When the state established the Natural Area Reserves System, its sponsors envisioned a growing, dynamic system. By 1978, approximately sixty sites had been nominated for inclusion in the system. Of those, 34 were forwarded by the NARS commission to the … Continued
If there was a time when pigs were allowed to roam free and unfettered on the Big Island, it wasn’t during the first half of this century. A glimpse of how feral animals were managed between 1912 and 1946 can … Continued
Management plans for Pu’u Maka’ala prepared a decade ago called for controlling pigs through a combination of hunt–ing (including staff hunting) and snaring. Since then, public hunting has occurred, but the first snare has yet to be set. Still, snaring … Continued
For the better part of the 20th century, sugar cane and pineapple plantations together sustained Hawai`i’s agriculture industry and supported entire towns. But those long years of intensive use have taken a toll on Hawai`i’s soils. “In most of the … Continued
Climate Change Consensus Doesn’t Yet Exist We appreciate that, in the July 1999 issue, Environment Hawai`i brought the challenge of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change to the attention of its readers. We believe that the Hawai`i Climate Change Action … Continued
“The effects of benign neglect can be observed by taking a ride along the Hamakua Coast,” says Burt Smith, one of Hawai`i’s foremost experts on soil loss. “There one will see miles of mature Guinea grass waving in the wind. … Continued
In the category of “eco-tourism,” the Hawai`i Tourism Authority has approved a $100,000 proposal to expand greatly the opportunities for fresh-water fishing on Kaua`i. The proposal, submitted by the Kaua`i Economic Development Board, would involve the introduction of large-mouth bass, … Continued
Big Island Projects Stall After Judge Finds County Violates Coastal Zone Law The plans of SoBay Hawai`i, Inc., to build a 21-unit condominium building along the waterfront makai of Ali`i Drive in Kailua-Kona came to a grinding halt in late … Continued
Where the state, county, and Bishop Estate failed, the IRS may have succeeded: On August 19, 1999, Floyd Anglin, his wife, Grace, and their son, Bruce, reported to federal prison in California. The three had pleaded guilty early in the … Continued