State Wildlife Action Plan

Hawai'i's Unparalled Fish and Wildlife Diversity

The Hawaiian Islands are the most isolated island archipelago in the world, situated more than 3200 km (2000 miles) from the nearest continent. The diversity of species that have evolved on this island is virtually unparalled, with world's highest degree of endemism. The combination of temperature and precipitation found on Hawai'i include nearly 95% of the climatic variation in the Earth's tropics, resulting in a diversity of habitat types at all elevations.

Working Together for Hawai'i's Fish and Wildlife

From the beginning, Hawai'i's Wildlife action plan was a collaborative effort involving partners such as government agencies (federal, state, county), nonprofit organizations, universities, private landowners, researchers and scientists, community members, partnership initiatives, resource user groups such as hunters, anglers, and recreationists, fisherman, Native Hawaiians, and the public. This approach to planning and implementation recognizes that conserving and protecting Hawai'i's unique native wildlife and habitats for future generations is everyone's responsibility, duty, and honor.

• Download the Hawai'i Wildlife Action Plan

  (via HI DLNR)
• Summary of Hawai'i Wildlife Action Plan (.pdf, 510 KB)
• Hawai'i Wildlife Action Plan Web Site