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Blessing the ‘birds’ critical to saving Kauaʻi forest birds
Staff gathered on Monday to bless the helicopters that will help save Kaua‘i’s forest birds.
DLNR: Year of the forest birds marked changes for birds, hope for the future
This year was “Makahiki o nā Manu Nahele: Year of the Forest Birds,” officially proclaimed by Gov. Josh Green, M.D., in January. An estimated 47,000 people engaged in bird-related education events over the year with the goal of raising awareness about Hawaiian forest birds and their plight. But for the birds themselves, it was a complicated year filled with both troubling declines and new rays of hope.
New DLNR videos highlight traditional knowledge, stewardship of natural resources
The “ʻIke Kaiāulu,” or “Community Knowledge,” series—produced by the DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife and Division of Aquatic Resources—aims to tap into the rich history of mālama ʻāina (caring for the land) and kai (the ocean).
DLNR looks to fill vacancies on Hawai‘i Island advisory councils
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), in cooperation with the US Forest Service (USFS), is accepting applications for vacant seats on the Laupāhoehoe and Puʻuwaʻawaʻa Advisory Councils on Hawaiʻi Island.
Wildfire Mitigation and Risk Reduction Preparedness Month
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., proclaimed May as Wildfire Mitigation and Risk Reduction Preparedness Month. The proclamation comes nine months after the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfire that destroyed much of historic Lahaina Town and claimed the lives of more than 100 people.
Millions of dollars proposed for Hawaiʻi wildfire mitigation and response
This year’s series of wildfires on Maui, Hawai‘i Island, and O‘ahu raised awareness about this threat to a new level. It is reflected in the proposed budget Governor Josh Green, M.D., submitted to the state Legislature on Monday.
Hundreds of seabirds assisted during Hawaiʻi’s seabird fallout season
Through conservation partnerships, hundreds of seabirds were rescued this year during seabird fallout season, which takes place roughly between Sept. 15 and Dec. 15 each year.
Input Sought On Management of Maui’s Kahikinui Forest Reserve
The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife is asking the community to engage in learning about the Kahikinui Forest Reserve and contribute to the planning process that will guide the reserve’s management priorities over the next decade.
Hawai‘i Big Tree Competition Accepting Nominations for Spring 2021 Season
Nominations for the annual Hawai‘i Big Tree competition are now being accepted through May 31, 2021. The competition aims to find the largest trees of native species and raise awareness about the importance of healthy trees and forests.
DLNR Responds to Illegal Christmas Tree Bonfires at Ahu O Laka
The Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources received reports of illegal burning of Christmas trees at Ahu O Laka (Kāne’ohe Bay sandbar) on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2020. Photos that circulated on social media sites showed groups of people standing should-to-shoulder maskless while trees burned in the background.
Helemano Wilderness Area Bought for Conservation
The Trust for Public Land and the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), recently bought 2,882 acres of the Central Oʻahu forest and fallow lands from Dole Food Company. According to the DLNR, this purchase will provide Oʻahu residents new outdoor recreational opportunities, while protecting Central O‘ahu’s […]
