Videos
In the mood to watch something educational? Video can be a great way to learn about Hawai‘i’s unique natural resources, and to see people and places that you might otherwise not have a chance to see. Our videos are organized into categories below so you can find what interests you.
Video Categories
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Cultural & ecological knowledge from community experts.
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Hawaiʻi-based Documentaries (~25 min and up)
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Shorts (~0-3 min) that get right to the point
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Student-made videos about issues in Hawaiʻi
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Our staff are people who care and are part of the communities we serve
ʻIke Kaiāulu: Community Knowledge
This video series aims to provide cultural context about some of the species and places with which we work. Hear from community members who are experts in cultural practices and/or have a special connection to place.
Carving with Nalu Andrade
Kilo limu with Wally Ito
Caring for Kaʻena with William Aila, Jr
Lāʻau lapaʻau with Roddy Akau
Documentaries
These Hawaiʻi-based films take a deep dive into natural resources issues.
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This triple-feature from the
PBS Pacific Heartbeat Series includes three short documentaries:
Kumu Niu, the award-winning
Kāhuli, and
After the Endling
Saving ʻŌhiʻa: This Emmy-Award-winning film from CGAPS & Club Sullivan explores the importance of ‘ōhi‘a and the impact of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death.Column content
The Rain Follows the Forest: Our native forests are our only source of fresh water.
Cliff Dwellers of Kaua’i, and the People who Hang with Them: This DLNR special highlights the lengths (and heights) botanists go to protect our rarest plants.
Saving Kiwikiu: This DLNR special follows biologists working to preserve the kiwikiu and its habitat.
Endangered Forest Birds of Hawaiʻi
Lehua Island: Restoration of a Tropical Bird Paradise
Conservation Stories
Our stories feature projects and people who help protect natural resources in Hawaiʻi. Explore below or use these links to jump directly to stories about forests, plants & natural areas, birds, snails & insects, and hunting.
Conservation Stories: Forests, Plants, and Natural Areas
Reflections on Kawainui Marsh
Kaʻena Point Video Tour: Visit this Natural Area Reserve from home.
Making Holiday Seed Paper Ornaments with Native Plants
Conservation Stories: Birds
Nēnē: A Recovery Story
Extraordinary Endangered Seabirds & Extraordinary Steps to Save Them
Tracking the ʻAkiapōlāʻau
Conservation Stories: Snails & Insects
Native yellow-faced bees get a new home at Kaʻena Point
Protecting the Kāhuli, Hawaiʻi’s Endangered Tree Snails
Protecting the Kamehameha Butterfly
Damsels in Distress: Hawaiʻi’s Native Damselflies
The Butterfly Effect: Releasing Kamehameha Butterlies
Conservation Stories: Hunting
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Hear from staff and volunteer hunters who manage the put-and-take game bird system at Kuaokalā.
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Learn about
Outerspatial, the app Hawaiʻi hunters can use to check-in and report harvest data.
![A surveyor for game birds on Mauna Kea](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/files/2022/07/game-bird-survey-2.jpg)
Hunters, staff, and researchers work together to survey game bird populations.
Shorts: Public Service Announcements
Our short, 1-3min videos make sure you get just the info you need to safely enjoy nature in Hawaiʻi.
When Camping in Hawaiʻi, Be Like Smokey!
Keiki Can Help Smokey Prevent Wildfires!
How Biocontrol Helps Hawaiʻi
Spot the Ant, Stop the Ant!
Little Fire Ants: How to Collect a Sample
The Rain Follows the Forest
Protecting Palila: RestoreMaunakea.org
Student Videos
Forestry & Wildlife sponsors a category each year in the Youth XChange Student Video Competition coordinated by ʻŌlelo Community Media. The videos below were created by local students to describe how they are inspired by Hawaiʻi’s environment.
Showcase: Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele (Year of the Forest Birds): Twenty-four student groups across Hawaiʻi submitted videos to our 2024 contest for Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele, the Year of the Forest Birds. Elementary, middle, and high school students used homemade bird puppets, original animations, moʻolelo, and other tools to share their thoughts about the importance of Hawaiian forest birds. Learn about our manu and the threats they face, directly from Hawaiʻi’s keiki.
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ROD and the ʻŌhiʻa Tree
Winner (Elementary): Braeden Redira, Pearl City Highlands Elementary
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Ka Nahele O Ka Mokupuni
Winner (Middle School): Chloe Liu, Mirah Levine, Leila Manibo, Sophia Tada, Kaimukī Middle School
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Ola Kākou I Ka ʻĀina
Winner (High School): Anuhea Vida, Kamehameha Schools Maui
Meet the People of Forestry & Wildlife
Who works at Forestry and Wildlife, and why do they choose to work here? Our staff are just like you: they’re people who care about Hawai‘i and are trying to help maintain and enhance the natural resources that make Hawai‘i a special place. If you’re interested in interning or working with us, or you’re just curious about what we do, watch the videos below to meet some our staff, hear about their work, why they do it, and their advice to anyone considering working in this field. You can learn more on our About Us page.
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Emma Yuen, Statewide Program Manager, Native Ecosystems Protection & Management
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Tiana Bolosan, Wildlife Biologist, O‘ahu Offshore Islands
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Nick Vargas, O‘ahu Game Biologist
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Jared Char, O‘ahu Natural Area Reserves Specialist
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Pua Heimuli, O‘ahu Outreach Associate (DOFAW partner employed through UH Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit)
![A thumbnail of the video Riley De Mattos Hawaiʻi Island Assistant Protection Forester](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/files/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-10-at-5.45.23-PM-1024x574.png)
Riley De Mattos, Hawaiʻi Island Assistant Protection Forester
![A thumbnail for the video Alex Wang Hawaiʻi Island Natural Area Reserve Specialist](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/files/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-10-at-3.50.27-PM-1024x572.png)
Alex Wang, Hawaiʻi Island Natural Area Reserve Specialist
![A thumbnail for the video Ande Buskirk Hawaiʻi Island Outreach Specialist](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/files/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-10-at-4.14.04-PM-e1631477892448-1024x571.png)
Ande Buskirk, Hawaiʻi Island Outreach Specialist
![A thumbnail for the video Bret Nainoa Mossman Hawaiʻi Island Avian Technician](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/files/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-10-at-4.54.15-PM-1024x575.png)
Bret Nainoa Mossman, Hawaiʻi Island Avian Technician (DOFAW partner employed through UH Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit)
![A Thumbnail for the video Dr. Elliott Parsons Hawaiʻi Island Puʻu Waʻawaʻa Coordinator](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/files/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-10-at-5.06.46-PM-1024x571.png)
Dr. Elliott Parsons, Former Hawaiʻi Island Puʻu Waʻawaʻa Coordinator
![A thumbnail for the video Jason Flemming Hawaiʻi Island Forestry Technician](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/files/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-10-at-5.28.41-PM-1024x571.png)
Jason Flemming, Hawaiʻi Island Forestry Technician
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Tyler Iaea, Natural Area Reserves Field Supervisor (DOFAW partner employed through UH Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit)
![A thumbnail for the video Kassandra Connor Hawaiʻi Island Student Assistant](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/files/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-10-at-5.37.22-PM-1024x571.png)
Kassandra Connor, Hawaiʻi Island Student Assistant (DOFAW partner employed through UH Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit)
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Mapuana OʻSullivan, Kauaʻi Forest Management Supervisor
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Chris Mottley, Kauaʻi Native Ecosystems Protection & Management Supervisor
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Kawika Smith, Kauaʻi Nā Ala Hele Trails & Access Specialist
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Kanoe Woodward, Field Technician, Kauaʻi Native Ecosystems Protection & Management
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Fern Duvall, Former Maui NEPM Program Manager, Wildlife Biologist, and State Aviculturist
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Betsy Gagne, Former Executive Secretary, Natural Area Reserves Commission