Evaluating the cost of saving native Hawaiian birds

Author:

Steiner, William W. M.

Title:

Evaluating the cost of saving native Hawaiian birds

Periodical:

Evolution, ecology, conservation, and management of Hawaiian birds : a vanishing avifauna

Year:

2001

Pages:

377-383

Subject:

Birds conservation Endangered species birds

Summary:

Approximately $94 million has been spent on avian research and management in Hawaii over the past decade, which has made a substantial contributions to the local economies. Yet, only one firm success in restoring Nene from the edge of extinction to more than 300 birds on two islands. Integrating ecotourism and bird restoration effort may generate future funding for saving native Hawaiian birds.

Collection:

Monographs