SCIENTIFIC BASES FOR MITIGATION PLAN
Distribution of Palila and Mamane Forest on Hawaii Island.
Palila historically inhabited mamane forests on Mauna Kea, Hualalai, and western Mauna Loa.
Palila Distribution on Mauna Kea
Palila Specialize on Mamane Seeds
Palila Life History
Nestling Palila
Factors Contributing to Decline of Palila
Palila Population Trends: 1980-1997
Palila Population Density
Restoration Techniques
Translocation
Distribution of Translocates and Controls
Captive Breeding
Enhancing Productivity & Survival
Habitat Management
Habitat Management Objectives
Forest Structure and Composition
Elevation and Rainfall Gradients
Where on Mauna Kea Can Palila Be Recovered?
Western Slope
Kaohe Lease
Southern Slope
Northern Slope
Eastern Slope
Where Besides Mauna Kea Can Palila Be Recovered?
Potential for Recovering Palila in Kipuka Alala (PTA)
Acknowledgments
Department of the Interior United States Geological Survey Biological Resources Division
Pacific Island Ecosystem Research Center 3190 Maile Way, St John Hall, Room 408 Honolulu, (Oahu) HI 96822 Phone: (808) 956-5668
