Mosquito control efforts in Alakaʻi Wilderness, Summer and Fall 2024

Kauaʻi Announcements

  Project description The Alaka’i Wilderness Preserve is home to unique and rare forest birds that are declining at alarming rates. Recent data show that ‘akikiki are nearly extinct in the wild and ‘akeke’e and… Read More »

4/18/24: Loop Road on Kauaʻi is closed until further notice for public safety. The road was washed out in recent flooding, at both the Queensland crossing and a second crossing. For additional updates on infrastructure… Read More »

A special-use permit is now available from the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife and Division of State Parks. This permit is designed for researchers and workers working across lands on Kauaʻi that are managed… Read More »

Celebrating Lehua Island through Art Forestry and Wildlife is partnering with Island Conservation and the Kaua’i Society of Artists to host an art show focused on the natural beauty, native species, and the powerful mana… Read More »

Hunting Encouraged in Unit E2, Including Nā Pali-Kona Forest Reserve Kauaʻi Division of Forestry and Wildlife would like to encourage public hunting in Unit E2, recently enclosed areas, by temporarily allowing overnight camping at designated… Read More »

  To give the public the opportunity to submit applications, forms, etc. to our DOFAW Kauai office; A drop off box has been installed on the side of the state building.  All forms of payments… Read More »

  LOOP ROAD STATUS OPENING OF WAILUA FOREST MANAGEMENT ROAD “LOOP ROAD” Completed road construction  The road, better known as loop road has been closed for 3 years due to flood damage in 2018.  Repairs… Read More »

Want to know information about DOFAW Kauai forestry lands? This map allows you to click on various layers that include: Hunting units, hiking trails, proposed projects and many more information.  Use this interactive web map… Read More »