#Draft Management Plan

Makawao Forest Reserve’s first management plan balances needed conservation, popular recreation

The original reason for the creation of the Maui reserve in 1908 was to protect freshwater resources, and that is still a need although how to accomplish it now is different.

Ahihi Kinau Draft Management Plan, 30 day public comment starts TODAY

The State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will present a draft management plan for ‘Ahihi-Kina‘u NAR at a meeting planned for today, Wednesday, October 20, 2010 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Lokelani Intermediate School Cafeteria in Kihei. “The plan contains historical, management, and biological information, describes the current status and condition of […]

‘Ahihi-Kina’u Draft Management Plan ready for public review

The State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) will present a draft management plan for ‘Ahihi-Kina‘u NAR at a meeting planned for next week Wednesday, October 20, 2010 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Lokelani Intermediate School Cafeteria in Kihei. “The plan contains historical, management, and biological information, describes the current status and condition […]

Two more years of restrictions approved for ‘Ahihi-Kina‘u Natural Area Reserve on Maui

The ‘Ahihi-Kinau’u Natural Area Reserve in South Maui will remain under restricted access for two more years under a plan approved by the state Board of land and Natural Resources.  “The most popular and well-used portions of the reserve will remain open for use during visitor hours as they have for the last two years, […]

Next Steps Discussed in Ahihi-Kinau Closure

By Wendy Osher Discussions continue on a recommendation to keep the Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve closed after current restrictions are set to expire on July 31, 2010. DLNR began enforcing the two year closure on access to the majority of the reserve, including unofficial trails to Kalua o Lapa, Kalaeloa, and Mokuha on August 1, […]