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Island Conversations #55–Invasive Species, with Franny Brewer of the Big Island Invasive Species Committee

Franny Brewer with the Big Island Invasive Species Committee talks with host Sherry Bracken about invasive species, starting with the definition.  We talk about the role of the BIISC, and then more about some specific problems:  coqui frogs, Queensland Longhorn Beetle (see photo, the big bug on the left), the two-line spittlebug, and more, including the role of the BIISC in Rapid Ohia Death. Air date:  Feb. 2, 2020

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