Announcements

Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) for the Kawainui Marsh Wetland Restoration and Habitat Enhancement Project is now available for review and comment

The Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) for the Kawainui Marsh Wetland Restoration and Habitat Enhancement Project is now available for review and comment. The project proposes to implement wetland restoration and habitat enhancement improvements to about 80 acres of Kawainui Marsh. Improvements include: 1) wetland restoration and erosion control; 2) habitat restoration for native Hawaiian waterbirds, migratory shorebirds and waterfowl; 3) improvements to support DOFAW’s maintenance operations; and 4) some public access and passive outdoor recreational amenities. Please refer to the link above to view the DEA and information on providing comments. The comment period ends on February 7, 2012, however, comments will be accepted until February 17th.

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Comments Sought On Environmental Assessment For Mana Plain Forest Reserve Wetland Restoration

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) is seeking public comment on a draft wetland restoration plan/environmental assessment (EA) for the Mana Plain Forest Reserve on Kaua‘i. Comments will be accepted until Feb 3, 2012.

Brochure "Help Us Restore Wetlands on the Mana Plain."

This is a 2-page/three fold brochure describing the proposed Mana Plain Wetland Restoration Plan. The user should download the pdf, print on both sides and fold in thirds.

Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) for the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve Management Plan

The Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) for the Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve Management Plan is now available for review and comment. This plan outlines management actions over the next fifteen years to protect, maintain, and enhance the Reserve’s unique natural resources. Proposed actions include fencing, feral ungulate removal, weed control, habitat restoration, outplanting rare plants, monitoring, public access, outreach and education, fire management, enhanced enforcement and continued collaboration with partners. Please refer to the link above to view the DEA and information on providing comments. Comments will be accepted until February 7, 2012.

Final Environmental Assessment for the Hono O Na Pali Natural Area Reserve Management Plan

The Final Environmental Assessment (FEA) for the Hono O Na Pali Natural Area Reserve (NAR) Management Plan is now available. Please refer to the link above to view the FEA.

ANIMAL CONTROL ACTIVITIES & TEMP. CLOSURE OF MAUNA KEA FOREST RESERVE & KAOHE GMA

NOTICE OF ANIMAL CONTROL ACTIVITIES AND TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MAUNA KEA FOREST RESERVE AND KAOHE GAME MANAGEMENT AREA The Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Department of Land and Natural Resources will conduct animal control activities, specifically aerial shooting from helicopters, within Palila Critical Habitat in the Mauna Kea Forest Reserve (Unit A) and Kaohe Game Management Area (Unit G) on the island of Hawaii for feral goats, feral sheep, mouflon and mouflon/feral sheep hybrids.

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE 2011-2012 GAME BIRD HUNTING SEASON

 

RFP-01-2012 HSWAP Available

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife desires demonstrated experience in the successful implementation and management of projects or programs for the protection of natural resources. Please refer to link above to view RFP.

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