />
20<br />
4 %<br />
37<br />
8%<br />
27<br />
6%<br />
11<br />
2%<br />
57<br />
12%<br />
21<br />
4 %<br />
- Male Female ~o Wsponse<br />
197 184 7<br />
40% 38% 2%
(Question)<br />
Variables<br />
10<br />
11<br />
12<br />
13<br />
14<br />
tie Response<br />
11<br />
2%<br />
NO Response<br />
19<br />
3%<br />
NO Response<br />
1<br />
0%<br />
No Response<br />
16<br />
3%<br />
NO Response<br />
8<br />
1%<br />
Under 15<br />
16<br />
3%<br />
Less Than 1 Yr<br />
52<br />
8%<br />
Inter. Sch<br />
244<br />
38%<br />
Japanese<br />
186<br />
29%<br />
- Male<br />
TABLE 2-Continued.<br />
309<br />
48%<br />
- <strong>1978</strong><br />
- 15-2 0<br />
318<br />
50%<br />
- 1-4<br />
61<br />
10%<br />
High Sch<br />
233<br />
35%<br />
Caucasian<br />
163<br />
25%<br />
Female<br />
323<br />
50%<br />
- 21-30<br />
123<br />
19%<br />
- 5-1 0<br />
67<br />
10%<br />
College<br />
160<br />
25%<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
31<br />
5%<br />
- 31-40<br />
74<br />
2%<br />
- 11-20<br />
281<br />
44%<br />
- Other<br />
3<br />
0%<br />
Filipino<br />
44<br />
7%<br />
Over 40<br />
98<br />
15%<br />
Over 20<br />
160<br />
25%<br />
- Other<br />
200<br />
31%
APPENDIX 1. Questionnaires used during the perception <strong>of</strong> endangered species<br />
study (1976 & 1977-78).<br />
This is a survey to find out how the people <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> feel about the rare<br />
- - -<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive plants and animals <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>. All questions are optional; but please<br />
answer as best you can. Mahalo.<br />
Can you guess how many n<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>Hawaii</strong>an plants and animals are in danger <strong>of</strong><br />
disappearing completely from::the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an environments? (How many?)<br />
(Please check the appropri<strong>at</strong>e box for each <strong>of</strong> the following questions.)<br />
SA = strongly agree<br />
A = agree<br />
D = disagree<br />
SD = strongly disagree<br />
U = undecided (no opinion)<br />
1. The endangered species, like all species, have a right to live.<br />
SAD A n D n sDu '-'I<br />
2. Economic progress is more important than the n<strong>at</strong>ive plants and animals.<br />
SAU A D SDU u n<br />
3. The species provide important research potential.<br />
SAD A l l D O SDU U O<br />
~o<br />
4. N<strong>at</strong>ive plants and animals serve no useful purpose.<br />
SACI A D DU s ~ a<br />
5. The n<strong>at</strong>ive plants and animals are an important part <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>'s<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ural heritage.<br />
SAfl A n D n snn u n<br />
6. Non-n<strong>at</strong>ive plants and animals are equally desirable.<br />
SA17 A D n u SDI7 u n<br />
7. The ecological functions <strong>of</strong> the n<strong>at</strong>ive plants and animals should be<br />
protected.<br />
SAO A n D U SDU u u<br />
8. The protection the n<strong>at</strong>ive plants and animals would limit recre<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
9. The n<strong>at</strong>ive plants and animals add to the environmental beauty <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>.<br />
S A D A a D D S D D u n<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong> should be done about the endanger plant and animal situ<strong>at</strong>ion?<br />
Suggestions? Use the back <strong>of</strong> this paper.<br />
10. Your age: under 15 15-20 21-25 26-30 31-40 41-50 over 50<br />
11. How long have you lived in <strong>Hawaii</strong>?<br />
12. Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Background: Intermedi<strong>at</strong>e School High School -<br />
College<br />
13. Wh<strong>at</strong> ethnic background best describes you?
This is a survey to find out how the people <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> feel about the<br />
endangered n<strong>at</strong>ive plants and animals f <strong>Hawaii</strong>. All questions are optional;<br />
but please answer as best you can. Mahalo.<br />
(Please check the appropri<strong>at</strong>e box for each <strong>of</strong> the following questions.)<br />
SA = strongly agree<br />
A = agree<br />
D = disagree<br />
SD = strongly disagree<br />
U = undecided (no opinion)<br />
The endangered plants and animals, like all<br />
species, should be protected by man. 0 O n 1 0<br />
Economic progress is more important than the<br />
preserv<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the endangered n<strong>at</strong>ive plants u R D U D<br />
and animals.<br />
The endangered plants and animals may have. an<br />
important research potential. n n u n 1<br />
The endangered plants and animals may have an<br />
important role in <strong>Hawaii</strong>'s ECO~O~Y. fl O U I I R<br />
The endangered plants and animals serve no<br />
useful purpose. 0 I l U U O<br />
The endangered plants and animals are an<br />
important part <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>'s n<strong>at</strong>ural heritage.<br />
(3 n u n n<br />
Non-n<strong>at</strong>ive plants and animals are just as u ~ u I n<br />
valuable as the endangered ones.<br />
The protection <strong>of</strong> the endangered plants and animals (1 0 [1<br />
would limit recre<strong>at</strong>ional use <strong>of</strong> their habit<strong>at</strong>s.<br />
The endangered plants and animals <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> add<br />
to her environmental beauty. a n u u 1<br />
Your age: under 15 15-20 21-25 26-30 31-40 41-50 over 50<br />
How long have you lived in <strong>Hawaii</strong>?<br />
Educ<strong>at</strong>ional Background: Intermedi<strong>at</strong>e School High School<br />
(Highest level completed) College<br />
Of which ethnic background do you consider yourself?<br />
Japanese Filipino<br />
Chinese Korean<br />
Caucasian Samoan<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Other<br />
Your sex: Male Female
ACID RAIN IN HAWAI 'I*<br />
John M. Miller, and Alan M. Yoshinaga<br />
Mauna Loa Observ<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional'Oceanic and Atmospheric Administr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Hilo, <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Precipit<strong>at</strong>ion samples have been collected for chemical anal-<br />
ysis on the island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i since <strong>June</strong> 1975. Though the number<br />
<strong>of</strong> collection sites varied from 5 to 10, the permanent sites<br />
included Kapoho (sea level), Hilo (60 m), Kulani Mauka (2500 m),<br />
and Mauna Loa Observ<strong>at</strong>ory (3400 m). Samples were collected<br />
either on an event basis or every three days depending on the<br />
accessibility <strong>of</strong> the site. The pH and conductivity tests were<br />
performed immedi<strong>at</strong>ely after collection <strong>of</strong> all samples. Anion<br />
analysis was made on selected samples using an ion chrom<strong>at</strong>ograph.<br />
The results show th<strong>at</strong> pH values in precipit<strong>at</strong>ion ranged from 3.7<br />
to 5.5 with an all-island average <strong>of</strong> 4.5. The acidity <strong>of</strong> the<br />
precipit<strong>at</strong>ion increased with elev<strong>at</strong>ion from sea level to 3400 m.<br />
Analysis in terms <strong>of</strong> air trajectories and surface winds <strong>at</strong> the<br />
Mauna Loa site indic<strong>at</strong>es the more acidic rains come from the<br />
northern quadrant. The effects <strong>of</strong> the volcano on the acidity<br />
will also be discussd.<br />
* Abstract
THE SEPTEMBER 1977 ERUPTION OF KILAUEA VOLCANO, HAWAI'I'<br />
Richard B. Moore, Daniel Dzurisin,<br />
Gordon P. E<strong>at</strong>on, Robert Y. Koyanagi, Peter W. Lipman,<br />
John P. Lockwood, Gary S. Puniwai, and Rosalind Tuthill Helz2<br />
The l<strong>at</strong>est eruption <strong>of</strong> Kilauea Volcano began on 13 September<br />
1977, after a 21-month period <strong>of</strong> quiescence. Harmonic tremor in<br />
the central east rift zone and rapid defl<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the summit<br />
occurred for 22 hours prior to the outbreak <strong>of</strong> surface activity.<br />
The first sp<strong>at</strong>ter cones formed along a discontinuous, en<br />
echelon, 7-km-long fissure system trending N 70°E between two<br />
prehistoric vents, Kalalua and Pu'u Kauka. During the first<br />
week, eruptive activity was concentr<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> two sp<strong>at</strong>ter cones,<br />
one near the center and one <strong>at</strong> the west end <strong>of</strong> the new fissure.<br />
The most voluminous phase <strong>of</strong> the eruption began l<strong>at</strong>e on<br />
September 25. An irregular sp<strong>at</strong>ter rampart formed along a 500-m<br />
segment near the center <strong>of</strong> the new fissure, but within 24 hours<br />
activity became concentr<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> the east end <strong>of</strong> this segment.<br />
One flow from the new, breached, 40-m-high cone <strong>at</strong> this site<br />
moved rapidly (up to 300 m/hr) southeast, eventually reaching a<br />
point 700 m from the nearest house in the evacu<strong>at</strong>ed village <strong>of</strong><br />
Kalapana. The total volume <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>erial produced during this<br />
19-day eruption is estim<strong>at</strong>ed to be 25-50 x 10 m.<br />
Samples from active flows and vents indic<strong>at</strong>e th<strong>at</strong> a differ-<br />
enti<strong>at</strong>ed tholeiitic basalt was erupted. Plagioclase is the only<br />
significant phenocryst, and augite and minor olivine accompany it<br />
as microphenocrysts. This mineralogy, although uncommon in<br />
Kilauea lavas, is similar to th<strong>at</strong> <strong>of</strong> the 1955 basalt. Some vari-<br />
<strong>at</strong>ion in bulk composition occurred throughout the eruption, but<br />
the last basalt produced also appears to be differenti<strong>at</strong>ed,<br />
suggesting th<strong>at</strong> the magma involved in summit defl<strong>at</strong>ion has not<br />
erupted.<br />
Abstract<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Center, U. S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia.
HAWAII IBP SYNTHESIS:<br />
1. BRIEF INTRODUCTORY SURVEY<br />
Dieter Mueller-Dombois<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Botany<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
IBP, the Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Biological Program was the first<br />
intern<strong>at</strong>ionally coordin<strong>at</strong>ed, mu1 ti-disciplinary ecological<br />
research program which focussed on the ECOSYSTEM as the study<br />
object. Officially, the research objective was to study the biological<br />
basis <strong>of</strong> or anic roduction in the world's major ecosystems.<br />
About -bg,.\. na Ions par lclp<strong>at</strong>ed in the Program. R<strong>at</strong>her<br />
large research teams were organized in Russia, ~apan, East and<br />
West Germany, England, France, Canada, Australia, and the U. S.<br />
The oper<strong>at</strong>ional phase lasted a decade, from 1965 through 1975.<br />
In the U. S., two major component programs were developed, a<br />
Human Ada tabilit component, concerned-with the study <strong>of</strong> human<br />
-a-g in extreme environments, and an Environmental<br />
component, concerned with the n<strong>at</strong>ural science aspects, partic-<br />
ularly with the structure and function <strong>of</strong> major ecosystems.<br />
Teams <strong>of</strong> each 80-150 n<strong>at</strong>ural scientists were organized to study<br />
five mainland biomes in the U. S.: Tundra, Grassland, Desert,<br />
Eastern Deciduous Forest, and Western Coniferous Forest. The<br />
research emphasis <strong>of</strong> the Biome studies was on ecosystem metab-<br />
olism, i.e., Photosynthesis, Respir<strong>at</strong>ion, Decomposition, Consumer<br />
Rel<strong>at</strong>ions, and Mineral Cycling. In addition, three smaller<br />
research projects, with teams <strong>of</strong> 20-50 scientists were organized<br />
on the theme <strong>of</strong> Ecosystem Structure and Evolutionary Biology.<br />
Two <strong>of</strong> these worked on comparisons <strong>of</strong> similar ecosystems in geo-<br />
graphically disjunct places: one was the Mediterranean Scrub<br />
ecosystem comparison between California and Chile; the other, the<br />
Desert Scrub and mesquite ecosystem comparison between Arizona<br />
and Venezuela. Ours was the third, focussing on Island Ecosystem<br />
Stability and Evolution.<br />
By legisl<strong>at</strong>ive mand<strong>at</strong>e, the N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
received an annual allotment <strong>of</strong> about $6 to 10 million. Of this,<br />
the mainland biome studies received $1 to 2 million per year.<br />
The three Ecosystem Structure and Evolution Study programs<br />
received from $200,000 to $500,000 per year.<br />
The funds were highly competitive. We got the first slice<br />
in 1970 after three times rewriting our proposal, and then<br />
managed to maintain approxim<strong>at</strong>ely a $300,000 per year budget for<br />
our suggested five-year program from 1970-75.
General Conclusions<br />
1. Zonal (or community) boundaries are evident from our d<strong>at</strong>a on<br />
species distributions, but boundary criteria need to be<br />
defined.<br />
2. Different organism-groups show different gradient sensitiv-<br />
ities which are peculiar to the organism group. ...<br />
3. Sp<strong>at</strong>ially associ<strong>at</strong>ed species groups occur in nearly all<br />
organism groups.<br />
4. N<strong>at</strong>ive species show a higher degree <strong>of</strong> sp<strong>at</strong>ial integr<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
than introduced species among plants, birds, and Droso-<br />
philids. However, the origin (whether a species is n<strong>at</strong>ive or<br />
non-n<strong>at</strong>ive) is not a general predictor for species distri-<br />
bution p<strong>at</strong>terns. These depend on the species ecological<br />
properties and the degree <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>uraliz<strong>at</strong>ion (i.e., habit<strong>at</strong><br />
s<strong>at</strong>ur<strong>at</strong>ion) among the exotics.<br />
5. There is not only one generalized p<strong>at</strong>tern <strong>of</strong> species distri-<br />
bution as Whittaker has claimed for temper<strong>at</strong>e mountain gra-<br />
dients. Instead we can recognize <strong>at</strong> least three dominant<br />
p<strong>at</strong>terns:<br />
1) Individually distributed species<br />
2) Sp<strong>at</strong>ially associ<strong>at</strong>ed, but overlapping species groups<br />
3) Various forms <strong>of</strong> widely distributed species. The domi-<br />
nance <strong>of</strong> the l<strong>at</strong>ter groups are probably a characteristic<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ed to biota distribution on young island mountains.
FIGURE 2. Distribution <strong>of</strong> the three rodent species<br />
sampled along the Mauna Loa transect<br />
(Oct. 71 through Sept. 73). Abundance<br />
scale in equal units <strong>of</strong> 5 animals trapped<br />
per year: Maximum is 9 units = 41-45<br />
animals (M. musculus <strong>at</strong> site 4), 8 units =<br />
36-40 animals, 7 units = 31-35, 6 = 26-30,<br />
etc. , horizontal line = 1 animal (e.g. ,<br />
R. r<strong>at</strong>tus <strong>at</strong> site 12). K = closed kipuka<br />
forest in savannah zone IV. Origin: TeC<br />
= Temper<strong>at</strong>e-continental Asia, TeL = Temper<strong>at</strong>e-<br />
littoral Asia, TrP = Tropical-Pacific Asia.
-<br />
)RIGIN<br />
-<br />
TeC<br />
-<br />
TeL<br />
-<br />
TrP<br />
-<br />
11.000<br />
9.000<br />
7.000<br />
5.m<br />
3.m<br />
11-11<br />
'RANSECT ZONES I 1 1 1 1 m ll PI?<br />
9<br />
IBP SITES 14 13 12 11 IO/B 7 6 5 4 K 3 2 1<br />
I I I I I I I<br />
ALTITUDE DISTANCE I kml
FIGURE 3. Distribution diagram <strong>of</strong> popul<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> selected<br />
fungal species from soils along the Mauna Loa<br />
transect. Curve heights are based on rel<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
popul<strong>at</strong>ion levels r<strong>at</strong>ed from very low to high.<br />
Dashed lines imply presence <strong>at</strong> very low levels.<br />
Species group numbers along the right-hand column<br />
refer to sp<strong>at</strong>ially associ<strong>at</strong>ed groups in the two-<br />
way table (50/10 rule). Ungrouped species are<br />
<strong>at</strong> the bottom <strong>of</strong> the diagram. FI = Fungi Imperfecti,<br />
P = Phycomycete, S = Sterile Isol<strong>at</strong>e.
A<br />
SOIL FUNGUS SET I B C<br />
ZONES SET2 1 m<br />
Fusorlum Iolerltlum<br />
Mortlarsllo hyqrophllo<br />
UYCW froqllls<br />
I<br />
Cyllndrocorpon mqnyrlonum<br />
I<br />
Mortlarello ramanniono<br />
1 A<br />
I<br />
Trlchodcrmo vlrlds I<br />
ALTITUDE DISTANCE (km)
HAWAII IBP SYNTHESIS:<br />
8. ISLAND ECOSYSTEMS: WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THEIR ECOLOGY?<br />
Dieter Mueller-Dombois<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Botany<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
We may now ask the question whether we have found anything<br />
unique or different in the ecology <strong>of</strong> island ecosystems from our<br />
studies. This is not an easy question.<br />
It is clear th<strong>at</strong> the biological evolution <strong>of</strong> our island ecosystems<br />
has been r<strong>at</strong>her unique. Four factors stand out which<br />
contribute to the unique biological evolution <strong>of</strong> ecosystems here.<br />
These are the extreme isol<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the island group, the small<br />
- size <strong>of</strong> the island habit<strong>at</strong>s, the recenc <strong>of</strong> the oceanic islands<br />
as a group, and their perturb<strong>at</strong>ion dy in connection with<br />
volcanism.<br />
The extreme isol<strong>at</strong>ion had a significant "screening effect"<br />
on wh<strong>at</strong> organism groups could get here and establish themselves<br />
successfully. This screening effect excluded any plants with<br />
large seeds or small seeds <strong>of</strong> short longevity. It also excluded<br />
among animals, all terrestrial mammals (except the hoary b<strong>at</strong>),<br />
large reptiles, and prim<strong>at</strong>es, except man.<br />
The small size <strong>of</strong> the island habit<strong>at</strong>s is the result <strong>of</strong> small<br />
isiand land masses jutting h-i-gh ou~f-o~f the-ocean. Thus, we have<br />
distinct altitudinal segreg<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> habit<strong>at</strong>s with their own<br />
temper<strong>at</strong>ure regimes. Furthermore, these small land masses are<br />
segreg<strong>at</strong>ed into windward (pluvio tropical) and leeward (xerotropical)<br />
habit<strong>at</strong>s with their own rainfall regimes. The habit<strong>at</strong>s<br />
are further fractioned by gre<strong>at</strong> vari<strong>at</strong>ions in substr<strong>at</strong>e, ranging<br />
from recent volcanic flows to old, sceletized, and nutrientdepauper<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
l<strong>at</strong>osols. This island habit<strong>at</strong> mosaic brings about<br />
another factor <strong>of</strong> important ecological consequences, and th<strong>at</strong> is<br />
the very limited recurrence <strong>of</strong> similar habit<strong>at</strong>s across the island<br />
chain. These narrow habit<strong>at</strong> dimensions strongly l i m i t the<br />
popul<strong>at</strong>ion sizes <strong>of</strong> the island biota.<br />
The recency <strong>of</strong> oceanic islands as a group is undoubtedly <strong>of</strong><br />
evolutionary significance also. They origin<strong>at</strong>ed in the Tertiary,<br />
when the modern angiosperm flora had already evolved. In con-<br />
trast, some <strong>of</strong> the continental tropical ecosystems evolved with-<br />
out major geological disturbances forming a primary succession<br />
from seed fern forests to primitive gymnosperm and angiosperm<br />
forests to modern angiosperm forests. These continental eco-<br />
systems developed during a much gre<strong>at</strong>er evolutionary time span.
The high tree species diversity <strong>of</strong> some continental tropical<br />
forests may be largely <strong>at</strong>tributable to this.<br />
Volcanism causes major geological disturbances. These per-<br />
turb<strong>at</strong>ions are a significant part <strong>of</strong> island ecosystem development<br />
from the highest mountain top to sea level. Volcanic pertur-<br />
b<strong>at</strong>ions are <strong>of</strong> many kinds and differing degrees and are err<strong>at</strong>ic<br />
or unpredictable. They were once effective on each island and<br />
left their traces long after individual volcanoes became extinct.<br />
As such they had and still have a gre<strong>at</strong> effect on the evolution<br />
<strong>of</strong> the island biota.<br />
There is little doubt then, th<strong>at</strong> the island biota evolved<br />
under unique environmental conditions. Much has been written<br />
also about their adaptive characteristics, which sometimes<br />
resulted in the development <strong>of</strong> r<strong>at</strong>her bizarre island life forms.<br />
But has this also made the ecology <strong>of</strong> island ecosystems<br />
different?<br />
The answer, as revealed from our studies, appears to be th<strong>at</strong><br />
ecological principles do not differ for island ecosystems. How-<br />
ever, our studies have brought out some new dimensions to island<br />
ecosystem ecology, which should add to both their scientific<br />
understanding and appropri<strong>at</strong>e management.<br />
Distributional Characteristics <strong>of</strong> Island Biota<br />
The sp<strong>at</strong>ial distribution analysis along the Mauna Loa moun-<br />
tain gradient confirmed Whittaker's individualistic species<br />
distribution model established for temper<strong>at</strong>e mountains. It also<br />
confirmed the sp<strong>at</strong>ial associ<strong>at</strong>ion model <strong>of</strong> species distribution<br />
which is, in part, an affirm<strong>at</strong>ive answer to MacArthur's question<br />
on species and community p<strong>at</strong>terns in the tropics. However, spa-<br />
tially associ<strong>at</strong>ed species groups along environmental gradients<br />
are not to be considered unique for tropical areas, since such<br />
p<strong>at</strong>terns have been demonstr<strong>at</strong>ed many times also in temper<strong>at</strong>e<br />
environments. They are, like Whittaker's individualistic species<br />
distribution p<strong>at</strong>terns, a universal phenomenon applicable to<br />
islands and continents, temper<strong>at</strong>e and tropical environments<br />
alike.<br />
However, we found a number <strong>of</strong> other distribution trends, all<br />
<strong>of</strong> them more or less wide-ranging (e.g., bimobal, multi-modal,<br />
and broadly overlapping) . These all reflect generalistic ten-<br />
dencies <strong>of</strong> species behavior. The high proportion <strong>of</strong> these<br />
generalists in our biota groups are perhaps characteristic for<br />
geologically young areas or those rel<strong>at</strong>ively poor in species.<br />
This tendency may not be found, in geologically older areas, and<br />
thus also not so much on oldeg volcanic islands.<br />
An island characteristic, which may have interesting appli-<br />
c<strong>at</strong>ions, is th<strong>at</strong> soil fungi, soil algae, and soil arthropods are<br />
probably mostly indigenous. This would imply as a hypothesis<br />
th<strong>at</strong> they may form a community-similarity link with continental
mountain habit<strong>at</strong>s in similar clim<strong>at</strong>ic and soil regimes. Con-<br />
versely, the other island community members, the higher plants,<br />
birds, canopy arthropods, tree borers,and Diptera flies all form<br />
much more unique species compositions.<br />
Community Structure and Niche Differenti<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Island communities have the same gross-structural charac-<br />
teristics as found in continental communities. For example,<br />
montane tropical rain forests and lava tube ecosystems are also<br />
found on continents. At the species level, our island commu-<br />
nities are almost totally unique. But they are not so unique <strong>at</strong><br />
the higher taxon lev'el. At this higher level one can find<br />
interesting similarities and departures from continental<br />
ecosys tems.<br />
In our community structure analysis we focussed on the<br />
general niche level, a functional ecological unit concept, inter-<br />
medi<strong>at</strong>e between the individual species and the total ecosystem.<br />
We identified general niches by species <strong>of</strong> closely similar func-<br />
tion and structure, i.e., by life-form types (i.e., synusiae in<br />
plants, guilds in animals).<br />
We did not really find "empty niches" in the sense <strong>of</strong><br />
absence <strong>of</strong> important life forms among the n<strong>at</strong>ive species. The<br />
life-form spectra appeared complete in all organism groups ana-<br />
lyzed, i.e., plants, birds, canopy arthropods, and cave animals.<br />
This does not mean th<strong>at</strong> "empty niches" may not be found in other<br />
island ecosystems, but it may imply th<strong>at</strong> the empty niche phenom-<br />
enon is probably an exception r<strong>at</strong>her than a rule in developed<br />
island ecosystems. Wh<strong>at</strong> appeared to be a departure from conti-<br />
nental ecosystems <strong>of</strong> similar kind was th<strong>at</strong> several important<br />
life-form groups had only one or a few n<strong>at</strong>ive species, <strong>of</strong>ten with<br />
high quantit<strong>at</strong>ive importance. These appeared to occupy the more<br />
stable positions (or general niches) in the ecosystems in the<br />
sense th<strong>at</strong> few exotics had invaded them. Conversely, exotic<br />
species invasion appeared to occur more readily in those general<br />
niches or life-form groups in which several n<strong>at</strong>ive species occur<br />
with rel<strong>at</strong>ively small popul<strong>at</strong>ions. However, this is a new<br />
hypothesis, which needs further testing. We have not yet given<br />
special <strong>at</strong>tention to the ecology and rel<strong>at</strong>ive stability <strong>of</strong> rare<br />
and endangered n<strong>at</strong>ive species, which as a rule are probably more<br />
specialized.<br />
Instead our studies brought out the ecological vers<strong>at</strong>ility<br />
<strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the dominant n<strong>at</strong>ive island biota. For example, in the<br />
Kilauea rain forest, all n<strong>at</strong>ive tree species can grow on mineral<br />
soil and as epiphytes. The same applies to most <strong>of</strong> the herba-<br />
ceous n<strong>at</strong>ive ferns. This phenomenon argues for the stability <strong>of</strong><br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive species composition under temporarily adverse forest floor<br />
conditions (e.g . , pig disturbance, flooding, ash blanket<br />
deposits) .
It is probable th<strong>at</strong> ecological generalists among the n<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
species prevail in the island ecosystems, which we analyzed.<br />
Both the Kilauea rain forest and the lava tubes are rel<strong>at</strong>ively<br />
young ecosystems, which support biota which are able to survive<br />
perturb<strong>at</strong>ion effects associ<strong>at</strong>ed with volcanism. Frank Howarth<br />
mentioned the underground dispersal modes for the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an cave<br />
fauna. Thus, here we are dealing largely with biota, which are<br />
still displaying pioneering traits, a charactistic which all<br />
island biota must have had for becoming successfully established<br />
in the new island environment.
VARIABILITY IN DORSAL PATTERNING AMONG POPULATIONS OF<br />
HAWAIIAN "HAPPY-FACE" SPIDERS (THERIDION SP. OR SPP.)<br />
ON THE BIG ISLAND*<br />
William P. Mull<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Entomology<br />
Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum<br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96818<br />
Since the December 1972 discovery on O'ahu <strong>of</strong> an apparently<br />
undescribed comb-footed spider (Theridiidae) with a striking<br />
"happy-face" design on its back, close rel<strong>at</strong>ives have been found<br />
on Maui and the Big Island. Preliminary surveys <strong>of</strong> Big Island<br />
forests have produced over 100 specimens and revealed a remark-<br />
able spectrum <strong>of</strong> dorsal p<strong>at</strong>terning vari<strong>at</strong>ion among popul<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong><br />
these tiny (3-4 mm body length) <strong>Hawaii</strong>an leaf-dwelling spiders.<br />
Pending study by a specialist, it is unclear whether these popu-<br />
l<strong>at</strong>ions represent a single very variable species or several<br />
species. They are tent<strong>at</strong>ively assignable to the widespread genus<br />
Theridion, which includes 10 described species (plus one sub-<br />
species) endemic to Hawai'i, only one <strong>of</strong> which bears resemblance<br />
to the "happy-face" group. These previously unknown <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
spiders seem to be another example <strong>of</strong> the extremes <strong>of</strong> "genetic<br />
plasticity" and "evolutionary flux" expressed among other<br />
closely-rel<strong>at</strong>ed groups <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an organisms (e.g., Anomalochrysa<br />
lacewings, Ach<strong>at</strong>inella tree snails, Metrosideros trees) in<br />
response to qenerous ecological opportunities and minimized<br />
inhibiting pressures presented to thbse groups by the unique<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an environment.<br />
* Abstract
THE ROLE OF THE HAWAIIAN TWO-LINED 'OHI'A BORER, PLAGITHMYSUS<br />
BILINEATUS SHARP, IN THE DECLINE OF 'OHI'A-LEHUA FORESTS<br />
ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAI 'I*<br />
Richard P. Papp<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Entomology<br />
Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum<br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96818<br />
P1,agithmysus biline<strong>at</strong>us Sharp (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) ,<br />
the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an two-lined 'ohi'a borer, is an integral part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
'ohi'a forest decline. This insect has been closely associ<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
with the onset <strong>of</strong> decline symptoms (crown chlorosis and crown<br />
loss) in 'ohi'a trees <strong>at</strong> eight widely differing sites on the<br />
island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i. Experimental implant<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> - P. biline<strong>at</strong>us<br />
larvae has also produced severe crown symptoms in otherwise<br />
healthy trees. Our d<strong>at</strong>a analyses indic<strong>at</strong>e th<strong>at</strong> P. biline<strong>at</strong>us is<br />
a secondary invader <strong>of</strong> physiologically weakened tfees, but it is<br />
<strong>of</strong> primary importance as the only organism yet to be both consistently<br />
associ<strong>at</strong>ed with decline and experimentally proven to be<br />
capable <strong>of</strong> producing decline symptoms in healthy trees. Although<br />
abiotic factors continue to be suspect in the initi<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><br />
'ohi'a forest decline, the role <strong>of</strong> this organism is now clear as<br />
an acceler<strong>at</strong>ing factor. Furthermore, since this species appears<br />
to be symptom<strong>at</strong>ic r<strong>at</strong>her than incit<strong>at</strong>ive in the demise <strong>of</strong> the<br />
'ohi'a forest overstory, it can be regarded as a beneficial<br />
organism. P. biline<strong>at</strong>us hastens the destruction <strong>of</strong> the declining<br />
forest canopy, opens the forest floor to light, and promotes the<br />
rapid resurgence <strong>of</strong> the shade-intolerant n<strong>at</strong>ive understory, thus<br />
helping to preserve the integrity <strong>of</strong> the rain forest ecosystem.<br />
* Abstract
ACARI ON MURINE RODENTS ON MAUNA LOA, HAWAI'IL<br />
Frank J. Radovsky, JoAnn M. Tenorio,<br />
P. Quentin Tomicha, and James D. JacobiJ<br />
Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum<br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96818<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> the U. S. Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Biological Program,<br />
rodents were trapped seasonally during a two-year period <strong>at</strong><br />
14 primary sites from 840 to 2440 m on a transect along the<br />
southeastern slope <strong>of</strong> Mauna Loa; rodents were also intensively<br />
collected in the Kilauea Forest near the transect. Three <strong>of</strong> the<br />
four murine species present in the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Archipelago were<br />
taken: - Mus musculus, R<strong>at</strong>tus r<strong>at</strong>tus, and R. exulans. Ectoparasites<br />
were recovered from rodents by a standardized washing<br />
technique. Mammalogical and parasitological d<strong>at</strong>a were analyzed<br />
by computer. The occurrence, host associ<strong>at</strong>ions, and sp<strong>at</strong>ial distribution<br />
<strong>of</strong> some Acari are tre<strong>at</strong>ed here. The occurrence <strong>of</strong> some<br />
parasitic mites was found to be partially independent <strong>of</strong><br />
factors and associ<strong>at</strong>ed with local differences in clim<strong>at</strong>e.<br />
host<br />
Abstract<br />
Research Unit, St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Department <strong>of</strong> Health.<br />
J Department <strong>of</strong> Botany, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong>, Honolulu,<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822.
HABITAT UTILIZATION AND NICHE COMPONENTS<br />
IN SOME HAWAIIAN ENDANGERED FOREST BIRDS*<br />
C. John Ralph<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Pacific Islands Forestry<br />
U. S. Forest Service<br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96813<br />
In the n<strong>at</strong>ive forests on the island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i there is a<br />
species assemblage <strong>of</strong> 10 common passerine birds. Two <strong>of</strong> them are<br />
introduced, and six <strong>of</strong> the remainder are honeycreepers (three <strong>of</strong><br />
these are endangered). A l l species except one are primarily in-<br />
sectivores. Four species utilize nectar sources to some extent<br />
and four utilize fruit.<br />
Detailed observ<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> habit<strong>at</strong> use and foraging behaviors<br />
coupled with indices <strong>of</strong> abundance <strong>of</strong> flowering and fruiting, as<br />
well as popul<strong>at</strong>ion estim<strong>at</strong>es <strong>of</strong> the birds, provide a preliminary<br />
estim<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> a wide variety <strong>of</strong> niche components. Introduced<br />
species appear to have a somewh<strong>at</strong> broader foraging niche than<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive species in the same guild. Competitive interactions seem<br />
to play a role in limiting popul<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the endangered<br />
species, while another appears to be limited by its r<strong>at</strong>her narrow<br />
niche.<br />
Interrel<strong>at</strong>ionships between phenology, abundance, and sp<strong>at</strong>ial<br />
distribution <strong>of</strong> food plants are all critical factors in deter-<br />
mining habit<strong>at</strong> utiliz<strong>at</strong>ion by the birds. Interspecific inter-<br />
actions appear to play a secondary role <strong>at</strong> most times.<br />
* Abstract
PLANTING, A TOOL FOR NATIVE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION<br />
Don Reeser<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> 96718<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ural Resources Management objectives for <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park are to protect and restore n<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>Hawaii</strong>an eco-<br />
systems. Making progress towards these objectives is a difficult<br />
task primarily because <strong>of</strong> introduced non-n<strong>at</strong>ive agents competing<br />
with or directly destroying n<strong>at</strong>ive conditions. We are making<br />
some headway, however.<br />
The primary tool <strong>at</strong> the command <strong>of</strong> the resource manager is<br />
"extraction," i.e., the removal or control <strong>of</strong> non-n<strong>at</strong>ive ele-<br />
ments. Priority is given to those species which are considered<br />
to be the most destructive and competitive and for which tech-<br />
niques for control or elimin<strong>at</strong>ion are feasible. Freeing Park<br />
ecosystems <strong>of</strong> go<strong>at</strong>s, pigs, mongooses, feral c<strong>at</strong>s, and certain<br />
exotic plants is the logical course <strong>of</strong> action where management<br />
emphasis has been placed in recent years and where it w i l l prob-<br />
ably remain in the future. Unfortun<strong>at</strong>ely extraction alone,<br />
regardless <strong>of</strong> how effective, will not counteract over 150 years<br />
<strong>of</strong> disturbance many areas <strong>of</strong> the Park have sustained. Large<br />
areas will continue to be domin<strong>at</strong>ed by exotic flora and fauna,<br />
and many rare or endangered species will continue to decline.<br />
Besides extraction, the only other significant tool the<br />
resource manager has left to pursue established objectives is the<br />
reintroduction <strong>of</strong> appropri<strong>at</strong>e n<strong>at</strong>ive species, primarily plants,<br />
where and when conditions are suitable. Propag<strong>at</strong>ing and reintro-<br />
ducing n<strong>at</strong>ive plants is an integral and vital component <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park's N<strong>at</strong>ural Resources Management Plan and<br />
is consistent with N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service Management policy which<br />
is:<br />
The reintroduction <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive species into parks is encour-<br />
aged, provided th<strong>at</strong>:<br />
--the species being reintroduced most nearly approxim<strong>at</strong>es<br />
the extirp<strong>at</strong>ed subspecies or race;<br />
--the species disappeared, or was substantially diminished,<br />
because <strong>of</strong> human-induced change--either directly or<br />
indirectly--to the ecosystem.<br />
The planting program is not new <strong>at</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
Park. It has been a sporadic activity since the 1920's. Only in<br />
recent years, however, has it become a full time oper<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Nearly a year ago a modern greenhouse was built here <strong>at</strong> the
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Field Research Center. The planting program is in its<br />
infancy, rel<strong>at</strong>ive to its potential to contribute to the restora-<br />
tion and maintenance <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>Hawaii</strong>an ecosystems. Some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
ways this program is or will be contributing are as follows:<br />
1. Restor<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> man-made scars<br />
Following a disturbance such as rerouting the Cr<strong>at</strong>er Rim<br />
Road <strong>at</strong> Waldron Ledge an ugly scar has been cre<strong>at</strong>ed. If<br />
left alone, n<strong>at</strong>ural succession will produce a sw<strong>at</strong>h <strong>of</strong><br />
exotic grasses through which it is unlikely 'ohi'a or<br />
other n<strong>at</strong>ive trees can become established. We are<br />
planting this area to advance succession so th<strong>at</strong> the<br />
scar will blend into the adjacent terrain.<br />
An ugly scar near the research center was cre<strong>at</strong>ed during<br />
the 1930's by bulldozing probably for the purpose <strong>of</strong> a<br />
recr,e<strong>at</strong>ion site for Civilian Conserv<strong>at</strong>ion Corp. We are<br />
now raising 'ohi'a trees which will be transplanted here<br />
in an <strong>at</strong>tempt to return this area to a more nearly<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive condition.<br />
2. Restor<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> selected lowland sites following go<strong>at</strong><br />
removal<br />
Significant changes are taking place in once go<strong>at</strong>-<br />
infested areas. Many areas <strong>of</strong> the lowland are domin<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
by exotic shrubs and grasses. Historical accounts and<br />
examin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> remnant veget<strong>at</strong>ion and n<strong>at</strong>ives which have<br />
reappeared provide clues to the orginal flora <strong>of</strong> the<br />
area. We are making some experimental plantings <strong>of</strong><br />
selected areas to see if n<strong>at</strong>ives can be reestablished<br />
and to wh<strong>at</strong> extent succession following go<strong>at</strong> removal can<br />
be influenced to produce a more n<strong>at</strong>ive flora.<br />
On the slopes <strong>of</strong> ~akahanu Pali several wiliwili trees<br />
survived 150 years <strong>of</strong> go<strong>at</strong> browsing. As a result <strong>of</strong><br />
this go<strong>at</strong> browsing and a 7.2 earthquake in 1975, only<br />
one is left representing the last gene pool from this<br />
site. We hope to reestablish a popul<strong>at</strong>ion in this area.<br />
Canavalia first appeared inside a go<strong>at</strong> enclosure <strong>at</strong><br />
Kukalau'ula and has also come up <strong>at</strong> Kaone several miles<br />
away. We planted Canavalia on the top <strong>of</strong> Pu'u Kapukapu<br />
on a site composeil entireTy <strong>of</strong> exotic grasses to see if<br />
it w i l l produce a n<strong>at</strong>ive cover and give competition to<br />
the exotic grass.<br />
3. Exotic Plant Control<br />
Much effort and money is spent on trying to control<br />
certain aggressive plants. For some, mechanical cutting<br />
and/or herbicidal tre<strong>at</strong>ment is possible, but for others
this technique is futile. N<strong>at</strong>ive plantings could be<br />
used to compete with exotic species now th<strong>at</strong> go<strong>at</strong>s are<br />
removed and the thorniness or n<strong>at</strong>ural herbivorous<br />
defenses <strong>of</strong> many exotic plants do not necessarily give<br />
them the advantage.<br />
For example, Lantana is a noxious weed for which the<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> has introduced many insects for biolog-<br />
ical control. One technique which we are exploring is<br />
the feasibility <strong>of</strong> removing the problem exotic and<br />
immedi<strong>at</strong>ely replacing it with a n<strong>at</strong>ive before exotics<br />
can reinvade.<br />
4. Preserv<strong>at</strong>ion and protection <strong>of</strong> rare and endangered<br />
species<br />
Possibly several dozen plants considered to be rare and<br />
endangered are not reproducing in the wild. We are<br />
hopeful th<strong>at</strong> with the control <strong>of</strong> go<strong>at</strong>s and pigs they<br />
will begin to reproduce. It appears there are other<br />
regener<strong>at</strong>ion problems such as exotic grass cover, de-<br />
struction <strong>of</strong> seeds by r<strong>at</strong>s, and exotic insects. There-<br />
fore, until solutions to these problems are found it is<br />
imper<strong>at</strong>ive th<strong>at</strong> we continue to propag<strong>at</strong>e and learn as<br />
much about these plants as possible so th<strong>at</strong> their<br />
survival is ensured.<br />
5. Historical restor<strong>at</strong>ion and interpret<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Greenhouse plant propag<strong>at</strong>ion can assist reestablishment<br />
<strong>of</strong> the historical scene and reestablish n<strong>at</strong>ive or Poly-<br />
nesian plants used by early <strong>Hawaii</strong>ans. These are<br />
loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> archeological sites primarily along the Kala-<br />
pana coast and are planted out in consult<strong>at</strong>ion with the<br />
Pacific archeologist and historian.<br />
Plantings are recorded in books maintained <strong>at</strong> Park Headquarters<br />
and <strong>at</strong> the greenhouse. All the vital inform<strong>at</strong>ion on<br />
each planting is recorded and each site is pinpointed on maps.<br />
These records are always available for use by other researchers,<br />
or other interested persons. Monitoring <strong>of</strong> plantings is done on<br />
a sporadic basis whenever greenhouse personnel have an opportunity<br />
to get to the site. Size, condition, and mortality are<br />
recorded <strong>of</strong> a random sample <strong>of</strong> a given planting. More precise<br />
monitoring is planned to be able to follow the effectiveness <strong>of</strong><br />
the program. As a side benefit <strong>of</strong> the planting program, an enor-<br />
~,ous amount <strong>of</strong> inform<strong>at</strong>ion is being collected and recorded such<br />
as loc<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> rare and endangered species, flowering and fruiting<br />
times, etc. Insect collections are continuously made which<br />
are being identified and mounted by Mr. Cliff Gavis. In the<br />
greenhouse, germin<strong>at</strong>ion techniques and a host <strong>of</strong> other inform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
are being recorded which w i l l contribute to the overall<br />
program.
It is understandable th<strong>at</strong> there is concern th<strong>at</strong> the program<br />
does, in fact, truly enhance n<strong>at</strong>ive ecosystems as intended. We<br />
fully recognize th<strong>at</strong> there have been mistakes made in the past<br />
sueh as bringing in species which were never suspected <strong>of</strong> occur-<br />
ring in the Park or planting. species outside <strong>of</strong> their n<strong>at</strong>ural<br />
range. However with the evolving comprehensive ecosystem res-<br />
tor<strong>at</strong>ion plan, r<strong>at</strong>her than just a part time-greenhouse oper<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
as it was a few years ago, errors <strong>of</strong> this kind should be avoided.<br />
A primary safeguard, however, is th<strong>at</strong> the program be open to<br />
scientific scrutiny. The present resources management plan list<br />
<strong>of</strong> species to be propag<strong>at</strong>ed was compiled through consul t<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
with ecologists, botanists, taxonomists, and other interested<br />
persons so species, propag<strong>at</strong>ing m<strong>at</strong>erial source, and planting<br />
loc<strong>at</strong>ions can be evalu<strong>at</strong>ed, and input on the desirability <strong>of</strong> same<br />
can be received. It has been suggested th<strong>at</strong> we go even. further<br />
than this in encouraging scientific input and expertise on the<br />
program by developing a discussion group composed <strong>of</strong> scientists<br />
from many disciplines who would meet regularly with Park per-<br />
sonnel. This would be a more fornal method <strong>of</strong> receiving advice<br />
and suggestions, and we are interested in discussing further the<br />
practicability <strong>of</strong> forming such a group. Another safeguard is to<br />
continually keep sight <strong>of</strong> the goal and to evalu<strong>at</strong>e the impact <strong>of</strong><br />
any resource management action on the n<strong>at</strong>ive flora and fauna. It<br />
is n<strong>at</strong>ive ecosystems which continue to decline islandwide.<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park is one <strong>of</strong> the few places in<br />
liawai'i where objectives for ecosystem preserv<strong>at</strong>ion and restora-<br />
tion are clear and unencumbered by conflicting land use policy.<br />
In this Park we have the opportunity to make some lasting headway<br />
in n<strong>at</strong>ive ecosystem preserv<strong>at</strong>ion and it w i l l be done through eco-<br />
logically sensitive resource manipul<strong>at</strong>ion. The reintroduction <strong>of</strong><br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive species is an important tool needed for doing the job.
FOREST BIRD SURVEY OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS<br />
J. Michael Scott<br />
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service<br />
P<strong>at</strong>uxent Wildlife Research Center<br />
P. 0. Box 44<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> 96718<br />
Despite Hawai'i's rel<strong>at</strong>ively small size, much <strong>of</strong> its flora<br />
and fauna may still be undescribed or undiscovered. A new genus<br />
<strong>of</strong> bird was discovered as recently as 1973 (Casey & Jacobi 1974)<br />
and many plants and insects remain to be described. Basic infor-<br />
m<strong>at</strong>ion on distribution, abundance, and biology is lacking even<br />
for many <strong>of</strong> the most common birds. This lack <strong>of</strong> inform<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
combined with the limited area <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ural veget<strong>at</strong>ion, mu1 tiple<br />
and <strong>of</strong>ten conflicting demands for the land, and the vulnerability<br />
<strong>of</strong> island ecosystems in general, makes it imper<strong>at</strong>ive th<strong>at</strong> we<br />
learn as much as possible about the n<strong>at</strong>ive birds <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i now.<br />
A survey <strong>of</strong> the distribution and abundance <strong>of</strong> birds and<br />
their habit<strong>at</strong>s on all the major islands was begun in 1976 by the<br />
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service in cooper<strong>at</strong>ion with the <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Division <strong>of</strong> Fish and Game, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Division <strong>of</strong> Forestry, U. S.<br />
Forest Service, N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service, and Priv<strong>at</strong>e landowners.<br />
The objectives <strong>of</strong> the survey are to determine:<br />
1) the distributional areas for all forest birds in the<br />
study area; -<br />
2) the density (birds/km2) by veget<strong>at</strong>ion type and eleva-<br />
tional str<strong>at</strong>a for all birds within the study area;<br />
3) the popul<strong>at</strong>ion size for all forest birds for each<br />
veget<strong>at</strong>ion type, elev<strong>at</strong>ional str<strong>at</strong>a, and study area;<br />
4) habit<strong>at</strong> preferences for all forest birds in study area;<br />
5) occurrence <strong>of</strong> major veget<strong>at</strong>ion types rel<strong>at</strong>ive to the<br />
distributional p<strong>at</strong>terns <strong>of</strong> birds;<br />
6) land use p<strong>at</strong>terns and stability <strong>of</strong> habit<strong>at</strong>s within each<br />
distributional area; and<br />
7) areas in which more detailed studies can be undertaken<br />
to clarify distributional anomalies and to identify<br />
limiting factors for endangered species.
To accomplish the objectives <strong>of</strong> the survey, transects are<br />
laid <strong>at</strong> intervals <strong>of</strong> 3.2 km (2 miles) on the Island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i<br />
(Fig. I), and <strong>at</strong> 1.6 km (1 mile) intervals on the other major<br />
islands. St<strong>at</strong>ions are placed every 134 m along these transects.<br />
The veget<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>at</strong> each st<strong>at</strong>ion is characterized according to tree<br />
height, canopy cover, species composition <strong>of</strong> the canopy and<br />
understory, and the presence <strong>of</strong> major habit<strong>at</strong> modifiers such as<br />
'ohi'a dieback, pig damage, banana p6ka (Passiflora mollissima),<br />
browsinq, - qrazina, - and loaqina. In addition, the fruitinq and/or<br />
flowering <strong>of</strong> thedblapa (~heirodendron spp. ) and 'ohi 'a - ( ~etiosideros<br />
collina) is recorded tor 10 plants <strong>at</strong> each st<strong>at</strong>ionxe<br />
occurrence <strong>of</strong> birds <strong>at</strong> each st<strong>at</strong>ion is determined during eight<br />
minute count periods conducted during the first 4 hours after<br />
first light. By recording all birds heard and seen <strong>at</strong> each<br />
st<strong>at</strong>ion and their initial detection distance it is possible to<br />
determine the density for each species encountered <strong>at</strong> a st<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
The area surveyed is a circle whose diameter varies with the<br />
species being censused as well as with the observer and veget<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
type (Ramsey & Scott 1979; Reynolds et al., in press). The<br />
inform<strong>at</strong>ion on the occurrence <strong>of</strong> birds is rel<strong>at</strong>ed to the veget<strong>at</strong>ion;<br />
multivari<strong>at</strong>e st<strong>at</strong>istics are used to determine habit<strong>at</strong><br />
correl<strong>at</strong>es.<br />
Additional inform<strong>at</strong>ion is obtained on the occurrence <strong>of</strong> rare<br />
plants and birds as a result <strong>of</strong> incidental observ<strong>at</strong>ions made<br />
after the regular census period.<br />
The forest bird survey is conducted by a team <strong>of</strong> six trail<br />
cutters, 11 avian biologists, four botanists, and one st<strong>at</strong>is-<br />
tician. On site observ<strong>at</strong>ions as well as aerial photographs and<br />
direct aerial observ<strong>at</strong>ions are used to conduct the various<br />
studies. To d<strong>at</strong>e, 815 km <strong>of</strong> trail have been laid, censuses have<br />
been conducted <strong>at</strong> 6247 st<strong>at</strong>ions, the veget<strong>at</strong>ion characterized <strong>at</strong><br />
3100 st<strong>at</strong>ions, and over 3000 man-days <strong>of</strong> work expended in our<br />
efforts to quantify the distribution and abundance <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i's<br />
birds and their habit<strong>at</strong>s. Transects 1 t o 75 (Fig. 1) have been<br />
censused and it is anticip<strong>at</strong>ed th<strong>at</strong> all the islands w i l l be<br />
surveyed by September 1981.<br />
Preliminary analyses <strong>of</strong> the d<strong>at</strong>a have gre<strong>at</strong>ly changed our<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> the distribution and abundance <strong>of</strong> the rare and<br />
endangered birds on Hawai'i. Revised priorities for research and<br />
management have been adopted as the result <strong>of</strong> these findings.<br />
Thre<strong>at</strong>s to n<strong>at</strong>ive birds and their habit<strong>at</strong>s have been identified<br />
as well as possible ways to reduce or elimin<strong>at</strong>e their impact.<br />
Distributional anomalies for endangered birds have been iden-<br />
tified which, when studied in detail, should assist us in deter-<br />
mining the limiting factors for these species. New study areas<br />
are being loc<strong>at</strong>ed and important inform<strong>at</strong>ion on breeding biology<br />
and habit<strong>at</strong> preferences is being obtained. Additionally, it<br />
should be possible to str<strong>at</strong>ify sampling effort in future studies<br />
<strong>of</strong> Hawai'i's plants and animals, thus significantly reducing the<br />
time and money necessary to complete future studies.
When analysis <strong>of</strong> the d<strong>at</strong>a is completed it will be possible<br />
to st<strong>at</strong>e, for each species, its habit<strong>at</strong> preferences, area occu-<br />
pied (ha), the acreage <strong>of</strong> each habit<strong>at</strong> type within its range,<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ive stability <strong>of</strong> habit<strong>at</strong> types within its range as well as<br />
the density and popul<strong>at</strong>ion size for any subdivision <strong>of</strong> elev<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
veget<strong>at</strong>ion, or geography th<strong>at</strong> is <strong>of</strong> interest. It is hoped th<strong>at</strong><br />
all this inform<strong>at</strong>ion will be used by land managers as well as<br />
researchers in their efforts to better understand and protect the<br />
plants and animals <strong>of</strong> Hawai' i.<br />
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Casey, T. L. C., and J. D. Jacobi. 1974. A new genus and<br />
species <strong>of</strong> bird from the island <strong>of</strong> Maui, <strong>Hawaii</strong> (Passeri-<br />
formes: Drepanididae). Occ. Pap. B. P. Bishop Museum<br />
24 (12): 216-225.<br />
Ramsey, F. L., and J. M. Scott. 1979. Estim<strong>at</strong>ing popul<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
densities from variable circular plot surveys. In N. N.<br />
Cormack, L. P. P<strong>at</strong>il, and D. S. Robson, eds. 1nterGtional<br />
Ecological Congress S<strong>at</strong>ellite in St<strong>at</strong>istical Ecology.<br />
Vol . 5. Sampling Biological Popul<strong>at</strong>ions. Pennsylvania<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e Univ. Press.<br />
Reynolds, R. T., J. M. Scott, and R. N. Nussbaum. A variable<br />
circular plot method for censusing birds. Condor. (In<br />
press).
FIGURE 1. Map <strong>of</strong> the island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i showing loc<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong><br />
transects used during Forest Bird Survey.
DIRECT SOWING OF TREATED MAMANE SEEDS:<br />
AN INEFFECTIVE REGENERATION TECHNIQUE<br />
Paul G. Scowcr<strong>of</strong>t<br />
U. S. Forest Service<br />
Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment St<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Pacific Islands Forestry<br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96813<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> you are familiar with the mamane (Sophora chrysoand<br />
mamane-naio (Myoporum sandwicense) forest ecosystems<br />
W'Mauna Kea Forest Reserve. I need not recount the history<br />
<strong>of</strong> this reserve--you know it as well as I. Suffice it to say<br />
th<strong>at</strong> feral herbivores have been major contributors to the degrad<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>of</strong> these ecosystems.<br />
Since 1970, the number <strong>of</strong> feral - sheep (Ovis aries) has averaged<br />
1500 animals. Mouflon sheep (Ovis musimon) havetotaled 200<br />
to 300 head. And feral go<strong>at</strong>s (Capra hircus) have numbered about<br />
150 to 200 animals. Today, the number <strong>of</strong> browsing animals in the<br />
mamane and mamane-naio ecosystems is about 1/20th <strong>of</strong> wh<strong>at</strong> it was<br />
in the mid-1930's.<br />
Despite these rel<strong>at</strong>ively small popul<strong>at</strong>ions, regener<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><br />
mamane has not occurred in some areas while in others it has<br />
occurred <strong>at</strong> a slower r<strong>at</strong>e than I would expect. This situ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
would probably persist even if all browsing pressure were elimi-<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ed. Such has been the case within several sheep exclosures,<br />
two <strong>of</strong> which are 15 years old. Elimin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> browsing pressure<br />
within the exclosures has not been followed by an increase in<br />
mamane seedlings. Regener<strong>at</strong>ing such areas with mamane would,<br />
therefore, involve the planting <strong>of</strong> seedlings and/or direct sowing<br />
<strong>of</strong> seeds (i.e., artificial regener<strong>at</strong>ion). In my opinion, these<br />
efforts would fail if sheep still roamed the area.<br />
If browsing pressure is elimin<strong>at</strong>ed from the ecosystems, thus<br />
making artificial regener<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> mamane a practical management<br />
option, inform<strong>at</strong>ion about successful regener<strong>at</strong>ion methods will be<br />
needed. The study reported here deals with artificial regenera-<br />
tion by direct seeding. The objective was to determine the ef-<br />
fect <strong>of</strong> seed co<strong>at</strong> tre<strong>at</strong>ment and sowing depth on mamane seedling<br />
emergence, survival, and growth under field conditions.<br />
The 1-ha Wailuku River sheep exclosure loc<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 2750 m<br />
elev<strong>at</strong>ion on the east flank <strong>of</strong> Mauna Kea (Fig. 1) was selected<br />
for the experiment because mamane regener<strong>at</strong>ion was lacking in a<br />
nearby exclosure built in the early 1960's.
METHODS<br />
Old mamane seed pods were collected from Hale Pohaku, 2750 in<br />
elev<strong>at</strong>ion. Seeds were extracted by hand and sorted to remove<br />
damaged ones. Intact seeds were kept in sealed plastic bags <strong>at</strong><br />
room temper<strong>at</strong>ure until sowing.<br />
The two factors examined in this study were seed co<strong>at</strong> tre<strong>at</strong>-<br />
ment and sowing depth. Four seed co<strong>at</strong> tre<strong>at</strong>ments were tested:<br />
1. Acid soak:<br />
2. Sanded:<br />
3. Hot w<strong>at</strong>er soak:<br />
Seed immersed in concentr<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
sulfuric acid for 60 minutes.<br />
Seed abraided between two sand-<br />
ing blocks for about 1 minute.<br />
Seed immersed in w<strong>at</strong>er <strong>at</strong> 100°C<br />
and allowed to soak until the<br />
w<strong>at</strong>er reached room temper<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
(overnight).<br />
4. Control: Seed not tre<strong>at</strong>ed.<br />
Seeds were sown <strong>at</strong> six depths: broadcast over the surface,<br />
spot sown <strong>at</strong> 1.3 cm, and <strong>at</strong> every 2.5 cm thereafter to a depth <strong>of</strong><br />
about 11 cm.<br />
Three blocks, each divided into four plots, were laid out<br />
within the Wailuku exclosure. Seed co<strong>at</strong> tre<strong>at</strong>ments were randomly<br />
assigned to the plots in each block. Plots were further divided<br />
into six subplots each and sowing depths were randomly assigned<br />
to them (split-plot design.). Movement <strong>of</strong> surface sown seeds was<br />
restricted by means <strong>of</strong> buried hardware cloth around the perimeter<br />
<strong>of</strong> the appropri<strong>at</strong>e subplot. - -<br />
Eighty tre<strong>at</strong>ed seeds were sown in each subplot during the<br />
first week <strong>of</strong> March 1974 when the upper 13 cm <strong>of</strong> soil were moist<br />
to sight and touch. Seed spots were made by inserting a rein-<br />
forcing rod to the desired depth. Spacing was 10 by 10 cm. Only<br />
one seed was sown in each spot after which soil was poured into<br />
the hole and lightly tamped.<br />
As seedlings emerged, numbered plastic markers were stuck<br />
nearby in the ground. The condition and height <strong>of</strong> each seedling<br />
were recorded.<br />
Weekly measurements were made for the spring test to the<br />
15th week after sowing. Thereafter, measurements were made every<br />
4 weeks through the 54th week when the test was termin<strong>at</strong>ed.<br />
Differences in seedling emergence, survival, and height due<br />
to seed co<strong>at</strong> tre<strong>at</strong>ment and sowing depth were examined by standard<br />
ANOVA techniques and multiple range tests using appropri<strong>at</strong>e<br />
transform<strong>at</strong>ions. In addition, height-age regressions were fitted<br />
to the d<strong>at</strong>a and the coefficients were compared.
RESULTS<br />
None <strong>of</strong> the seed sown on the soil surface germin<strong>at</strong>ed during<br />
the test. Therefore, I did not include this sowing depth in the<br />
analyses.<br />
Seedling emergence<br />
Analysis revealed th<strong>at</strong> both seed co<strong>at</strong> tre<strong>at</strong>ment and sowing<br />
depth significantly (p
Seedling survival<br />
Seedling survival was low. Of the 602 seedlings th<strong>at</strong><br />
emerged, only 99 (16%) were still alive 54 weeks after sowing.<br />
Was survival affected by sowing depth? By type <strong>of</strong> seed co<strong>at</strong><br />
tre<strong>at</strong>ment? After looking <strong>at</strong> my d<strong>at</strong>a, I decided I could not<br />
answer these questions for the control and hot w<strong>at</strong>er tre<strong>at</strong>ments<br />
because so few seedlings emerged from these. Therefore, I only<br />
compared seedling survival between acid and sanded tre<strong>at</strong>ments<br />
(Table 2).<br />
Depth <strong>at</strong> which seed were sown did not significantly affect<br />
end-<strong>of</strong>-test seedling survival. However, seedling survival was<br />
affected by type <strong>of</strong> seed co<strong>at</strong> tre<strong>at</strong>ment; significantly gre<strong>at</strong>er<br />
survival was observed for seedlings origin<strong>at</strong>ing from sanded seed.<br />
I examined the rel<strong>at</strong>ionship between percent survival and<br />
week <strong>of</strong> emergence and found th<strong>at</strong> survival was not dependent on<br />
week <strong>of</strong> emergence. Seedlings th<strong>at</strong> emerged rel<strong>at</strong>ively early had<br />
just as good a chance <strong>of</strong> surviving as those th<strong>at</strong> emerged l<strong>at</strong>er.<br />
Another expression <strong>of</strong> survival is seedling age--th<strong>at</strong> inter-<br />
val between the time a seedling was first seen and the time it<br />
was declared dead or the test ended. Analysis showed th<strong>at</strong> seed-<br />
ling age was not significantly affected by week <strong>of</strong> emergence,<br />
seed co<strong>at</strong> tre<strong>at</strong>ment, or sowing depth.<br />
One unexpected discovery was th<strong>at</strong> some seedlings tallied as<br />
dead suddenly reemerged, one as much as 24 weeks l<strong>at</strong>er. Of the<br />
602 seedlings th<strong>at</strong> emerged, 57 exhibited this behavior. Thirteen<br />
<strong>of</strong> these were still alive <strong>at</strong> the end <strong>of</strong> the test, thus accounting<br />
for about 13% <strong>of</strong> the surviving seedlings.<br />
Seedling height<br />
Height-age regression curves were fitted to my d<strong>at</strong>a (Fig. 3).<br />
Comparisons <strong>of</strong> the regression coefficients for the acid seed co<strong>at</strong><br />
tre<strong>at</strong>ment showed th<strong>at</strong> growth was significantly gre<strong>at</strong>er for seed-<br />
lings from the 11.4 cm depth than for those from other depths.<br />
The same was true for the sanded tre<strong>at</strong>ment. Regression curves<br />
for the control tre<strong>at</strong>ment--3.6, 6.4, and 8.9 cm depths only--were<br />
significantly different from each other with seedlings from the<br />
6.4 cm depth growing tallest.<br />
The effect <strong>of</strong> seed co<strong>at</strong> tre<strong>at</strong>ment on seedling height was not<br />
clear from my d<strong>at</strong>a.<br />
The coefficients <strong>of</strong> determin<strong>at</strong>ion (r2) for the regressions<br />
were low. Obviously, factors other than seedling age, seed co<strong>at</strong><br />
tre<strong>at</strong>ment, and sowing depth were affecting height growth.
About 70% <strong>of</strong> the seedlings died back either prior to their<br />
de<strong>at</strong>h or prior to the end <strong>of</strong> the study. The gre<strong>at</strong>est proportion<br />
<strong>of</strong> seedlings exhibiting dieback (77%) came from the 3.8 cm depth<br />
followed in order by the 6.4 cm (71%), 8.9 cm (70%), 11.5 cm<br />
(64%), and 1.3 cm depth (47%).<br />
DISCUSSION<br />
The management implic<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> these results are clear;<br />
direct sowing is not viable regener<strong>at</strong>ion technique on sites simi-<br />
lar to the one I used. Maximum emergence was only 54%. Survival<br />
was low and height growth slow.<br />
Compared to planting <strong>of</strong> nursery-grown seedlings, direct<br />
sowing is not effective for regener<strong>at</strong>ing mamane. About the time<br />
the test began, 36 containerized seedlings with an average height<br />
<strong>of</strong> 24 cm were planted in the Wailuku exclosure. Survival was 47%<br />
in April <strong>1978</strong> compared to 3% for seedlings from this study.<br />
Average height <strong>of</strong> survivors was 52 cm for the planted seedlings<br />
and 31 cm for the others. Planting was clearly the superior<br />
regener<strong>at</strong>ion method.
TABLE 1. Comparisons <strong>of</strong> percent seedling emergence means<br />
for each combin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> seed co<strong>at</strong> tre<strong>at</strong>ment and<br />
sowing depth.<br />
Seed Co<strong>at</strong> Sowing Depth<br />
Tre<strong>at</strong>ment 1.3 3.8 6.4 8.9 11.4<br />
Percent<br />
Acid 6dL 54a 34b 15c 15c<br />
Sanded 3def 32b 34b 22bc 15c<br />
Control og 6d 4de 3def < lefg<br />
Hot W<strong>at</strong>er c lfg ldefg ldefg < lfg < lfg<br />
1 Means followed by the same letter are not significantly<br />
different (Duncan's Multiple Range Test).<br />
TABLE 2. Average percent survival <strong>of</strong> mamane seedlings<br />
by sowing depth for acid and sanded seed co<strong>at</strong><br />
tre<strong>at</strong>ments.<br />
Seed Co<strong>at</strong> Sowing Depth (cm)<br />
Tre<strong>at</strong>ment 1.3 3.8 6.4 8.9 11.4 Average<br />
Percent Survival<br />
Acid 0 9 12 9 11 10<br />
Sanded 3 3 25 2 4 21 20 2 4<br />
Average 14 15 18 16 17 --
Figure l--Map <strong>of</strong> Mauna Kea, island <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, showing the loc<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the Wailuku<br />
exclosure study site.
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Figure 2--Cumul<strong>at</strong>ive number <strong>of</strong> emerged mamane seedlings over time for each sowing<br />
depth and seed co<strong>at</strong> tre<strong>at</strong>ment during the test period, March 7, 1974 to<br />
March 18, 1975.<br />
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TREATllENT DURING THE SPRING TEST.<br />
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNIQUES AND THE SCIENTIST<br />
Jerry Y. Shimoda<br />
City <strong>of</strong> Refuge N<strong>at</strong>ional Historical Park<br />
Kona, <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
(Write word SEX on the Board)<br />
Now th<strong>at</strong> I have your <strong>at</strong>tention, let me tell you why I think<br />
I am here. Perhaps the reason for having me present my paper<br />
first has something to do with Superintendent Barbee's notice <strong>of</strong><br />
April 10 to all participants <strong>of</strong> this Science Conference. In it,<br />
he appealed to us to transmit our research into easily understood<br />
language so th<strong>at</strong> our papers can be enjoyed by the highly mixed<br />
group <strong>of</strong> persons here today.<br />
I consider myself a layman in the midst <strong>of</strong> scientists, so<br />
let me express some <strong>of</strong> my concerns. Most <strong>of</strong> you will be using<br />
wh<strong>at</strong> you think is the easiest form <strong>of</strong> public communic<strong>at</strong>ions--the<br />
lecture. Actually, although it is the fastest and easiest form<br />
to use, it is the most difficult one to transmit messages with.<br />
anyl lay people shudder <strong>at</strong> the thought <strong>of</strong> <strong>at</strong>tending a Science<br />
Conference because they will not understand wh<strong>at</strong> is going on.<br />
But if the scientist needs public support for his research proj-<br />
ects, he must somehow be able to arouse the interest <strong>of</strong> these<br />
people and help them to understand. A good communic<strong>at</strong>or always<br />
looks <strong>at</strong> his present<strong>at</strong>ion with this key thought: "How can I help<br />
my listenegs to better understand wh<strong>at</strong> I am saying?"<br />
he -scientist <strong>of</strong> ten 'uses scientific names <strong>of</strong> plants; birds,<br />
and animals without giving the common name. I suggest writing it<br />
out: Colocasia esculenta--Taro! (Write scientific name on flip<br />
chart). Then, use the word "taro" for the rest <strong>of</strong> the - present<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the dangers th<strong>at</strong> any group <strong>of</strong> people can fall<br />
into is the "in-house language." Anyone who communic<strong>at</strong>es-with<br />
the public needs to be aware <strong>of</strong> this. For example, (write on<br />
board) I work for the NPS, - DI, our central <strong>of</strong>fice is - WASO, and it<br />
establishes policies tE are interpreted and comes to CIRE<br />
through - WRO and - HISD. Permit me to explain those terms. N P ~<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service, DI is Department <strong>of</strong> the Interior, WASO is<br />
the Washington, D. C., Office, CIRE is City <strong>of</strong> Refuge N<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
Historical Park, WRO is Western Regional Office, HISD is <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
St<strong>at</strong>e Director's <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Permit me to present another example <strong>of</strong> "in-house talk."<br />
Some years ago, I worked <strong>at</strong> Sar<strong>at</strong>oga N<strong>at</strong>ional Historical Park, a<br />
Revolutionary War B<strong>at</strong>tlefield, in upst<strong>at</strong>e New York. We sold a<br />
booklet about the b<strong>at</strong>tle there. One day, I noticed some visitors<br />
looking <strong>at</strong> the booklet and chuckling among themselves. I found<br />
out why! For those <strong>of</strong> you who are not familiar with the B<strong>at</strong>tle
<strong>of</strong> Sar<strong>at</strong>oga, it occurred in the fall <strong>of</strong> 1777. The American army<br />
was commanded by General Hor<strong>at</strong>io G<strong>at</strong>es and the British army by<br />
General John Burgoyne. The passage in question in the booklet<br />
was describing the advance <strong>of</strong> Burgoyne's army toward the American<br />
position. It said, "Burgoyne's right and left flanks lay in the<br />
woods, but his front was open." We quickly revised th<strong>at</strong> passage,<br />
<strong>of</strong> course!<br />
In good communic<strong>at</strong>ions we must SIMPLIFY (write on board)!<br />
But this does not mean reducing your present<strong>at</strong>ion to a childish<br />
one. Perhaps the scientist needs to look <strong>at</strong> things in the fol-<br />
lowing ways. He needs to be bilingual and <strong>at</strong> the same time have<br />
a good understanding <strong>of</strong> objectives, human rel<strong>at</strong>ions, and the<br />
techniques <strong>of</strong> present<strong>at</strong>ions--both verbal and non-verbal.<br />
Let us look <strong>at</strong> each <strong>of</strong> these items separ<strong>at</strong>ely. Be BILINGUAL<br />
(write on board)--like knowing a second language. Learn the<br />
language <strong>of</strong> the communic<strong>at</strong>or, e.g., use the active voice--"I went<br />
to the woods" instead <strong>of</strong> "I had gone to the woods," "We decided"<br />
instead <strong>of</strong> "It had been decided by us." Concentr<strong>at</strong>e on short<br />
sentences instead <strong>of</strong> those long ones with 40, 50, or more words.<br />
Your listener w i l l find it easier to follow your present<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
instead <strong>of</strong> having to follow you through all <strong>of</strong> the semicolons,<br />
commas, adjectives, and adverbs, until you finally get to your<br />
point.<br />
Use words th<strong>at</strong> touch your listener's emotions so th<strong>at</strong> he<br />
w i l l become involved in wh<strong>at</strong> you are saying. For example, it may<br />
be better to say "stink" instead <strong>of</strong> "odoriferous," or "home"<br />
instead <strong>of</strong> "house," and "killed" instead <strong>of</strong> "disp<strong>at</strong>ched ."<br />
Graphic words are better in public communic<strong>at</strong>ions, but - not to the<br />
point <strong>of</strong> nausea.<br />
One may say, "But there is no simple word for th<strong>at</strong> flower or<br />
th<strong>at</strong> animal." My reacton to th<strong>at</strong> is, "Use the word, but explain<br />
it. Write it on the board!" (Point to Colocasia esculenta writ-<br />
ten on flip chart). Sueakinq <strong>of</strong> words, a speaker should avoid<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>anity -or delGing Into the gory as-a shock tre<strong>at</strong>ment for they<br />
tend to turn <strong>of</strong>f a good part <strong>of</strong> his audience, and cause them to<br />
become neg<strong>at</strong>ive toward him and wh<strong>at</strong> he is saying.<br />
In speaking, leave out as many "1's" as possible, like "I<br />
did this" and "I did th<strong>at</strong>." When you do even little things like<br />
this, you are "removing the st<strong>at</strong>ic so th<strong>at</strong> your listeners can<br />
hear the music."<br />
In preparing a speech, decide your objective for giving it,<br />
even before you start your outline. For example, in preparing<br />
for this paper, "Communic<strong>at</strong>ions Techniques and the Scientist,"<br />
the first thing I did was to decide th<strong>at</strong> my objective would be<br />
change. I would try to change your thinking so th<strong>at</strong> you would<br />
think <strong>of</strong> your listeners, and try to help them to better under-<br />
stand wh<strong>at</strong> you are saying, instead <strong>of</strong> telling your listeners <strong>of</strong><br />
the gre<strong>at</strong> things you have accomplished, in language they cannot<br />
understand.
In a ten-minute paper like today's, a clear objective is<br />
needed because you do not have much time to reach one. Choice <strong>of</strong><br />
words and thoughts also become important. As the present<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
are made today and in the following two days, you will notice<br />
th<strong>at</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the ten-minute papers will seem short and others<br />
will seem long. Th<strong>at</strong> will be because <strong>of</strong> the way they are written<br />
and the way they are presented. Remember th<strong>at</strong> there is not a<br />
boring subject in the world. It is all in how you tell it!<br />
To make a good speech, it is necessary to understand human<br />
rel<strong>at</strong>ions. Sensitivity to the listeners' feelings is important.<br />
Remember th<strong>at</strong> without the listeners, there is no need for a<br />
speaker! Try to rel<strong>at</strong>e wh<strong>at</strong> you are saying to your listeners'<br />
experience as much as possible. -- Do not present the same paper<br />
you presented last night <strong>at</strong> the dinner meeting <strong>of</strong> botanists, to a<br />
luncheon meeting <strong>of</strong> the local Lions Club today. Too many times<br />
this happens because we are not interested enough in having the<br />
listeners understand wh<strong>at</strong> we are saying, but are interested only<br />
in having our names in the newspaper th<strong>at</strong> says we made a speech<br />
somewhere.<br />
Now, let us review a few <strong>of</strong> the things any speaker should be<br />
aware <strong>of</strong>, and look <strong>at</strong> some new things. A person who is going to<br />
present a paper or give a talk on a particular subject must be<br />
willing to pay the price <strong>of</strong> prepar<strong>at</strong>ion. He must have an objec-<br />
tive in mind and must use an outline. The beginner should write<br />
his talk out, re-write until he is s<strong>at</strong>isfied, then practice out<br />
loud on lay persons (with graphics if he is going to use any).<br />
Then, re-write again based on their feedback.<br />
Arrive early <strong>at</strong> the meeting place to set up your equipment,<br />
and to look <strong>at</strong> the layout <strong>of</strong> the room. It is always better to<br />
provide your own equipment, e.g., movie projector, slide pro-<br />
jector, or tape recorder, because you are more familiar with it<br />
than with one th<strong>at</strong> the facility provides.<br />
When you come up to the stand, be ready to speak. Do not<br />
play with your papers, your glasses, etc. Take ten deep bre<strong>at</strong>hs<br />
to help pull yourself together, then begin.<br />
In making your present<strong>at</strong>ion, relax, be n<strong>at</strong>ural, and throw<br />
your voice out to the people in the last row. Eye contact with<br />
the audience is also very important. Movements help, but not<br />
distracting movements, like playing with your glasses, shifting<br />
your weight from one foot to the other, or playing with the coins<br />
in your pocket. Use gestures, but they must look n<strong>at</strong>ural.<br />
People say "But I can't do gestures because when I try them they<br />
feel forced." Then practice! I am doing gestures deliber<strong>at</strong>ely<br />
right now to show you th<strong>at</strong> deliber<strong>at</strong>e gestures need not appear<br />
forced.<br />
In communic<strong>at</strong>ing with the public, the burden is on you, the<br />
speaker. Keep in mind th<strong>at</strong> the hardest parts <strong>of</strong> a day to give a<br />
speech are: bright and early in the morning, right after lunch,<br />
and right after a dinner. You need to use all the tricks in the<br />
book to keep the audience's <strong>at</strong>tention.
under grass than in roots exposed to direct sunlight. Most roots<br />
with suckers show no obvious scars <strong>of</strong> damage.<br />
Rooting <strong>of</strong> cuttings under mist<br />
Mist rooting <strong>of</strong> cuttings provided a higher percentage <strong>of</strong><br />
rooting than did air layering, but the rooted cuttings had a much<br />
lower percentage <strong>of</strong> survival after transplanting than did the air<br />
layers. Therefore, it is difficult to determine which <strong>of</strong> these<br />
tdo successful methods <strong>of</strong> propag<strong>at</strong>ion is the better.<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> the successes occurred when perlite was used as the<br />
rooting medium and 3000 mg/kg IBA in talc as the rooting sub-<br />
stance (Table 4). Rooting was obtained only once on a phyllo-<br />
dinous cutting. One experiment (Nos. 7, 8, 9) indic<strong>at</strong>ed th<strong>at</strong><br />
rooting could be improved by supplying nutrients to the cuttings<br />
while they were under mist. In the potassium nitr<strong>at</strong>e (KN03)<br />
solution portion <strong>of</strong> this experiment, one phyllodinous cutting in<br />
addition to half <strong>of</strong> the true-leaf cuttings rooted. Unfortu-<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ely, these results could not be duplic<strong>at</strong>ed when the experiment<br />
was repe<strong>at</strong>ed on two occasions. The difference may have been th<strong>at</strong><br />
in the first test the cuttings were placed under mist the same<br />
day th<strong>at</strong> they were obtained. The other experiments were started<br />
with 1- to 2-day-old m<strong>at</strong>erial.<br />
Although an average <strong>of</strong> 20% <strong>of</strong> cuttings rooted when IBA and<br />
perlite were used, only 14 propagules survived transplanting.<br />
The low percentage resulted because koa cuttings were very slow<br />
to root and produced very few roots per cutting. Rooting usually<br />
took 2 months or longer. By the time the cuttings rooted, almost<br />
all the leaflets had dropped and when they were transplanted, the<br />
rest <strong>of</strong> the leaflets were usually lost.<br />
The methods we found most successful were to collect root<br />
suckers th<strong>at</strong> h a d reached t h e round r<strong>at</strong>her than. .sqware.stem. stage.<br />
These were placed under mist the same day they were collected.<br />
We rubbed the freshly cut end in 3000 mg/kg IBA in talc and put<br />
the cuttings in individual styr<strong>of</strong>oam cups <strong>of</strong> perlite to reduce<br />
fungus contamin<strong>at</strong>ion. Cuttings th<strong>at</strong> rooted were transplanted as<br />
soon as discovered to black plastic bags containing a mixture <strong>of</strong><br />
mica-pe<strong>at</strong> and perlite. The bag was then closed and sealed around<br />
the stem to reduce moisture entry. The packaged transplant was<br />
then held under mist for about 3 weeks before transfer to a shade<br />
house.<br />
Recently, we have obtained an excellent source <strong>of</strong> stool<br />
shoot and root sucker m<strong>at</strong>erial from one superior tree th<strong>at</strong> was<br />
mistakenly cut by loggers and using the methods described we have<br />
twice achieved the usual 20% rooting, and have increased the<br />
ultim<strong>at</strong>e survival r<strong>at</strong>e to 12% <strong>of</strong> the original cuttings started.<br />
Seven rooted cuttings have been planted <strong>at</strong> Laupahoehoe and<br />
five <strong>at</strong> Keauhou. The seven <strong>at</strong> Laupahoehoe have grown in a very<br />
similar fashion to the air layers. One died a few months after<br />
planting. Three others have become infested with Uromyces koJe,
ut are now growing in a normal upright fashion. Two others show<br />
plagiotropism. All have formed phyllodes, but all are so far<br />
much less vigorous than seedling trees growing in the same area.<br />
Clonal vari<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
The percentage <strong>of</strong> rooting <strong>of</strong> cuttings and air layers indi-<br />
c<strong>at</strong>es a possible pronounced clonal vari<strong>at</strong>ion in rootability<br />
(Table 5). These d<strong>at</strong>a are only for rooting, not for ultim<strong>at</strong>e<br />
survival <strong>of</strong> the propagules and are, <strong>of</strong> course, strongly weighted<br />
by the vari<strong>at</strong>ion in numbers <strong>of</strong> cuttings worked. Only those trees<br />
th<strong>at</strong> produced propag<strong>at</strong>ive m<strong>at</strong>erial were listed. Six trees--<br />
numbers 1, 10, 18, 19, 20, and 22--provided a fair size sample <strong>of</strong><br />
m<strong>at</strong>erial which did not root. They can be compared with the quite<br />
good rooting performance <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>erial from trees 2, 8, 9, 15, and<br />
26. These results are only indic<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>of</strong> possible differences.<br />
They cannot be validly compared st<strong>at</strong>istically because <strong>of</strong> the<br />
differences in conditions <strong>at</strong> each <strong>at</strong>tempt in rooting.<br />
Since these d<strong>at</strong>a were obtained, we have started more than<br />
100 cuttings from tree number 2 <strong>of</strong> which 10 to 12 will survive.<br />
The key to success in all this propag<strong>at</strong>ion work is to use large<br />
amounts <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>erial, and this has proved to be impossible with<br />
the superior trees up to now.<br />
CONCLUSION<br />
Acacia koa can be propag<strong>at</strong>ed by air layering or rooting <strong>of</strong><br />
cuttings under mist. However, neither procedure has yet been<br />
developed sufficiently so th<strong>at</strong> it can be considered a practical<br />
method <strong>of</strong> propag<strong>at</strong>ing forest-grown superior trees. So far only a<br />
few propagules <strong>of</strong> such trees have been produced, and many <strong>of</strong> them<br />
are showing slow growth, disease susceptibility, plagiotropism,<br />
or poor form.<br />
The only practical way <strong>of</strong> propag<strong>at</strong>ing the species is from<br />
seed. This has several obvious disadvantages for tree improve-<br />
ment. Few seeds are produced by the tall, well-formed superior<br />
trees which have crowns above the general forest canopy where<br />
they are subjected to strong winds and, probably, low popul<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
<strong>of</strong> insect pollin<strong>at</strong>ors. The seeds are open pollin<strong>at</strong>ed, so progeny<br />
expresses only a portion <strong>of</strong> the genotype.<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> our tree improvement work with koa will be concen-<br />
tr<strong>at</strong>ed on seedlings. We are gradually building up a supply <strong>of</strong><br />
sufficient superior tree seed to do a progeny test which w i l l<br />
become a future seed orchard. We can also collect seedlings from<br />
bene<strong>at</strong>h the trees to transplant to progeny tests.
We are continuing to explore ways <strong>of</strong> improving veget<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
propag<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the species. The l<strong>at</strong>est technique we are trying<br />
is to air-layer root suckers in the field and then bring them in<br />
as cuttings to root under mist once swelling has occurred above<br />
the girdle. This works well with southern hardwoods, but our<br />
trials <strong>of</strong> the method are not yet far enough along to report on.<br />
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Hartmann, H. T., and D. E. Kester. 1975. Plant propag<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
principles and practices. Third Ed. Prentice-Hall, N. J.<br />
662 pp.<br />
Kormanik, P. P., and C. L. Brown. 1974. Veget<strong>at</strong>ive propag<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>of</strong> some selected hardwood forest species in the Southeastern<br />
United St<strong>at</strong>es. N. Z. J. Forestry Sci. 4(2): 228-236.<br />
Murashige, T., and F. Skoog. 1962. A revised medium for rapid<br />
growth and bio assays with tobacco tissue cultures. Physio.<br />
Plant. 15: 473-497.
Table 1--Grafting trials <strong>of</strong> Acacia k s<br />
Reference<br />
Stocks<br />
Type 1/ 2/<br />
number Grafts <strong>of</strong> graft- Scions- and age Remarks<br />
Side veneer<br />
Side veneer<br />
t-bud<br />
Side veneer<br />
t-buds<br />
Side veneer<br />
Top cleft<br />
P<strong>at</strong>ch buds<br />
Side veneer<br />
Side veneer<br />
Top cleft<br />
Approach<br />
Side tongue<br />
Whip<br />
Side veneer<br />
Shoot tip<br />
(juv. & m<strong>at</strong>ure)<br />
Root sucker tip<br />
(juv. )<br />
Root sucker l<strong>at</strong>eral<br />
(juv.<br />
Stem sprouts<br />
(juv. )<br />
Root sucker l<strong>at</strong>eral<br />
(juv. )<br />
Root sucker tip<br />
(juv.)<br />
Root sucker tip<br />
(juv.)<br />
Root sucker l<strong>at</strong>eral<br />
( juv.<br />
Root sucker tip<br />
(juv. )<br />
Seedling branch<br />
(10 mo. old)<br />
Seedling tip<br />
(juv.<br />
Root sucker<br />
propagde<br />
Seedling tip<br />
(juv.)<br />
Seedling tip<br />
(m<strong>at</strong>ure)<br />
Root sucker tip<br />
(juv.)<br />
v~escriptive terms follow those by Hartmann and Kester (1975).<br />
Seedling<br />
4 mo.<br />
Seedling<br />
5 mo.<br />
Seedling<br />
5 mo.<br />
Seedling<br />
6 mo.<br />
Seedling<br />
7 mo.<br />
Seedling<br />
7 mo.<br />
Seedling<br />
8 mo.<br />
Seedling<br />
9 mo.<br />
Seedling<br />
9 mo.<br />
Seedling<br />
10 mo.<br />
Forest<br />
trees to<br />
1 yr.<br />
Seedling<br />
5 mo.<br />
Seedling<br />
7 mo.<br />
Seedlina<br />
10 mo.<br />
Seedling<br />
10 mo.<br />
-<br />
~/JUV. indic<strong>at</strong>es juvenile or true-leaf stage; m<strong>at</strong>ure indic<strong>at</strong>es phyllode stage.<br />
18 (9 <strong>of</strong> each scion)<br />
kept under mist<br />
One-half kept under mist<br />
One-half kept under mist<br />
Sprouts girdled, graft<br />
<strong>at</strong> swell above girdle<br />
Raffia and grafting wax,<br />
expert grafter<br />
Raffia and grafting wax,<br />
expert grafter<br />
Scion and stock same plant<br />
Seedling tips to forest-<br />
grown tree stumps<br />
Scions were potted<br />
cuttings and air layers
Table 2--Rooting and survival <strong>of</strong> air layered root suckers and<br />
stem sprouts <strong>of</strong> superior trees<br />
Tree<br />
number Air layers Xooted Surviving<br />
Total 159
Table 3--Tre<strong>at</strong>ments applied to Acacia koa roots intended to<br />
induce suckering<br />
rea <strong>at</strong> men@ Trees Tre<strong>at</strong>ments<br />
Knife wounding (deep)<br />
Knife wounding (shallow)<br />
Expose root to sun<br />
"Chew" with pliers<br />
Pound with hammer<br />
He<strong>at</strong> with torch<br />
Girdle root<br />
Raise root on rock<br />
Bury exposed root<br />
Wound - kinetin (100 rng/L)<br />
Wound - NAA (500 rng/ll)<br />
Wound - Ethrel (100 mg/L)<br />
Wound - B (500 rng/i)<br />
Wound - IAA (200 rng/ll)<br />
Wound - GA (500 rng/ll)<br />
Air layer (untre<strong>at</strong>ed)<br />
Air layer B (500 rng/L)<br />
L/IAA = indoleacetic acid; NAA = napthaleneacetic acid;<br />
B = benzyladenine; GA = gibberellic acid.
N m b x Appl ica-<br />
Ref. Cut- Ontogenetic Aw in t ion<br />
No. tiqs Stage source Auxin' Strength bktixd mting Wiun Mnnber Fem<strong>at</strong>k<br />
True-leaf<br />
True-leaf<br />
True-leaf<br />
True-leaf<br />
True-leaf<br />
True-leaf<br />
True-leaf<br />
Rue-leaf<br />
hue- leaf<br />
True-leaf<br />
Rue-leaf<br />
True-leaf<br />
Fmtsuckers IEA<br />
Fmtsuckers IBA<br />
Stem sprouts IBA<br />
Ste'Tl sprouts IBA<br />
Stem sprouts IBA<br />
mtsucker IBA<br />
mt sucker IBA<br />
mot sucker IBA<br />
mt sucker IBA<br />
Stem sprouts None<br />
sten sprouts None<br />
stm sprouts None<br />
--- -<br />
' IBA = Indolebutyric acid; NAA = Napthaleneacetic acid.<br />
3000 q/kg Talc<br />
3000 q/kg Talc<br />
1000 q/kg Talc<br />
3000 -/kg Talc<br />
8000 -/kg Talc<br />
3000 ml/kg Talc<br />
3000 q/kg Talc<br />
3000 -/kg Talc<br />
3000 -/kg Talc<br />
- -<br />
Perlite<br />
Perlite<br />
Funning w<strong>at</strong>er<br />
Runniq w<strong>at</strong>er<br />
Running w<strong>at</strong>er<br />
Perlite<br />
Perlite after 10 min<br />
NaOH<br />
Perlite after 10 sec<br />
H2SO4<br />
Perlite<br />
Perlite after 10 min<br />
NaOH<br />
Perlite after 10 sec<br />
H2SO4<br />
Perlite<br />
7 11% rooted<br />
10 27% rooted<br />
0<br />
0<br />
0<br />
-<br />
-<br />
-<br />
19 18% rooted<br />
3 -<br />
1 -<br />
1 -<br />
-<br />
0<br />
0<br />
0<br />
-<br />
-<br />
.
Table 5--Clonal vari<strong>at</strong>ion in rootinq <strong>of</strong> root suckers and stem sprouts<br />
<strong>of</strong> superior trees<br />
Percent<br />
Tree both rooting<br />
number Air layers Rooted Cuttings Rooted methods
STAND ANALYSIS OF AN INVADING FIRETREE<br />
(MYRICA FAYA AITON) POPULATION, HAWAI'I<br />
-<br />
Garrett A. Sm<strong>at</strong>hers<br />
CPSU Western Carolina <strong>University</strong><br />
Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723<br />
and<br />
Donald E. Gardner<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> 96718<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
Fi retree (Myrica fa=), an aggressive, noncomm ~ercial, exotic<br />
species th<strong>at</strong> is n<strong>at</strong>ive to the Azores, Madeira, an d Canary Islands.<br />
has been s~readina ra~idlv in Hawai'i for approxim<strong>at</strong>ely<br />
80 years. This treeLwas introd;ced- in Hawai' i for reforest<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
in the l<strong>at</strong>e 1800's, but by 1944 it had become so aggressive in<br />
colonizing agricultural and forested land th<strong>at</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Agriculture<br />
and Forestry was pursuing a control program to eradic<strong>at</strong>e<br />
it (Neal 1965).<br />
Distribution and Controls<br />
Firetree concentr<strong>at</strong>ion is dense on the islands <strong>of</strong> Maui and<br />
Hawai'i. However, the major efforts <strong>of</strong> control have been on the<br />
island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i. In 1961 Kawasaki (unpublished) reported th<strong>at</strong><br />
the major concentr<strong>at</strong>ions on the island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i were along the<br />
Hamakua Coast from Laupahoehoe to Honoka'a, then mauka (toward<br />
the mountain) to the Parker and Kukaiau Ranches. A smaller popu-<br />
l<strong>at</strong>ion covering 300-400 acres in the 'Ola'a Forest near <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park (HVNP) was also reported in the 1961<br />
survey.<br />
In a 1966 survey Kawasaki (unpublished) estim<strong>at</strong>ed th<strong>at</strong> the<br />
'Ola'a Forest infest<strong>at</strong>ion had increased to 4500 acres, including<br />
1500 acres on Forest Reserve Land and 25 acres in HVNP. Two ad-<br />
ditional infest<strong>at</strong>ions were observed in the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park: (1) a<br />
50-acre site on the northeast rim <strong>of</strong> Kilauea Cr<strong>at</strong>er; and (2) a<br />
150-acre site <strong>at</strong> the intersection <strong>of</strong> the Chain <strong>of</strong> Cr<strong>at</strong>ers Road<br />
and the 'Ainahou Escape Road.<br />
Invasion <strong>of</strong> firetree on the island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i has increased<br />
exponentially. A 1970 survey revealed th<strong>at</strong> more than 40,000<br />
acres <strong>of</strong> the island were infested with firetree (Walters & Null<br />
1970). The 225 acres infestion in HVNP in 1966 had increased to<br />
approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 9000 acres in 1977. Infested acreage varied from<br />
light (1 tree/acre) to heavy (1000 trees/acre) concentr<strong>at</strong>ions,
with the major distribution being in the seasonal dry forest sec-<br />
tion <strong>of</strong> the Park. 62,776 firetrees were removed from the Park<br />
from 1967 to 1974, and from 1975 to <strong>1978</strong> an additional 30,884<br />
were destroyed, making a total <strong>of</strong> approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 100,000 trees<br />
removed over a 10-year period (Donald Reeser, Resources Manage-<br />
ment Biologist, pers. comm.), and yet the plant continues to<br />
spread (Sm<strong>at</strong>hers 1976). The N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service considers the<br />
firetree invasion an unn<strong>at</strong>ural phenomenon th<strong>at</strong> thre<strong>at</strong>ens and im-<br />
pairs the n<strong>at</strong>ural and historic quality <strong>of</strong> the Park's veget<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
The United St<strong>at</strong>es Forest Service and the <strong>Hawaii</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Board<br />
<strong>of</strong> Forestry consider firetree to be an aggressive exotic with no<br />
commercial value, occupying land which should be utilized for<br />
agriculture and commercial forestry purposes. The St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> has conducted a control program for nearly 20 years, but<br />
funding and manpower have caused considerable fluctu<strong>at</strong>ions in<br />
this effort. Herbicides are the primary means <strong>of</strong> control. Of<br />
the various herbicides, Tordon 22k has proved the most successful<br />
in giving complete canopy kill and 99% control <strong>of</strong> sprouting<br />
(Walters & Null 1970; Walters 1973).<br />
Controls by the N<strong>at</strong>ional Park consist <strong>of</strong> uprooting small<br />
trees and using Kuron herbicide (2,4,5-TP) on medium and large<br />
trees. In addition to chemicals, several species <strong>of</strong> insects have<br />
been tested for control <strong>of</strong> firetree, but none have been success-<br />
ful (Krauss 1964).<br />
Ecological Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
As yet no comprehensive ecological evalu<strong>at</strong>ion has been made<br />
<strong>of</strong> the long-term impact <strong>of</strong> firetree upon the n<strong>at</strong>ive veget<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
It seems reasonable th<strong>at</strong> such a study should be conducted, con-<br />
sidering the long period firetree has been colonizing the island<br />
ecosystems, and since its complete eradic<strong>at</strong>ion is not likely.<br />
The l<strong>at</strong>ter is especially true in wildlands where agriculture and<br />
forestry are not practiced. Such a study would reveal the eco-<br />
logical role th<strong>at</strong> firetree has with n<strong>at</strong>ive species as well as<br />
with other exotic species now n<strong>at</strong>uralized to Hawai' i. Informa-<br />
tion <strong>of</strong> this type would provide resource managers a better knowl-<br />
edge <strong>of</strong> how to evalu<strong>at</strong>e the firetree's presence in light <strong>of</strong> their<br />
agency's mission and policy.<br />
There is now an excellent opportunity to study firetree as<br />
it invades a series <strong>of</strong> ecosystems in Hawai'i. Since 1971, fire-<br />
tree has been invading the Devast<strong>at</strong>ion Area <strong>of</strong> the 1959 Kilauea<br />
Iki Cr<strong>at</strong>er eruption site in HVNP (Fig. 1) where a similar compre-<br />
hensive ecological study has been underway for nearly 20 years.<br />
A main objective <strong>of</strong> the Devast<strong>at</strong>ion Area study is to determine<br />
the competitive rel<strong>at</strong>ionship between n<strong>at</strong>ive and exotic plants as<br />
they colonize recent volcanic substr<strong>at</strong>es. Results <strong>of</strong> this study<br />
have shown th<strong>at</strong> exotic and n<strong>at</strong>ive plants have both a competitive<br />
and complementary rel<strong>at</strong>ionship. In all habit<strong>at</strong>s, n<strong>at</strong>ive woody<br />
plants were eventually capable <strong>of</strong> replacing or holding their own<br />
with exotics. The Park manager has now set aside a part <strong>of</strong> the
Devast<strong>at</strong>ion Area for a concentr<strong>at</strong>ed study <strong>of</strong> the invading<br />
firetree popul<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
STUDY AREA<br />
In December 1959 Kilauea Iki, a pit cr<strong>at</strong>er on the summit <strong>of</strong><br />
Kilauea Volcano, erupted and deposited a blanket <strong>of</strong> pumice over<br />
an area <strong>of</strong> 500 hectares. L<strong>at</strong>er the entire area, which is approx-<br />
im<strong>at</strong>ely 1200 m in elev<strong>at</strong>ion, became known as the Devast<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Area . The l<strong>at</strong>ter name was given to the area because <strong>of</strong> wide-<br />
spread destruction <strong>of</strong> both a montane rain forest and a seasonal<br />
dry forest. With its variety <strong>of</strong> clim<strong>at</strong>es, substr<strong>at</strong>es, and con-<br />
tiguous popul<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive and exotic plants, the area pro-<br />
vided a unique opportunity to study the form<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> new plant<br />
communities.<br />
Immedi<strong>at</strong>ely after the eruption, a study was begun <strong>of</strong> plant<br />
invasion and recovery within the six habit<strong>at</strong>s. These habit<strong>at</strong>s<br />
were recognized by kinds <strong>of</strong> substr<strong>at</strong>e and remains <strong>of</strong> the former<br />
veget<strong>at</strong>ion. A series <strong>of</strong> permanent photo st<strong>at</strong>ions, belt transects<br />
(Fig. 2), and quadr<strong>at</strong>s were established to record the chrono-<br />
logical sequence <strong>of</strong> plant succession and recovery. The results<br />
<strong>of</strong> this study have provided inform<strong>at</strong>ion heret<strong>of</strong>ore unknown on the<br />
phytosociological rel<strong>at</strong>ionships <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive and exotic plants<br />
(Sm<strong>at</strong>hers and Mueller-Dombois 1974; Sm<strong>at</strong>hers 1976).<br />
During the 15-year observ<strong>at</strong>ion period (in 1974) a small<br />
popul<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> firetree seedlings was recorded in the western part<br />
<strong>of</strong> Habit<strong>at</strong> 5 near Byron Ledge.<br />
invasion started about 1971.<br />
It is estim<strong>at</strong>ed th<strong>at</strong> the initial<br />
The habit<strong>at</strong> is characterized by the large number<br />
+<br />
<strong>of</strong> surviving<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive 'ohi'a (Metrosideros collina subsp. 01 mor ha)<br />
trees with a pumice layer th<strong>at</strong> varies from approxim<strong>at</strong>e y 30 cm to<br />
3 m in depth (~abit<strong>at</strong> 5 in Fig. 3). It is in-the lee o? the cinder<br />
cone th<strong>at</strong> formed during the 1959 eruption and slopes gently<br />
in a southwesterly direction. This habit<strong>at</strong> is somewh<strong>at</strong> protected<br />
from the prevailing northeasterly trade winds. However, it<br />
receives gre<strong>at</strong>er insol<strong>at</strong>ion in the lower sectors because <strong>of</strong><br />
decreased cloud cover. The approxim<strong>at</strong>e mean annual air temper<strong>at</strong>ur<br />
e is 17°C and the mean annual rainfall approxim<strong>at</strong>es<br />
2700 mm. Mean evapor<strong>at</strong>ive r<strong>at</strong>e from a Livingston <strong>at</strong>mometer was<br />
6 ml/day/week with a standard devi<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> 2.7. The clim<strong>at</strong>e is<br />
characterized by humid mild winters and warm dry summers<br />
(Sm<strong>at</strong>hers & Mueller-Dombois 1974).<br />
METHODS<br />
A survey was made <strong>of</strong> the firetree infest<strong>at</strong>ion p<strong>at</strong>tern in<br />
Habit<strong>at</strong> 5 to determine its boundary, homogeneity, and the direc-<br />
tion <strong>of</strong> invasion before placement <strong>of</strong> transects for stand anal-<br />
ysis. Two permanent belt transects <strong>at</strong> right angles to one<br />
another were established in the infested area to meet the above<br />
criteria. It was not possible to determine direction <strong>of</strong> invasion
as size classes (height and diameter) were found evenly distri-<br />
buted throughout the popul<strong>at</strong>ed area. One transect, C-C', which<br />
was 180 m long and consisted <strong>of</strong> contiguous 10 x 10 m plots, was<br />
originally established in 1960 for the Devast<strong>at</strong>ion Area study.<br />
The other transect W-W' , was 70 m long and consisted <strong>of</strong> 10 x 20 m<br />
contiguous plots (Fig. 2).<br />
Ninety-six firetrees were sampled within the transects for<br />
height, basal diameter, vigor, and phenological characteristics.<br />
A vigor r<strong>at</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> good to average included specimens with dark<br />
green to green foliage, m<strong>at</strong>ure fruits, and strong to medium ter-<br />
minal growth. A r<strong>at</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> poor included specimens with numerous<br />
pale green to chlorotic leaves, defoli<strong>at</strong>ed branches, fruit fall-<br />
ing before m<strong>at</strong>urity, and terminal die back. Associ<strong>at</strong>ed plant<br />
species were recorded as to their physical position in rel<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
to each firetree. Parameters <strong>of</strong> density, frequency, and percent<br />
cover were determined for the various height and diameter ranges.<br />
Unusual growth forms were also recorded.<br />
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION<br />
Stand Structure and Vigor Characteristics<br />
The structure and vigor <strong>of</strong> the firetree popul<strong>at</strong>ion are shown<br />
in Table 1. By totaling both transects (C-C' and W-W' ) the<br />
highest number <strong>of</strong> trees (61) is in the 2-5 cm range; the second<br />
highest (32) is in the < 2 cm seedling range; and the next lowest<br />
number (2) is in the 6-7 cm range. The number trend in diameter<br />
sizes indic<strong>at</strong>es th<strong>at</strong> firetree is making a steady-progressive<br />
invasion <strong>of</strong> the area, but the small number <strong>of</strong> trees with m<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
fruits (Table 2) could not likely be the parent stock <strong>of</strong> the<br />
large number (32) <strong>of</strong> seedlings (< 2 cm).<br />
Of the 96 firetrees examined, 89 were directly associ<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
with the n<strong>at</strong>ive 'ohi'a trees by being rooted bene<strong>at</strong>h their<br />
crowns. In the < 2 cm diameter range, 27 seedlings, having a<br />
height range <strong>of</strong> 0.20-2.00 meters, grew bene<strong>at</strong>h 'ohi'a trees, and<br />
10 <strong>of</strong> these over 1 m tall were beginning to interlock with the<br />
lower 'ohi'a branches. In the 2-3 cm range, 34 shrubby firetrees<br />
were growing bene<strong>at</strong>h 'ohi'a trees, and 25 <strong>of</strong> these were inter-<br />
locking with 'ohi'a branches. In the 4-5 cm range and up to the<br />
4 m height range, 25 shrubs grew bene<strong>at</strong>h 'ohi'a with 20 exhib-<br />
iting strong interlocking <strong>of</strong> branches with 'ohi'a. In the 6-7 cm<br />
small tree range, 100% had interlocking <strong>of</strong> most branches with<br />
both 'ohi'a and firetree seedlings become established bene<strong>at</strong>h<br />
'ohi'a trees and then grow upwards and into the 'ohi'a crown with<br />
interlocking branches. This direct aggressive behavior <strong>of</strong> flre-<br />
tree toward 'ohi'a would appear to end in competitive replacement<br />
<strong>of</strong> the l<strong>at</strong>ter. However, in all but one firetree'ohi'a interlock<br />
situ<strong>at</strong>ion, 'ohi'a was exhibiting average to good vigor. The only<br />
interlocking 'ohi'a with low vigor was recorded in plot 8 <strong>of</strong><br />
transect C-C' . On the other hand, flretree was not faring as<br />
well as shown in Table 1. In Transect C-C' its vigor was from<br />
average to good in the < 2 cm range. However, this condition
shifted in the 2-3 cm range where 82.4% <strong>of</strong> the firetrees exhib-<br />
ited average vigor, but on reaching the 4-5 cm range, average<br />
vigor had decreased to 54.5%, and 27.3% <strong>of</strong> the trees exhibited<br />
poor vigor. In transect W-W' a similar rel<strong>at</strong>ionship existed with<br />
poor vigor continuing to increase with diameter range. At range<br />
6-7 cm, 50% <strong>of</strong> the trees showed poor vigor, and <strong>at</strong> 10-11 cm the<br />
single tree recorded in this range had poor vigor.<br />
The foregoing d<strong>at</strong>a show th<strong>at</strong> within the area considered in<br />
this study firetree tends to lose vigor as it increases in size.<br />
Cause <strong>of</strong> the vigor loss may be a lack <strong>of</strong> available soil w<strong>at</strong>er.<br />
The recent pumice soil is exceedingly dry regardless <strong>of</strong> the high<br />
rainfall (2700 mm) for Habit<strong>at</strong> 5. Available w<strong>at</strong>er for plants<br />
ranges only from 2% to 3%. Thus, there is less w<strong>at</strong>er available<br />
in this new volcanic m<strong>at</strong>erial than in most sands, and plants in<br />
open areas will have w<strong>at</strong>er for growth only for a short period<br />
after showers (Sm<strong>at</strong>hers & Mueller-Dombois 1974).<br />
The surviving 'ohi'a trees have cre<strong>at</strong>ed a mesic microhabit<strong>at</strong><br />
bene<strong>at</strong>h their canopy, in comparison to the xeric soil environment<br />
outside the canopy. Bene<strong>at</strong>h each tree an accumul<strong>at</strong>ing litter<br />
layer has formed th<strong>at</strong> is periodically moistened by through-<br />
falling rain, and protected from desicc<strong>at</strong>ion by the crown cover.<br />
Thus the microhabit<strong>at</strong> conditions bene<strong>at</strong>h 'ohi'a favors firetree<br />
seed germin<strong>at</strong>ion and seedling development up to a diameter range<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2-3 cm. Further growth causes a drain on the soil w<strong>at</strong>er, and<br />
this condition is reflected by loss <strong>of</strong> vigor. When the firetree<br />
reaches the 6-11 cm range, soil w<strong>at</strong>er is practically unavailable<br />
for growth, and thus vigor becomes poor. The fact th<strong>at</strong> firetree<br />
has never invaded the dry, barren soil <strong>of</strong> Habit<strong>at</strong> 4 tends to<br />
support the foregoing hypothesis.<br />
It is not known whether there is competition between the<br />
'ohi'a and firetree root systems. Surviving 'ohi'a were rooted<br />
in the old soil layer prior to the 1959 ash fallout layer. In<br />
localities where the ash fallout was over 0.5 m, a secondary root<br />
system developed on the buried 'ohi'a trees, thus there could be<br />
competition between the two trees for w<strong>at</strong>er and nutrients. In<br />
any case, 'ohi'a would still have the advantage by having a<br />
rooting system in the old soil, which still receives w<strong>at</strong>er<br />
filtering through the new soil.<br />
Quantit<strong>at</strong>ive Characteristics<br />
The basal diameter, height, density, and frequency <strong>of</strong> fire-<br />
trees are shown in Table 3. In transect C-C', the 2-3 cm range<br />
had the highest density, frequency, and second highest percentage<br />
cover, thus showing its dominance in the community structure<br />
(str<strong>at</strong>ific<strong>at</strong>ion). In transect W-W', the 2 cm class had the<br />
highest density (1.64/100 m2) and frequency, but the 2-3 cm and<br />
4-5 cm ranges had the same frequency and also the highest per-<br />
centage cover (3.88 and 5.72, respectively). The higher total<br />
density, frequency, and percent cover <strong>of</strong> the W-W' transect than<br />
the C-C' transect is because 'ohi'a trees are spaced farther<br />
apart in the C-C' transect than in the W-W' transect. Therefore,
there were more available microhabit<strong>at</strong>s.('ohi'a crowns) in tran-<br />
sect W-W' for firetree to colonize.<br />
Phenological Character istics<br />
Phenological characteristics <strong>of</strong> this firetree popul<strong>at</strong>ion are<br />
shown in Table 2. The following inform<strong>at</strong>ion on flowering and<br />
fruiting was obtained in August 1977. Most noticeable was the<br />
senescence <strong>of</strong> stamin<strong>at</strong>e flowers and green fruits developing on<br />
several plants. Also, considerable defoli<strong>at</strong>ion was occurring on<br />
the branches <strong>of</strong> three plants th<strong>at</strong> bore both stamin<strong>at</strong>e flowers and<br />
fruits. Approxim<strong>at</strong>ely one-fourth <strong>of</strong> the fruits observed were<br />
purple, which indic<strong>at</strong>ed they were ripe. With the exception <strong>of</strong><br />
defoli<strong>at</strong>ion, the flowering and fruiting cycle <strong>of</strong> firetree in<br />
Hawai'i probably approxim<strong>at</strong>es th<strong>at</strong> in the plant's n<strong>at</strong>ive habit<strong>at</strong>.<br />
In Madeira and the Canary Islands, Krauss (1964) observed fire-<br />
trees in <strong>June</strong> with an abundance <strong>of</strong> male flowers and green fruits.<br />
However, he noted th<strong>at</strong> the stamin<strong>at</strong>e flowers were drying up.<br />
From July to September he reported th<strong>at</strong> most <strong>of</strong> the green fruits<br />
had turned purple, and by November there were many ripe fruits<br />
with some on the ground.<br />
Flowering and fruiting starts with the Devast<strong>at</strong>ion Area fire-<br />
trees in the 2-3 cm range. Of the trees in transect C-C' 17.6%<br />
had stamin<strong>at</strong>e flowers or fruits, while in transect W-W' 16.7% had<br />
stamin<strong>at</strong>e flowers or fruits. The percentage <strong>of</strong> trees with fruits<br />
increased with height and diameter size. At the 4-5 cm range,<br />
53.8% <strong>of</strong> the trees had stamin<strong>at</strong>e flowers or fruits (both C-C' and<br />
W-W' combined). At the 6-7 cm range 100% <strong>of</strong> the trees had stami-<br />
n<strong>at</strong>e flowers or fruits. There were no seedlings bene<strong>at</strong>h those<br />
trees th<strong>at</strong> bore fruit, even though the ground bene<strong>at</strong>h some trees<br />
was covered with fruits. Overall, 24.0% <strong>of</strong> the trees had fruits:<br />
4.2% with imm<strong>at</strong>ure fruits, 6.3% with m<strong>at</strong>ure fruits, and 13.5%<br />
with both m<strong>at</strong>ure and imm<strong>at</strong>ure fruits.<br />
Thus, firetrees begin to produce seed <strong>at</strong> an early age, and<br />
the seed crop continues to increase as the stand gets older.<br />
Therefore, numerous seeds are available for stand regener<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
and dispersal. This type <strong>of</strong> acceler<strong>at</strong>ed productivity, associ<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
with horde invasion, tends to characterize some pioneering<br />
species, more so than a long-term colonizer. It is not known why<br />
defoli<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> terminal branches <strong>of</strong> three trees occurred after<br />
producing flowers and fruits. These trees were rel<strong>at</strong>ively large<br />
ranging from 3.95-5.67 cm in diameter and 3.1-3.9 m in height.<br />
Two exhibited poor vigor and one average vigor. Their condition<br />
may have resulted from stress brought on by lack <strong>of</strong> available<br />
soil w<strong>at</strong>er. It could also indic<strong>at</strong>e a response <strong>of</strong> conserving<br />
energy for fruit development.<br />
The means <strong>of</strong> dispersing firetree throughout Habit<strong>at</strong> 5 is<br />
still unknown. As previously pointed out, it is not likely th<strong>at</strong><br />
the large number <strong>of</strong> seedlings were <strong>of</strong>fspring from the small num-<br />
ber <strong>of</strong> trees capable <strong>of</strong> producing m<strong>at</strong>ure fruit. Also, there was
no invasion p<strong>at</strong>tern characterized by a sequential trend <strong>of</strong> diam-<br />
eter ranges along a directional gradient. The random distribu-<br />
tion <strong>of</strong> diameter sizes suggests a dispersal agent th<strong>at</strong> would be<br />
following a similar p<strong>at</strong>tern. In addition, the fact th<strong>at</strong> 93% <strong>of</strong><br />
the firetrees were established underne<strong>at</strong>h 'ohi'a crowns, suggests<br />
a strong correl<strong>at</strong>ion with the distributional p<strong>at</strong>tern other than<br />
just microhabit<strong>at</strong> conditions for seed germin<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
There is good reason to believe th<strong>at</strong> birds are involved in<br />
the dispersal <strong>of</strong> firetree seed. While collecting field d<strong>at</strong>a, the<br />
investig<strong>at</strong>ors observed numerous Japanese White-eye (Zosterops<br />
'aponica) foraging in the 'ohi'a trees. The White-eye is an<br />
2xotic bird in Hawai'i. It is n<strong>at</strong>ive to Japan, and it has been<br />
observed to feed on insects, nectar, and fruits in Hawai'i (Guest<br />
1973). In Australia, Gannon (1936) reported th<strong>at</strong> White-eye<br />
spread blackberry, lantana, and several other species <strong>of</strong> plants.<br />
It seems logical th<strong>at</strong> as Japanese White-eye forage among the<br />
'ohi'a flowers for nectar or insects, they could be depositing<br />
firetree seeds obtained from trees outside the Devast<strong>at</strong>ion Area.<br />
The presence <strong>of</strong> numerous firetree seedling bene<strong>at</strong>h 'ohi'a crowns<br />
and <strong>of</strong>tentimes close to the trunk, tends to support the assump-<br />
tion th<strong>at</strong> seeds are being deposited by birds. Another exotic<br />
bird th<strong>at</strong> is common to the area, and may also be capable <strong>of</strong><br />
spreading firetree is the Red-billed Leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea) .<br />
Growth Form Characteristics<br />
The growth form characteristics are shown in Table 1. Fire-<br />
trees in the 2-3 cm and 4-5 cm ranges exhibited a high degree <strong>of</strong><br />
basitonic branching (multiple branching near base <strong>of</strong> main stem).<br />
It was not determined wh<strong>at</strong> produces this type <strong>of</strong> adventitious<br />
budding. It seems likely th<strong>at</strong> the basitonic branching is in<br />
response to a stressful condition. For example, one specimen<br />
found in the 1974 survey <strong>of</strong> the Devast<strong>at</strong>ion Area (Sm<strong>at</strong>hers 1976)<br />
is believed to have survived the 1959 ash fallout. This tree had<br />
a stem 10 cm in diameter th<strong>at</strong> appeared to have been burned <strong>of</strong>f by<br />
the hot falling ash. It was approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 10 cm below the 1959<br />
ash level, underne<strong>at</strong>h and close to the trunk <strong>of</strong> a surviving<br />
'ohi'a tree, and with numerous branches sprouted from the burned<br />
stump. These branches had been unable to penetr<strong>at</strong>e the dense-<br />
basal branches <strong>of</strong> the surviving 'ohi'a, and thus they had grown<br />
outward, prostr<strong>at</strong>e on the ground, beyond the periphery <strong>of</strong> the<br />
crown and then upward. This growth response could indic<strong>at</strong>e fire-<br />
tree's low shade tolerance under high crown densities. A similar<br />
condition was also observed in transect C-C' and W-W' where a<br />
majority <strong>of</strong> firetrees grew into 'ohi'a with open crowns; however,<br />
where the basal canopy was dense, they grew outward, prostr<strong>at</strong>e on<br />
the ground.
CONCLUSIONS<br />
The Devast<strong>at</strong>ion Study Area provides a unique opportunity to<br />
study firetree ecology. Here, a self-contained popul<strong>at</strong>ion can be<br />
eventually studied under six different habit<strong>at</strong> conditions th<strong>at</strong><br />
range from rain to seasonal dry forests types.<br />
The initial phase <strong>of</strong> the present study has provided here-<br />
t<strong>of</strong>ore unknown ecological inform<strong>at</strong>ion on firetree in Hawai'i.<br />
Although several factors have been evalu<strong>at</strong>ed, the results are<br />
preliminary. Additional investig<strong>at</strong>ion is needed before defin-<br />
itive conclusions can be made. Notwithstanding, the present<br />
results show th<strong>at</strong> the firetree popul<strong>at</strong>ion is not competitively<br />
replacing 'ohi'a trees nor any other n<strong>at</strong>ive vascular plant. On<br />
the contrary, firetree shows a decided loss in vigor as it<br />
develops into tree size, apparently a function <strong>of</strong> low avail-<br />
ability <strong>of</strong> soil w<strong>at</strong>er for an increasing biomass. However, the<br />
close interlocking <strong>of</strong> 'ohi'a and firetree crowns has a thre<strong>at</strong>-<br />
ening characteristic which must be further evalu<strong>at</strong>ed.<br />
To evalu<strong>at</strong>e the apparent close, physical, competitive rela-<br />
tionship between 'ohi'a and firetree will require long-term<br />
observ<strong>at</strong>ions on a permanent site. D<strong>at</strong>a derived over an extended<br />
period <strong>of</strong> time will reveal whether firetree can competitively<br />
replace 'ohi'a, and in addition whether firetree can regener<strong>at</strong>e<br />
itself on the same site.<br />
Kawasaki's (unpublished) observ<strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong> firetree forms a<br />
dense-closed canopy forest with nothing growing bene<strong>at</strong>h, seems to<br />
indic<strong>at</strong>e th<strong>at</strong> it is a shade intolerant species. In addition, it<br />
must be determined whether firetree can recolonize where it was<br />
previously eradic<strong>at</strong>ed by herbicides or n<strong>at</strong>ural succession.<br />
Although the present loc<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> firetree correl<strong>at</strong>es with<br />
the foraging p<strong>at</strong>tern <strong>of</strong> fruit-e<strong>at</strong>ing birds, primarily the<br />
Japanese White-eye, it cannot be definitely st<strong>at</strong>ed th<strong>at</strong> this is<br />
the dispersal agency. Considerable observ<strong>at</strong>ions, seed viability,<br />
and germin<strong>at</strong>ion study will be needed to test this hypothesis.<br />
It is imper<strong>at</strong>ive th<strong>at</strong> firetree be observed in its n<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
habit<strong>at</strong>s (Azores, Madeira, and Canary Islands). This would pro-<br />
vide a better understanding <strong>of</strong> its potential ecological role in<br />
the various ecosystems <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i. Now th<strong>at</strong> firetree has become<br />
n<strong>at</strong>uralized in Hawai'i, as have hundreds <strong>of</strong> other exotics, it<br />
seems th<strong>at</strong> the prudent course <strong>of</strong> action would be to learn as much<br />
as possible about how it fits into the new veget<strong>at</strong>ion. Knowledge<br />
<strong>of</strong> this type w i l l provide a better understanding <strong>of</strong> wh<strong>at</strong> con-<br />
trols, if any can be effective in elimin<strong>at</strong>ing or stabilizing<br />
firetree popul<strong>at</strong>ions. This viewpoint is shared by some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
foremost ecologists who have studied the n<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>of</strong> exotic<br />
invasions (Elton 1977).
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Elton, C. S. 1977. The ecology <strong>of</strong> invasions by animals and<br />
plants. Chapman and Hall, London. 181 pp.<br />
Gannon, G. R. 1936. Plants spread by the silvereye. Emu 35:<br />
314-316.<br />
Guest, S. J. 1973. A reproductive biology and n<strong>at</strong>ural history<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Japanese white-eye (Zostero s a onica a onica) in<br />
urban Oahu. Island Ecosystems *,%h* IRP<br />
29.<br />
95 PP.<br />
Krauss, N. L. H. 1964. Insects associ<strong>at</strong>ed with firebush (Myrica<br />
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924 pp.<br />
Sm<strong>at</strong>hers, G. A. 1976. Fifteen years <strong>of</strong> veget<strong>at</strong>ion invasion and<br />
recovery after a volcanic eruption in <strong>Hawaii</strong>. Pages 207-211<br />
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in C. W. Smith, ed. Proceedings, First Conf. in N<strong>at</strong>ural<br />
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N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service Science Monogr. Ser. 5. 129 pp.<br />
Walters, G. A. 1973. Tordon 212 ineffective in killing firetree<br />
in <strong>Hawaii</strong>. USDA Forest Service Res. Note PSW-284.<br />
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<strong>Hawaii</strong> by injection <strong>of</strong> Tordon 22k. USDA Forest Service Res.<br />
- ~<br />
Note PSW-217.
TABLE 1. Habit<strong>at</strong> 5. Structure and vigor <strong>of</strong> firetree ppl<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
- ~<br />
Transect: CX', 18 plots, 10 x 10 meters. mtal cover 1800 m2<br />
Vigor Class<br />
~unter <strong>of</strong> Treed N h r<br />
Basal<br />
Diameter W r<br />
mnge <strong>of</strong><br />
(a Trees<br />
mterwith<br />
Basitonic<br />
Branchilr~<br />
8 <strong>of</strong> Diameter Range<br />
o + ++<br />
(por) (average) (gocd)<br />
N h r<br />
Interlockiq<br />
with 'ohi'a<br />
Nlrmber growing<br />
Werne<strong>at</strong>h<br />
'ohi'a<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
with Species<br />
other than<br />
'ohi'a<br />
mnter<br />
Growing<br />
in @en<br />
' 2 9 0 O/O 6/66.7 W33.3 2 7 0 0<br />
- 17 5 1b.9 2/1.2 11 6 0<br />
0<br />
4-5 11 2 3/27.3 6/54.5 2/18.2 7 3 0 1<br />
Subtotal 37 7 4fl0.8 26n0.3 7/18.9 20 16 0 1<br />
Transect: WU', 7 plots, 10 x 20 meters. mtal rover 1400 m2<br />
2 23 0 1/4.3 7/30.4 1V65.2 8 10 2 3<br />
2-3 18 4 3A6.7 10/55.6 5/27.8 14 3 1 0<br />
4-5 15 4 2/13.) 2/13.) 13 2 0 0<br />
6-7 2 0 1L50 1/50 2 0 - - .<br />
8-9 - - --- -- - -- - - -<br />
mth Transects Canbind (Sllbtotals) 25 plots, 3200 d. Total Cover<br />
Totals 96 15 21 46 29 58 31 3 4
mLC 2. Habit<strong>at</strong> 5. Phenolcqical characteristics <strong>of</strong> firetree popul<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Ransect: C-C', 18 plots, 10 x 10 meters. lbtal cover 1800 I$<br />
Basal m<strong>at</strong>ure M<strong>at</strong>ure Both M<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
Diameter N&K Ruits Ruits 6 m<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
mge <strong>of</strong> Ruits aees with<br />
(an) Trees (8/8/77 ) Ruit (%)<br />
2 9<br />
2-3 17<br />
4-5 11<br />
Subtotal 37<br />
Transect: W-W', 7 plots, 10 x 20 meters. lbtal cover 1400 m2<br />
Both hansects Ocmbined (Subtotals) 25 plots, 3200 4. lbtal Cover<br />
Totals 96 4 6 13 24.0
VBLC 3. Wit<strong>at</strong> 5. Wantit<strong>at</strong>ive characteristics <strong>of</strong> firetree ppll<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Ransect: C-C', 18 plots, 10 x 10 meters. Total mer 1800 &<br />
Subtotal 37 2.05/100m2 72.2 6.49<br />
subtotal<br />
Transect: W-W', 7 plots, 10 x 20 meters. mtal cover 1400 m2<br />
Both ltansects Canbind (Subtotals) 25 plots, 3200 m2. lbtal Cover
KILAUEA CALDERA<br />
0<br />
HALEMAUMAU<br />
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METERS<br />
RAIN FOREST-WC)<br />
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SEASONAL FOREST-cM(nr1<br />
1974 LAVA FLOW<br />
HABITAT NO. 1<br />
MASSIVE LAVA WlTH JOINT CRACKS<br />
HABITAT NO. 2<br />
WlTH TREE SNAGS<br />
HABITAT NO. 4<br />
PUMICE AREA WlTH TREE SNAGS<br />
X-WEATHER STATIONS<br />
RVlVlNG TREES<br />
FIGURE 1. Map showing loc<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> ~ilauea<br />
Iki<br />
cr<strong>at</strong>er in reference to <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park.
HABITAT PROFILE - NOS. 1.2,4,5,6 OF TRANSECT A-A'<br />
18.S0 C<br />
APPROXIMATE MEAN ANNUAL AIR TEMPERATURES AND MEAN ANNUAL RAINFALL FOR 1967 AND 1968<br />
16.3OC<br />
2203 mrn ) 3280 rnm<br />
KAU DESERT<br />
DEAD TREES (METROSIDEROS)<br />
SURVIVAL TREES OF<br />
DEEPEST BURIAL (METROSIDEROS)<br />
TREES WlTH<br />
LITTLE INJURY (METRDSIDERDS)<br />
SURVIVING SHRUBS WlTH<br />
SECONDARY ROOTS<br />
(VACCINIUM. ETC.)<br />
WEATHERED REGOSOL<br />
WlTH HIGH ORGANIC MATTER<br />
SCRUB TREES OF KAU DESERT<br />
(METROSIDEROS)<br />
ClBOTlUM TREE FERN<br />
SADLERIA FERN<br />
AERIAL ROOTS(METR051DEROS)<br />
HERBACEOUS VEGETATION<br />
(NEPHROLEPIS, ANDROPOGON. ETC.)<br />
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150 {<br />
4 200<br />
1 250<br />
METERS<br />
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KILAUEA IKI<br />
FIGURE 2. Habit<strong>at</strong> types and study transects <strong>of</strong> the 1959<br />
~ilauea Iki eruption site (cr<strong>at</strong>er floor and<br />
pyroclastic deposit).<br />
19.5 C<br />
THIS PROFILE SEGMENT APPROXIMATES<br />
TRANSECTS 0,c IN FIG. 7
FIGURE 3. Northeast-southwest pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> eruption<br />
site extending from ~Ilauea Iki cr<strong>at</strong>er<br />
to upper Ka'u Desert.<br />
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KAUAl<br />
STATE OF HAWAII<br />
160° W<br />
HAWAII VOLCANOES<br />
NATIONAL PARK<br />
KILAUEA IKI<br />
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HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARKCRATER DISTRICT<br />
RESOURCES BASIC INVENTORY:<br />
INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL OVERVIEW<br />
C. W. Smith<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Botany<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
The Cr<strong>at</strong>er District <strong>of</strong> Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park lies between<br />
l<strong>at</strong>itudes 20'41' and 20'46' N and longitudes 156O08' and<br />
156"15' W. The cr<strong>at</strong>er is in fact an erosional fe<strong>at</strong>ure where two<br />
amphithe<strong>at</strong>er-headed valleys, Kaupo and Ko'olau (Keanae), met in<br />
the Pu'u Mamane to Kapalaoa area. L<strong>at</strong>er flows <strong>of</strong> the Hana<br />
volcanic series obscured all but the most obvious fe<strong>at</strong>ures <strong>of</strong> the<br />
erosion.<br />
The pre-contact <strong>Hawaii</strong>ans used the cr<strong>at</strong>er area mainly as a<br />
transisland corridor l<strong>at</strong>er to be paved by Kihapiilani. Other<br />
uses, particularly religious and adze quarrying, were made <strong>of</strong> the<br />
area. The impact <strong>of</strong> this usage was minimal, involving minor<br />
disturbances <strong>of</strong> rocks and some fire-building.<br />
After 1788, the impact in the area remained minimal until<br />
the Wilkes Expedition's (1840-1841) report described the summit<br />
and surrounding areas in somewh<strong>at</strong> melodram<strong>at</strong>ic terms. The moun-<br />
tain had in fact been climbed 12 years earlier in 1828 by three<br />
missionaries. The silverswords were the first to suffer, as<br />
tourists collected them to verify their ascent (Bryan 1915). The<br />
establishment <strong>of</strong> the Rest House and l<strong>at</strong>er the Silversword Inn<br />
resulted in an escal<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the visitor impact on the silver-<br />
swords. Perhaps the most unfortun<strong>at</strong>e abuse was Maui's entry in<br />
Washington's Birthday Annual Floral Parade in 1911 in which a car<br />
was completely covered with large silverswords.<br />
L<strong>at</strong>er, c<strong>at</strong>tle grazed in and were driven through the cr<strong>at</strong>er.<br />
Pasture improvement was encouraged, <strong>at</strong> least in the Kaupo Gap, by<br />
burning the veget<strong>at</strong>ion. Go<strong>at</strong>s have been established in the area<br />
for a long time. However, before the Second World War the prob-<br />
lem was sufficiently acute th<strong>at</strong> massive go<strong>at</strong> drives were orga-<br />
nized. The impact <strong>of</strong> go<strong>at</strong>s in Haleakala has been well documented<br />
by Yocum (1967). The problem is still as acute today as it was<br />
in the recorded past.<br />
The lowest point <strong>of</strong> the Cr<strong>at</strong>er District is just below 4000<br />
feet, the highest just over 10,000 feet. The majority <strong>of</strong> the<br />
area is above the inversion layer and a significant percentage is<br />
above the diurnal frost line <strong>at</strong> 8000 feet. One might ascribe
much <strong>of</strong> the xeric scrub and open to almost absent plant commu-<br />
nities to extensive periods <strong>of</strong> drought. However, Whiteaker<br />
(pers. comm.) has evidence from clim<strong>at</strong>e diagrams which indic<strong>at</strong>es<br />
th<strong>at</strong> only <strong>at</strong> the Observ<strong>at</strong>ory is there any consistent drought<br />
period and then only for the month <strong>of</strong> <strong>June</strong>. The Paliku area has<br />
a clim<strong>at</strong>e diagram typical <strong>of</strong> a rain forest area. Thus other<br />
factors have to be identified to account for the paucity <strong>of</strong> vege-<br />
t<strong>at</strong>ion. The acute disturbances previously alluded to are<br />
undoubtedly part <strong>of</strong> the explan<strong>at</strong>ion. Alpine ecosystems are noto-<br />
riously slow to recuper<strong>at</strong>e. The alpine edaphic factors and the<br />
paucity <strong>of</strong> soil in many areas are also contributing factors. It<br />
is my opinion th<strong>at</strong> wh<strong>at</strong> we see today in Haleakala Cr<strong>at</strong>er is a<br />
meager remnant <strong>of</strong> the previous ecosystem. Even if the distur-<br />
bances are elimin<strong>at</strong>ed the recovery w i l l be an extremely slow<br />
process.<br />
The objective <strong>of</strong> the Resources Basic Inventory was to iden-<br />
tify all the plants and animals in the Cr<strong>at</strong>er District which<br />
would be presented as annot<strong>at</strong>ed lists. Distribution maps <strong>of</strong><br />
individual species would also be produced. Resource management<br />
problems would also be identified and possible remedies dis-<br />
cussed. Finally, a detailed veget<strong>at</strong>ion map and description <strong>of</strong><br />
the veget<strong>at</strong>ion units would be produced.<br />
The methodology <strong>of</strong> the Inventory was to use seven transects,<br />
five along a north-south axis and the other two along an approx-<br />
im<strong>at</strong>ely east-west axis. Study sites were established irregularly<br />
in areas along the transect which were obviously different from<br />
other areas. In all, 55 study sites were established. At each<br />
site, all species were recorded or collected, and their rel<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
abundance using the Braun-Blanquet system was estim<strong>at</strong>ed. Obser-<br />
v<strong>at</strong>ions and collections were made in numerous other localities<br />
not formally sampled.<br />
The veget<strong>at</strong>ion map and veget<strong>at</strong>ion unit description program<br />
was conducted on a more formal basis. Potential veget<strong>at</strong>ion units<br />
were l<strong>at</strong>er identifed, refined, and mapped from aerial photo-<br />
graphs. The unit boundaries and authenticity were verified by<br />
visiting each deline<strong>at</strong>ed area. Formal sampling areas were then<br />
established in each veget<strong>at</strong>ion unit, the veget<strong>at</strong>ion sampled and<br />
soil and other environmental parameters measured.<br />
Various aspects <strong>of</strong> these studies w i l l be presented in the<br />
following papers. Six areas are covered and I ask you to bear<br />
with the very limited scope <strong>of</strong> inform<strong>at</strong>ion presented in each<br />
which is necessit<strong>at</strong>ed by the severe time constraints <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Conference.
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Bryan, W. A. 1915. N<strong>at</strong>ural History <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Book 1. The<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Gazette Co., Honolulu. 596 pp.<br />
Yocom, C. F. 1967. Ecology <strong>of</strong> feral go<strong>at</strong>s in Haleakala<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park, Maui, <strong>Hawaii</strong>. Amer. Mid. N<strong>at</strong>ur. 77: 418-451.
HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK CRATER DISTRICT<br />
RESOURCES BASIC INVENTORY:<br />
THE LICHEN FLORA<br />
C. W. Smith<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Botany<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
The lichens <strong>of</strong> Haleakala have received scant <strong>at</strong>tention in<br />
the past. The only comprehensive collection prior to the<br />
Resources Basic Inventory was by Skottsberg during the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
Bog Survey in 1938. This collection was studied by A. H.<br />
Magnusson and forms a significant element <strong>of</strong> his C<strong>at</strong>alogue <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Lichens. A few other botanists have collected in the<br />
Cr<strong>at</strong>er including the Abbe Faurie, J. F. Rock, and 0. Degener.<br />
However, none <strong>of</strong> these collectors were specialists in lichens;<br />
their collections were incidental to their other interests,<br />
mostly flowering plants.<br />
This report is a preliminary investig<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the lichens <strong>of</strong><br />
the Cr<strong>at</strong>er District <strong>of</strong> Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park with notes on the<br />
principal lichen associ<strong>at</strong>ions found in the area. Unfortun<strong>at</strong>ely,<br />
several groups are very inadequ<strong>at</strong>ely understood from a taxonomic<br />
point <strong>of</strong> view and the omission <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> them seriously limits<br />
the reliability <strong>of</strong> a few <strong>of</strong> the assessments. This reserv<strong>at</strong>ion is<br />
particularly true <strong>of</strong> the rock-inhabiting species <strong>at</strong> higher eleva-<br />
tions. A significant number <strong>of</strong> species, about 25%, still await<br />
determin<strong>at</strong>ion by specialists. In the majority <strong>of</strong> instances,<br />
their lack <strong>of</strong> response is the result <strong>of</strong> their own current uncer-<br />
tainty on these <strong>Hawaii</strong>an specimens. As further informa tion<br />
becomes available the list w i l l be upd<strong>at</strong>ed and the ecological<br />
assessments revised.<br />
WHAT ARE LICHENS?<br />
Lichens are an oblig<strong>at</strong>e symbiotic associ<strong>at</strong>ion between a<br />
fungus and an alga. The associ<strong>at</strong>ion produces a plant which is<br />
uniquely different from th<strong>at</strong> <strong>of</strong> either the fungus or alga growing<br />
alone. Perhaps the single most significant ecological fe<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>of</strong><br />
lichens is th<strong>at</strong> they must undergo periodic dessic<strong>at</strong>ion. If they<br />
are not allowed to dry out within a three or four day period they<br />
become moldy and die. Thus these plants are ideally suited to<br />
areas where w<strong>at</strong>er is not continuously available. One may think<br />
<strong>of</strong> deserts in this respect but many situ<strong>at</strong>ions in more equable
clim<strong>at</strong>es experience altern<strong>at</strong>ing periods <strong>of</strong> wet and dry, for exam-<br />
ple, rock surfaces, leaves, tree trunks, and branches and even<br />
the surface <strong>of</strong> soil.<br />
There are three basic growth forms in the lichens:<br />
crustose, foliose, and fruticose. Crustose species form a thin<br />
crust or film over the substr<strong>at</strong>um. They are firmly <strong>at</strong>tached to<br />
or embedded in the rock or bark. Foliose species lie fl<strong>at</strong> on<br />
the substr<strong>at</strong>um and are usually <strong>at</strong>tached to it by hairs or<br />
rhizines. Foliose species can generally be separ<strong>at</strong>ed from the<br />
substr<strong>at</strong>um. Fruticose species are generally pendent or erect as<br />
in the familiar Usneas and British Soldier lichens. They are<br />
normally easily detached from the substr<strong>at</strong>um.<br />
It is generally true to say th<strong>at</strong> the drier an area the more<br />
likely you will find crustose species, the wetter an area foliose<br />
and fruticose species. This generaliz<strong>at</strong>ion is as true on the<br />
microscale as it is on the macroscale. If you look <strong>at</strong> the twigs<br />
on the edge <strong>of</strong> a tree or bush you w i l l normally find crustose<br />
species only. On the larger deeper shaded branches you w i l l<br />
probably find foliose or fruticose species. The complic<strong>at</strong>ing<br />
factor to this generaliz<strong>at</strong>ion in Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park is th<strong>at</strong><br />
many areas are frequently inund<strong>at</strong>ed in clouds which encourages<br />
the growth <strong>of</strong> the foliose and fruticose species in situ<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
th<strong>at</strong> would normally only support crustose species. On the other<br />
hand, in areas where rainfall and fog interception result in<br />
infrequent dessic<strong>at</strong>ion, mosses and liverworts replace the<br />
lichens.<br />
LICHEN ECOLOGY<br />
All lichens in the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Islands are presumed to be<br />
n<strong>at</strong>ive or endemic. No exotic species are known, a situ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
which is likely to change in the near future because <strong>of</strong> the<br />
introduction <strong>of</strong> large numbers <strong>of</strong> plants from various regions <strong>of</strong><br />
the world, e.g., orchids introduced to the Foster Botanic Gardens<br />
frequently have live lichens associ<strong>at</strong>ed with them; Christmas<br />
trees from the Pacific Northwest nearly always have lichens on<br />
their trunks, especially Hypo h sodes. On the other hand,<br />
endemic and n<strong>at</strong>ive species p:E?A:shrted from Haleakala<br />
have not been loc<strong>at</strong>ed during this study. or example, the genus<br />
Umbilicaria is represented by three endemic species in the liter<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
(Magnusson 1956). None <strong>of</strong> these species was found on the<br />
recent survey. Unfortun<strong>at</strong>ely, the type locality <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> these<br />
species, U. acifica, is "<strong>at</strong> the top <strong>of</strong> Halemau (sic) Trail."<br />
Since thg species --li as been collected from this area only, it may<br />
be assumed th<strong>at</strong> it is now extinct or extremely rare in the area.<br />
The recent heavy pig impact w i l l have made the former altern<strong>at</strong>ive<br />
more probable.<br />
The lichen communities generally follow the flowering plant<br />
community distributions outlined in Whiteaker (1979) in his<br />
Veget<strong>at</strong>ion Map <strong>of</strong> the Cr<strong>at</strong>er District <strong>of</strong> Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park.<br />
However, two environmental variables modify the lichen community<br />
distributions so th<strong>at</strong> they do not conform precisely to Whiteaker.
The diurnal frostline is <strong>of</strong> little significance in the dis-<br />
tribution <strong>of</strong> rock-inhabiting lichens though it does have an<br />
impact on bark-inhabiting species because <strong>of</strong> the reduced avail-<br />
ability <strong>of</strong> substr<strong>at</strong>e. Lichens are capable <strong>of</strong> carrying out their<br />
life functions <strong>at</strong> much lower temper<strong>at</strong>ures, even to freezing<br />
point, than flowering plants as long as there is sufficient mois-<br />
ture available. The other environmental variable, cloud inunda-<br />
tion, extends the distribution <strong>of</strong> foliose and fruticose lichens<br />
beyond their expected distribution in mesic plant communities.<br />
Lichens are extremely efficient <strong>at</strong> absorbing w<strong>at</strong>er from air and<br />
can become quite wet in a short period <strong>of</strong> time when submerged in<br />
clouds. As a consequence, their growth and abundance are in-<br />
creased so much th<strong>at</strong> the rel<strong>at</strong>ive cloud cover can be fairly<br />
accur<strong>at</strong>ely mapped from the abundance <strong>of</strong> the epiphytic foliose<br />
lichens. For example, the eastern side <strong>of</strong> the Ko'olau Gap up to<br />
and beyond Pu'u Mamane is more frequently immersed in cloud than<br />
the western or central portions <strong>of</strong> the Gap.<br />
Rock Communities<br />
The lichen communities on rock are ~robablv the least disturbed<br />
or altered in the study area. A few species have disappeared,<br />
for example, Umbilicaria pacifica, and the abundance <strong>of</strong><br />
others may have been chanqed by habit<strong>at</strong> alter<strong>at</strong>ion. By and<br />
large, the-community structure is p;obably the same now as it was<br />
prior to the impact <strong>of</strong> western man.<br />
At the top <strong>of</strong> the mountain and in other areas which are pre-<br />
dominantly devoid <strong>of</strong> veget<strong>at</strong>ion, the rocks are colonized by a<br />
community in which Acaros ora and Lecidea are dominant with occa-<br />
sional specimens o f d a , Candelar iella, and Rhizocarpon<br />
geographicum. Only the stable rocks and boulders are colonized;<br />
the loose cinder is too freauentlv disturbed bv wind and rain for<br />
lichens to become established. es en on the rocks the lichens are<br />
always in very protected situ<strong>at</strong>ions where the microenvironmental<br />
conditions <strong>of</strong>fer some relief from the rigorous clim<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> the<br />
area. With decreasing elev<strong>at</strong>ion, the lichens are found in more<br />
exposed situ<strong>at</strong>ions with increasing frequency and other species,<br />
for example, Stereocaulon vulcani and Placopsis gelida begin to<br />
appear in the community.<br />
The lichens in this harsh environment do not grow very<br />
rapidly. Colony sizes are always small. The activity <strong>of</strong> lichens<br />
as primary colonizers in such situ<strong>at</strong>ions is very low. Conse-<br />
quently, the r<strong>at</strong>e <strong>at</strong> which they decompose the rock is low. Rain<br />
and other edaphic factors are probably more important in soil<br />
form<strong>at</strong>ion than are the lichens. At lower elev<strong>at</strong>ions or where<br />
moisture is more abundant, for example, the summit <strong>of</strong> Kuiki, the<br />
lichens probably play a significant role in soil form<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Where moisture from cloud or rainw<strong>at</strong>er is more abundant, the<br />
lichen communities on rock are more luxuriant in terms <strong>of</strong> both<br />
biomass and species diversity. The species <strong>of</strong> the genus Stereo-<br />
caulon show an interesting series <strong>of</strong> communities which are
correl<strong>at</strong>ed with the amount and physical phase <strong>of</strong> the available<br />
w<strong>at</strong>er, as well as the age <strong>of</strong> the rock on which they are growing.<br />
Stereocaulon vulcani, the primary colonizer <strong>of</strong> most lava<br />
flows in Hawal'i, characteristicallv - qrows - where the annual rainfall<br />
is above 30 inches a year. Though one would expect to find<br />
it <strong>at</strong> the summit which supposedly receives this amount <strong>of</strong> rain<br />
each year, it is extremely rare and very poorly developed there.<br />
Its near absence is probably because most <strong>of</strong> the rain comes in<br />
two or three major kona storms each year. It is found throughout<br />
the rest <strong>of</strong> the Cr<strong>at</strong>er District but below 6000 feet its distribution<br />
is regul<strong>at</strong>ed by the growth <strong>of</strong> other organisms. The occurrence<br />
<strong>of</strong> this species in any appreciable quantity below 6000 feet<br />
is generally a good indic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the recent disturbance<br />
community.<br />
<strong>of</strong> the<br />
Stereocaulon octomerellum grows on large boulders in the high<br />
rainfall area <strong>of</strong> the eastern side <strong>of</strong> the Kaupo Gap. It is<br />
normally found only on well-we<strong>at</strong>hered, exposed rocks.<br />
Stereocaulon ramulosum has an almost intermedi<strong>at</strong>e ecological<br />
position between the above two species. It favours environments<br />
in which cloud inund<strong>at</strong>ion is frequent. The height and fertility<br />
<strong>of</strong> the plants is indic<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>of</strong> the frequency <strong>of</strong> the cloud cover,<br />
the lower st<strong>at</strong>ure and infertile specimens indic<strong>at</strong>ing drier,<br />
harsher conditions.<br />
Litter Communities<br />
Where plant litter accumul<strong>at</strong>es and areas where the humus<br />
content <strong>of</strong> the soil is high, the endemic Cladonia leiodea is dom-<br />
inant. The species is not tolerant <strong>of</strong> shading so it is charac-<br />
teristic <strong>of</strong> the open scrub communities. The luxuriance and<br />
colony size <strong>of</strong> the plants are an indic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the moisture<br />
regime <strong>of</strong> the area. The largest specimens are found in the<br />
wetter areas. The plant is particularly sensitive to mechanical<br />
disturbance and may serve as an indic<strong>at</strong>or <strong>of</strong> past pig activity<br />
when absent from an area in which it should logically appear.<br />
A r<strong>at</strong>her unusual litter community occurs under the dead but<br />
still standing leaves between Descham sia clumps. All <strong>of</strong> the<br />
species are very <strong>at</strong>tenu<strong>at</strong>ed and none ___P_.<br />
are ertlle which is probably<br />
due to the suboptimal levels <strong>of</strong> light filtering down between<br />
the leaves. Pseudocyphellaria croc<strong>at</strong>a, ~ticta weigelii,<br />
Peltigera golydactyla and Cladonia scabriuscula are the most<br />
common svecles in this situ<strong>at</strong>ion. I know <strong>of</strong> no similar communitv a<br />
type adapted to such low light intensities.<br />
Leaf Communities<br />
In the gullies behind Paliku a fragmentary lichen community<br />
is found on the leaves <strong>of</strong> Pelea. Two species are present and<br />
represent the upper elev<strong>at</strong>ional limit <strong>of</strong> a specialized community<br />
normally found below 1000 feet. Their occurrence in this highly
protected environment illustr<strong>at</strong>es the unusual n<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>of</strong> these<br />
gullies.<br />
Bark Communities<br />
The complex chemical n<strong>at</strong>ure <strong>of</strong> bark results in unique lichen<br />
communities on each tree or shrub species. Since chemical and<br />
physical surface characteristics change with the age <strong>of</strong> the bark,<br />
the associ<strong>at</strong>ed lichen communities also change. Thus the lichen<br />
community on twigs will be different from th<strong>at</strong> on the trunk. For<br />
example, the twigs and branches <strong>of</strong> mamane are colonized by<br />
Ochrolechia allescens H otrach na sinuosa, and species <strong>of</strong><br />
-<br />
candelaria, Bue o d a n e r e a s the trunk<br />
has Parmelia dominicana, Pannaria rubiginosa, and Heterodermia<br />
speciosa. Every other tree and shrub has its own spectrum <strong>of</strong><br />
species. ~onse&entlv, it is extremely difficult to describe the<br />
general distribition <strong>of</strong> bark-inhabiting species <strong>of</strong> lichens in any<br />
meaningful manner. Any <strong>at</strong>tempt to do so is beyond the scope <strong>of</strong><br />
this study which was not designed with this type <strong>of</strong> analysis in<br />
mind.<br />
The distribution <strong>of</strong> Usnea and Alectoria on pukiawe and<br />
'ohelo closelv .. ~arallels<br />
-<br />
the areas inund<strong>at</strong>ed bv cloud for sianificant<br />
periods. Usnea is found where clouds p;obably cover2 the<br />
area <strong>at</strong> least h a l f e days <strong>of</strong> the year whereas Alectoria smithii<br />
occurs in areas where the cloud cover is significantly less.<br />
RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
There are no formally design<strong>at</strong>ed thre<strong>at</strong>ened or endangered<br />
lichens. Th<strong>at</strong> does not mean th<strong>at</strong> there are no rare lichens.<br />
Even if they were to be listed there would be very little th<strong>at</strong><br />
could be done to promote the species other than habit<strong>at</strong> protec-<br />
tion and conserv<strong>at</strong>ion. As with many other groups studied during<br />
this survey, the removal <strong>of</strong> the feral herbivores would be a<br />
significant management action to preserve the lichen communities<br />
in the Park.<br />
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Magnusson, A. H. 1956. A c<strong>at</strong>alogue <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an lichens.<br />
Ark. f.. Bot. 3: 223-402.<br />
Whiteaker, L. D. <strong>1978</strong>. The veget<strong>at</strong>ion and environment <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Cr<strong>at</strong>er District <strong>of</strong> Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park. M.S. Thesis in<br />
Botany, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Honolulu. 159 pp.
HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK CRATER DISTRICT<br />
RESOURCES BASIC INVENTORY:<br />
THE VASCULAR FLORA OF HALEAKALA<br />
Lani Stemmermann<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Botany<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
Haleakala includes one <strong>of</strong> the four alpine ecosystems in the<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an archipelago (the other three being loc<strong>at</strong>ed on the island<br />
<strong>of</strong> Hawai'i). Its flora has been studied by numerous botanists<br />
since the first collections in this area were made by members <strong>of</strong><br />
the United St<strong>at</strong>es Exploring Expedition in 1841. <strong>Hawaii</strong>an alpine<br />
ecosystems (only one <strong>of</strong> the Park's veget<strong>at</strong>ion types) have been<br />
recognized in the past as having a high percentage <strong>of</strong> endemic<br />
species (Skottsberg 1931)--plants th<strong>at</strong> grow nowhere else--and<br />
even now, despite the presence <strong>of</strong> numerous exotic species in the<br />
Park and the extinction <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive taxa (both a result <strong>of</strong> past and<br />
present disturbances), the Park's flora exhibits a large number<br />
<strong>of</strong> endemic species (Table 1).<br />
The Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Cr<strong>at</strong>er District Resources Basic<br />
Inventory (RBI) integr<strong>at</strong>ed research program was undertaken to<br />
provide a biological inventory <strong>of</strong> the Park, and to identify<br />
resource management problems. When this report, currently in the<br />
final stages <strong>of</strong> prepar<strong>at</strong>ion, is finished, a computer print-out<br />
will be available which will provide the following inform<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
1) A general c<strong>at</strong>alogue <strong>of</strong> the species with notes on general<br />
abundance and distribution within the Park, and their<br />
st<strong>at</strong>us (Indigenous, Endemic, Exotic) within the St<strong>at</strong>e:<br />
2) Inclusion <strong>of</strong> any <strong>of</strong> the species in any <strong>of</strong> the Rare and<br />
Endangered Species Lists (Fosberg & Herbst 1975: U. S.<br />
Fish & Wildlife Service 1976) or the St<strong>at</strong>e's noxious<br />
weed list (Office <strong>of</strong> Environmental Quality Control<br />
1972, revised 1976);<br />
3) Scientific, English, and <strong>Hawaii</strong>an names (when known).<br />
Use <strong>of</strong> the computer for storage <strong>of</strong> inform<strong>at</strong>ion facilit<strong>at</strong>es up-<br />
d<strong>at</strong>ing the list as new inform<strong>at</strong>ion is g<strong>at</strong>hered.<br />
In addition to an inventory <strong>of</strong> plants found in the Park,<br />
voucher specimens have been collected as reference m<strong>at</strong>erial for<br />
Park personnel with some duplic<strong>at</strong>e m<strong>at</strong>erials to be distributed<br />
to the Bishop Museum (BISH) and <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> (HAW)<br />
herbaria.
Thelast comprehensive review <strong>of</strong> the Park's flora was<br />
prepared by Mitchell (1945). Ruhle (1959 revised 1968, 1975)<br />
presented a good review <strong>of</strong> the n<strong>at</strong>ural history, but g<strong>at</strong>hered no<br />
new inform<strong>at</strong>ion on the Park's flora or veget<strong>at</strong>ion. Our studies<br />
during the years 1975-<strong>1978</strong> have resulted in the listing <strong>of</strong> many<br />
more species for the Park than previously known, although certain<br />
genera, for which Mitchell listed numerous species and subspecific<br />
taxa, are not so finely circumscribed. For instance,<br />
17 taxa were recorded by Mitchell for the genus Railliardia,<br />
while far fewer are considered in our recent compil<strong>at</strong>ion. In<br />
such instances this is due to a more conserv<strong>at</strong>ive interpret<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>of</strong> taxonomically difficult qroups, r<strong>at</strong>her than extinction.<br />
Unfortun<strong>at</strong>ely certain taxa, such as-~lermontia haleakalensis, are<br />
probably extinct, while others, such as ~illebra-~anunculus.<br />
- - Previouslv reoorted from the Cr<strong>at</strong>er reqion. -<br />
confined to ~i~ahilu valley and Ko'olau Gap.<br />
a r e w<br />
Over the 30 years between Mitchell's study and the present<br />
one, there has been little change in the flora <strong>of</strong> the Park, but<br />
some <strong>of</strong> those changes are well worth mentioning. Several species<br />
which have the potential <strong>of</strong> being aggressive weeds were not noted<br />
by Mitchell (1945). while some <strong>of</strong> these may have been overlooked<br />
(a problem all too familiar to anyone who has <strong>at</strong>tempted to com-<br />
pile species lists), others are no doubt rel<strong>at</strong>ively recent intro-<br />
ductions. These, and others which were previously reported from<br />
the Park and should be considered problem<strong>at</strong>ic, are listed in<br />
Table 2. Some <strong>of</strong> these species are <strong>of</strong>ficially considered<br />
"noxious weeds" (as indic<strong>at</strong>ed), but many are not, and only a few<br />
are presently under Park management. At present, a number <strong>of</strong><br />
species with localized popul<strong>at</strong>ions should be contained to prevent<br />
their spread throughout the Park. Table 2 does not include. all<br />
the weedy species in the Park, but only those which are thought<br />
to be most in need <strong>of</strong> control and not those already hopelessly<br />
out <strong>of</strong> control.<br />
A few rare or new species not previously noted from the Park<br />
In conclusion, certain taxa present in the Park are endemic<br />
not only to <strong>Hawaii</strong>an alpine and subalpine ecosystems, but to<br />
Haleakala proper such as Artemisia mauiense, Argyroxiphium macrocephalum,<br />
Stenogyne cren<strong>at</strong>a (2 varieties), Geranium cune<strong>at</strong>um,<br />
- G. arboreum, Santalum haleakalae, and others. The deleterious<br />
effects <strong>of</strong> feral qo<strong>at</strong>s - on certain veaet<strong>at</strong>ion < tvDes - within the<br />
Park (especially in areas more-or-less inaccessible to hunters)<br />
cannot be overemphasized. Since many <strong>of</strong> the endemic species are<br />
<strong>of</strong> limited distribution, they should be considered thre<strong>at</strong>ened by<br />
the continued presence <strong>of</strong> go<strong>at</strong>s. Delays in the implement<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><br />
an effective go<strong>at</strong> control program must be considered a serious<br />
thre<strong>at</strong> to the n<strong>at</strong>ive biological resources <strong>of</strong> Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
Park .
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Degener, 0. 1930. Fe rns and flowering plants <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> N<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
Park. Honolulu S tar-Bulletin Ltd., Honolulu.<br />
Fosberg, F. R., and D. Herbst. 1975. Rare and endangered<br />
species <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an vascular plants. Allertonia 1: 1-72.<br />
Mitchell, A. L. 1945. Checklist <strong>of</strong> higher flowering plants,<br />
grasses, sedges, rushes and ferns <strong>of</strong> the Haleakala Section,<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> N<strong>at</strong>ional Park. In-house Document, Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
Park .<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> Environmental Quality Control, Environmental Center,<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>. 1972 (revised 1976). <strong>Hawaii</strong> environ-<br />
mental laws and regul<strong>at</strong>ion. Vol. 11, A: PI: 33-37; A: PI:<br />
43-47.<br />
Ruhle, G. 1959 (revised 1968, 1975). A guide to the cr<strong>at</strong>er<br />
area <strong>of</strong> Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park. <strong>Hawaii</strong> N<strong>at</strong>ural History<br />
Associ<strong>at</strong>ion Public<strong>at</strong>ion, <strong>Hawaii</strong>.<br />
Skottsberg, C. 1931. Remarks on the flora <strong>of</strong> the high <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
volcanoes. Goteborges Botaniska Tragard. 6: 47-65.<br />
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1976. Endangered and<br />
thre<strong>at</strong>ened species: Plants. Federal Register 41(117):<br />
24524-24572.
TABLE 1. Percentages <strong>of</strong> the indigenous, endemic, and exotic vas-<br />
cular plant flora <strong>of</strong> Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Cr<strong>at</strong>er<br />
District.<br />
Pteridophytes Monocots Dicots Total<br />
Indigenous 44 13 2 11<br />
Endemic<br />
Exotic
TABLE 2. Potentially aggressive weeds in Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Cr<strong>at</strong>er District.<br />
Species St<strong>at</strong>us Distribution in Park<br />
Cirsiun vulgare (Savi) Tenore 1,2 Present especially in heavily go<strong>at</strong> infested areas.<br />
Eup<strong>at</strong>oriun denophorun Spreng. *,2,4 Maui pamakani is found in several large ppula-<br />
tions <strong>at</strong> mid-elev<strong>at</strong>ions in the Park such as <strong>at</strong><br />
kipuka S <strong>of</strong> Laie cave, and S <strong>of</strong> Hanakauhi. It<br />
probably is no longer spreading but nevertheless<br />
should be controlled.<br />
Eup<strong>at</strong>oriun ripariun Spreng. *,2,4 This species is recorded £ran the Homer Grove<br />
area, and while ptentially dangerous in lower<br />
elev<strong>at</strong>ions it is probably not a thre<strong>at</strong> in the Park<br />
but should be w<strong>at</strong>ched.<br />
Lantana Camara L. I~OLKJ~ probably not a problem or even a ptential<br />
problem above 5000 feet in the Park, the presence<br />
<strong>of</strong> Iantana <strong>at</strong> low elev<strong>at</strong>ions in Kaup Gap within<br />
the Park should be w<strong>at</strong>ched carefully and controlled<br />
when practical.<br />
Cpuntia megacantha Salm-Dyck l?, Panini is presently known from only t mall<br />
3,4 popul<strong>at</strong>ions in mid-lower Kaupo Gap, and near hie<br />
Cave. It is probably under control' within the<br />
Park.
TABLE 2-Continued.<br />
Species St<strong>at</strong>us Distribution in Park<br />
Passiflora subpelt<strong>at</strong>a Ortega 2,4 A few'plants were noted along Kaup Trail, and<br />
while the popul<strong>at</strong>ions are currentlv not a problem<br />
any detect2 $ants <strong>of</strong> this genus should b;! con-<br />
trolled.<br />
~ennisetun clandestinun Hochst. 2,4 Kikuyugrass is found along trails and roads<br />
ex Chiov. throughout the Park, and <strong>at</strong> low elev<strong>at</strong>ions along<br />
Kaup Trail it is the dcminant cover species.<br />
- Pinus spp.<br />
Poa gr<strong>at</strong>ensis L.<br />
Ricinus communis L.<br />
- Rubus penetrans Bailey<br />
1,2, Certain pines and other gymnosperms have spread<br />
3? frcm their planting sites, notably near Homer<br />
Grove. Aggressive species should be controlled.<br />
2,4 The Kentucky bluegrass is common in danp areas<br />
throughout the Park, such as under trees. It is<br />
replacing the n<strong>at</strong>ive Deschanpsia grassland in<br />
Kaluanui, and work should be done to f id a- means<br />
<strong>of</strong> controlling its spread.<br />
2,4 A large community <strong>of</strong> castor bean is found along<br />
and to the east <strong>of</strong> the Kaup Trail near the bound-<br />
ary <strong>of</strong> the Park.<br />
*,2,4 The prickly Florida blackberry has becane a nui-<br />
sance in the Paliku Horse Pasture, could spread<br />
elsewhere in the Park. It is high on the list <strong>of</strong><br />
species needing inmedi<strong>at</strong>e control.
- Rubus rosaefolius Sn.<br />
2 !l%e thimbleberry is found occasionally in lower<br />
east Kaupo Gap in danp shaded areas; though perhaps<br />
not in danger <strong>of</strong> spreading its popul<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
should be w<strong>at</strong>ched.<br />
Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi 2,4 A single specimen <strong>of</strong> Christmas berry was seen in<br />
the go<strong>at</strong>-ridden western part <strong>of</strong> Kaupo Gap; elev<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
ca. 4400 feet. It should be removed.<br />
- Ulex europaeus L.<br />
*,1,4 Cegener (1930) reprts th<strong>at</strong> gorse was planted as a<br />
hedge in Olinda to contain sheep but within a<br />
decade <strong>of</strong> it being planted it had become a pest.<br />
~t one time territorial prisoners were employed to<br />
eradic<strong>at</strong>e this plant. Within the Park it is only<br />
known from a mall p<strong>at</strong>ch below Park Headquarters.<br />
* Included in the St<strong>at</strong>e's noxious weed list<br />
1 Currently being controlled by Park personnel or volunteer groups<br />
2 Species not presently controlled which are in need <strong>of</strong> control by the Park<br />
3 Biocontrol agents available but apparently not presently effective<br />
4 Not included in Mitchell's species list<br />
Note: those species thought to be "hopelessly out <strong>of</strong> control" in the Park, or <strong>at</strong> least have<br />
probably reached their gre<strong>at</strong>est distribution with little probability <strong>of</strong> control are<br />
not listed but include Anthoxanthm, Caryophyllaceae spp., Dactylis, Heterotheca,<br />
~olcus, Hypchaeris, Lapsana, - Emex acetosella, etc.
THE ACQUISITION OF NATURAL AREAS IN HAWAI'I<br />
Kim0 Tabor<br />
The N<strong>at</strong>ure Conservancy<br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
The N<strong>at</strong>ure Conservancy's acquisition policy in Hawai'i has<br />
been shaped by several factors.<br />
Expert advice from knowledgeable individuals who know<br />
Hawai'i's uniqueness in specific areas <strong>of</strong> biological importance<br />
is critical to selection <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ural areas, a process which is<br />
exceedingly intric<strong>at</strong>e. It is desirable to acquire a piece <strong>of</strong><br />
property <strong>of</strong> viable ecological significance after the finanacial<br />
and legal tangles are resolved.<br />
Acquisition <strong>of</strong> a general type <strong>of</strong> system r<strong>at</strong>her than a spe-<br />
cific type <strong>of</strong> biota was the primary consider<strong>at</strong>ion in the acqui-<br />
sition <strong>of</strong> Maulua Nui. Once the preliminary selection was made<br />
from some 40 altern<strong>at</strong>ives, a party <strong>of</strong> three people did a brief<br />
field reconnaissance <strong>of</strong> the property. Steven Montgomery, for<br />
many years scientific assistant to the N<strong>at</strong>ural Area Reserve<br />
Systems Commission, and James Jacobi, a botanist and student <strong>of</strong><br />
Dr. D. Mueller-Dombois with wide experience on the island <strong>of</strong><br />
Hawai'i, provided a quick scientific assessment <strong>of</strong> the Maulua<br />
property during a three-day field trip in early January 1977<br />
(covering a distance <strong>of</strong> 11 miles, or 18.2 km).<br />
The loc<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Maulua Nui on the slope <strong>of</strong> Mauna Kea pro-<br />
vides a classic <strong>Hawaii</strong>an ahupua'a land form. It faces northeast<br />
against the tradewinds, from sea level to an elev<strong>at</strong>ion (<strong>at</strong> the<br />
boundary) 1 mile high on Hawai'i's highest mountain, on the<br />
St<strong>at</strong>e's largest land mass, the island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i. This area is<br />
accessible to birds and seeds from the North American Continent<br />
given the wind p<strong>at</strong>terns <strong>of</strong> perceived history. It is an area<br />
which has a high rainfall and sunshine r<strong>at</strong>io thus highly desir-<br />
able from the high growth r<strong>at</strong>es possible; an <strong>at</strong>traction also to<br />
the forest industry. The mouth <strong>of</strong> the ahupua'a is a large fault<br />
valley 21 miles northeast <strong>of</strong> Hilo. The emerging valley stream<br />
provides an interesting, though disturbed, estuarine area. It is<br />
also an area <strong>of</strong> some local historic interest.<br />
Maulua Nui is a unique addition to the inventory <strong>of</strong> N<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
Conservancy lands n<strong>at</strong>ionwide. It provided forest habit<strong>at</strong> for<br />
endangered forest birds <strong>of</strong> the n<strong>at</strong>ive passerines and the <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
Hawk, or '10.
Land availability is necessary to acquisition. An unwilling<br />
seller or an exorbitant price would prevent a transaction from<br />
occurring. An additional consider<strong>at</strong>ion born from the experience<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Kipahulu, Maui, acquisition <strong>of</strong> The N<strong>at</strong>ure Conservancy is<br />
the desirability <strong>of</strong> getting firm, total, fee simple title for the<br />
monies expended. In this case the title was clearly established<br />
by one <strong>of</strong> the Kingdom <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i's most astute legal minds. The<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ure Conservancy was fortun<strong>at</strong>e in finding an extended family,<br />
rapidly changing its priorities, which was anxious to convert<br />
their real property into a liquid asset while maintaining the<br />
traditional land form <strong>of</strong> the ahupua'a. Integr<strong>at</strong>ing ownership <strong>of</strong><br />
the ahupua'a with corollary emotional <strong>at</strong>tachments to the family<br />
history was a factor also. From this point <strong>of</strong> view, The N<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
Conservancy was the ideal vehicle as economic agricultural lands<br />
were not <strong>of</strong> interest. Continuing revenue and a family memorial<br />
Of sorts was cre<strong>at</strong>ed while providing the family with some liquid-<br />
ity to assist the changing, and sometimes conflicting, priorities<br />
within the extended family.<br />
Remoteness <strong>of</strong> the property and the conserv<strong>at</strong>ion zoning made<br />
the property suitable for one other use--forestry. Forestry pro-<br />
vides a slow financial return, an eight-year harvest cycle in the<br />
most ambitious forecast, and is one which has extant political<br />
and biological problems given the intensive exotic cultiv<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
intended. A general economic slowdown also encouraged a<br />
reasonable price.<br />
Maintenance <strong>of</strong> the ecosystem <strong>at</strong> low cost is a point <strong>of</strong><br />
deb<strong>at</strong>e. The issues are feral pigs and people. Feral pigs are an<br />
enormous nuisance to the botanical integrity <strong>of</strong> an area as they<br />
are a biological plow complete with seeder. People from a<br />
consumer-oriented expendable economy and their transport systems<br />
resemble mechanical plows with not-so-degradable littering<br />
systems. While remoteness encourages the pigs, it discourages<br />
the people, in a qualified sense. Maintenance costs are there-<br />
fore subjective and are dependent upon the ultim<strong>at</strong>e use or<br />
pressure on the land itself.<br />
Problems in acquisition were highly specific occurrences <strong>of</strong><br />
some generally discussed situ<strong>at</strong>ions. In the acquisition <strong>of</strong><br />
Maulua Nui, orchestr<strong>at</strong>ing 15 different individuals in three<br />
different families through more-or-less uniform sets <strong>of</strong> legal<br />
documents including an Offer to Option, Option, Conserv<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Easement, Subdivision Applic<strong>at</strong>ions, waivers for survey, access<br />
improvment, and w<strong>at</strong>er system; and deeds on the resulting three<br />
subdivided parcels (which are subject to reconsolid<strong>at</strong>ion) ; the<br />
swap <strong>of</strong> fractional interests between parcels and family members,<br />
plus the negoti<strong>at</strong>ion for, acquisition <strong>of</strong>, another parcel used in<br />
barter for a major percentage interest in two <strong>of</strong> the Maulua par-<br />
cels, directly involved <strong>at</strong> least 50 people, excluding the 12<br />
<strong>at</strong>torneys representing their clients. Needless to say scheduled<br />
closing was delayed.
For many reasons The N<strong>at</strong>ure Conservancy needed fee simple<br />
title for expenditure <strong>of</strong> the donors' money. It was necessary<br />
therefore to subdivide the property to receive title to a spe-<br />
cific area representing the sum <strong>of</strong> th<strong>at</strong> don<strong>at</strong>ion which inciden-<br />
tally carried with it a conserv<strong>at</strong>ion easement on the boundary.<br />
The remainder <strong>of</strong> the ahupua'a was to be purchased on an "<strong>of</strong>fer<br />
to-option" basis for eventual reintegr<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the ahupua'a with-<br />
out unduly extending The N<strong>at</strong>ure Conservancy. To accomplish this,<br />
it was necessary to subdivide the property in simultaneous<br />
proceedings <strong>at</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e and County level. Each proceeding was con-<br />
tingent upon the other.<br />
Sociological consider<strong>at</strong>ions were similarly important. The<br />
most immedi<strong>at</strong>e reason was to ensure the rapid success <strong>of</strong> sub-<br />
division necessary to the transaction. The other premise was<br />
th<strong>at</strong> The N<strong>at</strong>ure Conservancy was to be a long-term member <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an community r<strong>at</strong>her than a mainland mentor <strong>of</strong> local values.<br />
Consequently, members <strong>of</strong> the community closest to the property<br />
were informed <strong>of</strong> the transaction and questions poised were<br />
directly and sincerely answered. Community leaders and heads <strong>of</strong><br />
pertinent special interest groups were similarly informed largely<br />
through mutual acquaintances.<br />
The N<strong>at</strong>ure Conservancy is a priv<strong>at</strong>e organiz<strong>at</strong>ion working<br />
with priv<strong>at</strong>e landowners. Many other organiz<strong>at</strong>ions also acquire<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ural Areas with a view to preserving these. In a small geo-<br />
graphical area such as Hawai' i, where competing interests vie<br />
with intensity, the size and necessity <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ural area acqui-<br />
sition will become an ever increasing question. The question <strong>of</strong><br />
redundancy appears valid to the layman. The response to the<br />
criticism is complic<strong>at</strong>ed by the explan<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> island by island<br />
vari<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> biota, varying St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> and Federal Govern-<br />
ment (Department <strong>of</strong> Interior, N<strong>at</strong>ional Parks, Fish & Wildlife<br />
Service, U. S. Forest Service, Department <strong>of</strong> Agriculture) acqui-<br />
sition criteria and responsibilities. Currently these considera-<br />
tions are handled within the community on a consensus basis. The<br />
quality <strong>of</strong> inform<strong>at</strong>ion in each agency's decision-making process<br />
varies. The need for similarly evalu<strong>at</strong>ed inform<strong>at</strong>ion and stan-<br />
dard criteria is apparent. Some areas design<strong>at</strong>ed as "N<strong>at</strong>ural<br />
Areas" may be too large, too small, or repetitive in maintaining<br />
specific ecosystems. Some land may have been design<strong>at</strong>ed a n<strong>at</strong>-<br />
ural area about which no one knows anything specific th<strong>at</strong> w i l l<br />
prove useful to compar<strong>at</strong>ive analysis.<br />
The solution is for specific inform<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> uniform criteria<br />
for the entire St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> to be housed in a single loc<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
by type <strong>of</strong> ecosystem, and by specific loc<strong>at</strong>ion. The N<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
Conservancy pioneered the r<strong>at</strong>ionaliz<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> such inform<strong>at</strong>ion and<br />
has continued to encourage St<strong>at</strong>e and Federal governments to<br />
introduce this type <strong>of</strong> inform<strong>at</strong>ion system so th<strong>at</strong> planning<br />
departments <strong>of</strong> highways and other civil works projects can avoid<br />
impact on sensitive areas, avoiding the ' snail darter' syndrome<br />
and concurrent economic waste, while preserving the remnants <strong>of</strong><br />
complex ecosystems. Such an inform<strong>at</strong>ion system builds by c<strong>at</strong>a-<br />
loging the existing inform<strong>at</strong>ion, then begins to fill voids in<br />
geographical and biological inform<strong>at</strong>ion through field studies.
Conf irm<strong>at</strong>lon <strong>of</strong> existing inform<strong>at</strong>ion valid<strong>at</strong>es previously col-<br />
lected inform<strong>at</strong>ion, providing all users firm, dependable "intel-<br />
ligence" which, with one reference loc<strong>at</strong>ion, saves time and<br />
enormous frustr<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Additional N<strong>at</strong>ural Area acquisitions w i l l require this type<br />
<strong>of</strong> well-conceived identific<strong>at</strong>ion and document<strong>at</strong>ion process to<br />
enhance the case for acquisition.<br />
The Fish and Wildlife Service <strong>of</strong> the Department <strong>of</strong> Interior<br />
has already implemented a corollary program through its forest<br />
bird survey administered by Mike Scott, and the St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
has a similar program in its 'Alala (<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Crow) survey. The<br />
Maulua acquisition itself was influenced by inform<strong>at</strong>ion gener<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
in a logical consistent manner by the forest bird survey, as w i l l<br />
additional N<strong>at</strong>ure Conservancy acquisitions. A shift to pre-<br />
serving wildlife systems will become the responsibility <strong>of</strong> The<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Interior if Sen<strong>at</strong>e Bill 1820 or the equivalent<br />
House Bill passes during <strong>1978</strong> or 1979. These bills provide for a<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Heritage Program, identifying not only flora and fauna,<br />
but also within the same inform<strong>at</strong>ion m<strong>at</strong>rix, cultural and prehis-<br />
toric sites <strong>of</strong> significance. Each St<strong>at</strong>e w i l l be responsible for<br />
adhering to the criteria to qualify for Federal funds.<br />
Locally, the St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> and the County <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> recog-<br />
nize adapt<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> their codes to reflect subdivision for non-<br />
economic uses may enhance the values which are so frequently sold<br />
as Hawai'i. Areas may be left without visible habit<strong>at</strong>ion.
STUDIES OF LEPTOSPIROSIS IN NATURAL HOST POPULATIONS:<br />
I. SMALL MAMMALS OF WAIPI'O VALLEY, ISLAND OF HAWAI'I*<br />
P. Quentin Tomich<br />
Research Unit, St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Health, Honokaa<br />
The small Indian mongoose (Herpestes auropunct<strong>at</strong>us),<br />
Carnivora: Viverridae, and the ro<strong>of</strong> r<strong>at</strong> (R<strong>at</strong>tus r<strong>at</strong>tus) and<br />
Polynesian r<strong>at</strong> (R<strong>at</strong>tus exulans), both Rodentia: Muridae, are<br />
abundant in Waipi'o Valley, island <strong>of</strong> Hawai'i. Two other murid<br />
- -<br />
rodents, the house mouse (Mus musculus) and the Norway r<strong>at</strong><br />
(R<strong>at</strong>tus norvegicus), are<br />
carriers <strong>of</strong> serotypes <strong>of</strong><br />
sporadic or rare in occurrence. As<br />
bacterial leptospires (Leptospira),<br />
which are transmissable to man, this assemblaqe <strong>of</strong> alien mammals<br />
is <strong>of</strong> public health significance and numerous- cases <strong>of</strong> leptospirosis<br />
have been traced to the valley. Popul<strong>at</strong>ion density <strong>of</strong><br />
the mongoose was estim<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>at</strong> 2.3 per acre; for r<strong>at</strong>s it fluctu<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
seasonally from 1 to 11 per acre. The serotypes<br />
- L. icterohemorrhaqiae and L. sejroe were found in the mongoose in<br />
a 40:60 r<strong>at</strong>io. Of 33 house mice tested, L. ballum was isol<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
from 21 and L. icterohemorrhaqiae from 2. One isol<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><br />
-<br />
L. icterohemorrhagiae was made from d Norway r<strong>at</strong>s examined. For<br />
126 ro<strong>of</strong> r<strong>at</strong>s tested, 68% <strong>of</strong> adults and 26% <strong>of</strong> young were infected;<br />
and for 175 Polynesian r<strong>at</strong>s, 34% <strong>of</strong> adults and 26% <strong>of</strong><br />
young were infected. L. icterohemorrhagiae made up 95% and<br />
-<br />
L. ballum the remaining 5%-<strong>of</strong> infections in the ro<strong>of</strong> r<strong>at</strong>. For<br />
the Polynesian r<strong>at</strong> the r<strong>at</strong>io was 75:25. Free-ranging r<strong>at</strong>s under<br />
observ<strong>at</strong>ion for as long as 8 months acquired or lost infections.<br />
The wet subtropical clim<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> Waipi'o Valley supports conditions<br />
for transmission <strong>of</strong> leptospirosis even in times <strong>of</strong> drought. No<br />
prominent differences were observed in the infection r<strong>at</strong>es in the<br />
lower valley <strong>at</strong> 30 feet above sea level and 1.7 miles inland <strong>at</strong><br />
120 feet. In the forested w<strong>at</strong>ershed <strong>of</strong> the valley rim <strong>at</strong> 3000<br />
feet, conditions <strong>of</strong> infection m<strong>at</strong>ched closely those on the valley<br />
floor. Tests <strong>of</strong> 152 w<strong>at</strong>er samples from streams, ponds, and taro<br />
paddies resulted in isol<strong>at</strong>ions only <strong>of</strong> saprophytic leptospires.<br />
* Abstract
A NECROPSY PROCEDURE FOR SAMPLING DISEASE<br />
IN WILD BIRD POPULATIONS*<br />
Charles van Riper 111, and Sandra G. van Riper<br />
Cooper<strong>at</strong>ive N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Resources Studies Unit<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> 96718<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
When the demography <strong>of</strong> wild birds is analyzed, disease is an<br />
important but <strong>of</strong>ten overlooked factor. Although disease can be a<br />
primary factor <strong>of</strong> popul<strong>at</strong>ion regul<strong>at</strong>ion, its overall importance<br />
is probably more closely rel<strong>at</strong>ed to increasing the susceptibility<br />
<strong>of</strong> the host to other mortality factors (Kennedy 1975; van Riper,<br />
in prep.). It is therefore important th<strong>at</strong> researchers be able to<br />
determine levels <strong>of</strong> parasites and diseases, if they are to draw<br />
meaningful conclusions concerning demographic parameters <strong>of</strong> a<br />
host popul<strong>at</strong>ion. Our purpose is to outline a procedure which<br />
would enable an ornithologist, who does not have sophistic<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
labor<strong>at</strong>ory facilities, to examine birds correctly and to find<br />
answers concerning diseases present within an avian popul<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
For accur<strong>at</strong>e disease diagnosis it is first necessary to<br />
establish a definite postmortem sequence, so th<strong>at</strong> each animal is<br />
examined in a similar manner and d<strong>at</strong>a are organized and easily<br />
retrievable. Ornithologists <strong>of</strong>ten feel limited in their ability<br />
to understand and diagnose diseases, and in many instances pa-<br />
thologists are not readily available for consult<strong>at</strong>ion. Further-<br />
more, budgetary constraints frequently l i m i t the number <strong>of</strong><br />
specimens th<strong>at</strong> can be sent out for diagnosis; <strong>of</strong> those th<strong>at</strong> are,<br />
the time lag before obtaining results is <strong>of</strong>ten considerable. It<br />
is therefore important th<strong>at</strong> workers be able to perform their own<br />
diagnosis, and to do this the development <strong>of</strong> a necropsy form<br />
applicable to wild bird popul<strong>at</strong>ions is essential.<br />
The majority <strong>of</strong> avian necropsy techniques available today<br />
have been developed for poultry (e.g., Hungerford 1969; Zander<br />
1975). Those designed specifically for other species usually<br />
place emphasis upon caged birds (Keymer 1961; Arnall & Keymer<br />
1975), in particular canaries (Serinus sp.) and the Budgerigar<br />
(Melopsittacus undul<strong>at</strong>us) (Stone 1969). Many necropsy procedures<br />
are geared for veterinarian use and consist <strong>of</strong> pages with only<br />
general headings after which findings are placed (Ensley et al.<br />
1976; Carpenter, pers. comm.).<br />
* This is a prepublic<strong>at</strong>ion; anyone wishing to reference the m<strong>at</strong>e-<br />
rial herein, should first contact the authors.
The necropsy technique discussed herein was developed for<br />
small passerine birds, but with slight modific<strong>at</strong>ions can be<br />
applied to most avian groups. It is based on described disorders<br />
present in poultry (H<strong>of</strong>stad et al. l972), pet and caged birds<br />
(Petrak 1969; Arnall & Keymer 1975), and wild birds (Davis et al.<br />
1971), and should account for most diseases commonly encountered<br />
in birds from the field. Included is a checklist <strong>of</strong> potential<br />
symptoms interspersed with dissection directions (Part I), sup-<br />
plemented with detailed instructions on which parts <strong>of</strong> a bird to<br />
save when a symptom is encoutered (Part 11). Short sections are<br />
presented which (1) outline the m<strong>at</strong>erials and facilities neces-<br />
sary to carry out a postmortem analysis; (2) give general han-<br />
dling techniques which should be used during postmortem analysis;<br />
and (3) give detailed instructions on how to prepare different<br />
m<strong>at</strong>erials which are to be sent to labor<strong>at</strong>ories for diagnosis.<br />
Diseases and the avian orders in which they have been reported<br />
are summarized in tables. Following the procedures outlined in<br />
this paper, most ornithologists should now be able to perform<br />
their own postmortem analyses.<br />
Required M<strong>at</strong>erials<br />
MATERIALS AND METHODS<br />
The basic equipment required for this postmortem technique<br />
is minimal. It is, however, very important th<strong>at</strong> the working area<br />
have limited access so as to reduce bio-hazards. Safety is an<br />
important consider<strong>at</strong>ion in doing postmortem analysis <strong>of</strong> any avian<br />
species, because many organisms th<strong>at</strong> cause disease in birds are<br />
also p<strong>at</strong>hogenic to man. Use standard procedures in handling<br />
diseased tissue and liberal amounts <strong>of</strong> a strong detergent (e.g.,<br />
Tincture Green Soap) and disinfectant (e.g., Phenol or Pine Oil).<br />
Both a dissecting and compound microscope are necessary.<br />
Necropsy <strong>of</strong> small birds is tedious, and unless fine instruments<br />
are used much inform<strong>at</strong>ion can be lost. Opthalmic tools are<br />
ideal, and we have found iris microdissecting scissors, w<strong>at</strong>ch-<br />
makers and microdissection forceps, as well as microprobes<br />
invaluable. Other essential equipment should include a small<br />
piece <strong>of</strong> glass for examining the gastrointestinal tract, clean<br />
microscope slides and cover slips, sterile swabs and syringes,<br />
sterile petri dishes and vials for collecting tissue samples,<br />
sterile plastic bags for freezing tissue, and an alcohol lamp.<br />
Required chemicals and solutions for processing necropsy<br />
m<strong>at</strong>erial include: 10% buffered formalin (add a pinch <strong>of</strong> CaC03<br />
per gallon); 70% alcohol glycerine-alcohol (90 parts 70% ethyl<br />
alcohol, 10% parts glycerine); F.A.A. (50 parts 95% ethyl<br />
alcohol, 10 parts commercial formalin, 2 parts glacial acetic<br />
acid, 40 parts distilled w<strong>at</strong>er); absolute methyl alcohol; sterile<br />
transport medium for fungi (e.g., Sabouraud's agar available from<br />
Difco Labor<strong>at</strong>ories, Detroit, Michigan 48201; or Mycotic media<br />
available from Baltimore Biological Labor<strong>at</strong>ory, Inc., BioQuest
Division, P. 0. Bos 243, Cockeysville, Maryland 20030); sterile<br />
transport medium for bacteria (e.g., Stuart's medium, a modified<br />
form packaged with a sterile swab available from Culturette,<br />
American Hospital Supply Corp., McGraw Park, Illinois 60085); and<br />
dry ice. Optional, but <strong>of</strong>ten extremely useful supplies include:<br />
filters, Lugol's solution (5 g iodine, 10 g potassium iodide,<br />
100 ml distilled w<strong>at</strong>er; dilute with 5 times the distilled w<strong>at</strong>er<br />
before use); Hoyer's mounting medium (30 g gum arabic, 50 ml dis-<br />
tilled w<strong>at</strong>er, 20 ml glycerol, 200 gm chloral hydr<strong>at</strong>e; mix in<br />
order listed and filter through fine gauze); 10% solution <strong>of</strong><br />
potassium hydroxide or 20% solution <strong>of</strong> sodium hydroxide; sterile<br />
transport medium for viruses (available from Colab Labor<strong>at</strong>ories,<br />
Chicago Heights, Illinois 60412).<br />
Postmortem Methods<br />
General handling <strong>of</strong> the bird. A necropsy should be per-<br />
formed as soon as the bird is received because decomposition <strong>of</strong><br />
internal organs is rapid and postmortem migr<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> parasites<br />
might occur. Take measurements immedi<strong>at</strong>ely because weight, in<br />
particular, will change. Size measurements are important for<br />
aging purposes and may l<strong>at</strong>er prove useful as indic<strong>at</strong>ors <strong>of</strong><br />
specific diseases within the popul<strong>at</strong>ion. Fe<strong>at</strong>her wear, cloaca1<br />
protuberance, and brood p<strong>at</strong>ch w i l l better define the breeding<br />
condition <strong>of</strong> the specimen. Tag and label the bird, and every<br />
sample taken from this animal should have the same necropsy<br />
number (recorded on the necropsy form); indic<strong>at</strong>e if samples are<br />
"sterile" or "non-sterile" and the type <strong>of</strong> medium in which it is<br />
preserved. Obtain a detailed history <strong>of</strong> the specimen.<br />
Prepar<strong>at</strong>ion and examin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> smears. Several types <strong>of</strong><br />
smears are useful in the diagnosis <strong>of</strong> disease. Direct micro-<br />
scopic examin<strong>at</strong>ion (such as fecal m<strong>at</strong>erial) is important because<br />
some organisms are much more readily detected when alive. By<br />
using Lugol ' s solution, fungal hyphae and protozoa become more<br />
visible. Impression smears <strong>of</strong> organs or exud<strong>at</strong>e prepared for<br />
gram or Ziehl-Neelsen stain (fix by drying over he<strong>at</strong>) are impor-<br />
tant for labor<strong>at</strong>ory analysis <strong>of</strong> bacteria. Blood smears and<br />
impression smears <strong>of</strong> organs stained with Glemsa are essential<br />
when searching for blood haem<strong>at</strong>ozoa; fix for 30 seconds in abso-<br />
lute methyl alcohol.<br />
Collection <strong>of</strong> blood serum. Serological tests w i l l require<br />
blood serum. Collect blood aseptically from the heart ,and let<br />
clot overnight. Centrifuge for 10 minutes and then transfer<br />
serum to sterile vials. Refriger<strong>at</strong>e or freeze for shipment.<br />
Prepar<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> tissue samples. There are a variety <strong>of</strong> fix-<br />
<strong>at</strong>ives used in preparing tissue (e.g., Zenker's is useful for all<br />
except nervous system tissue), but a good general fix<strong>at</strong>ive for<br />
most histop<strong>at</strong>hological work is 10% buffered formalin. Cut tissue<br />
samples in pieces no larger than 1 x 2 x 0.5 cm and place in
10 volume equivalents <strong>of</strong> formalin. After 24 hours the tissue can<br />
be packed with less formalin or left as is. When freezing tis-<br />
sue, use dry ice to rapidly lower the temper<strong>at</strong>ure below 60°C.<br />
Glass may sh<strong>at</strong>ter so plastic bags are best for samples. Ship in<br />
a styr<strong>of</strong>oam container with dry ice.<br />
Prepar<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> cultures. In general, collect samples to be<br />
cultured before the intestine is open. If an organ has been col-<br />
lected under nonsterile conditions, sear the surface with a hot<br />
sp<strong>at</strong>ula, incise tissue, and sample the cut surface. Sample moist<br />
membranes and s<strong>of</strong>t organs with sterile swabs. Place the entire<br />
swab directly in medium for shipment. Collect joint or nasal<br />
exud<strong>at</strong>e with a sterile hypodermic needle or swab. If solid agar<br />
is used, place the tissue firmly against agar or embed several<br />
small pieces in agar.<br />
Fix<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> helminths. Nem<strong>at</strong>odes can be fixed directly in<br />
glycerine-alcohol solution and shipped. Cestodes, trem<strong>at</strong>odes,<br />
and acanthocephalans should be placed in F.A.A. for 24 hours and<br />
then transferid to 70% alcohol before shipment.<br />
Fix<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> arthropods. Mites, lice, and small insects may<br />
be placed directly in 70% alcohol; larger organisms (such as<br />
fleas) may be killed first by placinq - in steamins - w<strong>at</strong>er and then<br />
transfering to 70% a1cohoi.- For permanent mounts <strong>of</strong> ectoparasites,<br />
drop the specimen directly into Hoyer's mounting<br />
medium, pass over a flame to relax specimen, and then cover with<br />
a cover slip. Fungal hyphae should be mounted in 10% potassium<br />
hydroxide or 20% sodium hydroxide and he<strong>at</strong>ed gently to clear the<br />
specimen.<br />
Sporul<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Coccidian Oocysts. A fecal suspension should<br />
be placed, with a thin layer <strong>of</strong> 1% formalin, in a petri dish for<br />
one to four days so th<strong>at</strong> sporul<strong>at</strong>ion w i l l occur and specles can<br />
be identified. The fecal m<strong>at</strong>erial may be shipped in this medium.<br />
Labor<strong>at</strong>ory facilities. A problem <strong>of</strong>ten occurs in trying to<br />
find a labor<strong>at</strong>ory which will process the tissue and identify<br />
p<strong>at</strong>hogens. There are several aqencies th<strong>at</strong> have well-established<br />
Tabor<strong>at</strong>ories which specialize in avian diseases (e.g., Fish &<br />
Wildlife Service), but they are usually hesitant to accept<br />
m<strong>at</strong>erial from independent researchers due to lack <strong>of</strong> time or per-<br />
sonnel to process m<strong>at</strong>erial. Better places to try include the<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Agriculture, Department <strong>of</strong> Health, Veterinary<br />
P<strong>at</strong>hology labor<strong>at</strong>ories, and university labor<strong>at</strong>ories in Medical or<br />
Veterinary Sciences. Check with the particular labor<strong>at</strong>ory for<br />
their preferences <strong>of</strong> tissue preserv<strong>at</strong>ion.
Instructions<br />
RESULTS<br />
The following postmortem analysis (Part I) is organized to<br />
include initial c<strong>at</strong>aloging <strong>of</strong> specimen, the history <strong>of</strong> the spec-<br />
imen, and necropsy and labor<strong>at</strong>ory analysis. The actual examina-<br />
tion is outlined with dissection directions. The examiner need<br />
only follow the instructions in parentheses until a particular<br />
symptom occurs, check the space, circle the disorder (symptom) ,<br />
and then using the number <strong>at</strong> the right <strong>of</strong> the line as a guide,<br />
turn to Part 11. In Part I1 are instructions for collection <strong>of</strong><br />
relevant m<strong>at</strong>erial necessary for labor<strong>at</strong>ory analysis. The numbers<br />
on the postmortem form also are listed in Tables I and I1 under<br />
specific diseases; by referring to the tables the examiner can<br />
determine possible disorders to suggest to the labor<strong>at</strong>ory for<br />
consider<strong>at</strong>ion. Underlined numbers in the tables refer to charac-<br />
teristic symptoms. However, disease symptoms were determined<br />
from poultry diseases to a large extent and they may differ in<br />
other species <strong>of</strong> birds. Furthermore, many diseases may share<br />
common symptoms, especially those th<strong>at</strong> undergo a septicemic<br />
phase. Therefore, in most cases it is only by a thorough<br />
necropsy analysis supplemented with labor<strong>at</strong>ory tests th<strong>at</strong> a<br />
particular disease can be positively identified.
PART I<br />
SPECIES : FIELD I: NECROPSY #<br />
Area collected: Body measurements:<br />
Collector: Total length: mm<br />
D<strong>at</strong>e collected: Wing length: mm<br />
D<strong>at</strong>e examined: Tail length: mm<br />
Examiner: Beak length: mm<br />
Age : Weight: g Tarsus length: - m<br />
Sex: Gonad meas.: mm Condition <strong>of</strong> plumage:<br />
F<strong>at</strong>: Skull : Head molt: Tail molt:<br />
P.M.St<strong>at</strong>e: Body molt: Wing molt:<br />
Preserved in: Worn plumage: Area:<br />
Brood p<strong>at</strong>ch: C1o.P.:<br />
History <strong>of</strong> bird:<br />
MATERIAL TO LABORATORY<br />
Smears: peripheral blood , heart , liver , spleen<br />
bone marrow , lungs , kidney , brain , fecal<br />
other<br />
Tissue: entire bird , heart , liver , spleen , lungs<br />
intestine , proventriculus , gizzard , esophagus<br />
crop , gall bladder , pancreas , kidney , eye<br />
brain , gonads , nerves , trachea<br />
bursa <strong>of</strong> fabricius , muscle , endocrine glands , legs<br />
feet , other<br />
Body Wash: Crop Contents:<br />
Parasites: helminths:<br />
Cultures :<br />
Other:<br />
arthropods:<br />
other:<br />
NECROPSY SUMMARY:<br />
LABORATORY RESULTS:<br />
DIAGNOSIS:
I. External Analysis<br />
(Examine bird externally for disorders.)<br />
a. HEAD AND BEAK<br />
F a c e : lesions; crusty or scaly scabs (1)<br />
F a c e<br />
or sinuses swollen (2)<br />
Ear disorder (3)<br />
(Cut eyelids back and expose eyeball.)<br />
E y e : inflamed; swollen; cloudy; exud<strong>at</strong>e; helminths (4)<br />
(Cut <strong>of</strong>f beak <strong>at</strong> nostrils; examine with dissecting microscope.)<br />
N a s a l chamber: lesions; nodules; exud<strong>at</strong>e (5)<br />
N a s a l parasites (6)<br />
Other<br />
b. BODY AND WINGS<br />
K e e l prominent (7)<br />
Vent soiled; diarrhea (8)<br />
Fe<strong>at</strong>hers: dry, easily broken, or absent; follicles infected (9)<br />
- Skin: derm<strong>at</strong>itis, ulcer<strong>at</strong>ion, swelling; uropygial infected (10)<br />
c. LEGS AND FEET<br />
Legs or feet: lesions; crusty or scaly scabs (1)<br />
Legs or feet: swollen; enlarged bones; inflamed joints (11)<br />
Missing appendages (12)<br />
Other<br />
d. BODY WASH FOR EXTERNAL PARASITES<br />
(Tape bill shut, shake in soapy w<strong>at</strong>er, let settle, decant to alcohol.)<br />
Comments :<br />
11. Internal Analysis<br />
a. BODY SURFACE<br />
(Skin body, neck, head; record f<strong>at</strong> and skull condition.)<br />
Muscles: lesions; discolored; hemorrhage (13)<br />
Fe<strong>at</strong>her, follicle, or skin parasites (14)<br />
0 ther :<br />
b. UPPER DIGESTIVE AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS, SKULL, AND BRAIN<br />
(Cut from mouth down neck exposing trachea and esophagus.)<br />
Mouth, pharynx, esophagus: lesions; nodules; cheesy masses (15)<br />
(Cut esophagus to proventriculus; preserve crop contents in alcohol.)<br />
Crop: lining thickened; contents sour (15)<br />
(Cut up length <strong>of</strong> trachea; examine with dissecting microscope.)<br />
Trachea: lesions; nodules; exud<strong>at</strong>e (16)<br />
Tracheal parasites (16)<br />
(Remove skull; examine brain.)<br />
Brain: lesions; nodules; discolored; hemorrhage (17)<br />
Other:<br />
c. CELOMIC CAVITY AND AIR SACS<br />
(Cut out breast and slowly lift sternum. Examine air sacs.)<br />
Air sacs: lesions; nodules; exud<strong>at</strong>e (18)<br />
(Examine internal organs and if any suggest infection, process immedi<strong>at</strong>ely to<br />
avoid contamin<strong>at</strong>ion.)<br />
Abdomen: lesions; nodules; exud<strong>at</strong>e (19)
d. HEART AND PERICARDIUM<br />
(Examine pericardium and remove.)<br />
Pericardium: exud<strong>at</strong>e; inflamed; discolored; hemorrhage (20)<br />
(Examine heart; prepare smear from heart blood and fix for Giemsa stain.)<br />
Heart: enlarged; lesions; nodules; hemorrhage (21)<br />
Other:<br />
e. LIVER, SPLEEN, GALL BLADDER<br />
(Examine liver, gall bladder; measure spleen: -- x nun.<br />
Liver disorder (22):<br />
S p l e e n disorder (23):<br />
Gall bladder disorder (24) :<br />
(Remove liver and spleen.)<br />
f. INTESTINAL TRACT AND PANCREAS<br />
(Examine external appearance <strong>of</strong> intestinal tract and membranes.)<br />
Peritoneum: nodules; discolored; inflamed (25)<br />
Intestine: external ballooning or hemorrhage (26)<br />
(Remove gastrointestinal tract and straighten on glass pl<strong>at</strong>e.)<br />
(Intestine length: - nun. Separ<strong>at</strong>e proventriculus and gizzard.)<br />
(Cut down length <strong>of</strong> intestine and lay open.)<br />
Intestine: lesions; nodules; hemorrhage:<br />
(Record loc<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> parasites:<br />
helminths (27)<br />
- Ceca: lesions; nodules; exud<strong>at</strong>e; hemorrhage; thickened; helminths<br />
Bursa <strong>of</strong> Fabricius abnormal (28) :<br />
(27)<br />
Other :<br />
(Take intestinal and cecal smears; check for protozoa parasites.)<br />
-<br />
Coccidiosis, Trichomoniasis, Histomoniasis, Other (27):<br />
(Cut open proventriculus and gizzard.)<br />
-<br />
Proventriculus: lesions; nodules; hemorrhage; erosion; helminths (30)<br />
Gizzard: lesions; nodules; hemorrhage; erosion; helminths (30)<br />
(Examine pancreas.)<br />
Pancreas: lesions; chalky; hemorrhage (31)<br />
-<br />
h. LUNGS<br />
(Examine and remove lungs.)<br />
Lungs: lesions; nodules; exud<strong>at</strong>e; inflamed (32)<br />
Other:<br />
i. UROGENITAL SYSTEM AND ADRENAL GLANDS<br />
(Measure and remove gonads; record sex; examine adrenals.)<br />
-<br />
Gonads or assoa<strong>at</strong>edstructures abnormal (33):<br />
Adrenal glands abnormal (34)<br />
(Examine and remove kidneys.)<br />
Kidneys: lesions; nodules; discolored; enlarged (35)<br />
Other:<br />
j . NERVOUS SYSTEM<br />
(Examine nervous plexus.)<br />
Nerves: lesions; discolored; swollen (36)<br />
-<br />
Other :<br />
k. SKELETAL SYSTEM<br />
(Examine vertebrae; break leg bone and examine bone marrow.)<br />
Bone marrow abnormal (37):<br />
- Vertebrae or other bones infected (37):<br />
Other:<br />
1. COMMENTS:
PART I1<br />
(1) Face, legs, or feet: lesions; crusty or scaley scabs.<br />
Scrape part <strong>of</strong> a lesion onto a microscope slide (with<br />
w<strong>at</strong>er or mineral oil) and examine for mites; preserve in 70%<br />
alcohol. If exud<strong>at</strong>e is present, prepare a smear for gram stain.<br />
Divide the remainder <strong>of</strong> infected tissue into three parts; pre-<br />
serve one in 10% formalin, freeze part on dry ice, and culture<br />
the rest in a mycotic medium.<br />
(2) Face or sinuses swollen.<br />
Smear a portion <strong>of</strong> the exud<strong>at</strong>e on two clean slides and<br />
fix for gram stain. Either freeze an exud<strong>at</strong>e sample or swab the<br />
sinus area and place in a virus transport medium.<br />
(3) Ear disorder.<br />
If the ear is crusty, examine a wet smear for mites.<br />
Preserve in 70% alcohol.<br />
(4) Eyes: inflammed; swollen; cloudy; exud<strong>at</strong>e; helminths.<br />
Examine the eyes for helminths; fix and preserve. Smear<br />
exud<strong>at</strong>e on a clean slide for gram stain. Fix the infected tissue<br />
in 10% formalin, cutting a window through the eyeball so th<strong>at</strong><br />
fix<strong>at</strong>ives can reach the internal structures. Be aware th<strong>at</strong> this<br />
is <strong>of</strong>ten a secondary symptom and primary disease disorders will<br />
probably occur elsewhere. However, if there were nervous symp-<br />
toms before the bird died, preserve the brain and nerve tissue <strong>at</strong><br />
end <strong>of</strong> necropsy by freezing on dry ice.<br />
(5) Nasal chamber: lesions; nodules; exud<strong>at</strong>e.<br />
From the exud<strong>at</strong>e prepare a smear for gram stain and col-<br />
lect two swabs. Place one swab in a transport medium for virus<br />
and the other in bacteria transport medium. Preserve half <strong>of</strong> the<br />
infected tissue by freezing and the other half in 10% formalin.<br />
This may be a secondary symptom; therefore, examine the remaining<br />
respir<strong>at</strong>ory system carefully.<br />
(6 ) Nasal parasites.<br />
Examine the nasal chamber with a dissecting microscope;<br />
preserve and fix parasites.
(7) Keel prominent.<br />
A prominent keel is <strong>of</strong>ten indic<strong>at</strong>ive <strong>of</strong> a chronic dis-<br />
ease; however, since it is also a secondary manifest<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> many<br />
disorders, look for other symptoms.<br />
(8) Vent soiled; diarrhea.<br />
A soiled vent indic<strong>at</strong>es diarrhea, a symptom <strong>of</strong> many dis-.<br />
eases. Look for other disorders and be especially careful to<br />
examine the digestive tract.<br />
(9) Fe<strong>at</strong>hers: dry, easily broken, or absent; follicles<br />
infected .<br />
Examine fe<strong>at</strong>hers under a microscope for ectoparasites;<br />
preserve in 70% alcohol. The entire fe<strong>at</strong>her may be placed in<br />
alcohol r<strong>at</strong>her than removing the parasite. Follicles and inner<br />
shaft should be examined for mites. If the skin is dry, or<br />
scaley and powdery, preserve a section in 10% formalin.<br />
(10) Skin: derm<strong>at</strong>itis, ulcer<strong>at</strong>ion, swelling; uropygial infec<br />
ted .<br />
Proceed as in #(1). If possible collect parasites and<br />
preserve in alcohol.<br />
(11) Legs or feet: swollen; enlarged bones; inflammed joints.<br />
Using a sterile syringe, collect fluid from joints (in-<br />
cluding wing joint), and smear for gram stain. Place a portion<br />
(or a swab) into a bacteria medium and either freeze (-60°C) the<br />
remaining exud<strong>at</strong>e or place in viral transport medium. Preserve<br />
some infected tissue by freezing and the rest in 10% formalin.<br />
(12) Missing appendages.<br />
If appendages are missing consider the bird's history in<br />
terms <strong>of</strong> trauma (e.g., freezing) or past viral (e.g., Pox) infec-<br />
tions. Be sure to include this in the history <strong>of</strong> the bird.<br />
(13) Muscles: lesions; discolored; hemorrhage.<br />
If nodules are obvious on pectorals, open one and examine<br />
for nem<strong>at</strong>ode larvae or mites; preserve in 70% alcohol. Smear<br />
necrotic lesions and prepare for a gram stain. If exud<strong>at</strong>e is<br />
present (e.g., blood) prepare a swab and place in a bacteria<br />
medium . Fix infected tissue in 10% formalin. This is <strong>of</strong>ten a<br />
secondary symptom so be careful to look for other indic<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong><br />
disease.
(14) Fe<strong>at</strong>her, follicle, or skin parasites.<br />
Examine the internal surface <strong>of</strong> the skin for mites; if<br />
present preserve in alcohol. Proceed as outlined in #(9).<br />
(15) Mouth, pharynx, esophagus: lesions; nodules; cheesy<br />
masses. Crop: lining thickened; contents sour.<br />
Lesions in the mouth should be smeared for gram stain<br />
or preserved in 10% formalin. If cheesy, culture on a mycotic<br />
medium for shipment. A wet smear may reveal protozoa (especially<br />
if crop lining is thickened); proceed as outlined in #(29). Pre-<br />
serve crop contents and tissue in formalin. Fix and preserve any<br />
helminths.<br />
(16) Trachea: lesions; nodules; exud<strong>at</strong>e.<br />
Freeze or swab exud<strong>at</strong>e and place in viral transport<br />
medium. Prepare an exud<strong>at</strong>e for gram stain. Preserve lesions and<br />
tracheal tissue in 10% formalin and on dry ice. The entire<br />
length <strong>of</strong> the trachea should be examined for nem<strong>at</strong>odes; fix and<br />
preserve.<br />
(17) Brain: lesions; nodules; discolored; hemorrhage.<br />
Swab tissue and place in bacteria medium. Make two<br />
impression smears (one fixed for gram stain and one for Giemsa).<br />
Divide the remaining brain tissue in half; freeze part and place<br />
the rest in 10% formalin. Collect a sample <strong>of</strong> body f<strong>at</strong>; freeze.<br />
(18) Air sacs: lesions; nodules; exud<strong>at</strong>e.<br />
Make a tissue smear for gram stain and search tissue for<br />
mites. Prepare diseased tissue by freezing and in 10% formalin.<br />
Also freeze (even though they may appear normal) sinus tissue,<br />
trachea, lungs, and cloaca.<br />
(19) Abdomen: lesions; nodules; exud<strong>at</strong>e.<br />
Lesions or exud<strong>at</strong>e in the abdomen should be smeared for<br />
gram stain. If the lesions are nodular, examine for mites or<br />
nem<strong>at</strong>ode larvae; fix and preserve. The remaining diseased tissue<br />
should be place in 10% formalin.<br />
(20) Pericardium: exud<strong>at</strong>e; inflammed; discolored; hemorrhage.<br />
Prepare two smears (for gram stain and Giemsa) from<br />
exud<strong>at</strong>e. Preserve the remaining tissue in 10% formalin. Since<br />
this is <strong>of</strong>ten a secondary symptom, samples <strong>of</strong> tissue from the<br />
kidney, bone marrow, bursa <strong>of</strong> Fabricius, lungs, liver, spleen,<br />
and brain should be routinely collected.
(21) Heart: enlarged; lesions; nodules; hemorrhage.<br />
Prepare lesion, organ impression, and heart blood smears<br />
for gram stain and Giemsa stain. Swab tissue and place in a<br />
bacteria medium. Preserve wh<strong>at</strong> remains <strong>of</strong> the heart in 10%<br />
formal in. Tissue from other represent<strong>at</strong>ive areas <strong>of</strong> the body<br />
(e.g., liver, spleen, kidney, bone marrow, lung, brain--freeze<br />
part--and bursa <strong>of</strong> Fabricius) should also be collected.<br />
(22) Liver disorder.<br />
Prepare two organ impression as well as lesion and exu-<br />
d<strong>at</strong>e smears for gram stain and Giemsa stain. If tubercles are<br />
present on the liver smash a small (2 nun) tubercle between two<br />
slides and prepare for Ziehl-Neelsen stain. Swab tissue and<br />
place in bacteria medium. Divide the remaining tissue, placing<br />
part in 10% formalin and freezing the rest on dry ice for ship-<br />
ment. A sample <strong>of</strong> heart blood should be prepared for Giemsa<br />
stain and blood serum collected. Collect spleen, heart tissue,<br />
lung, and bone.<br />
(23) Spleen disorder.<br />
Follow the procedure outlined in # (22) and be sure to<br />
collect a sample <strong>of</strong> the liver.<br />
(24) Gall bladder disorder.<br />
Using a sterile syringe collect some bile and place in<br />
bacteria medium. Examine the bile ducts for helminths and if<br />
present, preserve.<br />
(25) Peritoneum: nodules; discolored; inflammed<br />
Prepare a gram stain from lesion. If small tubercles are<br />
present smash some between two slides and fix for Ziehl-Neelsen<br />
stain. The remaining tissue should be placed in 10% formalin.<br />
(26) Intestine: external ballooning; hemorrhage.<br />
Examine carefully without opening the intestine. Prepare<br />
smears <strong>of</strong> any lesions for gram stain.<br />
(27) Intestine: lesions; nodules; hemorrhage; helminths.<br />
Ceca: lesions; nodules; exud<strong>at</strong>e; hemorrhage; thickened;<br />
helminths.<br />
Before proceeding, prepare a swab from lesions and place<br />
in bacteria medium. Omit if intestinal contents have contam-<br />
in<strong>at</strong>ed the area such th<strong>at</strong> lesions cannot be seared and incised.
Examine a wet smear <strong>of</strong> intestinal contents <strong>at</strong> several places for<br />
intestinal protozoa (see #I291 ). Smears <strong>of</strong> lesions should be<br />
prepared for gram stain. Fix the intestinal and cecal contents<br />
in 1% formalin and the tissue in 10% formalin. Freeze sections<br />
<strong>of</strong> the bursa <strong>of</strong> Fabricius, liver, spleen, bone marrow, and take<br />
blood serum. Sections <strong>of</strong> the heart, lung, kidney, liver, and<br />
spleen should be placed in 10% formalin. Examine the length <strong>of</strong><br />
the intestine for helminths and if present, preserve.<br />
(28) Bursa <strong>of</strong> Fabricius abnormal.<br />
Divide the organ in half and preserve part in 10%<br />
formalin and freeze the rest on dry ice.<br />
(29) Intestinal Protozoa.<br />
To check for protozoa parasites, a wet smear w i l l usually<br />
suffice. However, Lugol's solution w i l l <strong>of</strong>ten facilit<strong>at</strong>e obser-<br />
v<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
(30) Proventriculus: lesions; nodules;' hemorrhage; erosion;<br />
helminths.<br />
Gizzard: lesions; nodules; hemorrhage; erosion; helminths.<br />
If lesions are present, swab and place in a bacteria<br />
medium. Prepare a smear from heart blood for gram stain. Any<br />
cheesy exud<strong>at</strong>e should be transfered to a mycotic medium for<br />
culture and/or placed in 10% formalin. Be sure to remove the<br />
gizzard lining and examine for helminths; if present, preserve.<br />
(31) Pancreas: lesions; chalky: hemorrhage.<br />
Place the entire organ in 10% formalin.<br />
(32) Lungs: lesions; nodules; exud<strong>at</strong>e; inflammed.<br />
From the exud<strong>at</strong>e prepare two swabs; place one in a bac-<br />
teria medium and one in a transport medium for viruses. Fix an<br />
exud<strong>at</strong>e smear for gram stain. Any cheesy exud<strong>at</strong>e should be cul-<br />
tured on a mycotic medium. Preserve half the remaining tissue in<br />
10% formalin and freeze the rest. Fix a heart blood smear for<br />
Giemsa stain and separ<strong>at</strong>e serum into a sterile vial.<br />
(33) Gonads or associ<strong>at</strong>ed structures abnormal.<br />
Prepare a swab for bacteria medium and make two impres-<br />
sion smears for gram stain and Giemsa stain. Freeze some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
remaining tissue and place the remainder in 10% formalin.<br />
Samples <strong>of</strong> the bone marrow, heart blood, liver, spleen should<br />
also be collected.
(34) Adrenal Glands abnormal.<br />
Look for other disorders, but note especially if shock<br />
might be suspected (e.g., hemorrhage <strong>of</strong> heart).<br />
(35) Kidney: lesions; nodules; discolored; enlarged.<br />
Prepare swabs from lesions for bacteria medium. Make<br />
impression smears for gram and Giemsa stain. Divide the remain-<br />
ing tissue in half and freeze part; examine the other half care-<br />
fully for tramemodes and Protozoa and if present, preserve.<br />
Collect blood serum in sterile vials and refriger<strong>at</strong>e. Also<br />
collect tissue from the heart, liver, and spleen.<br />
(36) Nerves: lesions; discolored; swollen.<br />
Preserve nerves th<strong>at</strong> are diseased in 10% formalin. ~r e-<br />
pare a heart blood smear for Giemsa stain and see #(17) for<br />
possible tre<strong>at</strong>ment <strong>of</strong> the brain. Even if brain appears normal,<br />
preserve it in 10% formalin.<br />
(37) Bone marrow abnormal; vertebrae or other bones infected.<br />
Prepare two bone marrow smears, one for gram stain and<br />
one for Giemsa stain. Freeze part <strong>of</strong> the tissue and preserve the<br />
rest in 10% formalin. If vertebrae are implic<strong>at</strong>ed, check<br />
carefully for joint involvement and place exud<strong>at</strong>e in bacteria<br />
med ium .
SUMMARY<br />
More work needs to be done on disease in wild birds, espe-<br />
cially studies which delimit the entire parasitic fauna present<br />
within a host popul<strong>at</strong>ion. Recording levels <strong>of</strong> a single p<strong>at</strong>hogen,<br />
as most surveys to d<strong>at</strong>e have done, cannot possibly determine the<br />
impact disease is playing upon wild popul<strong>at</strong>ions. A multi-disease<br />
approach is necessary, one which reveals the inter-rel<strong>at</strong>ionship<br />
between all parasites and diseases within a host popul<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
We have presented this postmortem technique in hopes th<strong>at</strong><br />
more ornithologists w i l l be inspired to <strong>at</strong>tempt such multi-<br />
disease studies. These surveys will hopefully provide enough<br />
inform<strong>at</strong>ion so th<strong>at</strong> disease interactions can be defined, possibly<br />
simul<strong>at</strong>ed in labor<strong>at</strong>ory situ<strong>at</strong>ions, and control measures can be<br />
found which would be applicable to the n<strong>at</strong>ural st<strong>at</strong>e.
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TABLE 1. Summary <strong>of</strong> diseases in avian hosts '.<br />
Disease P<strong>at</strong>hogen Major ~ost ~ymptcans~ Hosts Wported Susceptible3<br />
Bacterial Diseases<br />
Arizonosis Septicemic; (4,17,18,<br />
19,21,22,27,32,33,36)<br />
Anthrax<br />
Botulisn<br />
Chlamyd iosis<br />
(Ornithosis)<br />
Cholera<br />
Clostridia<br />
Colibacillosis<br />
Erysipelas<br />
Infectious Coryza<br />
Bacillus anthracis<br />
Clostridiun botul inm<br />
Chlanydia psittaci<br />
Pasteurella multocida<br />
Clostridiun sp.<br />
Erysipelothr ix insidosa<br />
Hemophilus sp.<br />
Nervous<br />
Nervous; (u,36)<br />
Septicemic; (2,4,5,<br />
15,16,17,18,19,22,25,<br />
- 27,30,32,33,36)<br />
Wound infection;<br />
Digestive; (10,13,<br />
22,2Jr30,35,T)<br />
Str ,Ci ,A,F,C<br />
G (necrotic enteritis);<br />
probably all species suscep<br />
tible to wound infection or<br />
gangrene<br />
Str ,A,F,G,Gr,Ch,Ps,St,P
Disease P<strong>at</strong>hogen Major ~ost ~ymptcms ~osts &pr ted ~usce~tible'<br />
Bacterial Diseases (Con' t. )<br />
Infectious Serositis Pasteurella an<strong>at</strong>ipestifer<br />
(Duck Septicenia) - P. septicaeniae<br />
Listeriosis<br />
Mycoplasnosis<br />
Pseudo tuberculosis<br />
Salmonellosis<br />
Spirochaetosis<br />
Staphylococcus<br />
Streptococcus<br />
Listeria monocytogenes<br />
Mycoplasna sp.<br />
Pasteurella<br />
pseLdotubercul&is<br />
Salmonella sp.(over<br />
1000 p<strong>at</strong>hogenic sp.)<br />
Borrelia anserina<br />
Staphylococcus aureus<br />
Streptococcus sp.<br />
septicmic; (4,17,18, A,F,G,Q,Ch,C,Ps,St,P<br />
19,2_0,2l,2,23r27,<br />
32,35,36)<br />
Respir<strong>at</strong>ory; F,G,C,Ps,P<br />
Skeletal; (2,5,10,<br />
-I-,-, 11 16 18 19r20r22,<br />
Z,35)<br />
Septicemic; (13,18,<br />
19 22 23 27,321<br />
-I- l- I-<br />
Digestive;<br />
Se~ticenic: (4.11.<br />
A,F,G,Q,Ch,C,Ps,Cu,St,T,<br />
Cor ,Pic ,P<br />
Skeletal; (1,2,3,10, Str ,Ci,A,F,G,Q,Ch,C,Ps,Ap,<br />
- 11,22,37)<br />
C,P (mon on skin and<br />
mucous membrane)
TABIE l--Continued '.<br />
Disease P<strong>at</strong>hogen Major ~ost Syrnptuns2 Hosts &ported Susceptible<br />
Bacter id Diseases (Con' t .l<br />
Tuberculosis Mycobacter iun aviun<br />
Ulcer<strong>at</strong>ive Corynebacter iun sp.<br />
Enter itis<br />
Vibrio Infections Vibrio sp.<br />
Fungal Diseases<br />
Aspergillosis Aspersillus fmiq<strong>at</strong>us<br />
Candidiasis Candida albicans<br />
Cryptococcus Cryptococcus ne<strong>of</strong>ormans<br />
Favus<br />
Protozoan Diseases<br />
Microsprun sp.<br />
Tr ichophyton sp.<br />
Coccidiosis Isospora; Eimeria;<br />
and others.<br />
Haemoproteus Haemoproteus sp.<br />
Parahaemoproteus sp.<br />
Viscera; (1,11,18,19, Sp,Str ,Rh ,Ca ,Ti ,Ga ,Fel ,Ci ,A,<br />
- 22,23 -8- 27 I 32,33,37)<br />
F,G,Gr,Ch,C,Ps,Cu,St,Ap,Cor,<br />
Pic ,P<br />
Digestive; (22,23,27) F&,C<br />
Liver; Digestive; (20, Sp,Pod ,Pro ,Pel ,Ci ,&,F&,Gr,<br />
21,~,23,~,33,35) Ch,C,Ps,St,P<br />
I<br />
Respir<strong>at</strong>ory; (l,2,4, Sp,Str ,Rh ,Ti ,Ga ,Fro ,El ,Ci ,<br />
- 5,9,10,15,17,&3,22,32) A,F,G,Gr,Ch,C,Ps,St,T,Cor,<br />
P<br />
Digestive; (l5,27,30) Sp,Fh,Ci,A,G,Q,Ch,C,Ps,Cu,<br />
Ap,Pic,P<br />
Skin; (1,5,2,lJ,<br />
16,18,32)<br />
Digestive; (a,a, Pro,A,G,C,Ps,P others?<br />
29,35)<br />
-<br />
Blood; (17,18,22, Pod,Ci,A,F,G,Gr ,Ch,g,Ps,Cu,<br />
23,32)<br />
St,Cap,Ap,T,Cor ,Pic,P
TABLE 1--Contin& ' .<br />
W<br />
N<br />
Disease P<strong>at</strong>hogen Major Host Symptans2 Hosts Reported Susceptible OD<br />
Protozoan Diseases (Con't.)<br />
Histmoniasis<br />
Leucocytozoonosis<br />
Malaria<br />
Other blood<br />
Protozoa<br />
Sarcospx id iosis<br />
Tr ichamoniasis<br />
Trypanosomiasis<br />
Viral Diseases<br />
Arbovirus<br />
Bl uecomb<br />
Duck Virus Enteritis<br />
(Duck Plague)<br />
Histomonas meleagr id is<br />
teucocytozoon sp.<br />
Plasmod iun sp.<br />
Aegyptianella,<br />
Lankestrella,<br />
Toxoplasoa<br />
Sarcocystis rileyi<br />
nichomonas sp.<br />
Trypanosoma sp.<br />
Digestive; (22,.27,29)<br />
Blood; (17,21,2,23)<br />
Blood; (17,22,23)<br />
Blood; (11,17,18,<br />
20,21,22,23,27,32,<br />
35)<br />
Blood; (37)<br />
Se~ticenic: Diqestive:<br />
Duck Virus Hep<strong>at</strong>itis Liver; (17,2,23,35)<br />
- G<br />
Ci,A,F,G,Gr,Ch,C,Ps,Cu,St,<br />
T,Cor ,Pic ,P<br />
SprCitA,F,G,Gr rChrCrO~rStr<br />
Cor ,Pic,P<br />
Ci,A,F,G,Gr,Ch,C,Ps,Cu,St,<br />
Cap,Ap,Cor ,Pic,P<br />
Ci ,A,F,GtGr ,C,Cu,St,Ap,<br />
Pic ,P
TABLE 1--Continued '.<br />
Disease P<strong>at</strong>hogen Major Host ~ymptms~ Hosts kprted Susceptible<br />
Viral Diseases (Con' t .<br />
Encephalmyel itis<br />
Hemorrhagic Enter itis<br />
Infectious Bronchitis<br />
Infectious Bursal<br />
Disease<br />
Influenza<br />
(over 80 types)<br />
(Fowl Plague)<br />
Laryngotracheitis<br />
Monocytosis<br />
Newcastle Disease<br />
POX<br />
Puffinosis<br />
Quail Bronchitis<br />
Nervous; (4 ,lJ,30r 36)<br />
Respir<strong>at</strong>ory; (2,4,5,l6,<br />
17,18,19,20,22,23,25,32,<br />
33,35)<br />
~espir<strong>at</strong>ory; (2,4,5,15,<br />
16)<br />
Digestive; Viscera<br />
systemic; Nervous; Respi-<br />
r<strong>at</strong>ory; (4,5,16,11,1_8,20,<br />
22,23,24,Zr3J,32,33,1_6)<br />
Skin; Mucous menbranes;<br />
(~r5tlOrllr12,~,16)<br />
Skin (feet); Nervous; (I, -<br />
17)<br />
-<br />
Respir<strong>at</strong>ory; (2,4,5,16,<br />
18,321<br />
-<br />
probably all species <strong>of</strong> birds
TMIE 1--Continued ' .<br />
Disease P<strong>at</strong>hogen Major ~ost symptoms2 Hosts Reported Susceptible3<br />
Viral Diseases (Con' t.)<br />
Turkey Viral Hep<strong>at</strong>itis<br />
Viral Arthritis<br />
Neoplastic Diseases<br />
Erythroblastosis<br />
Hemang iana<br />
Leukosis complex<br />
Marek' s Disease<br />
Myelocytan<strong>at</strong>osis<br />
Nephroblastma<br />
Osteopetrosis<br />
Other Neoplasns<br />
Circul<strong>at</strong>ory; (9,10,13,18, - G<br />
22,gr32,z,37)<br />
Skin; Viscera; (9,g) G<br />
viscera; (18,19,2lrZr1_3~ Ci,A,G,C,Ps,P<br />
28,30,32,33r35r37)<br />
-<br />
Nervous; Viscera; (1,4, A,F,G,C,Ps,St ,P<br />
13,~,19,21,22,23r25r27,<br />
28,30,31,33,35,36)<br />
-<br />
Bone marrow; (9,22,23,35, - G<br />
37)<br />
-<br />
Skeletal; (lJ ,13,2) G<br />
Kidney; (35) -<br />
-<br />
- G<br />
Skeletal; (E,37) G<br />
viscera; Various sites Str ,G,C,E,P -<br />
-<br />
-
' Inform<strong>at</strong>ion not our own is £ran Garnham (1966), Davis et al. (1971), Ebfstad et al. (1972),<br />
Arnall and Keymer (1975), Qeiner et al. (1975), McClure et al. (<strong>1978</strong>).<br />
Numbers refer to symptoms listed on postmortem form and outlined in Part 11; these nunbers<br />
indic<strong>at</strong>e the symptans most likely to be found when th<strong>at</strong> disease is present, and the under-<br />
lined nmbers are very characteristic symptoms.<br />
Letters refer to the orders <strong>of</strong> birds in which the diseases have been reported. Wild,<br />
domestic, cage, and labor<strong>at</strong>ory groups th<strong>at</strong> have shown susceptibility are incllded. The<br />
underlined orders indic<strong>at</strong>e a host group in which th<strong>at</strong> disease is particularly common.<br />
Key to orders: Sp = Sphenisciformes, Str = Struthioniformes, Rh = Rheiformes, Ca = Casuarii-<br />
formes, Apt = Apterygiformes, Ti = Tinamiformes, Ga = Gaviiformes, Pod = Podicipediformes,<br />
Pro = Procellariiformes, Pel = Pelecaniformes, Ci = Ciconiiformes, A = Anseriformes,<br />
F = Falconiformes, G = Galliformes, Gr = Gruiformes, Ch = Charadiiformes, C = Colunbiformes,<br />
Ps = Psittaciformes, Mu = Musophagiformes, Cu = Cuculiformes, St = Strigiformes,<br />
Cap = Caprimulgiformes, Ap = Apodiformes, Col = Coliiformes, T = Trogoniformes, Cor = Cora-<br />
ciiformes, Pic = Piciformes, P = Passeriformes.
BRINGING BACK THE MONARCH OF HAWAIIAN FORESTS--ACACIA - KOA<br />
Gerald A. Walters<br />
Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment St<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Forest Service, U. S. Department <strong>of</strong> Agriculture<br />
Berkeley, California, st<strong>at</strong>ioned in Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Koa has been called the "Monarch <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Forests." This<br />
is a fitting title for a species found on about 500,000 acres in<br />
the St<strong>at</strong>e. Trees may reach 120 feet tall, 10 feet in diameter,<br />
and more than 100 feet in crown spread. Koa is important as a<br />
component <strong>of</strong> the n<strong>at</strong>ive forest to birds, insects, mollusks, and<br />
different plant species with which it grows in associ<strong>at</strong>ion. Its<br />
wood is valued highly for furniture, cabinets, veneer, and craft<br />
pieces. The technical properties <strong>of</strong> koa wood are very similar to<br />
those <strong>of</strong> black walnut (Juglans ni ra) . The koa industry, including<br />
harvesting, manufactur~ng , *sale <strong>of</strong> finished products,<br />
both here and elsewhere, gener<strong>at</strong>es about $7,000,000 annually.<br />
Koa forests are not as extensive as they once were. The<br />
principal reason is the effect <strong>of</strong> grazing anlmals th<strong>at</strong> e<strong>at</strong> or<br />
otherwise damage young trees. Fire, insects, and diseases have<br />
destroyed many stands. Harvesting does not necessarily reduce<br />
the area <strong>of</strong> koa forest if n<strong>at</strong>ural regener<strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong> develops<br />
after site disturbance is allowed to grow and develop into a new<br />
forest. Too <strong>of</strong>ten, however, harvesting has been the first step<br />
in converting forest to pasture. An estim<strong>at</strong>ed 100,000 acres <strong>of</strong><br />
koa forest have been converted to pasture in the past 50 years.<br />
C<strong>at</strong>tle, <strong>of</strong> course, are very effective in preventing reestab-<br />
lishment <strong>of</strong> a koa forest.<br />
In an effort to rehabilit<strong>at</strong>e denuded w<strong>at</strong>ersheds, many seed-<br />
lings <strong>of</strong> many different species were planted on the Forest<br />
Reserves from 1900 to 1940. About 1.1 million koa seedlings were<br />
planted, making it the fourth most widely planted species. When<br />
the once barren w<strong>at</strong>ersheds were reveget<strong>at</strong>ed and when labor became<br />
scarce because <strong>of</strong> World War 11, interest in reforest<strong>at</strong>ion with<br />
koa or other species largely ceased. Little reforest<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> any<br />
kind was done during the 1940's and the early 1950's.<br />
In the l<strong>at</strong>e 19501s, people began to realize the multiple<br />
values <strong>of</strong> the trees th<strong>at</strong> had been planted in previous decades.<br />
Interest in reforest<strong>at</strong>ion was renewed, but not with koa. The<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Division <strong>of</strong> Forestry built a bare-root nursery in 1961<br />
--principally for growing pine and eucalyptus seedlings. The<br />
bare-root system <strong>of</strong> production, transport, and planting requires<br />
a hardy species if it is to work s<strong>at</strong>isfactorily. And koa is<br />
definitely not a hardy species. Although interest in forest<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
with koa has increased during the last 10 years, efforts to use
the bare-root system have failed. Koa seedlings had been suc-<br />
cessfully raised in and planted from fl<strong>at</strong>s and tin cans, but<br />
because <strong>of</strong> the high cost <strong>of</strong> labor, this method was not econom-<br />
ically feasible.<br />
About 5 years ago, in cooper<strong>at</strong>ion with the Division <strong>of</strong><br />
Forestry, I began developing a new system for successfully rais-<br />
ing, transporting, and planting seedlings. The system is based<br />
on a small, specially designed container called the "<strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Dibbling Tube." The container is 5 inches deep and 1-1/8 inches<br />
inside top diameter. Four ridges th<strong>at</strong> extend from top to bottom<br />
on the inside <strong>of</strong> the tube prevent root spiraling. The tubes are<br />
filled with rooting medium, then seeds are sown and covered.<br />
After about 4 months, seedlings are ready for outplanting. Seed-<br />
lings are removed from the tubes, packed in wax-lined boxes, and<br />
shipped to the planting site. Seedlings are planted using a<br />
dibble which, when driven into the ground makes a hole the same<br />
size and shape as the seedling root system. The tree planter<br />
makes the hole and drops in the seedling. The dibbling tube sys-<br />
tem is proving to be efficient in terms <strong>of</strong> seedling production,<br />
transport, and planting. Its real worth is best measured by the<br />
degree <strong>of</strong> seedling survival after planting. And the bottom line,<br />
<strong>of</strong> course, is th<strong>at</strong> the trees generally survive after planting.<br />
The first planting <strong>of</strong> dibbling tube seedlings was made about<br />
4 years ago. About 100 koa seedlings were planted in the hapu'u<br />
harvest area in the Kilauea Forest Reserve. The seedlings, grown<br />
by the green-thumb method, were <strong>of</strong> reasonable quality. We did<br />
not know then, nor do we know now, wh<strong>at</strong> constitutes the best<br />
seedlings in terms <strong>of</strong> stem height and diameter, leaf number and<br />
area, shoot/root r<strong>at</strong>io, etc., for maximum survival and growth on<br />
a variety <strong>of</strong> sites under a variety <strong>of</strong> we<strong>at</strong>her conditions. Nor do<br />
we know the cultural tre<strong>at</strong>ments, such as fertilizer formul<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
and concentr<strong>at</strong>ion, light intensity, temper<strong>at</strong>ure, etc., to obtain<br />
the best seedlings. Even with these unknowns, this first plant-<br />
ing <strong>of</strong> koa was successful. About 95% survived, and they showed<br />
rapid initial growth. About a year l<strong>at</strong>er we made another<br />
planting with similar results.<br />
Results <strong>of</strong> these two plantings indic<strong>at</strong>ed th<strong>at</strong> koa could be<br />
successfully planted in terms <strong>of</strong> survival, growth, and costs.<br />
Reforest<strong>at</strong>ion with koa again became feasible.<br />
These first efforts with koa and other species were on a<br />
research basis. In other words, we grew a few seedlings <strong>of</strong> dif-<br />
ferent species and planted them on different sites to test an<br />
idea. The idea worked so we expanded from a research basis to a<br />
pilot-scale production basis--expanding from a scale <strong>of</strong> hundreds<br />
to a scale <strong>of</strong> thousands <strong>of</strong> seedlings. The pilot-scale production<br />
nursery was constructed <strong>at</strong> the Division <strong>of</strong> Forestry bare-root<br />
nursery <strong>at</strong> Kamuela.<br />
The first crop <strong>of</strong> 40,000 koa seedlings from the pilot-scale<br />
production nursery was contracted for by the Bernice Pauahi<br />
Bishop Est<strong>at</strong>e. In growing these trees, we tried to do everything<br />
to develop seedlings which would have high survival and growth
potential. For example, we collected nitrogen-fixing nodules<br />
from roots <strong>of</strong> koa seedlings growing in the area where the<br />
nursery-grown seedlings were to be planted and isol<strong>at</strong>ed the bac-<br />
terium responsible for nitrogen fix<strong>at</strong>ion. The bacterium was<br />
applied to all the koa seedlings in the nursery. Seedlings were<br />
w<strong>at</strong>ered, fertilized, exposed to full sunlight, etc., according to<br />
the green-thumb instincts <strong>of</strong> the nurseryman. When we thought the<br />
seedlings were ready for field planting, we packed them in wax-<br />
lined boxes and shipped them to the Keauhou-Kilauea Forestry<br />
Center for planting.<br />
The Keauhou-Kilauea Forestry Center is a project sponsored<br />
by the Bishop Est<strong>at</strong>e. This project, on about 200 acres <strong>of</strong> cut-<br />
over and grazed-over koa-'ohi'a forest, is aimed <strong>at</strong> restoring koa<br />
for eventual sustained-yield management. Technical guidance for<br />
the project is being provided by St<strong>at</strong>e, priv<strong>at</strong>e, and Federal<br />
organiz<strong>at</strong>ions.<br />
The 200-acre area was fenced and divided into four 50-acre<br />
sections. It was decided to harvest merchantable koa trees, pre-<br />
pare the site, and plant where necessary on 50 acres <strong>at</strong> a time.<br />
Th<strong>at</strong> way, if mistakes were made or better methods were developed,<br />
other areas would benefit. The area was fenced, <strong>of</strong> course, to<br />
keep out c<strong>at</strong>tle.<br />
Although n<strong>at</strong>ural koa reproduction generally develops in<br />
adequ<strong>at</strong>e numbers following site disturbance, their sp<strong>at</strong>ial dis-<br />
tribution is <strong>of</strong>ten irregular. Seedlings are most common where<br />
seed trees once were. Koa seedlings are planted to obtain<br />
uniform stocking within an area.<br />
A total <strong>of</strong> 36,000 seedlings were planted among the n<strong>at</strong>ural<br />
seedlings to obtain a 5- by 5-foot spacing between all seedlings.<br />
The first 18,000-seedling planting was done in August 1977 by<br />
Kamehameha School students and several adults. The second<br />
planting was done by welfare recipients in November.<br />
We did learn from the first planting as evidenced by the<br />
fact th<strong>at</strong> only 56% survived compared to about 98% for the second<br />
planting. Seedlings- for the second planting were much hardier<br />
than those used for the first planting. Also, we were luckier<br />
the second time as rainfall was more than adequ<strong>at</strong>e. As <strong>of</strong> May<br />
<strong>1978</strong>, there were about 2600 n<strong>at</strong>ural and planted seedlings per<br />
acre. N<strong>at</strong>ural seedlings averaged about 20 inches tall. Seed-<br />
lings planted in August averaged about 24 inches tall: those<br />
planted in November averaged about 16 inches tall.<br />
We had some mortality in both n<strong>at</strong>ural and planted seedlings<br />
due to frost. Apparently, the opening made in the forest by har-<br />
vesting and site prepar<strong>at</strong>ion resulted in gre<strong>at</strong>er damage from cold<br />
air during periods <strong>of</strong> freezing temper<strong>at</strong>ures in December and<br />
January. Less than 5% <strong>of</strong> the seedlings were affected.
Results <strong>of</strong> the efforts on the first 50-acre section were<br />
successful enough th<strong>at</strong> work was started on the second 50 acres<br />
early in <strong>1978</strong>. Seedlings were planted in May <strong>1978</strong>. If we get<br />
sufficient rain, I feel certain th<strong>at</strong> the survival r<strong>at</strong>es will<br />
again be high. Also, because the seedlings were fertilized with<br />
1 ounce <strong>of</strong> 10-30-10 placed in a hole next to the seedling, ini-<br />
tial seedling growth should be rapid. This fertilizer tre<strong>at</strong>ment<br />
was based on a study we did which indic<strong>at</strong>ed th<strong>at</strong> initial growth<br />
r<strong>at</strong>e could be more than doubled with just 1 ounce <strong>of</strong> 10-30-10.<br />
On the basis <strong>of</strong> results <strong>of</strong> the first crop from the pilot-<br />
scale container nursery, the Division <strong>of</strong> Forestry plans to<br />
develop it into a full production nursery with a capacity <strong>of</strong><br />
1 million seedlings per year.<br />
The planting <strong>of</strong> 36,000 seedlings <strong>at</strong> Keauhou-Kilauea was the<br />
first major koa reforest<strong>at</strong>ion project in about 35 years. Now we<br />
have just had the second. It is exciting to think th<strong>at</strong> koa<br />
reforest<strong>at</strong>ion is now biologically and economically feasible. We<br />
not only have the potential to bring back the monarch <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
forests, we have the ability. Now we have to do it.
HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK CRATER DISTRICT<br />
RESOURCES BASIC INVENTORY:<br />
VEGETATION MAP OF THE CRATER DISTRICT<br />
Louis D. Whiteaker<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Botany<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
A veget<strong>at</strong>ion map <strong>of</strong> the Cr<strong>at</strong>er District <strong>of</strong> Haleakala<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park was produced <strong>at</strong> a scale <strong>of</strong> 1:24,000 th<strong>at</strong> can over-<br />
lay a composite <strong>of</strong> the USGS topographic quadrangle maps th<strong>at</strong><br />
cover the same area. After an initial field reconnaissance, the<br />
mapping was carried out using 1: 12,000 aerial photographs. The<br />
map units were field checked as to the accuracy <strong>of</strong> the boundary<br />
positions and the structural and floristic composition <strong>of</strong> the<br />
veget<strong>at</strong>ion units. The boundaries were transferred to overlays on<br />
1:12,000 prints <strong>of</strong> NASA false infrared color aerial photographs.<br />
These maps served as a base for the final map which was produced<br />
with photographic methods.<br />
The mapped veget<strong>at</strong>ion has been classified into 53<br />
structural-floristic communities th<strong>at</strong> are grouped into four<br />
structural veget<strong>at</strong>ion-types: forest communities, scrub commu-<br />
nities, grassland communities, and high altitude desert commu-<br />
nities. Forest communities were defined as areas with the<br />
tallest veget<strong>at</strong>ion layer composed <strong>of</strong> woody veget<strong>at</strong>ion gre<strong>at</strong>er<br />
than 5 m tall th<strong>at</strong> had <strong>at</strong> least 30% crown cover. Scrub commu-<br />
nities were defined as areas in which the uppermost veget<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
layer consisted <strong>of</strong> woody veget<strong>at</strong>ion gre<strong>at</strong>er than 0.3 m but less<br />
than 5 m in height with crown cover gre<strong>at</strong>er than 30%. Grassland<br />
communities were defined as areas in which grass species had more<br />
than 30% cover while woody species had less than 30% cover. High<br />
altitude desert communities were defined as areas with less than<br />
30% total plant cover.<br />
Cover has been defined by Mueller-Dombois and Ellenberg<br />
(1974) as the vertical projection <strong>of</strong> the crown or shoot areas <strong>of</strong><br />
a species to the ground and expressed as a percentage <strong>of</strong> the ref-<br />
erence area. In this study, closed cover was defined as gre<strong>at</strong>er<br />
than 60%, open cover as between 30%-60%, and sparse cover as less<br />
than 30%.<br />
The communities were labeled using a combin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> symbols<br />
derived from generic names or other predominant surface cover<br />
th<strong>at</strong> correspond as closely as possible to and are used in a sim-<br />
ilar manner as those used in Mueller-Dombois and Fosberg's (1974)<br />
veget<strong>at</strong>ion map <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park. A total <strong>of</strong> 19<br />
symbols were used in combin<strong>at</strong>ions to classify the veget<strong>at</strong>ion into<br />
the 53 structural-£lor istic communities th<strong>at</strong> were mapped.
Areas for these veget<strong>at</strong>ion communities were gener<strong>at</strong>ed using<br />
an electronic planimeter. Scrub communities had the largest<br />
total area <strong>of</strong> 3691.7 hectares (9122 acres). High altitude desert<br />
communities were next with an area <strong>of</strong> 3119.7 hectares (7708<br />
acres) and grassland communities covered 568.6 hectares (1405<br />
acres). Forest communities had the smallest total area <strong>of</strong> 164.9<br />
hectares (407 acres).<br />
Using the map as a base, three topographic veget<strong>at</strong>ion pro-<br />
files were constructed to aid in the interpret<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the map<br />
units. The courses <strong>of</strong> the pr<strong>of</strong>iles are shown in Figure 1. These<br />
courses were chosen so as to cross as much <strong>of</strong> the study area as<br />
possible while illustr<strong>at</strong>ing as much <strong>of</strong> the range in vege-<br />
t<strong>at</strong>ion-types and environmental factors as possible. Pr<strong>of</strong>ile 1<br />
runs from Pu'u Nianiau <strong>at</strong> the Park boundary on the northwestern<br />
outer slope <strong>at</strong> 2087.5 m (6849 ft) elev<strong>at</strong>ion to Kilohana on the<br />
western rim <strong>of</strong> the cr<strong>at</strong>er <strong>at</strong> 2926.1 m (9600 ft). Pr<strong>of</strong>ile 2 runs<br />
from Kilohana, across the cr<strong>at</strong>er floor, to the eastern rim above<br />
Paliku Cabin th<strong>at</strong> separ<strong>at</strong>es Haleakala Cr<strong>at</strong>er from Kipahulu Valley<br />
<strong>at</strong> 2133.6 m (7000 ft). Pr<strong>of</strong>ile 3 runs from the southern Park<br />
boundary in Kaupo Gap <strong>at</strong> 1158.2 m (3800 ft) up over Kalapawili<br />
Ridge <strong>at</strong> 2484 m (8150 ft) to the northern Park boundary on the<br />
northern outer slope <strong>at</strong> 2316.5 m (7600 ft).<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>ile 1 (Fig. 2) shows a decrease in both mean annual<br />
precipit<strong>at</strong>ion and mean annual temper<strong>at</strong>ure to be associ<strong>at</strong>ed with<br />
the increase in elev<strong>at</strong>ion. An apparent effect <strong>of</strong> the temper<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
gradient on the veget<strong>at</strong>ion can be seen <strong>at</strong> approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 2590.8 n<br />
(8500 ft) where the veget<strong>at</strong>ion becomes very sparse and is termed<br />
a high altitude desert. This change may be associ<strong>at</strong>ed with the<br />
diurnal frost boundary, above which freezing temper<strong>at</strong>ures occur<br />
<strong>at</strong> ground level every night <strong>of</strong> the year. Mueller-Dombois (1967)<br />
found the diurnal frost boundary to occur <strong>at</strong> about this elev<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
on Mauna Loa.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>ile 2 (Fig. 3) shows an increase in mean annual temper-<br />
<strong>at</strong>ure associ<strong>at</strong>ed with the decrease in elev<strong>at</strong>ion, and an increase<br />
in mean annual precipit<strong>at</strong>ion associ<strong>at</strong>ed with the west-east orien-<br />
t<strong>at</strong>ion. The increase in rainfall is rel<strong>at</strong>ed to a gre<strong>at</strong>er expo-<br />
sure to the effects <strong>of</strong> the predominant northeasterly trade winds.<br />
These factors result in a gradual increase in cover and st<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
<strong>of</strong> the veget<strong>at</strong>ion from a low growing very sparse veget<strong>at</strong>ion (high<br />
altitude desert), through several vari<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> scrub<br />
communities, to a low st<strong>at</strong>ure 'ohi'a rain forest.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>ile 3 (Fig. 4) shows a decrease in mean annual temper-<br />
<strong>at</strong>ure associ<strong>at</strong>ed with the increase in elev<strong>at</strong>ion, and an increase<br />
in mean annual precipit<strong>at</strong>ion resulting from gre<strong>at</strong>er exposure to<br />
the effects <strong>of</strong> the northeasterly trade winds associ<strong>at</strong>ed with the<br />
south to north orient<strong>at</strong>ion. Also, the lower end <strong>of</strong> this pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
extends below the inversion layer which occurs between 1700 and<br />
2300 m (5000-7000 ft) elev<strong>at</strong>ion (Blumenstock & Price 1967). This<br />
complex <strong>of</strong> factors is associ<strong>at</strong>ed with the occurrence <strong>of</strong> several<br />
forest communities between 1292 and 1890 m (4240-6200 ft) which<br />
are unique to this section in the study area.
This vari<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the clim<strong>at</strong>ic regimes within the Cr<strong>at</strong>er<br />
District and along these pr<strong>of</strong>iles can be viewed graphically on<br />
clim<strong>at</strong>e diagrams constructed by the method <strong>of</strong> Walter (1963)<br />
(Fig. 5). Mean annual temper<strong>at</strong>ure ranges from 17.6OC (64°F) just<br />
below the southern Park boundary in Kaupo Gap <strong>at</strong> 1088 m (3570 ft)<br />
elev<strong>at</strong>ion to 8.0°C (46OF) <strong>at</strong> Haleakala Summit <strong>at</strong> 3055 m (10,025<br />
ft). Mean annual precipit<strong>at</strong>ion ranges from 1077 mm (42.4 in.) <strong>at</strong><br />
the summit to 4508 mm (177.5 in.) <strong>at</strong> Paliku Cabin <strong>at</strong> 1945 m (6341<br />
ft) elev<strong>at</strong>ion. All five diagrams have a mean monthly temper<strong>at</strong>ure<br />
curve th<strong>at</strong> shows little seasonal vari<strong>at</strong>ion indic<strong>at</strong>ing a tropical<br />
clim<strong>at</strong>e <strong>at</strong> all elev<strong>at</strong>ions. Also, all five diagrams show a sim-<br />
ilar annual p<strong>at</strong>tern <strong>of</strong> precipit<strong>at</strong>ion with the wettest months<br />
being January and December and the driest month being <strong>June</strong>.<br />
Drought conditions are indic<strong>at</strong>ed if the mean monthly precipi-<br />
t<strong>at</strong>ion curve crosses below the mean monthly temper<strong>at</strong>ure curve and<br />
is indic<strong>at</strong>ed on the diagrams by the stipled areas. This occurs<br />
<strong>at</strong> three st<strong>at</strong>ions: Haleakala Summit, Haleakala Ranger St<strong>at</strong>ion,<br />
and Holua Cabin, but only for a short period in <strong>June</strong>. The mean<br />
monthly precipit<strong>at</strong>ion curve for Paliku Cabin is above 100 mm for<br />
all months and thus indic<strong>at</strong>es a rain forest clim<strong>at</strong>e.<br />
LITERATURE CITED<br />
Blumenstock, D. I., and S. Price. 1967. Clim<strong>at</strong>es <strong>of</strong> the st<strong>at</strong>es:<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>. U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> Commerce, Environmental Science<br />
Services Administr<strong>at</strong>ion, Washington, D.C.<br />
Mueller-Dombois, D. 1967. Ecological rel<strong>at</strong>ions in the alpine<br />
and subalpine veget<strong>at</strong>ion on Mauna Loa, <strong>Hawaii</strong>. The Journal<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Indian Botanical Society 46(4): 403-411.<br />
Mueller-Dombois, D., and H. Ellenberg. 1974. Aims and methods<br />
<strong>of</strong> veget<strong>at</strong>ion ecology. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York.<br />
Mueller-Dombois, D., and F. R. Fosberg. 1974. Veget<strong>at</strong>ion map <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park. CPSU/UH Tech. Rep. 4 (Univ.<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Botany Dept.) ii+44 pp.<br />
Walter, H. 1963. Clim<strong>at</strong>ic diagrams as means to comprehend the<br />
various clim<strong>at</strong>ic types for ecological and agricultural<br />
purposes. Pages 3-9 in A. J. Rutter and F. H. Whitehead.<br />
The w<strong>at</strong>er rel<strong>at</strong>ionsaf plants. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.,<br />
New Yor k.
FIGURE 1. Courses <strong>of</strong> the topographic veget<strong>at</strong>ion pr<strong>of</strong>iles<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Cr<strong>at</strong>er District <strong>of</strong> Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
Park.
1342 rnrn t MEAN ANNUAL PRECIPITATION- 1118rnm- 1077 mm<br />
11.5.~ -MEAN ANNUAL TEMPERATUREt------ 8.6'~- 8.0'~<br />
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FIGURE 2. Topographic veget<strong>at</strong>ion pr<strong>of</strong>ile 1 <strong>of</strong> the Cr<strong>at</strong>er District<br />
<strong>of</strong> Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park.
2500 mm ---+ MEAN ANNUAL PRECIPITATION 4508 mm----+ (est. 3500 mm)<br />
17.2"~4- MEAN ANNUAL TEMPERATURE -12.3Oc --------, 10.3Oc<br />
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FIGURE 4. Topographic veget<strong>at</strong>ion pr<strong>of</strong>ile 3 <strong>of</strong> the Cr<strong>at</strong>er District <strong>of</strong> Haleakala<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ional Park.
FIGURE 5. Clim<strong>at</strong>e diagrams and loc<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> st<strong>at</strong>ions for<br />
the Cr<strong>at</strong>er District <strong>of</strong> Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park.
FOREST BIRD POPULATION VARIATION AS RELATED TO HABITAT TYPE*<br />
Claire M. Wolfe, C. John Ralph, and Paul K. Higashino<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Pacific Islands Forestry<br />
U. S. Forest Service<br />
A 16-ha site was studied on the Keauhou Ranch, Hawai'i, to<br />
determine the interrel<strong>at</strong>ionships between veget<strong>at</strong>ion type and<br />
presence <strong>of</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ive and exotic birds. The area was subdivided<br />
into 64 0.25-ha plots and the veget<strong>at</strong>ion sampled on each plot.<br />
On a twice-monthly basis, birds were system<strong>at</strong>ically mapped on the<br />
study site, and these d<strong>at</strong>a compared with the veget<strong>at</strong>ion samples.<br />
Birds were identified as to species, and when possible as to sex<br />
and age. One year <strong>of</strong> d<strong>at</strong>a has been collected and preliminary<br />
analysis shows inter-specific differences in habit<strong>at</strong> preference.<br />
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* Abstract
VEGETATION OF THE HANA RAIN FOREST<br />
HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK<br />
Alvin Y. Yoshinaga<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Botany<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96822<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> the Hana Rain Forest Project in 1973, the vegeta-<br />
tion <strong>of</strong> the rain forest zone <strong>of</strong> the northeastwindward slope <strong>of</strong><br />
Haleakala was studied. The study area included Kalapawili Ridge<br />
from below Wai'anapanapa to 1610 m (5400 ft), and part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Ko'olau Forest Reserve northeast <strong>of</strong> Pu'u Alaea. The veget<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
consisted <strong>of</strong> 'ohi'a (Metrosider0.s collina) montane rain forest,<br />
with occasional bogs and shrub stands.<br />
At bogs, frequency and cover were measured. A t forest<br />
sites, the veget<strong>at</strong>ion was sampled separ<strong>at</strong>ely in three different<br />
str<strong>at</strong>a. For trees, densities and basal areas were measured; for<br />
saplings and arborescent shrubs, densities and frequencies; for<br />
understory, frequencies in 1 m2 quadr<strong>at</strong>s. The d<strong>at</strong>a were pro-<br />
cessed by computer. Bray and Curtis ordin<strong>at</strong>ion was used to<br />
interpret the rel<strong>at</strong>ions between the sites, and a clustering<br />
program was used to group the sites into sites according to<br />
similarity.<br />
D<strong>at</strong>a for the tree layer were used to divide the sites into<br />
four types, arbitrarily called Types 1-4. Understory d<strong>at</strong>a were<br />
similarly used to identify four site types, called Types a-d.<br />
.~.. . ~ .<br />
These were rela-ted to the-site typesfo-r trees; Forall-types,<br />
Metrosideros collina was the dominant tree; ~heirodendron<br />
trigynum was usually second.<br />
Type 1 included the lowest sites, from about 1670 m<br />
(5500 ft), near the Park boundary on Kalapawili Ridge. These<br />
were poorly drained, with scrubby forest altern<strong>at</strong>ing with open<br />
bogs. The tree layer consisted mainly <strong>of</strong> low (ca. 4 m) Metrosideros<br />
collina with a few Cheirodendron trigynum and - Ilex<br />
a n o m a 1 a . n tree species, though present, seldom reached full<br />
tree size. Tree density, basal area, and cover were low compared<br />
to the other types. The understory in some spots was transitional<br />
to bogs, <strong>at</strong> other spots it was <strong>of</strong> the type described below<br />
as Type a.<br />
Type 2 occurred on better drained uplands, mainly from<br />
1710 m to 2010 m (5600-6600 ft) on Kala~awili Ridse. The tree<br />
layer consisted mainiy <strong>of</strong> 5 m to 9 m tall '~etrosideios collina.<br />
Cheirodendron trigynum<br />
+-<br />
or, less frequently, Ilex anomala were<br />
second in density. M rsine lessertiana was lessxndant than <strong>at</strong><br />
Type 3 sites. The ar orescent shrub layer consisted <strong>of</strong> Coprosma
SPP . r Pelea sp., and Vaccinium calycinum. Where the tree layer<br />
was open, a layer <strong>of</strong> large bushes consisting . <strong>of</strong> ~roussaisia<br />
arguta, clermontia sp., Labordia sp. , and, in places, Rubus<br />
hawallensis was <strong>of</strong>ten present. The understory was mainly Type a.<br />
At higher elev<strong>at</strong>ion sites the understory was transitional to Type<br />
Type 3 sites occurred on well drained uplands from 2010 rn to<br />
2070 m (6600-6800 ft) along Kalapawili Ridge, and in most <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Ko'olau sites. The tree layer was 5 m to 8 m tall along Kalapawili<br />
Ridge and 8 m to 13 m tall in the Ko'olau Forest Reserve<br />
(KFR). The basal areas were generally gre<strong>at</strong>er, and the canopies<br />
more closed, than in Type 2 sites. Metrosideros collina was the<br />
dominant tree, followed by ~heirodenaron trigynum or, less <strong>of</strong>ten,<br />
Myrsine lessertiana. - Ilex anomala was less abundant than <strong>at</strong><br />
Type 2 s m o s m a spp., Pelea spp., and Vaccinium calycinum<br />
<strong>of</strong>ten reached t-. The =story was more open and poorer<br />
in species than <strong>at</strong> Type 2 sites. ~stelia sp., ~lermontia sp.,<br />
Gouldia terminalis, Labordia sp., and Phyotegia sp. were<br />
uncommon or absent. Pteris excelsa, Carex alllg<strong>at</strong>a, and Rubus<br />
hawaiiensis were more common than <strong>at</strong> Type 2 sites. At ~alapawili<br />
Ridge Type 3 sites, the understory was generally Type b. At<br />
lower KFR Type 3 sites, the understory was ~ y ~ e or~~ype<br />
- b d; <strong>at</strong><br />
upper KFR Sites, Type c.<br />
Type 4 included the uppermost sites on Kalapawili Ridge,<br />
from 2060 m to 2110 m (6800-6900 ft). The canopy was low, ca.<br />
5 m, and dense. The tree layer consisted <strong>of</strong> Metrosideros collina<br />
with occasional Cheirodendron trigynum. Other tree species<br />
occur, but do not reach tree size. Small Metrosideros and<br />
Coprosma spp. were particularly abundant in the sapling and arbo-<br />
rescent shrub layer. The understory was an open version <strong>of</strong><br />
Type b.<br />
Common to all four types <strong>of</strong> understory recognized were<br />
Athyrium spp. (incl. - A. microphyllum and A. sandwicianum), Dryopteris<br />
spp. (incl. - D. labra D. hawaiiensrs, and D. wallichiana),<br />
~ o g l o s s u m hirfum%'E~ wawrae, ~o!ypodiiini pellucidum,<br />
Sadleria sp., Unclnia uncinaFa, and Peperomia spp.<br />
Type a, usually associ<strong>at</strong>ed with a Type 1 or Type 2 tree<br />
layer, was both the densest and richest in species. Typical <strong>of</strong><br />
~ype a sites was high frequencies <strong>of</strong> Asplenium spp.: Astelia<br />
spp., Gouldia terminalis, and Myrsine lessertiana seedlings.<br />
Type b, generally associ<strong>at</strong>ed with a Type 3 tree layer and a<br />
more closed canopy, was poorer in species and usually more open<br />
than Type 2. Carex allig<strong>at</strong>a and Rubus hawaiiensis were present<br />
more <strong>of</strong>ten than in Type a.<br />
Type c, generally associ<strong>at</strong>ed with Type 3 tree layer <strong>at</strong><br />
higher elev<strong>at</strong>ion KFR sites, was more open and poorer in species<br />
than the other three types. The presence <strong>of</strong> Pteris excelsa,<br />
Carex allig<strong>at</strong>a, and Rubus hawaiiensis was characteristic.
Type d was a c<strong>at</strong>ch-all c<strong>at</strong>egory consisting mainly <strong>of</strong> lower<br />
elev<strong>at</strong>ion sites occurrina under various tvDes <strong>of</strong> tree lavers.<br />
Their main similarity is p;esence <strong>of</strong> Carex aliig<strong>at</strong>a, Ilex anbmala<br />
seedlings, Nertera granadensis, Styphelia tameiamelae, and<br />
Vaccinium berber ifolium.<br />
In general, understories <strong>at</strong> lower elev<strong>at</strong>ion sites have more<br />
species than higher elev<strong>at</strong>ion sites. There are few species<br />
typical <strong>of</strong> higher elev<strong>at</strong>ion sites. R<strong>at</strong>her than turnover along<br />
the gradient, the trend is for species to drop out with in-<br />
creasing elev<strong>at</strong>ion, with few new species coming in. For tree<br />
species, the trend is different: More arborescent species reach<br />
tree size <strong>at</strong> the higher elev<strong>at</strong>ion sites than <strong>at</strong> the lower ones.<br />
At the time <strong>of</strong> the study in 1973, there were few if any<br />
exotic plants in the understory. Feral pigs were almost absent<br />
from Kalapawili Ridge from between 1710 m to 2200 m (5550-<br />
7200 ft), although present both above and below those elev<strong>at</strong>ions,<br />
and in KFR. Since 1973, pigs have become much more common along<br />
Kalapawili Ridge. In <strong>1978</strong>, the 1973 sites were reloc<strong>at</strong>ed,<br />
marked, and resampled in order to evalu<strong>at</strong>e the pigs' effects on<br />
the veget<strong>at</strong>ion. Effects seem small so far; the situ<strong>at</strong>ion will be<br />
monitored to observe any changes as they develop.
PREHISTORIC HAWAIIAN BIRDS *<br />
Alan C. Ziegler<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Vertebr<strong>at</strong>e Zoology<br />
Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum<br />
Honolulu, <strong>Hawaii</strong> 96818<br />
Until recently, the prehistoric <strong>Hawaii</strong>an avifauna was known<br />
only by the 1926 find <strong>of</strong> an extinct goose under 25 m <strong>of</strong> lava <strong>at</strong><br />
Pahala on Hawai'i. Since 1971, however, remains <strong>of</strong> 20 or more<br />
previously unknown prehistoric <strong>Hawaii</strong>an bird taxa have been<br />
recovered from Moloka'i and Kaua'i (windblown sand dunes), Maui<br />
(lava tube), and O'ahu (solution pits in raised limestone reef).<br />
A radiocarbon age <strong>of</strong> 26,000 years for a Moloka'i goose skeleton<br />
is the only d<strong>at</strong>e presently available.<br />
A remarkable flightless component <strong>of</strong> this extinct avifauna<br />
comprises several geese and rails, and the first known flightless<br />
ibis. Yet-undescribed flighted birds include eagle, owl, and<br />
raven, as well as a variety <strong>of</strong> finch-like passerines. <strong>Hawaii</strong>an<br />
Hawk, Nene, <strong>Hawaii</strong>an Duck, and Chaetoptila (a meliphagid), or<br />
closely rel<strong>at</strong>ed forms, apparently occurred contemporaneously.<br />
Present-day n<strong>at</strong>ive wading and marsh birds are rel<strong>at</strong>ively scarce<br />
or absent in the prehistoric deposits. Remains <strong>of</strong> modern Dre-<br />
panididae seem lacking in all sites except those <strong>of</strong> Kaua'i, pos-<br />
sibly because <strong>of</strong> a rel<strong>at</strong>ively more recent d<strong>at</strong>e for these l<strong>at</strong>ter<br />
deposits.<br />
Absence <strong>of</strong> terrestrial pred<strong>at</strong>ors originally allowed survival<br />
<strong>of</strong> flightlessness in Hawai'i, and lowered metabolic requirements<br />
<strong>of</strong> the flightless individuals constituted a selective advantage.<br />
Evolution <strong>of</strong> flightlessness in the Islands probably represents<br />
neoteny, r<strong>at</strong>her than the more common long-term incremental selec-<br />
tive process. Time and cause <strong>of</strong> extinction <strong>of</strong> this prehistoric<br />
avifauna is unknown but, although no evidence has thus far been<br />
found, it is quite possible th<strong>at</strong> original Polynesian settlers or<br />
their associ<strong>at</strong>ed animals were involved.<br />
* Abstract
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS<br />
Ken Adee, U. S. Forest Service<br />
Gregory A. Ahearn, Zoology Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Jayne N. Ahearn, Genetics Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Rothwell K. Ahulau, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong>,<br />
and <strong>Hawaii</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Marine Biology<br />
Barbara F. Allen<br />
Suzy Allen, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
Russell A. Apple, N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service, Honolulu<br />
Ken Baker, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
Winston E. Banko, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
Bob Barbee, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
Bob Barrel, N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service, Honolulu<br />
Carmen M. Baybayan, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> Hilo<br />
John W. Beardsley, Entomology Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Marc A. M. Bell, Biology Dept., Univ. Victoria, B.. C., Canada<br />
Tim J. Bertrand, U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service<br />
Theodore P. Bodner, U. S. Fish & Wildlife Sevice<br />
Dawn Breese, U. S. Forest Service<br />
Paul L. Breese, SRCF Kapa'au<br />
Kent W. Bridges, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Gerald D. Carr, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Hampton L. Carson, Genetics Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Meredith S. Carson<br />
John G. Chan, Biology Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> Hilo<br />
Gar Clarke, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
Mark S. Collins, U. S. Forest Service<br />
P<strong>at</strong>rick Conant, Entomology Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Sheila Conant, General Science Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Carolyn A. Corn, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong>,<br />
and <strong>Hawaii</strong> Division <strong>of</strong> Forestry<br />
Lisa K. Cr<strong>of</strong>t, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong>,<br />
and U. S. Forest Service<br />
Linda W. Cuddihy, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Gordon Y. Daida, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Bertell D. Davis, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong>,<br />
and Archaeological Research Center <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Clifton J. Davis, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
Joyce A. Davis, Botany Dept., B. P. Bishop Museum<br />
Isa Degener, New York Botanical Garden<br />
C. H. Diong, Zoology Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Ann E. Dunmire, Cooper<strong>at</strong>ive Park Studies Unit, Univ. <strong>of</strong> Hawa<br />
Jon W. Erickson, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
William E. Evenson, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong>,<br />
and Dept. <strong>of</strong> Physics & Astronomy, Brigham Young <strong>University</strong><br />
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List <strong>of</strong> Participants (Continued)<br />
Dennis B. Fenn, N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service, San Francisco<br />
Evangeline J. Funk, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Peter C. Galloway, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, Cons. Council for <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Donald E. Gardner, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
Ruth A. Gay, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Grant Gerrish, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Jon G. Giffin, St<strong>at</strong>e Division <strong>of</strong> Fish & Game<br />
M. Lee G<strong>of</strong>f, Entomology Dept., B. P. Bishop Museum<br />
Samuel M. Gon, 111, Zoology Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Arnold H. Hara, Entomology Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Duane D. Harding, Mauna Loa Observ<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
D. Elmo Hardy, Entomology Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Dennis Hashimoto, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
Mary M. Helfrich, Lyman House Museum<br />
Dorothy S. Henderson, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Derral R. Herbst, U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service<br />
Paul K. Higashino, U. S. Forest Service<br />
Stephen A. Holmes, Hamakua District Development Council<br />
Beverly M. Hookano, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> Hilo<br />
Marcia E. Horner, Entomology Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Frank G. Howarth, Entomology Dept., B. P. Bishop Museum<br />
James D. Jacobi, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong>,<br />
and U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service<br />
Francis H. Jacot, N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service, San Francisco<br />
Terrell J. Jones, Cooper<strong>at</strong>ive Park Studies Unit, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Dina Kageler, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
Seiso Kamimura, Dept. <strong>of</strong> Land & N<strong>at</strong>ural Resources,<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Parks<br />
Michael W. Kaschko, Anthropology Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Larry K. K<strong>at</strong>ahira, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
Cameron B. Kepler, U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service<br />
Bruce M. Kilgore, N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service, San Francisco<br />
John I. Kjargaard, Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
Charles H. Lamoureux, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Ah F<strong>at</strong> Lee, Wildlife Branch, Fish & Game, St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Barbara Lee, Wildlife Branch, Fish & Game, St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
H. Franklin Little, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> Hilo<br />
Marcia H. Little<br />
Tim K. Lowrey, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> California - Berkeley<br />
Anna Manis, The N<strong>at</strong>ure Conservancy<br />
Doris Mann<br />
Herber J. Mann, N<strong>at</strong>ional Oceanographic and Atmospheric Admin.<br />
Marcia May, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> Hilo<br />
Phyllis H. McEldowney, U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service<br />
Hans Megens, B. P. Bishop Museum<br />
Christina B. Meller, Life <strong>of</strong> the Land<br />
Douglas Meller, Shoreline protection Alliance
List <strong>of</strong> Participants (Continued)<br />
Mark D. Merlin, General Science Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
John M. Miller, Mauna Loa Observ<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Shirlene S-L. Miyashiro, Dept. <strong>of</strong> Land & N<strong>at</strong>ural Resources,<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Parks<br />
Geary S. Mizuno, Zoology Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Steve L. Montgomery, Entomology Dept., univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Richard B. Moore, USGS--<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Volcano Observ<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
Christine E. Morgan, U. S. Forest Service<br />
Dieter Mueller-Dombois, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Mae E. Mull, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Audubon Society<br />
William P. Mull, B. P. Bishop Museum<br />
Gail M. Murakami, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Timothy G. Myles, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Jean I. Nishida, Dept. <strong>of</strong> Land & N<strong>at</strong>ural Resources,<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Parks<br />
Timmy J. Ohashi, U. S. Forest Service<br />
Gregory P. Owen, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Outward Bound School<br />
Richard P. Papp, B. P. Bishop Museum<br />
Carol Pearson, U. S. Forest Service<br />
Dana R. Peterson, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong>,<br />
and Haleakala N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
Lawrence J. Pinter, Navy Environment Office<br />
C. J. Ralph, U. S. Forest Service<br />
Don Reeser , <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
Faith M. Roel<strong>of</strong>s, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Christa A. Russell, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park<br />
Howard F. Sakai, U. S. Forest Service<br />
Simon C. Sanidad, Entomology Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Mike Scott, U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service<br />
Paul G. Scowcr<strong>of</strong>t, U. S. Forest Service<br />
Richard J. Scudder, Governor's Off ice <strong>of</strong> Environmental<br />
Quality Control<br />
Deborah A. Shaw, Field Studies Unit<br />
Clara H. Shimoda, City <strong>of</strong> Refuge N<strong>at</strong>ional Historical Park<br />
Jerry Y. Shimoda, City <strong>of</strong> Refuge N<strong>at</strong>ional Historical Park<br />
Roger G. Skolmen, U. S. Forest Service<br />
Garrett H. Sm<strong>at</strong>hers, N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Service, Biology Dept.,<br />
Western Carolina <strong>University</strong><br />
Clifford W. Smith, Botany Dept., <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong>,<br />
and Cooper<strong>at</strong>ive N<strong>at</strong>ional Park Resources Studies Unit, U. H.<br />
Linda L. Smith, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Jim Sorenson, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Wayne H. Souza, Dept. <strong>of</strong> Land & N<strong>at</strong>ural Resources,<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Parks<br />
John D. Stein, U. S. Forest Service<br />
Lani Stemmermann, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong>,<br />
and B. P. Bishop Museum<br />
Maile A. Stemmermann, Zoology Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong>
List <strong>of</strong> Participants (Continued)<br />
Carol S. Tab<strong>at</strong>a, Coastal Zone Management, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
<strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Raymond S. Tab<strong>at</strong>a, Sea Grant, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Kim0 Tabor, The N<strong>at</strong>ure Conservancy<br />
Howard A. Tak<strong>at</strong>a, Sea Grant, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Avery L. Taylor, U. S. Forest Service<br />
JoAnn Tenorio, B. P. Bishop Museum<br />
Glenn I. Teves, Entomology Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
P. Quentin Tomich, St<strong>at</strong>e Health Department<br />
Charles van Riper 111, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong>, and Cooper<strong>at</strong>ive Park<br />
Studies Unit, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Sandra G. van Riper, Cooper<strong>at</strong>ive Park Studies Unit, Univ.<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Jerry A. Walters, U. S. Forest Service<br />
John F. Walters, Oceanography Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Richard E. Warner, Field Studies Unit<br />
Rich Warshauer, U. S. Fish & wildlife Service<br />
Deborah A. Weiner, Cooper<strong>at</strong>ive Park Studies Unit, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Art Whistler, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong><br />
Louis D. Whiteaker, Cooper<strong>at</strong>ive Park Studies Unit,<br />
Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Claire M. Wolfe, U. S. Forest Service<br />
David H. Woodside, Dept. <strong>of</strong> Land & N<strong>at</strong>ural Resources<br />
Faye Y<strong>at</strong>es<br />
Alvin Y. Yoshinaga, Botany Dept., Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Manoa</strong>,<br />
and Cooper<strong>at</strong>ive Park Studies Unit, Univ. <strong>of</strong> <strong>Hawaii</strong><br />
Ernest R. Yoshioka, St<strong>at</strong>e Dept. <strong>of</strong> Agriculture<br />
Chris J. Yuen, Youth Conserv<strong>at</strong>ion Corps<br />
Alan, C. Ziegler, Division <strong>of</strong> Vert. Biology, B. P. Bishop Museum<br />
Nicholas Zimmer, <strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park
Acacia koa, 260, 333<br />
Acari, m, 237<br />
Acid Rain, 217<br />
'Alala, 207<br />
Animals, 198<br />
, 42<br />
SUBJECT INDEX<br />
Biological, 26<br />
Bird, 52, 199, 207, 309, 345<br />
Birds, 6, 17, 59, 71, 125, 193<br />
238, 243, 349<br />
Communic<strong>at</strong>ions Techniques, 256<br />
Ecosystem, 58<br />
Ecosystem Restor<strong>at</strong>ion, 2<br />
Endangered, 17<br />
Endangered Forest Birds,<br />
Endangered Plants, 37<br />
Endangered Species, 208<br />
Exotic Plants, 120, 198<br />
Exotics, 51<br />
Geology, 1, 218<br />
Haleakala, 30, 71, 193, 289,<br />
292, 297, 337, 346<br />
Hana Rain Forest, 346<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong> Volcanoes N<strong>at</strong>ional Park,<br />
51, 98, 125<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Dark-rumped Petrel, 193<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>an Forests, 333<br />
Hibiscadelphus, 2<br />
Human Settlement, 87<br />
Hybridiz<strong>at</strong>ions, 37, 77<br />
Insect, 134, 236<br />
Insects, 30, 41, 54, 98, 235, 237<br />
Island Ecosystems, 231<br />
Kalapana, 59<br />
Kilauea Rain Forest, 58<br />
Kilauea Volcano, 218<br />
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Lava Tube, 155<br />
Leptospirosis,<br />
Lichen, 292<br />
Limiting, 17<br />
Mamane, 247<br />
Mammals, 2,237,308<br />
Mauna Loa. 222.237<br />
Metrosideros, 77<br />
Mosses, 150<br />
Myrica faya, 51, 114, 274<br />
N<strong>at</strong>ural Areas, 304<br />
Necropsy, 309<br />
Nene, 6, 199<br />
O'ahu, 52, 87, 120<br />
'Ohi'a, 105, 236<br />
Planting, 239<br />
Plants, 297<br />
Pohakuloa, 199<br />
Propag<strong>at</strong>ion, 260<br />
R<strong>at</strong>, 2<br />
Regener<strong>at</strong>ion Technique, 247<br />
Reintroduction, 6<br />
Rodents, 237<br />
Seismology, 1<br />
Shell Disease, 42<br />
Shrimp, 42<br />
Silversword, 37<br />
South Kona, 86, 134<br />
Spiders, 235<br />
Sweet Pot<strong>at</strong>o, 177<br />
Temporal P<strong>at</strong>terns, 34<br />
Thre<strong>at</strong>ened Plants, 86<br />
Vari<strong>at</strong>ion, 41<br />
Veget<strong>at</strong>ion Map, 165, 337<br />
Weed, 26<br />
Whitney, 1