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Department of Land and Natural Resources sustainability hotspot: Mauna Kea, Big Island of Hawaii

Author:
Hawaii Dept. of Land and Natural Resources,
Title:
Department of Land and Natural Resources sustainability hotspot: Mauna Kea, Big Island of Hawaii
Year:
2004
Subject:
Astronomical observatories Mauna Kea Mauna Kea Mauna Kea Science Reserve Management
Summary:
The summit of Mauna Kea has become the premier international astronomical center in the world. Due to its elevation, environment, and lack of human presence, the summit of Mauna Kea is a resource attracting global interest as well as millions of dollars in investments. The University of Hawaii's Institute for Astronomy currently maintains two leases with the State of Hawaii on Mauna Kea, from the Hale Pohaku mid-level facilities at approximately the 8,000-foot elevation to the various telescope facilities at the 13,000-foot summit area. The preservation and protection of the Mauna Kea site for future generations will require the establishment of a balance between the needs of the astronomy community, commercial operators, and the public since an increase of human impact to the land will eventually deteriorate the resources beyond repair. The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Sustainability Hotspot Team for Mauna Kea is working toward the long-term protection, preservation, and sustainability of the Mauna Kea site in an effort to preserve and protect this area for future generations. This effort resulted in the development of the 1995 Mauna Kea Management Plan which was jointly done by the DLNR and the University of Hawaii (UH). By the year 2000, the plan needs to be reviewed and updated by the DLNR, the UH, and by community groups.
Collection:
Monographs