At least 10 trees were illegally cut down in a public forest on Oahu, a loss for the reserve and the people who use it.

• Eucalyptus trees in the Ewa Forest Reserve were cut down in July, leaving splintered trunks behind.
• Whoever did it also put in a bench, which suggests they were clearing the spot to make a lookout.
• State land officials are reminding people it is against the law to remove, damage, or kill plants in public reserves.
• Anyone who sees this kind of damage is asked to report it to the state's DOCARE enforcement line.

Outlook: Officials are looking for whoever cut the trees, and more damage could turn up as the site is checked.