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Technical & Scientific Publications

2018

Leary, J. , K.  Burnett , C. Wada , O. Cacho , A. Radford , A. Knox , B. Mahnken , J. Gooding. 2018. Helicopter Innovation for Efficient Watershed Protection Against Weed Invasions. (Oral presentation). Hawaii Conservation Conference; Ulu Ka Lala I Ke Kumu: From a Strong Foundation Grows an Abundant Future, July 24-26, 2018. Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI. 

Radford, A., A. Vandenberg, D. Aquino, T. Penniman. 2018. Helicopter Use for Coqui Frog (Eleutherodactylus coqui) Control on the Island of Maui, Hawai‘i. (Oral presentation). Hawaii Conservation Conference; Ulu Ka Lala I Ke Kumu: From a Strong Foundation Grows an Abundant Future, July 24-26, 2018. Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI. 

Borrell A., L. Berthold , L. Strohecker , D.  Eisenberg , H.  Mounce , A. Radford. 2018. Conservation Trainings for Tour Guides: Benefits for Both Tourism and Resource Protection. (Poster presentation). Hawaii Conservation Conference; Ulu Ka Lala I Ke Kumu: From a Strong Foundation Grows an Abundant Future, July 24-26, 2018. Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI. 

 

2017

Knox, A.,  B. Lardner ,  A. Yackel Adams, R. Reed. 2017. 8-2 Evaluating the Airsoft Electric Gun for Control of Invasive Reptiles: Ballistic Tests and Impact on Brown Treesnakes. (Oral presentation).  Hawaii Conservation Conference: Caring for Our Island Earth, July 18-20, 2017. Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI.

Leary, J., B. Mahnken, C. Wada , K. Burnett. 2017. Proving Utility of an Innovative Technology through Action Research in Invasive Plant Species Management. (Oral presentation). Hawaii Conservation Conference: Caring for Our Island Earth, July 18-20, 2017. Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI.

Mahnken, B., A. Radford. 2017. Status of Little Fire Ants on Maui. (Oral presentation). Pacific Entomology Conference, December 5-7, 2017. Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel, Honolulu, HI.

2015

Loope, L. T. Penniman. 2015. House on Fire: An Assessment of Hawaii’s Interisland Detection and Response Capacities for Little Fire Ant. (Oral presentation)  Hawaii Conservation Conference; Hanohano Hawaiʻi Kuauli: Celebrating Collaboration and Wisdom Across Hawaiʻiʻs Ecosystems, August 3-6, 2015, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. Hilo, HI.
https://vimeo.com/142296108

Penniman, T., Chris Brosius. 2015.  Bridging the Gaps in Island Conservation: Watershed Partnerships and Invasive Species Committee. (Oral presentation) Hawaii Conservation Conference; Hanohano Hawaiʻi Kuauli: Celebrating Collaboration and Wisdom Across Hawaiʻiʻs Ecosystems, August 3-6, 2015, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. Hilo, HI.
https://vimeo.com/141614057

Penniman, T. L. Strohecker, S. Wianecki. A. Vandenberg. 2015. Planting the Seed: A Place-based Curriculum on Maui Raises Awareness about Invasive Plants. (Poster) 2015 Ecology and Management of Alien Plant Invasions, September 20-24, 2015. Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. Waikaloa, HI.

Radford, A., T. Penniman, J. Miles. 2015. Protocol for Detection of Invasive Plants in Palauʻs Terrestrial Protected Areas

2014

Lucas, M., B. Mahnken, and A. Radford. 2014. Mapping the Battlefields Before the War: Modeling and Understanding Invasion Potential of Hawaiian Weeds. (Oral presentation). 2014 Hawaii Conservation Conference: Navigating Change in the Pacific Islands. July 15-17, 2014, Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI.
https://vimeo.com/104461589

Mahnken, B., A. Radford, and T. Penniman. 2014. Averting a Veiled Threat: Apparent Eradication of Chamaeleo calyptratus on the Island of Maui. (Poster presentation). 2014 Vertebrate Pest Conference 26th Meeting. March 4-6, 2014, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa, HI.

Rodriguez, R., J.K. Leary, D.M. Jenkins, and B. Mahnken. 2014. Herbicide Ballistic Technology: Spatial Tracking Analysis of Operations Characterizing Performance of Target Treatment. (Oral presentation). 2015 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers 2015 Annual International Meeting. July 27-29, 2015, New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA.

2013

Leary, J.K., B. Mahnken, L. Cox, A. Radford, J. Yanagida, T. Penniman, D. Duffy and J. Gooding. 2013. Reducing Nascent Miconia (Miconia calvescens DC) Patches through Accelerated Interventions Utilizing Herbicide Ballistic Technology (HBT). Inv. Plant Sci. Mgmt. DOI: 10.1614/IPSM-D-13-00059.1

Leary, J.K., J. Gooding, J. Chapman, A. Radford, and B. Mahnken. 2013. Calibration of an Herbicide Ballistic Technology (HBT) Helicopter Platform Targeting Miconia calvescens DC in Hawaii. (Publication). Invasive Plant Science and Management 6. April–June 2013.

Mahnken, B., T. Penniman, M. Ade, A. Radford. 2013. A Tale of Two Invaders and Two Islands: Fountain Grass and Ivy Gourd on Maui and Lāna‘i. (Oral presentation). 2013 Hawaii Conservation Conference; Live Today, Sustain Tomorrow: Connecting People, Places, and Planet. July 16-18, 2013, Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI.

Strohecker, L., T.Penniman., K. Springer. 2013. Public Relations, Education, and Outreach Strategies for LFA on the Big Island and Maui. (Oral presentation). 2013 Hawaii Conservation Conference; Live Today, Sustain Tomorrow: Connecting People, Places, and Planet. July 16-18, 2013, Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI.
https://vimeo.com/channels/657529/84257628

2012

Gooding, J., R. Beard, J. Leary, and B. Mahnken. 2012. Miconia (Miconia calvescens): A Prognosis for Containment and Eradication on Maui, Hawaii. (Oral presentation). 2012 Weed Science Society of America 52nd Meeting. February 6-9, 2012, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa, HI.

Leary, J.K., J. Gooding, A. Radford, J. Chapman, and B. Mahnken. 2012. Calibrating the Herbicide Ballistic Technology (HBT) Helicopter Platform for Targeting Incipient Miconia (Miconia calvescens) Populations in Remote Watersheds of Hawaii. (Oral presentation). 2012 Weed Science Society of America 52nd Meeting. February 6-9, 2012, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa, HI.

 Mahnken, B., T. Penniman, S. Miller, and M. Ade. 2012. Pampas Grass (Cortaderia jubata & C. selloana):  Challenges & Results of Control Efforts on Maui, Hawaii, 2006 – 2011. (Oral presentation). 2012 Weed Science Society of America 52nd Meeting. February 6-9, 2012, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa, HI.

2011

Mahnken, B., A. Radford. 2011. Eradicated?  Maui Menace Meets Maker. (Oral presentation). 2011 Hawaii Conservation Conference; Island Ecosystems: The Year of the Forest. August 2-4, 2011, Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI.

Penniman, T., B. Mahnken. 2011. Control Strategies for Pampas Grass – Invader of Hawaiian Forests. (Poster presentation). 2011 Society of American Foresters National Convention; International Year of Forests: Linking Global, Regional, and Local Solutions. November 2-6, 2011, Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort, Honolulu, HI.

Penniman, T. M.,  L. Buchanan, and L. L. Loope. 2011. Recent plant eradications on the islands of Maui County, Hawai‘i. Island Invasives: Eradication and Management. Proceedings of the International Conference on Island Invasives. Gland, Switzerland: IUCN and Auckland, New Zealand: CBB. xii + 542pp. hhttps://portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documents/SSC-OP-042.pdf

Radford, A.,  D. Aquino, A. Vandenberg, D. Green, T. Penniman. 2011. How to Spray a Frog: Isaac Newton and Rudolf Diesel Prevail.  (Oral presentation). 2011 Hawaii Conservation Conference; Island Ecosystems: The Year of the Forest. August 2-4, 2011, Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI.

2010

Mahnken, B., T. Penniman, S. Miller, and M. Ade. 2010. The Ups and Downs: Air and Ground Efforts to Control Pampas Grass (Cortaderia spp.) on Maui. (Oral presentation). 2010 Hawaii Conservation Conference; Pacific Ecosystem Management and Restoration: Applying Traditional and Western Knowledge Systems. August 4-6, 2010, Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI.

2009

Duvall, F., J. Penniman, B. Mahnken, and C. Costales. 2009. Experimental Restoration of Lanaihale Montane Mesic Forest for Uau (Pterodroma sandwichensis) Habitat and Watershed Enhancement. (Poster presentation). 2009 Hawaii Conservation Conference; Hawaii in a Changing Climate. July 28-30, 2009, Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI.

Gooding, J., L. Fox, and B. Mahnken. 2009. Status and History of Miconia on Maui. (Oral presentation). Pulling it all Together 2009 International Miconia Conference.  May 4-7, 2009 Maui, Hawaii

Ogle, B. and B. Mahnken. 2009. Successful Efforts Controlling Fountain Grass in Maui County. (Poster). 2009 Hawaii Conservation Conference; Hawaii in a Changing Climate. July 28-30, 2009, Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI.

Radford, A., T. Penniman, 2009. A Coqui-free Certification Program on the Island of Maui. (Poster). 2009 Hawaii Conservation Conference; Hawaii in a Changing Climate. July 28-30, 2009, Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI.

2008

Mahnken, B. 2008. Veiled Chameleon Control Efforts on Maui. (Oral presentation). Brown Tree Snake Technical Working Group Meeting. April 16-18, 2008, Hawaii Prince Hotel, Honolulu, HI.

Mahnken, B. 2006. Chamaeleo calyptratus:  Efforts to control the Veiled Chameleon on Maui. (Oral presentation). 2006 Hawaii Conservation Conference. July 26-28, 2006, Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, HI.

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