Strange illness killed hundreds of thousands of trees in Hawaii

The strange disease called "Ohia fast death" (ROD) has killed hundreds of thousands of Ohia trees - the symbol of Hawaii.

According to experts from the Department of Land and Resources of Hawaii, the disease, caused by a fungus called Ceratocystis fimbriata , has just appeared in Hawaii and now only affects the Big Island forest . However, they warn the ROD disease is likely to spread throughout the state.

Many state and federal agencies have coordinated to update information about the disease to minimize the spread and for researchers to find answers and develop effective treatments.

The forests in Hawaii were devastated by strange diseases.(Source: US Department of Agriculture).

Suzanne Case, Director of the Department of Land and Resources, said: "Ohia trees cover an area of ​​more than one million acres across the state and are considered the most important forest tree in Hawaii because they contribute to protecting water resources. So, fighting against the devastating disease of this tree is an urgent issue. "

The contents of quarantine rules, disease symptoms and preventive measures to prevent this disease spread have been included in a small manual, video clip, and posted on a website and New Facebook pages are set up to raise awareness and provide the latest information for people so they can best protect Ohia trees.

Dr. Flint Hughes of the Department of Forestry, according to the US Department of Agriculture, said: "With the efforts of nurseries, as well as those who are doing work related to harvesting and transporting Ohia trees in the forest, they "We have the opportunity to prevent the disease. If there is no interdisciplinary effort, the disease will cause great devastation."