The process of developing Hawaii's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy (CWCS) was characterized by collaboration and building on existing efforts. The first phase centered on inventorying and researching existing initiatives, resources, and management plans involving native species in Hawai'i. They included plans composed by federal, state, and non-governmental organizations. In addition, work on collecting scientific information on "Species of Greatest Conservation Need" was also conducted. The second phase consisted of identifying and contacting (via email, press release, brochure mailings, newspaper articles, website, conferences, etc.) experts, researchers, organizations, stakeholders, and any other interested parties and members of the public to form working groups to inform on sections of the CWCS. Specifically, verifying information as well as providing resources to fill information gaps was the priority of this phase. The third and final phase of the CWCS process was the development, based on the first two phases and public open houses and technical workshops on each island (with the exception of Kahoolawe and Niihau), of two full draft CWCSs for final review by the public. Based on the comments received and incorporated, a final version was sent to the National Advisory Acceptance Team (NAAT). The NAAT will review and either approve, approve upon condition, or not approve the CWCS.

Final CWCS submitted to the NAAT September 26, 2005

The final CWCS is based on comments received during the technical workshops and public open houses as well as the second round of review held during August. We thank everyone who participated and provided critical feedback. Mahalo! (click here to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software needed to view and print these documents)

Full Document (734 pages)

Preface (includes cover pages, acknowledgements, table of contents, and list of acronyms)
Foreword
Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Purpose and Value
Chapter 2: Approach and Methods
Chapter 3: State of Hawai'i Overview
Chapter 4: Statewide Conservation Needs
Chapter 5: Marine Conservation Needs
Chapter 6: Island Conservation Needs (see island links below-intro to chapter 6 in Kauai link)
Kaua'i
Ni'ihau
O'ahu
Moloka'i
Lana'i
Maui
Kaho'olawe
Hawai'i
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Chapter 7 introduction to Species of Greatest Conservation Need
Chapter 7: Species of Greatest Conservation Need Chapter 8: Monitoring, Implementation, and Adaptive Management
Glossary
References
Appendix A: List of Hawaii's Wildlife (Fauna) Species of Greatest Conservation Need
Appendix B: List of Hawaii's Wildlife (Flora) Species of Greatest Conservation Need
Appendix C: Overview of Management Programs and Exiting Regulations
Appendix D: Summary of Public Comments Received
Appendix E: Maps of Major Managed Areas (Land and Water)

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