Fifteen landowners in the Marconi Point area of Kahuku have been warned to stop clearing land, removing trees and spreading mulch on the state conservation district without authorization or face heavy fines.
What You Need To Know
Conservation officers conducted site inspections on Tuesday and Wednesday and found that shoreline habitats had been impacted by land clearing and tree removal
Under state law, alterations in conservation districts like Marconi Point require a permit or approval from either DLNR or the Board of Land and Natural Resources
DOFAW officials are concerned that habitat for the endangered yellow face bee and native seabirds has been negatively impacted so state officials are investigating potential violations of laws that protect endangered and threatened species
Spreading mulch is prohibited because mulch is a breeding medium for the invasive Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle, which is infesting and killing native palm trees
