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- Māmane Māmane Sophora chrysophylla, Endemic Māmane (Sophora chrysophylla) is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. It is the dominant tree in the high-elevation dry forest of Mauna Kea. Māmane is in the Fabaceae (pea and bean) family. It can grow in the form of either a large shrub or a tree with some trees over […]
- MāmanePALILA (Loxioides bailleui) Found only on the upper slopes of the largest mountain in the world, Mauna Kea, the critically endangered Palila has a vibrant yellow head, a strong bill, and a delightful call. This spectacular bird is an important part of our Hawaiian heritage worth protecting. Overview Ecology Māmane Distribution Legal History Māmane—food of […]
- Cattle RanchingTHREATS Mauna Kea’s high-elevation dry forest and the palila that live here are under constant threat from introduced animals, plants, insects, diseases, drought, and fire. Sheep and Goats Cattle Ranching Predators Drought Fire Invasive Plants Avian Disease Invasive Insects Cattle Ranching Most of the forest below 8,000-ft. was converted to pasture. […]
- Forest RestorationManagement After centuries of negative impacts from introduced animals, insects, and invasive plants, the high-elevation forest of Mauna Kea and its wildlife need our help. With intensive management by partnerships with the State and Federal governments, non-profits, and volunteers, the forest will be protected for generations to come. Palila Managment Forest Restoration Critical Habitat […]
- Invasive SpeciesWhat are invasive species? The Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) manages invasive species in order to protect Hawaiʻi’s native species and natural resources. In Hawaiʻi, invasive species are those that are both not native to Hawaiʻi (i.e., species that were introduced by human assistance rather than by their own means of introduction), and harmful to the […]
- 2013-2014 GAME BIRD HUNTING SEASONANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE 2013-2014 GAME BIRD HUNTING SEASON The State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources announces the opening of the 2013-2014 Game Bird Hunting Season on Saturday, November 2, 2013. The fall game bird hunting season will run through Monday, January 20, 2014, with legal hunting days on Saturday, Sunday, and State […]
- Downed Wildlife Contact DetailsKaua’i Type of Facility Species Organization Primary Contact State All native species Kaua‘i Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) (808) 274- 3433 (808) 645- 1576 Licensed rehabber, see website for drop off locations All native species Save our Shearwaters Save Our Shearwaters: (808) 635- 5117 O’ahu Oʻahu Downed Wildlife Drop-Off Information Type of Facility Hours […]
- ʻAʻoNames ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi: ‘A‘o Common: Newell’s shearwater Scientific: Puffinus auricularis newelli Song Conservation Status Federally Listed as Threatened State Listed as Threatened State Recognized as Indigenous NaturServe Heritage Rank G2/T2 – Imperiled Species/Imperiled Subspecies IUCN Red List Ranking – Endangered Regional Seabird Conservation Plan – USFWS 2005 Species Information The ‘a‘o or Newell’s shearwater (Family: […]
- ʻŪliliNames ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi: ‘Ūlili Common: Wandering Tattler Scientific: Tringa incana, Heteroscelus incanus Song Conservation Status State recognized as Indigenous U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan—Moderate concern Species Information The ‘ūlili, or wandering tattler, remains one of North America’s least known birds. ‘Ūlili winter in the Hawaiian Islands, arriving in stages (adults from July to August, juveniles September […]
- Protect Hawaiian Species: Don’t Feed Wild AnimalsDownload this flyer Download a version of this flyer focused on impacts to nēnē Learn More About Hawaiian Wildlife Meet Hawaiʻi’s forest birds, waterbirds, and seabirds: Our bird profiles include birdsongs, beautiful photos, and information about Hawaiian bird habitats and behaviors. Find a native wildlife project near you. We collaborate on projects across Hawaiʻi, including […]