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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0786.014 2022-2024 p/ PC 5W Sit N 4 Gomm.'Mb From: Lyman Sent: Monday, April 1, 2024 12:01 PM To: Council Testimony Subject: Pro Honey Bee Testimony If food security and resiliency is truly your political Kuleana,and if you understand how important Honey Bees are in the web of life-then you would naturally and logically remove all all obstacles to the Honey Bee in their work to keep you and your extended Ohana fed. Here is a partial list of the foods and crucial trees pollinated by Honey Bees in Hawaii and are at risk if you do not act to protect the Honey Bees and their Bee Keepers: • Koa (Acacia koa) �-' r:7) • `Ohi`a Lehua(Metrosideros polymorpha) 6 1r • Macadamia Nut(Macadamia integrifolia) • Passionfruit(Passiflora edulis) I „' • Coffee(Coffea species) — "U—;{ • Guava(Psidium guajava,Psidium cattleianum) .. r� • Citrus Trees e,( g.,oranges,lemons,limes) • Avocado(Persea americana) • Mango(Mangifera indica) CD • Lilikoi(Passiflora edulis) • Papaya(Carica papaya) • Dragon Fruit(Hylocereus undatus) • Lychee(Litchi chinensis) • Pineapple(Ananas comosus) • Banana(Musa species) • Starfruit(Averrhoa carambola) • Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) • Cucumber(Cucumis sativus) • Squash (Cucurbita species) • Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) • Eggplant(Solanum melongena) • Tomato(Solanum lycopersicum) • Bell Pepper(Capsicum annuum) • Chili Pepper(Capsicum annuum) • Strawberry(Fragaria x ananassa)` • Blueberry(Vaccinium corymbosum) • Raspberry(Rubus idaeus) • Blackberry(Rubus fruticosus) • Cantaloupe(Cucumis melo) • Honeydew Melon (Cucumis melo) • Passionflower(Passiflora species) • Sunflower(Helianthus annuus) • Lavender(Lavandula.species) • Rosemary(Rosmarinus officinalis) • Thyme(Thymus vulgaris) • Basil (Ocimum basilicum) • Sage(Salvia officinalis) • Oregano(Origanum vulgare) • Mint(Mentha species) • Cilantro/Coriander(Coriandrum sativum) • Alfalfa(Medicago sativa) • Clover(Trifolium species) Comm. • Soybean (Glycine max) Ref To• • Macadamia Nut(Macadamia integrifolia) 1 Ref. Date A ® 2 2024 • Vanilla(Vanilla planifolia) • Kukui Nut(Aleurites moluccanus) • • Taro(Colocasia esculenta) • Ginger(Zingiber officinale) • Turmeric(Curcuma longa) • Watercress(Nasturtium officinale) Sincerely, Mark Lyman Houghton 1875 Kalaniaole Apt 511 Hilo, HI 96720 Professional Beekeeper Professional State Bee Inspector Ulu aka le°ale'a Let joy rise 2