#native forest

DLNR explores wildfire impacts on forest watersheds and communities

While flames are no longer visible at the site of the Mililani Mauka fire on Oʻahu, the 1,600-acre burn area left behind is a reminder of the delicate landscape and its connection to the precious watershed below.

Special Chronicles Importance of Native Forests

A one-hour documentary, Forests for Life, chronicles the life-giving importance of Hawai‘i’s native forests. It is set to debut this Friday, Jan. 18.

Native Forest Thrives After 20 Years of Collaboration

ʻUlupalakua Ranch’s re-dedication of valuable grazing lands over to native forest restoration at Auwahi, Maui without compensation is remarkable.

Maui’s Nakula Reserve Gets Restoration Help

The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife has just released a draft management plan for the Nakula Natural Area Reserve on Maui that is expected to help guide restoration and management activities there for the foreseeable future.

WEST MAUI MOUNTAINS WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP MARKS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

The West Maui Mountain Watershed Partnership celebrated its 10th anniversary with a signing ceremony reaffirming the commitment to protecting 48,000 acres of forested watersheds on the Valley Isle.  Since its inception in 1998, the partnership has managed the native forests of West Maui that provide billions of gallons of water for residents, businesses and agriculture […]