Hawaiian Ecosystems and Culture; Why Growing Plants for Lei Helps to Preserve Hawaii's Natural and Cultural Heritage

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Title:	Hawaiian Ecosystems and Culture; Why Growing Plants for Lei Helps to Preserve Hawaii's Natural and Cultural Heritage
Author:	Anderson-Fung, Puanani O; Maly, Kepa
Date:	2009-00
Publisher:	University of Hawaii
Citation:	Anderson-Fung PO, Maly K. 2009. Hawaiian ecosystems and culture; Why growing plants for lei helps to preserve Hawaii's natural and cultural heritage. Honolulu (HI): University of Hawaii. 32 p. (Resource Management; RM-16).
Abstract:	This excerpt from "Growing plants for Hawaiian lei" examines the effects of early Hawaiians' spiritual beliefs and culture on their management of natural and agricultural ecosystems in the archepelago. Implications of these ancient practices for contemporary care of natural resources are developed.
Series/Report No.:	Resource Management 16
Pages/Duration:	32 pages
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10125/12435
Keywords:	Hawaii, indigenous species, forest ecosystems, ecosystem management