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Healthy coconut trees cut down on popular Kaua‘i trail; state staff reprimanded for not protecting natural resources

“Our mission is to protect and share Hawaiʻi’s natural and cultural resources, and this was a failure in that regard,” said Alan B. Carpenter, state parks assistant administrator at the Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Flight operations scheduled for management of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has flight operations scheduled for the early days of September.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for July

Park management requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources and maintain backcountry facilities.

Monthly flight operation schedule released for Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Management of the park requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources, and to maintain backcountry facilities.

Several flight operations scheduled in February at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

The park regrets any noise impact to residents and visitors. Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Announces Flight Operations For June

These flight operations are necessary for management of the park.

HVNP Announces May Flight Operations Schedule

The flight operations are necessary for the removal of invasive guinea grass, ungulate survey and moving fence material sling loads.

HVNP Announces February Flight Operations

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces upcoming flight operations for February.