Goats Destroy Vegetation | Erosion Removes Exposed Soils
Hardpan Remains | More Uplands

After being stripped of vegetation by goats, the topsoil of the island is susceptible to massive erosion. Replanting efforts by the PKO are aimed at stopping the erosion.

Kaho'olawe | Hakioawa | Kanapou | Kamohio | Honokanai'a
Kealaikahiki | Honokoa | Ahupu | Kuheia and Kaulana | Lua Makika
Uplands | Maps | Animations | Environment | Time Line | Island Facts

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