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Helpful Resources


HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT A TREE OR PLANT?

Use these links to find a wealth of information, helplines, websites and
blogs available to help you.
Thanks to all who contribute ideas to include on this page!
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  • Who to call for questions about trees on public property (from City and County of Honolulu)
​https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/dpr/duf_docs/guidelinesfortreeinquiries072011.pdf
  • Identify your tree or plant (from Wildlife of Hawaii)
https://wildlifeofhawaii.com/flowers/category/growth-habit/trees/
  • Useful links to a variety topics, including invasive species, and urban and community forestry resources (State of Hawaii, Division of Forestry and Wildlife):
​http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/forestry/lap/kaulunani/links/
  • Informational brochure on how and where to plant trees on your property (from Hawaii Electric Light Company)
https://view.hawaiielectriclight.com/planting-the-right-tree-in-the-right-place/page/1
  • ​Useful links to a variety of topics, including Native Plant Propagation and Care, how to build a Rain Garden, and Watershed Restoration projects (from Hui O Ko’olaupoko)
https://www.huihawaii.org/resources.html
  • ​Useful links and information from tree care professionals in Hawaii (Aloha Arborist Association)
https://alohaarborist.com/
  • Useful links and information on how to plant trees on your property, why trees are so important, and how “go green” at home (from HomeAdvisor.com)
https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/plant-trees-at-home-for-the-planet/
  • For Kids! A kid's guide to the parts of a flower. Note that several of the links at this site to additional material do not work (in particular, the first four), but most do, and are very informative, fun, and engaging (from AvasFlowers.net)
https://www.avasflowers.net/kids-guide-to-the-parts-of-a-flower
  • Interesting facts about the value and importance of trees to our communities and our environment (from Marine Corps Base Hawai’i)
​ https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/Portals/114/WebDocuments/IEL/Environmental/FishWildlifePlants/070501-TheValueofTreestoaCommunity.pdf
  • Educational information about photosynthesis in plants and flowers (from FragranceX)
https://www.fragrancex.com/fragrance-information/photosynthesis-in-plants-and-flowers.html


​The following sites are part of the UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) Cooperative Extension Service (CE):
  • UH Master Gardeners helplines for plant related questions for all major islands
https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/uhmgprogram/Helplines
  • Oahu Master Gardeners home page, provides training for volunteers, helplines
https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/uhmgprogram/HOME/Oahu
  • Information on Trees in Hawaii​
https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/forestry/Forestry-Agroforestry-Trees
  • Services provided, for example, pest identification, soil analysis
https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/Services
  • Information on tropical plants, types of soil, rainfall, native species, invasive species
https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/uhmgprogram/Tropical-Topics

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Additional tree resources for Hawaiian plants, disease prevention, maintenance and more!
  • Native Plants Hawaii
http://nativeplants.hawaii.edu
  • ​Tree Protection - Collection of Resources
​ https://www.wirefence.co.uk/tree-protection
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  • Home
  • ABOUT US
    • LKOC History
    • TOC Stewardship
    • TOC Historical Facts
    • LKOC Board of Directors
  • WHAT WE DO
    • Activities and Events
    • Beautification Projects
    • LKOC/WCCC Partnership
    • Scholarships
    • Upcoming Events
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • ADVOCACY
    • Kawainui Marsh
    • Public Affairs and Advocacy
    • Signs
    • Tree Preservation
  • Town Party
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Join the Circle
    • Upcoming Events
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • ADD'L INFO
    • Beautification Awards
    • Helpful Resources
    • LKOC Store
    • Mahalo
    • Newsletter
    • What's New?
  • Contact Us