Announcements

SEARCHING FOR NATIVE AND CULTURALLY IMPORTANT TREES TO COMPETE IN THE NATIONAL BIG TREES COMPETITION

The Department of Land and Natural Resources invites the public to help us take part in a national Big Trees competition. The Big Trees Program, run by American Forests, is a national competition to find the largest trees of particular species in the nation. American Forests’ 2011 National Register of Big Trees represents more than 660 species – 30 more than last year – with trees in 45 states and the District of Columbia. The State of Hawai‘i is looking forward to taking part in this Big Tree competition and is searching for potential candidates of the following species.

FERAL GOAT CONTROL PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR HUNTING UNIT F ON KAUAI

DOFAW announces an opportunity for interested individuals to assist the Division in an animal control of feral goats in Hunting Unit F on Kauai, pursuant to Title 13, Chapter 123, “Rules Regulating Game Mammal Hunting,” §13-123-9, “Nuisance or crop damage.” Animal control is being limited to archery and muzzleloader. Interested individuals will need to show a valid hunting license and will be required to sign an animal control permit. Animal control permits will be available at the Lihue Division of Forestry and Wildlife office at 3060 Eiwa St. Rm. 306 Lihue, HI 96766

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.

LANAI AXIS DEER LOTTERY

 

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.

Dedication of New Reserve at Kulani....

An extension of 6,600 acres has been added to the Puu Makaala NAR.

10/29/09 - DLNR HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ‘ILIO POINT NATURAL AREA RESERVE

 

10/29/09 - ARBOR DAY EVENTS FEATURE NATIVE, NON-NATIVE PLANTS FOR SALE

 

10/28/09 - DLNR ANNOUNCES 2010 LANA‘I AXIS DEER HUNTING SEASON

 

10/14/09 - CONSERVATION PARTNERS MARK 10 YEARS RELEASING ENDANGERED HAWAIIAN BIRDS INTO KAUA‘I FORESTS