Could Hawaiʻi’s Eucalyptus Forests Become a New Source of Building Materials?

ENN
Aug 13, 2026, 2:25 pm125 ptsTrending
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers are working to determine whether Hawaiʻi-grown eucalyptus could become a reliable source of lumber for construction, helping reduce the state’s reliance on imported building materials while supporting healthier forests.

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