The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), in partnership with the Kure Atoll Conservancy, is seeking habitat restoration volunteers for work at the Kure Atoll State Wildlife Sanctuary in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
Hōlanikū (Kure Atoll), located 1400 miles northwest of Oʻahu is a part of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Hōlanikū provides important habitat for wildlife, including the endangered Laysan duck (Anas laysanensis) and ‘llioholoikauaua (Hawaiian monk seal). Eighteen species of seabirds nest on Hōlanikū including Kaʻupu, (black footed albatross) and ʻAoʻū, (Christmas shearwater).
Over the course of 6-8 months, volunteers will be trained to conduct:
- Invasive plant removal (manual and chemical)
- Invasive species monitoring, plant identification
- Wildlife monitoring and species identification
- Native plant propagation and distribution
- Safe animal handling
- Beach cleanups to remove wildlife entanglement and ingestion hazards.
Although the program objectives are diverse, the majority of time is dedicated to invasive plant removal.
Interested candidates can apply be sending a resume, cover letter and names of three references to kureatoll@gmail.com
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