Hawaii's comprehensive wildlife conservation strategy

Author:

Mitchell, Christen, Ogura, Christine, Meadows, Dwanye, Kane, Austin, Strommer, Laurie E., Fretz, J. Scott, Leonard, David, Andrew, McClung, Hawaii Dept. of Land and Natural Resources,

Title:

Hawaii's comprehensive wildlife conservation strategy

Year:

2005

Pages:

1 v. (various pagings)

Subject:

Wildlife conservation Endangered species Habitat conservation Wildlife management

Summary:

The island of Hawaii supports a great number of endemic wildlife species that are in need of conservation. These include forest birds (palila, akiapolaau (Hemignathus munroi), omao (Myadestes obscurus [Hawaii thrush]), and Hawaii akepa (Loxops coccineus coccineus) and terrestrial invertebrates, including several species of land snails, the wekiu bug (Nysius wekiuicola), and bees. Because of its size and the loss of habitat on other islands, Hawaii also provides abundant habitat for species such as the io (Buteo solitarius [Hawaiian hawk]), iiwi (Vestiaria coccinea), nene (Branta sandvicensis [Hawaiian goose]), and anchialine pond fauna. Other federally listed species include the opeapea (Lasiurus cinereus semotus [Hawaiian hoary bat]), alae keokeo (Fulica alai [Hawaiian coot]), aeo (Himantopus mexicanus knudseni [Hawaiian stilt]), and koloa maoli (Anas wyvilliana [Hawaiian duck]), uau (Pterodroma sandwichensis [Hawaiian petrel]), Blackburn's sphinx moth and sea turtles. For terrestrial invertebrates, in general, Hawaii is characterized by high levels of endemism and diversity within many orders. Hawaii supports rare species of stink bugs, damsel bugs, plant hoppers, and kissing bugs (Heteroptera), lacewings (Neuroptera), beetles (Coleoptera), moths (Lepidoptera), flies (Diptera), yellow-faced bees (Hymenoptera), and damselflies (Odonata). Many other species, including migratory birds, seabirds, freshwater fishes, freshwater invertebrates, marine reptiles, marine fishes, and marine invertebrates are found on the island or in the near-shore waters. Conservation strategies for the island of Hawaii are to: Maintain, protect, manage, and restore native species and habitats in sufficient quantity and quality to allow native species to thrive; Combat invasive species through a three-tiered approach combining prevention and interdiction, early detection and rapid response, and ongoing control and eradication; Develop and implement programs to obtain, manage, and disseminate information needed to guide conservation management and recovery programs; Strengthen existing and create new partnerships and cooperative efforts; Expand and strengthen outreach and education to improve understanding of our native wildlife resources among the people of Hawaii; Support policy changes aimed at improving and protecting native species and habitats.

URL:

http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/wildlife/cwcs/hawaii/

Collection:

Monographs