As soon as we found a residence in Honolulu, the first thing that attracted was Manoa. When it rains, I look towards Manoa to find the rainbow. Manoa at the foothills of the Ko'olau is an oasis. It is an enchanting place.
Manoa residents got together and they were able to prevent the 'Administrators' from cutting down the Monkeypod trees. They did have to fight the battle but the residents made the decision.
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The above fortifies our position vis-à-vis the contemplated cutting of the trees. In an earlier, I posted how I personally felt, which soe may construe as an activist. However, cutting trees has long range ecological implications.
Cutting down the trees involves two negative processes with long term ecological impact. To put it simply, you are doing these two harms at the same time.
Loss of carbon dioxide sequestration: Trees play a vital role in absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to mitigate climate change. Removing them reduces this crucial ecosystem service
Increased carbon emissions: The process of cutting down trees, transporting them, and processing the wood often involves the burning of fossil fuels, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
Regarding Hawaii's contribution to carbon emission, it is generally on the negative side due to transport and tourism, both producing carbon emission. Any help to mitigate is of great value.
