#Koolau Forest Reserve
Attempt to re-introduce the Hawaiian crow in the wild gets green light in east Maui
The Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday approved plans by the DLNR, and US Fish and Wildlife Service to conduct a pilot release of captive-bred ʻalalā onto forest reserve lands in east Maui.
EAST MAUI FOREST SURVEY UNCOVERS RARE PLANTS & POSSIBLE NEW SPECIES
A survey of Maui’s Ko’olau Forest Reserve has documented new populations of several plant species thought to be near extinction, and the discovery of what scientists believe is a new plant species found only in East Maui. The Nature Conservancy announced the findings today. The agency’s invasive plant specialist on Maui, Pat Bily said, “We […]
$900,000 IN MAUI COUNTY GRANTS AWARDED
(Posted by Wendy OSHER © 2009) Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares announced the awarding of more than $900,000 in county grants in the areas of workforce development, small business, renewable energy, and the arts-among other disciplines. The largest allocation of $300,000 goes toward operational activities at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Other large appropriations include […]
