This interactive ArcGIS StoryMap highlights how DLNR’s Forestry & Wildlife Division is addressing conservation challenges in the Maui Nui region (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe). It combines maps, visuals, and narrative to show efforts in native forest restoration, invasive species control, watershed protection, wildfire management, and community resilience to climate impacts. The story emphasizes how integrated strategies help protect Hawaiʻi’s ecosystems for future generations.
Students and educators can:
Explore interactive maps to locate restoration sites, fire-prone areas, and watershed zones across Maui Nui.
Investigate ecosystem issues, such as invasive plant spread and post-wildfire recovery.
Analyze co-benefits of forestry programs—like watershed health, habitat connectivity, and pollinator support.
Create stewardship plans by selecting a local area and proposing solutions (e.g., planting native trees, fuel reduction, community planting days).
Reflect on community collaboration, mapping which stakeholders—like watershed partnerships, farmers, and federal agencies—are involved.
Native forest restoration and watershed science in Maui Nui
Invasive species control and wildfire management strategies
Climate resilience and ecosystem recovery
GIS-based spatial storytelling and land management visualization
Community partnerships and multi-stakeholder conservation approaches
