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Photo of Kona Forest

Much of the Kona Forest Unit includes native mesic forest dominated by ōhia and koa trees with an understory of tree ferns and other native flora.

The refuge is home to:
Hawaii creeper, akiapolaau, the Hawaiian hawk or io, and a number of endangered plants also occur here.

For more information:
Refuge Manager
Big Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex
60 Nowelo Street, Suite 100
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808)443-2300
(808)443-2304 fax
Email: james_glynn@fws.gov

Big Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Hakalau Forest NWR

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