Coverage dated September 18, 2023 to September 19, 2023
Lahaina's 150-year-old banyan tree that was charred by the wildfires is showing signs of new life
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"To me, it's a symbol of hope. We're taking it to heart to try to bring back the tree, to give some hope to Lahaina," said Chris Imonti, a landscaper working to restore the tree after Maui's wildfires.
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"To me, it's a symbol of hope. We're taking it to heart to try to bring back the tree, to give some hope to Lahaina," said Chris Imonti, a landscaper working to restore the tree after Maui's wildfires.
(CNN) -- Groups of leaves are sprouting on Lahaina’s historic banyan tree, which was burned during the Aug. 8 fire that destroyed most of Front Street. Arborists are volunteering their time and expertise to save the 150-year-old tree.
Videos taken by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) show a group of leaves sprouting alongside charred foliage: A positive sign in the tree's long-term recovery.
The 150-year-old tree was badly burned in the fires that ravaged Maui last month. New green leaves hint at the possibility of recovery for the tree and its community.
More than a month after a wind-fueled inferno torched Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui, the town’s signature 150-year-old Banyan tree is sprouting leaves, proving its vitality.
