Pacific Birds is excited to share a new report by Hoku Cody on how including loʻi (taro pondfields) and loko iʻa (fishponds) in waterbird conservation can contribute to a durable and sustainable future for these species while providing sustainable food and ecosystem benefits to local communities.
Hoku Cody is a Native Hawaiian biologist and a lifelong advocate for conservation. She champions community stewardship and traditional rights in Hawaiʻi’s natural and cultural resource management.
This report covers the four endemic waterbirds and the nēnē goose and highlights their role in the culture and history of Hawaiʻi, the current status of wetland conservation, and pathways to species recovery through Indigenous partnerships. The report closes by providing key recommendations for forging stronger partnerships with Indigenous partners in the context of the conservation of native birds.
You can read the full report linked below and find more resources on this topic, and many more, in our Hawaiʻi Wetlands Resource Library.
