Inventory and Monitoring at Haleakalā National Park

This mountain park is seemingly split between two contrasting worlds. At the summit of Haleakalā, a stark volcanic crater hosts iconic species like ‘ua‘u (Hawaiian petrels) and ‘āhinahina (silverswords). Dense native rainforest along the southern flanks of the mountain contains pristine waterfalls, rare forest birds, and specialized stream animals.

Haleakalā National Park protects some of the greatest natural treasures in the Hawaiian Islands.

Duration:

6 minutes, 32 seconds

Pacific Island Network I&M staff perform inventory and monitoring in remote areas of Haleakalā National Park

What's Monitored Here

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  Climate

  Climate is widely recognized as a major driver for both terrestrial and marine ecosystems

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  Focal Terrestrial Plant Communities

  Long-term vegetation monitoring helps us determine plant community health, ecosystem stability, and the effectiveness of management

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  Invasive Plants

  Nonnative plant species invasions present a serious threat to Pacific island ecosystems

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  Landbirds

  On Pacific islands, birds pollinate the majority of woody plant species and disperse their seeds

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  Stream Communities

  Freshwater ecosystems are considered to be among the world's most vulnerable

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  Water Quality

  The quality of surface waters, marine waters, and groundwater is fundamental to the ecosystems across the Pacific islands