Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge Explained

Oʻahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge
Iucn Category:IV
Map:USA Hawaii
Map Width:300
Location:Oʻahu, Hawaii, United States
Nearest City:Kahaluu, Hawaii
Coordinates:21.4845°N -157.9224°W
Area:4525acres
Established:2000
Governing Body:U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Website:Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge

Oʻahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge was established in 2000 to protect fish, wildlife, and plants which are listed as threatened or endangered species.[1] The refuge encompasses approximately 4525acres and is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Landscape

The Refuge is located on the upper slopes of the northern Koʻolau Range, on the island of O'ahu.

Natural resources

O'ahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge is home to at least four species of endangered pupu kani oe (O'ahu tree snails), 15 endangered plant species, and many native birds, including the O'ahu 'elepaio, 'i'iwi, pueo, and native honeycreepers.[2]

Public use

The Refuge is closed to the public.

Notes and References

  1. 16 U.S.C. 1534, Endangered Species Act of 1973
  2. Web site: Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge . Fws.gov . 2009-11-11.