import {fetch} from 'wix-fetch'; function parseRetsXml(xml) { const parser = new DOMParser(); const xmlDoc = parser.parseFromString(xml, "text/xml"); const retsNode = xmlDoc.getElementsByTagName("RETS")[0]; const replyCode = retsNode.getAttribute("ReplyCode"); const replyText = retsNode.getAttribute("ReplyText"); const loginUrl = retsNode.getAttribute("Login"); const searchUrl = retsNode.getAttribute("Search"); return { replyCode, replyText, loginUrl, searchUrl }; } async function searchMLS(xml, query) { const retsInfo = parseRetsXml(xml); const response = await fetch(retsInfo.searchUrl, { method: 'post', headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded', }, body: `search=${encodeURIComponent(query)}` }); const results = await response.json(); return results; } const xml = ' Broker = MemberName = 79190-RETSIDX James T Morrison MetadataVersion = 8.09.00001 MinMetadataVersion = 8.09.00001 User = 547029,NULL,NULL,NULL Login = http://rets.hawaiiinformation.com:6103/rets/login Logout = http://rets.hawaiiinformation.com:6103/rets/logout Search = http://rets.hawaiiinformation.com:6103/rets/search GetMetadata = http://rets.hawaiiinformation.com:6103/rets/getMetadata GetObject = http://rets.hawaiiinformation.com:6103/rets/getObject Balance = 0.01 TimeoutSeconds = 1800 '; const query = 'property type:Residential'; searchMLS(xml, query).then(results => { console.log(results); });
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  • Writer's pictureJames T. Morrison R(S)
    • Apr 10
    • 3 min read

Journey through the Big Island's Diverse Ecosystems


The Big Island of Hawaii is a place of unparalleled natural beauty, home to a wide variety of diverse ecosystems. From the lush rainforests to the dry and rocky deserts, the island's landscapes are a testament to the power of nature. In this blog post, we will take a journey through the Big Island's diverse ecosystems and explore the unique flora and fauna found in each.


First, let's take a look at the island's lush rainforests. The northeastern region of the island is home to the largest remaining stand of native rainforest in the state of Hawaii. This area is known as the Hamakua Coast, and it is home to a wide variety of native plants and animals. The rainforests are a haven for birds, with species such as the apapane, amakihi, and i'iwi found in the area. The rainforests are also home to a wide variety of native plants, including the ohia lehua and kauila.

As we move further inland, we come across the island's high elevation forests. These forests are found at elevations above 2,000 feet and are characterized by cool and misty conditions. The high elevation forests are home to a wide variety of endemic species, including the hawaii creeper and the hawaii amakihi. The forests are also home to a wide variety of native plants such as the koa and ohia trees. The high elevation forests are also home to some of the Big Island's most iconic wildlife, such as the hawaii state bird the nene goose.


As we move towards the island's volcanic regions, we come across the unique and otherworldly landscapes of the island's desert regions. The desert regions are characterized by their rocky, barren landscapes and are home to a wide variety of unique and adapted species. The desert regions are home to a wide variety of succulent plants, such as the aalii and the na'u. The desert regions are also home to a wide variety of reptiles, including the gecko and the skink.


As we continue our journey towards the island's coast, we come across the island's diverse marine ecosystems. The Big Island's coastline is home to a wide variety of marine wildlife, including the endangered hawksbill sea turtle and the spinner dolphin. The coastlines are also home to a wide variety of coral reefs, which provide a home to a wide variety of fish and invertebrates. The marine ecosystems are also home to a wide variety of seabirds, such as the wedge-tailed shearwater.

The Big Island's diverse ecosystems are not only a visual treat, but they also play a crucial role in the island's ecological balance. Each ecosystem is home to a wide variety of unique and adapted species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. The preservation of the island's ecosystems is crucial for the survival of the island's unique and fragile flora and fauna, and it is important that we continue to make conservation efforts to protect these unique habitats.

In conclusion, the Big Island of Hawaii is a place of unparalleled natural beauty, home to a wide variety of diverse ecosystems. From the lush rainforests to the dry and rocky deserts, the island's landscapes are a testament to the power of nature. Each ecosystem is home to a wide variety of unique and adapted species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. The preservation of the island's ecosystems is crucial for the survival of the island's unique and fragile flora and fauna and for the future generations who will inherit this natural treasure. It is important to take a journey through the Big Island's diverse ecosystems, to understand and appreciate the delicate balance of nature and the importance of preservation efforts

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