February 13, 2020
sprep-pa
Smothering, strangling, aggressive – common words often used to describe the infamous vine, Merremia peltata, as it snakes up forest trees. Known locally as kebeas, this native species thrives in sunlight. As Babeldaob has opened up over the past several years, especially with the compact road coming on line, forests once closed off to most people are now facing disturbances - new roads, farms, businesses...
