Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Investigate The Causes Of And Update Key Information On, Including Facts And Statistics, The Decline Of The Critically Endangered Palila (loxioidies Bailleui) Bird On Mauna Kea.
Impact
The passing of this resolution is intended to facilitate a comprehensive analysis of the factors leading to the decline of the palila species. It aims to inform the Legislature about necessary actions and potential legislation to aid the conservation of the palila's habitat and promote efforts to bolster its population. The focus on updating key information and statistics around the species represents a step towards enhancing state-level Endangered Species Act considerations and wildlife protection strategies.
Summary
House Resolution 117 requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources to investigate the decline of the critically endangered palila bird on Mauna Kea. The resolution emphasizes the unique ecological significance of the Mauna Kea conservation district, which hosts various rare and threatened species, including the palila, a finch-billed Hawaiian honeycreeper. The resolution also highlights the challenges faced by the palila population, primarily due to historic sheep and goat overpopulation and recent wildfires affecting its habitat.
Contention
While the resolution provides a framework for investigation, there may be points of contention regarding the efficiency and priority of such investigations, especially in the context of competing environmental issues. Stakeholders may debate the urgency of addressing the palila's decline against other pressing environmental management concerns within Hawaii. Ensuring adequate resources and political will to follow through on the investigations and subsequent recommendations will be critical.
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