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Article from the February 2008 edition
The National Parks of West Hawai'i newsletter thumbnail
Working with staff from four national parks of west Hawai'i, unique conceptual diagrams and symbols were created to complete this science newsletter.
A cultural context for preserving Hawaii's diverse ecological landscape
The historical link between native Hawaiian culture and the natural environment means that all natural resources (native species, water features, and landscapes) also have cultural significance. This inseparable connection underscores the importance of maintaining both the natural and spiritual values of west Hawai'i national parks. IAN staff, in collaboration with the Pacific Island Network of the National Park Service Inventory & Monitoring program, have published a newsletter for four parks on the island of Hawai'i. This communication tool will be used by the parks to engage the local community in the appreciation and protection of the unique cultural and natural features of these parks.

The Integration & Application Network is an initiative of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science.
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