From my point of view, a properly conceived eradication program on Oahu
(only 600 sq mi) has a high chance of success and should be seriously
considered. There will be a critical window of opportunity in about two
years when we would expect the feral population to crash nearly completely.
The main sticking points would be compensation of beeks, and pollination of
crops during the eradication period. I've detailed suggestions to the
State.
Randy Oliver
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