Aloha from Forestry & Wildlife

Our mission is to protect, manage, and restore natural and cultural resources in collaboration with the people of Hawaiʻi. We envision a future with thriving native ecosystems and opportunities for the people of Hawaiʻi to engage with nature. E mālama kākou i ka ʻāina!

 

Explore Outdoors

To find resources near you, use the web map at the bottom of this page.

Hike- photo of hikers
Hunt- photo of game bird
Outerspatial- Our outdoor app- photo of hiker and smartphone
Explore Outdoor Hawaii- Activities and permits for all of DLNR
Permits- Division of Forestry and Wildlife- photo of ohia

 

Connect with Us

About Us- photo of crew in the field
Comment on plans, policies, and meetings- photo of two ʻiʻiwi birds
Jobs- photo of man with binoculars
Administrative Rules- photo of native snails

 

Learn About Hawaiʻi’s Species and Protected Areas

Education Resources- photo of student group outside
Native Species- photo of ʻiʻiwi
Forest Reserves- photo of hand on tree
Natural Area Reserves- photo of mountains
Wildlife Sanctuaries- photo of albatross chick

 

Our Program Areas

For a full list, use the Programs menu at the top of this page.

Forestry & Forest Health Programs- photo of a forest
Native Ecosystems Program- photo of pond and mountain
Wildlife Program- photo of a seabird
Recreation program- photo of tents
Wildfire Management- photo of fire fighter
Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry- photo of ulu
Legacy Land Conservation Program- photo of rainbow and landscape
Forest Stewardship Program- photo of forested landscape
Snail Extinction Prevention Program- photo of snail
Hawaiʻi Invertebrate Program- photo of damselfly
Rare Plant Program- photo of plant
Invasive Species- photo of chameleon

Find Reserves and Trails Near You

Click on any reserve or trail in the map below to find more information. You can also visit our island hubs for information from our branches on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Maui Nui, and Hawaiʻi Island.