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Gorresen, P. M., R. J. Camp, J. L. Klavitter, and T. K. Pratt. 2008. Abundance, distribution and population <br />trend of the Hawaiian Hawk: 1998-2007. Hawai'i Cooperative Studies Unit Technical Report HCSU-009. <br />University of Hawai'i at Hilo. 53 pp., incl. 8 figures, 3 tables & 1 appendix. <br />DOFAW recommends using native plant species for landscaping that are appropriate for the <br />area; i.e., plants for which climate conditions are suitable for them to thrive, plants that historically <br />occurred there, etc. Please do not plant invasive species. DOFAW also recommends referring <br />to www.plantpono.org for guidance on the selection and evaluation of landscaping plants and to <br />determine the potential invasiveness of plants proposed for use in the project. <br />The invasive Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) or Oryctes rhinoceros is found on the islands <br />of O'ahu, Hawai'i Island, Maui and Kaua'i. On July 1, 2022, the Hawai'i Department of <br />Agriculture (HDOA) approved Plant Quarantine Interim Rule 22-1. This rule restricts the <br />movement of CRB-host material within or to and from the island of Oahu, which is defined as <br />the Quarantine Area. Regulated material (host material or host plants) is considered a risk for <br />potential CRB infestation. Host material for the beetle specifically includes a) entire dead <br />trees, b) mulch, compost, trimmings, fruit and vegetative scraps, and c) decaying <br />stumps. CRB host plants include the live palm plants in the following genera: Washingtonia, <br />Livistona, and Pritchardia (all commonly known as fan palms), Cocos (coconut palms), <br />Phoenix (date palms), and Roystonea (royal palms). When such material or these specific <br />plants are moved there is a risk of spreading CRB because they may contain CRB in any life <br />stage. For more information regarding CRB, please visit <br />https://dInr.hawaii.gov/hisc/info/invasive-species-profiles/coconut-rhinoceros-beetle/. <br />DOFAW is concerned about impacts to vulnerable birds from nonnative predators such as cats, <br />rodents, and mongooses. We recommend taking action to minimize predator presence; remove <br />cats, place bait stations for rodents and mongoose, and provide covered trash receptacles. <br />We recommend that Best Management Practices are employed during and after construction to <br />contain any soils and sediment with the purpose of preventing damage to near -shore waters and <br />marine ecosystems. <br />We appreciate your efforts to work with our office for the conservation of our native species. <br />These comments are general guidelines and should not be considered comprehensive for this <br />site or project. It is the responsibility of the applicant to do their own due diligence to avoid any <br />negative environmental impacts. Should the scope of the project change significantly, or <br />should it become apparent that threatened or endangered species may be impacted, please <br />contact our staff as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Kinsley <br />McEachern, Protected Species Habitat Conservation Planning Associate, at <br />Laurinda.k.mceachern.researcher@hawaii.gov. <br />Sincerely, <br />Kusa �uuwucuy <br />KATHRYN E. STANAWAY <br />Acting Wildlife Program Manager <br />