Hawaiian endangered bird conservation program five-year workplan (2001-2005), draft, 15 October 2001

Author:

Burgett, J., Conry, P., Fretz, S., And 9 co-authors,

Title:

Hawaiian endangered bird conservation program five-year workplan (2001-2005), draft, 15 October 2001

Year:

2001

Subject:

Palila Loxioides bailleui Akiapolaau Hemignathus munroi Endangered species birds Birds conservation Birds protection Forest birds

Summary:

The Hawaiian Islands are home to species of birds that are found nowhere else on the planet, exhibiting a staggering array of adaptations to the life in their unique habitats. Prior to human disturbance, Hawaiian birdlife was abundant from the montane cloud forests to the rain forests by the sea in what are thought to have been the highest densities of any birds on earth. These natural treasures are integral elements of the biological and cultural heritage of the Hawaiian Islands and their people. Unfortunately, many Hawaiian bird species are highly endangered or already extinct. The Hawaiian Endangered Bird Conservation Program is a unique partnership composed of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), State of Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), and the Zoological Society of San Diego (ZSSD), and in collaboration with many organizations statewide including the U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division (BRD), the University of Hawaii, and the Alala, Maui and Kauai Partnerships. These agencies and organizations, and others, are working to recover endangered species statewide through basic research to understand the biology of particular species, mitigation and control of threats and limiting factors, and restoration and protection of managed habitat. This document outlines the proposed work plan for the Hawaiian Endangered Bird Conservation Program for (2001-2005). Included are specific draft work plans, rather than broad recovery recommendations. It is emphasized that this is a working document that will be subject to frequent discussion, review, and annual revision. For comprehensive and broad recovery recommendations, refer to the Hawaii Forest Bird Recovery Plan (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), which examines recovery actions in greater detail, including habitat management, habitat restoration, predator and competitor research and control, avian disease research and management, and research on the habitat requirements and biology of Hawaiian forest birds.

Collection:

Monographs