Hawaiian tropical rainforests - Wikipedia
The Hawaiian tropical rainforests are a tropical moist broadleaf forest ecoregion in the Hawaiian Islands. They cover an area of 6,700 km 2 (2,600 sq mi) in the windward lowlands and montane regions of the islands. [1] Coastal mesic forests are found at …
Discovering the Best Rainforest in Hawaii - How To Live In Hawaii
One of the most remarkable aspects of Hawaii’s ecosystem is its rainforests, which cover approximately 2% of the islands’ total land area. The rainforests in Hawaii are truly a sight to behold. With their lush green canopies and vibrant undergrowth, these …
Division of Forestry and Wildlife: Forestry Program
The plan identifies nine priority areas for Hawaii’s forests that include: forest health, invasive species, insects and disease; wildfire; urban and community forestry; climate change and sea level rise; conservation of native biodiversity; hunting, nature-based recreation, and tourism; forest products and carbon sequestration; and U.S ...
Division of Forestry and Wildlife - Department of Land and ...
Forestry & Wildlife manages roughly one million acres of public lands across Hawaiʻi. While some of these areas have restricted access in order to protect Hawaiʻi’s at-risk species & ecosystems, many of the lands we manage can be experienced in person through hiking, hunting, camping, or other uses. Some activities and locations require permits.
THE RAINFOREST - Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
There are forty-eight different forest types found in the Hawaiian Islands. Native Hawaii rainforest consists of 3 layers: Canopy layer: Dominated by ohia lehua and acacia koa. Understory layer: Consists of a variety of smaller trees and shrubs. Forest-floor layer: Consists mostly of ferns (hapu’u) and berries.
Hawaii’s Forests – Hawaii Forest Institute
Learn about the history of Hawaii’s forests and how they have changed since the arrival of humans, how management is the key to their survival, and how forests can create employment …
Laupāhoehoe - The Hawai‘i Experimental Tropical Forest
The Laupāhoehoe Experimental Forest Unit is located on the windward side of the island of Hawaii on the slopes of the Mauna Kea volcano. The 12,300 acre (5,000 ha) site contains magnificent examples of primary wet and rain forest and is the habitat to numerous endangered plant and animal species.