Division of Forestry and Wildlife

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. Much of the video content here is produced by the DLNR Communications Office. Partner content is labeled as such, and videos are embedded from their original host site.

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.

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Outdoor Documentaries by DLNR & Friends

The videos below were either produced by DLNR, or with funding or staffing support from DLNR. 

Forests for Life: Explore some of the ways that forests support our communities through the production of water, wood, & native species habitat. (1hr)	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. (30m)	The Rain Follows the Forest: Learn about Hawaii’s fragile fresh water supply and discovers connections to our upland forest environment. (28m)
Lehua Island: Restoration of a Tropical Bird Paradise. Journey to Lehua Island off the west coast of Kaua‘i, where partners work to remove invasive rats in order to create a safe haven for native birds. (30m)	Hawai‘i is home to a number of endangered forest birds found nowhere else on the planet. Journey to mauka habitats to meet some of these special species. (30m)	Rebuilding the Mauna Lei of Haleakalā

 

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

 

Hawai‘i’s Native Birds

Endangered Forest Birds of Hawaiʻi	Extraordinary Endangered Seabirds & Extraordinary Steps to Save Them	Kaʻena Point Natural Area Reserve
Kaʻena Point Albatross Get Eggs for Christmas	Pueo Rescue on Oʻahu	Kauaʻi ʻAʻo Release
Tracking the ʻAkiapōlāʻau

 

 

Hawai‘i’s Native Insects & Snails

The Butterfly Effect: Releasing Kamehameha Butterlies	Damsels in Distress: Hawaiʻi’s Native Damselflies	Protecting the Kamehameha Butterfly
Protecting the Kāhuli, Hawaiʻi’s Endangered Tree Snails	Native yellow-faced bees get a new home at Kaʻena Point

 

 

Invasive Species

Lehua Island: Restoration of a Tropical Bird Paradise	Dogs Sniff Out Rats on Lehua Island	Rose-ringed Parakeets Invade Kauaʻi
Strawberry Guava	Spot the Ant, Stop the Ant!	How Biocontrol Helps Hawaiʻi
Little Fire Ants: How to Collect a Sample

 

 

Oral Histories

This is a new content area that we intend to expand soon. Check back later for more oral histories.

Reflections on Kawainui Marsh

 

Meet DOFAW

Who works at DLNR DOFAW, 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 at DLNR DOFAW, 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.

Meet Forestry & Wildlife Staff from Oʻahu Branch & Statewide Admin Office

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

Meet Forestry & Wildlife Staff from Hawaiʻi Island Branch

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)

Kauaʻi Videos

	Extraordinary Endangered Seabirds & Extraordinary Steps to Save Them	Kauaʻi ʻAʻo Release
Dogs Sniff Out Rats on Lehua Island	Rose-ringed Parakeets Invade Kauaʻi

Oʻahu Videos

Reflections on Kawainui Marsh	The Butterfly Effect: Releasing Kamehameha Butterlies	Damsels in Distress: Hawaiʻi’s Native Damselflies
Protecting the Kamehameha Butterfly	Native yellow-faced bees get a new home at Kaʻena Point

Meet Forestry & Wildlife Staff from Oʻahu Branch & Statewide Admin Office

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	Betsy Gagne, Former Executive Secretary, Natural Area Reserves Commission

Maui Nui Videos

Strawberry Guava

Rebuilding the Mauna Lei of Haleakalā

Hawaiʻi Island Videos

Tracking the ʻAkiapōlāʻau

Making Holiday Seed Paper Ornaments with Native Plants

Meet Forestry & Wildlife Staff from the Hawaiʻi Island Branch

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	Dr. Elliott Parsons, Hawaiʻi Island Puʻu Waʻawaʻa Coordinator	Jason Flemming, Hawaiʻi Island Forestry Technician
Tyler Iaea, Natural Area Reserves Field Supervisor	Kassandra Connor, Hawaiʻi Island Student Assistant