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. You can also search below to find videos that are specific to Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Maui Nui, or Hawaiʻi Island.
2022 ʻŌlelo Youth Xchange Student Video Competition: Forest Inspired
Forestry & Wildlife sponsors the category “Forest Inspired” in the annual 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 forests.
ROD and the ʻŌhiʻa Tree
Winner (Elementary): Braeden Redira, Pearl City Highlands Elementary
Ka Nahele O Ka Mokupuni
Winner (Middle School): Chloe Liu, Mirah Levine, Leila Manibo, Sophia Tada, Kaimukī Middle School
Ola Kākou I Ka ʻĀina
Winner (High School): Anuhea Vida, Kamehameha Schools Maui
Video Categories
Outdoor Documentaries by DLNR & Friends
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 ʻŌhiʻa: This Emmy-Award-winning film from CGAPS & Club Sullivan explores the importance of ‘ōhi‘a and the impact of Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death.
Saving Kiwikiu: This DLNR special follows biologists working to preserve the kiwikiu and its habitat.
Forests for Life: Explore some of the ways that forests support our communities.
Lehua Island: Restoration of a Tropical Bird Paradise. Partners work to remove invasive rats in order to create a safe haven for native birds.
Endangered Forest Birds of Hawaiʻi: Hawai‘i is home to a number of endangered forest birds found nowhere else on the planet.
The Rain Follows the Forest: Our native forests are our only source of fresh water.
Rebuilding the Mauna Lei of Haleakalā: Linking restoration projects in east Maui
Public Service Announcements
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
Hawai‘i’s Native Birds
Nēnē: A Recovery Story
Extraordinary Endangered Seabirds & Extraordinary Steps to Save Them
Tracking the ʻAkiapōlāʻau
Endangered Forest Birds of Hawaiʻi
Hawai‘i’s Native Insects & Snails
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
Invasive Species
How Biocontrol Helps HawaiʻiLittle Fire Ants: How to Collect a SampleSpot the Ant, Stop the Ant!
Lehua Island: Restoration of a Tropical Bird Paradise
Rose-ringed Parakeets Invade Kauaʻi
Dogs Sniff Out Rats on Lehua Island
Oral Histories
This is a new content area that we intend to expand soon. Check back later for more oral histories.
Reflections on Kawainui MarshMeet Forestry and 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.
Emma Yuen, Statewide Program Manager, Native Ecosystems Protection & Management
Tiana Bolosan, Wildlife Biologist, O‘ahu Offshore Islands
Nick Vargas, O‘ahu Game Biologist
Jared Char, O‘ahu Natural Area Reserves Specialist
Pua Heimuli, O‘ahu Outreach Associate (DOFAW partner employed through UH Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit)
Betsy Gagne, Former Executive Secretary, Natural Area Reserves Commission
Riley De Mattos, Hawaiʻi Island Assistant Protection Forester
Alex Wang, Hawaiʻi Island Natural Area Reserve Specialist
Ande Buskirk, Hawaiʻi Island Outreach Specialist
Bret Nainoa Mossman, Hawaiʻi Island Avian Technician (DOFAW partner employed through UH Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit)
Dr. Elliott Parsons, Hawaiʻi Island Puʻu Waʻawaʻa Coordinator
Jason Flemming, Hawaiʻi Island Forestry Technician
Tyler Iaea, Natural Area Reserves Field Supervisor (DOFAW partner employed through UH Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit)
Kassandra Connor, Hawaiʻi Island Student Assistant (DOFAW partner employed through UH Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit)
Fern Duvall, Former Maui NEPM Program Manager, Wildlife Biologist, and State Aviculturist
Kauaʻi Videos
Lehua Island: Restoration of a Tropical Bird Paradise
Extraordinary Endangered Seabirds & Extraordinary Steps to Save Them
Kauaʻi ʻAʻo ReleaseDogs Sniff Out Rats on Lehua IslandRose-ringed Parakeets Invade KauaʻiOʻahu Videos
Native yellow-faced bees get a new home at Kaʻena Point
Kaʻena Point Video TourReflections on Kawainui MarshDamsels in Distress: Hawaiʻi’s Native DamselfliesProtecting the Kamehameha ButterflyThe Butterfly Effect: Releasing Kamehameha Butterlies
Maui Nui Videos
Strawberry GuavaRebuilding the Mauna Lei of HaleakalāFern Duvall, Former Maui NEPM Program Manager, Wildlife Biologist, and State AviculturistHawaiʻi Island Videos
Meet staff from the Hawaiʻi Island office of the Division of Forestry & Wildlife
Nēnē: A Recovery Story
Tracking the ʻAkiapōlāʻau
Making Holiday Seed Paper Ornaments with Native Plants