DLNR Firefighters Contain Wildfire In Puu Waawaa Forest Reserve

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DLNR Firefighters Contain Wildfire In Puu Waawaa Forest Reserve

Posted on Jan 14, 2014 in Forestry & Wildlife Announcements

HILO -- Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) firefighters today continued their response to an estimated 150 acre brushfire which was first reported last night just after 6 p.m. An initial crew of five DLNR personnel and a bulldozer first responded to the fire Sunday evening, along with Hawaii County Fire Department.

Land Board Authorizes Archaeological and Environmental Reviews Of Areas Covered By Proposed Land Exchange On Maui

Posted on Jan 10, 2014 in Forestry & Wildlife Announcements

KAHULUI -- The Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) today authorized the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to seek bids to conduct an archaeological inventory survey (AIS) and environmental review (EA) necessary to explore a proposed land exchange agreement between the state and Haleakala Ranch that that the department believes will ensure public access to a disputed hiking trail, and create a new access route to two large forest reserves on the leeward slope of Haleakala.

DLNR To Consider Exchange Of Lands On Haleakala For Public Access

Posted on Jan 8, 2014 in Forestry & Wildlife Announcements

KAHULUI -- The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has proposed an agreement that that it believes will avoid costly litigation, ensure public access to a hiking trail, and create a new access route to two large forest reserves on the leeward slope of Haleakala.