Pālamanui Community Forest
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Pālamanui Community Forest
| Pālamanui Community Forest | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Area | 706 acres ([convert: unknown unit])* |
| Country | United States of America |
| States | Hawaii |
Overview
Pālamanui Community Forest, is a forest preserve located in Kailua-Kona on the big island of Hawaii, It was created by the
University of Hawaii education system in tandem with the state Division of Forestry and Wildlife with the goal of preserving Hawaii's lowland tropical dry forest, protecting plant species that are endemic to the islands of Hawaii and reducing invasive flora species.[1][2]
History
Ecology
Many plants located inside the Pālamanui Community Forest that are endemic to the Hawaii islands. These include the Wiliwili tree, the Halapepe, the ko’oko’olau, the Kauila, the noho kula, the maʻaloa and the ‘aiea.[3]
Several invasive plants are also located within the perceive, with the goal of removing these invasive species to make room for Hawaii's native flora. [4]
Culture
References
- ^ "Pālamanui Campus Preserve will be an 'outdoor laboratory' and help conserve endangered dryland forest | Hawaii Community College". www.hawaii.hawaii.edu. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "Pālamanui Dry Forest Preserve – Hawaii Forest Institute". Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "Pālamanui Dry Forest Preserve – Hawaii Forest Institute". Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ "Pālamanui Dry Forest Preserve – Hawaii Forest Institute". Retrieved 2024-03-27.