Coconut trees dying in Big Island national park prompt temporary closure
Published: Jul. 15, 2016 at 3:02 PM HST|Updated: Jul. 15, 2016 at 3:39 PM HST
By Chantelle Aguilar
HNN Digital Intern
KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII ISLAND (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park on the Big Island will be closed intermittently Monday and Tuesday while experts figure out what's killing its trees and plants.
Over the past few years, park employees have noticed that coconut trees are dying at an alarming rate.
During the closure, the park will initiate a drone survey to assess the health of the vegetation.
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