How Hawaii Stays Natural
Since its founding in 1951 The Nature Conservancy has become, “the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.” It’s an international organization with more than 117 million acres worldwide and 11 private preserves in Hawaii totaling 32,000 acres.Active for 20 years in the state of Hawaii, it’s a membership coalition that works in cooperation with more than 100 businesses. In Maui, the Conservancy manages preserves at Kapunakea and Waikamoi, the sites of a feral animal hunting initiative. On Lanai, it manages Kanepuu, the site of a see-it-before-you-die ecosystem. And on Moloka’i, the preserves Pelekunu, Kamakou, and Moomomi, which drew some controversy with its pro hunter approach to thinning non-native feral animals in an attempt to protect the landscape and vegetation, and prevent erosion.
However you feel about conservation and the environment, you owe it to yourself to see these preserves. Get in touch with The Nature Conservancy to find out how.
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