Wetland Protection
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Surveys of the endangered and native waterbird species on the ranch were developed in 2020. There are four endangered species on the ranch: Aeʻo or the Hawaiian stilt (Himanoptus mexicanus knudensi), ʻAlae Keʻokeʻo, or the Hawaiian coot (Fulica alai), ʻAlae ʻula or the Hawaiian common gallinule (Gallinula chloropus sandvicensis) and Koloa Maoli or the Hawaiian Duck (Anaswyvilliana). Surveys aim to assess population trends and inform ranch management of wetlands and waterways where these birds are nesting, foraging and loafing. Objectives include:
- Create a long-term monitoring program with repeatable surveys, which adequately assess population trends on a monthly basis.
- Record and organize data in a way that lends itself to meaningful representation. Includes capturing both resident and migratory populations.
- Ensure populations are monitored at all wetland locations found on ranch property. Knowing the trends of the entire ranch property is essential to understanding what further management actions are needed.
- Capture nesting data for all endangered species, from egg to fledge. This will assist us in understanding the threats facing these birds at different parts of their life cycles.
Wetlands are swamp or marshlike areas. Kualoa has a variety of wetlands throughout the property including our lo’i kalo and other wetlands in Ka’a’awa. These ecosystems support a wide variety of plant & animal life. Seeds from native wetland species are collected, propagated and out planted at wetland sites across the Ranch.
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