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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