Anderson-Fung, Puanani O.Maly, Kepa2009-09-162009-09-162009-00Anderson-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).http://hdl.handle.net/10125/12435This 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.32 pagesen-USHawaiiindigenous speciesforest ecosystemsecosystem managementArticle