The New York Times has this story about Oahu resident, Paul Zweng’s efforts to restore parts of Waikane Valley to its pre-invasive, native state. 

Here’s an excerpt. 

Mr. Zweng envisions a day when some of his forest will be returned to the natural state it was in before 20,000 kinds of invasive plants and animals arrived, carried by explorers, tourists and indefatigable birds. He likes to point out that what he’s attempting is much harder than the discipline known as forest management. “Here, we’re recreating the native forest,” he said.

Read the full story, Killing With Kindness, and watch the video here.

(Screenshot, New York Times, Killing With Kindness)

— Sophie Cocke