![<a href="https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/pono/"><span class="nivo-cap" >Be Pono Outdoors</span><br /><span class="nivo-content">Pono the Nēnē shows us how to hike, gather and play pono. Watch Pono's videos, then claim your reward.</span><br /><span class="s_readmore">Read More<i class="icon-signin"></i></span></a> Pono the Nēnē](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/files/2024/06/1-1200x400.jpg)
![<a href="https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/pono"><span class="nivo-cap" >Play Pono near Fire</span><br /><span class="nivo-content">Only make campfires in enclosed containers, and don't use fireworks at home. Play it safe and help prevent a forest fire.</span><br /><span class="s_readmore">Read More<i class="icon-signin"></i></span></a> Play Pono](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/files/2024/06/3-1200x400.jpg)
![<a href="https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/pono"><span class="nivo-cap" >Be a Pono Pet Parent</span><br /><span class="nivo-content">Cats indoors and pets on leashes can save the lives of our Hawaiian birds</span><br /><span class="s_readmore">Read More<i class="icon-signin"></i></span></a> Be a Pono Pet Parent](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/files/2024/06/5-1200x400.jpg)
![<a href="https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/pono"><span class="nivo-cap" >Hike Pono</span><br /><span class="nivo-content">Clean your gear, stay on the trail, and listen to nature's music (or keep your own in headphones)</span><br /><span class="s_readmore">Read More<i class="icon-signin"></i></span></a> Hike Pono](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/files/2024/06/2-1200x400.jpg)
![<a href="https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/gather-pono/"><span class="nivo-cap" >Gather Pono</span><br /><span class="nivo-content">Hawaiʻi's forests are here for you. You can gather fruit, foliage, and wood for free with an easy permit from Forestry & Wildlife.</span><br /><span class="s_readmore">Read More<i class="icon-signin"></i></span></a> Gather Pono](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/files/2024/06/4-1200x400.jpg)
![<a href="https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/manu/"><span class="nivo-cap" >Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele: Year of the Forest Birds</span><br /><span class="nivo-content">2024 is for the birds. Celebrate with events, swag, and activities all year long.</span><br /><span class="s_readmore">Read More<i class="icon-signin"></i></span></a> Makahiki o Nā Manu Nahele](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/files/2023/12/Web-Slider-Makahiki-o-Na-Manu-Nahele-1200x400.png)
![<a href="https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/education/virtual/"><span class="nivo-cap" >Take a Virtual Field Trip</span><br /><span class="nivo-content">Our field trips use 360˚ images and video, interviews with expert staff, and research to bring Hawaiʻi's outdoors to you.</span><br /><span class="s_readmore">Read More<i class="icon-signin"></i></span></a> An image of a virtual trip to Puʻu Waʻawaʻa](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/files/2022/11/Screenshot-2022-11-16-at-7.42.41-PM-e1689628087785-1200x400.png)
![<a href="https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/app/"><span class="nivo-cap" >Get the Outerspatial App</span><br /><span class="nivo-content">Hawaiʻi's outdoors is now in your hand. Use the Outerspatial app to find trails and hunting areas near you.</span><br /><span class="s_readmore">Read More<i class="icon-signin"></i></span></a> A forested valley with smartphone and app graphic linking to information about the Outerspatial app](https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/files/2021/08/outerspatial-slider-4.jpg)
Aloha from Forestry & Wildlife
Our mission is to protect, manage, and restore natural and cultural resources in collaboration with the people of Hawaiʻi. We envision a future with thriving native ecosystems and opportunities for the people of Hawaiʻi to engage with nature. You can learn more about Forestry and Wildlife and the people who work here on our About Us page.
E mālama kākou i ka ʻāina!
Explore Outdoors
Forestry & Wildlife manages roughly one million acres of public lands across Hawaiʻi. While some of these areas have restricted access in order to protect Hawaiʻi’s at-risk species & ecosystems, many of the lands we manage can be experienced in person through hiking, hunting, camping, or other uses. Some activities and locations require permits. To find resources near you, use the web map at the bottom of this page.
Connect with Us
When interacting with lands and species managed by Forestry and Wildlife, you’ll need to follow our administrative rules, and you may need a permit depending on where you’re going and the activities you plan to engage in. We encourage you to participate in the process of management by sharing your voice: attend our public meetings, provide input on proposed plans and policies, or just send us a comment.
Learn About Hawaiʻi’s Species and Protected Areas
We are fortunate to be entrusted with the management of some of the world’s most fascinating, unique species, and to work in and manage areas that are truly special. The links below provide educational information about some of the species and places with which we work. You can find more ways to learn on our Education pages.
Find Reserves and Trails Near You
If you’re looking for public resources near you, we provide a few options. First, check out our Island Hubs, which are mini-websites that focus on the information most relevant to you, based on where you are. We have Island Hubs for Kauaʻi Forest Users, Oʻahu Forest Users, Maui Nui Forest Users, and Hawaiʻi Island Forest Users.
You can also use the web map below to find reserves, trails, and campsites. Click on any reserve or trail in the map to find more information about it. For convenience, the map below shows Forestry & Wildlife resources alongside State Parks and other public areas that may be of interest to you. If the embedded map below doesn’t display correctly, try opening it fullscreen.
News Releases
- 8/26/24 – HAWAIʻI URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROJECTS AWARDED FUNDING
- 8/22/24 – TRAIL WORKDAY AT MIDDLE RIDGE SHOWS VALUE OF STATE-COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
- 8/21/24 – KAUA‘I FOREST BIRD PROTECTION AWARDED GRANTS TO RESEARCH AVIAN MALARIA IN HAWAIIAN HONEYCREEPERS
- 8/19/24 – FEDS RECOGNIZE BIRD CONSERVATIONISTS AND STATE WILDFIRE CREW
- 8/14/24 – KAMEHAMENUI FOREST WILDLIFE CONTROL HUNT ANNOUNCED
- 8/1/24 – KAUAʻI HUNTING UNIT L REOPENED
- 7/29/24 – LEGACY LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 LAND ACQUISITION GRANTS
- 7/22/24 – TEN YEARS OF FIGHTING RAPID OHIA DEATH
- 7/23/24 – KAUAʻI HUNTING UNIT L CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 7/19/24 – $10 MILLION NOAA GRANT FOR SUMMIT-TO-SEA PROJECT TO PROTECT MAUI REEF
Announcements
See recent Trail Closures and Hunting Announcements
- July 15 Public Hearing – Revisions to Ch. 13-209 Natural Area Reserves System Rules
- Kahakapao Access Road closed May 2 to June 28, 2024
- DLNR CLOSING PORTION OF FOREST RESERVE FOR HA‘IKŪ STAIRS REMOVAL
- Loop Rd on Kauaʻi closed until further notice
- See the 2024-25 Wildlife Conservation Stamp and Game Bird Stamp Art Contest Submissions
- New Virtual Field Trip: Keauhou Bird Conservation Center
- CAMPSITES AT PEACOCK FLATS AND KUAOKALĀ TRAIL TO BE CLOSED DURING MĀKAHA BRIDGE CLOSURE REPAIRS
- Grant opportunity: Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program
- Landscape Scale Restoration and Wildland-Urban Interface Grants Now Accepting Applications
- Share your voice: Input Sought for Hawaiʻi’s Kapāpala Koa Canoe Management Area