Sprawling across 590 acres on the west side of Lānaʻi, Kānepuʻu Preserve was created in 1991 to protect the largest remnants of olopua/lama dryland forest in Hawaiʻi. It’s home to over 40 different species of native plants, including the rare hibiscus ma‘o hau hele and trees like the lama, a native ebony, and ʻaiea, once used to build the canoes that sustained many area fishing villages. Today, TNC manages the preserve in partnership with Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center. Together we are working to replant natives, contain the spread of invasive plants and animals and prevent the introduction of new alien species. Our long-term goal is to ensure the viability of this rare native forest by building the capacity of the local community to become the preserve’s caretakers. Learn more about Kānepuʻu Preserve at https://nature.ly/3P208RL 📸 : TNC
The Nature Conservancy in Hawai'i and Palmyra
Non-profit Organizations
Honolulu, Hawaii 3,664 followers
Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends – globally, and in Hawai'i and Palmyra.
About us
Our mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends in Hawaiʻi and at Palmyra Atoll.
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https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/hawaii/
External link for The Nature Conservancy in Hawai'i and Palmyra
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- 51-200 employees
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Just beginning their journey! From Hawaiʻi to Palmyra, these little ones are figuring things out in real time, and the reefs and coastlines they grow up in only work if we take care of them. 📸 : 1 - Kydd Pollock 2 - Erik Oberg/Island Conservation 3 - TNC 4 - Andrew Wright 5 - Grady Timmons 6 - Wailana Moses 7 - Bryan Shirota 8 - Kydd Pollock
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The Olowalu-Ukumehame coastline of West Maui is eroding at an alarming rate, caused by rising sea levels, stronger storms and seasonal high tides and surf. As the shoreline erodes, Honoapi‘ilani Highway gets flooded and damaged, which can cause sediment and road materials to wash into the ocean and harm the nearshore Olowalu reef. Rather than hardening the shoreline with seawalls or rock revetments, which can increase erosion and lead to beach loss, planting native coastal plants is a nature-based solution that can enhance sand dune formation and protect modern infrastructure. To learn more about how we can help to stabilize the sandy beach at Ukumehame Beach Park (traditionally known a Pāko’a), we are working on a pilot project with Hawaiʻi Sea Grant, the County of Maui, and Elizabeth Allen, a graduate student from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. In two experimental plots, we removed invasive species and replaced them with 700 ʻākulikuli, ʻakiʻaki, pōhuehue and milo, coastal plants that are known to have once grown abundantly in this area. This case study will inform future restoration work to build resilience along the Olowalu-Ukumehame coast. Since the planting day on March 21, abundant rain, freshwater flow from the adjacent wetlands, and a little hand-watering by the team have helped the baby plants to get established and thrive! #ukumehame #olowalu #hawaiiannativeplantmonth
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This spring, our team gathered for our annual staff retreat at Camp Mokulēʻia, celebrating achievements, learning about the impactful work happening on every island, and bonding with each other. These retreats give us an opportunity to share, learn and, as per our retreat’s theme, prepare ourselves for the work ahead. Special thanks to Jheanelle Kae Garvida and Hawley Iona, and everyone who helped in planning, preparing and presenting at our retreat! Award Honorees: ʻA���ali‘i Award (Integrity Beyond Reproach): Kerri Fay Laulima Award (Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures): Kalani Quiocho Hoʻīlina Award (Tangible Lasting Results): Palmyra Operations Team (Andrew Carre, Caitlin Nagel, Matthew Saunter, Ryan Wagner) Alaka‘i Award (Managerial Excellence): Scott Crawford ‘Imi Loa Award (Innovation): Lori Admiral Kuleana Award (Hidden Gem): Nicolai Barca
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Policy makes conservation possible, from protecting our coasts to dealing with invasive species. At The Nature Conservancy, we're proud to be part of the coalition that helped pass the Green Fee (Act 96), which will raise approximately $100M a year for the state of Hawaiʻi—and thatʻs just the beginning. Watch the full video on YouTube at https://nature.ly/4dFa3Wi
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What the Flock! 🪶 Palmyra is home to 12 species of nesting seabirds, including the red-footed booby (ʻā), white tern (manu o kū) and white-tailed tropicbird (koaʻe kea). These birds serve as a link between the forest, coral reef and open-ocean ecosystem on the atoll. Like many islands and atolls across the Pacific, Palmyra lost many of its native seabirds because of invasive species and habitat degradation. Find out how TNC is helping bring these seabird populations back and how the lessons we’ve learned can help other islands, too. #palmyraatoll #seabirds #Palmyra25
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Swipe for some quick facts about different species of non-edible limu. (Plus, they’re beautiful, too!) Our TNC marine fellows recently visited Maui Hikina (East Maui) and took these photos of limu as part of annual surveys with Nā Mamo O Mūʻolea, the Limu Hui, Ke Ao Hāliʻi, and Kīpahulu ‘Ohana. Visit muolea.org to learn more. 📸 : Ho‘ohila Kawelo
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The endemic Hawaiian happy‑face spider, live on the undersides of leaves in cool, high‑elevation native forests across Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, Molokai and Oʻahu. Known for their vibrant yellow bodies and smile‑like markings, their quiet, leaf‑dwelling lifestyle makes them easy to miss, yet they’re an essential part of Hawaiʻi’s native ecosystems. Males spend their nights searching for mates, performing a delicate courtship dance when they find a female’s leaf. But what's truly fascinating about these spiders is their extraordinary maternal devotion. Females guard their egg sacs, protect and feed their spiderlings for weeks and even adopt orphaned young, an impressive level of care rarely seen in spiders. From the moment the eggs are laid until the young disperse to new leaves, the mother’s steady, attentive care gives the next generation its best chance to thrive. PC: 1 - Zach Pezzillo 2 - Ryan DeSexias 3 - G.T. Larson #mothersday #happyfacespider
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From April 13 to 15, the Maui Nui Makai Network hosted a learning exchange with the Kai Kuleana Network in East Maui. The exchange took participants to workdays at community restoration sites along the coastline and in the loʻi. TNC is a kākoʻo member of both networks, providing logistical, technical, scientific, and on-the-ground support for their ‘aina-based stewardship efforts. #mauinuimakainetwork #kaikuleananetwork 📸 : Scott Crawford, Nalei Sampson, and Cecile Walsh
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Mahalo to HONOLULU Magazine for featuring TNC's reef insurance policy and the great work it supports! https://lnkd.in/g3yxza9X