Håyun Lågu Roots

World War II Reconstruction

World War II resulted in great changes to the island of Guam. This includes its plants and animals. After the bombings of World War II, Tangan Tangan trees were planted throughout the island of Guam by plane to assist the reconstruction by combating erosion that occurred. The roots of the Tangan Tangan tree grow more rapidly than the Håyun Lågu tree showing another reason the Håyun Lågu tree is so rare. It has to compete for resources with other plants.

Mealybugs

Mealybugs are another one of Guam’s invasive species. Mealybugs eat at the roots of the Håyun Lågu. Science shows that the mealybugs could be a reason why the Håyun Lågu species is so rare as their roots are very yummy to the mealybugs.

Feral Pigs

Guam has many feral pigs which is another invasive species. The feral pigs root up and eat the roots of many of Guam’s plants and trees. The Håyun Lågu tree is included in their path as feral pigs do not know that something is endangered or rare.