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Classical Conservation Conversation: Safety in Sacredness

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published October 6, 2025 at 11:12 PM HST

Classical Pacific - Conservation Conversation

Dr. Lum takes us to protected conservation areas around the world: Bali, India, Japan, Ethopia. "Sacred forests harbor native flora, allow native wildlife to thrive and help protect water resources and other life giving services for local communities"
Eric Whitacreʻs The Sacred Veil: Magnetic Poetry follows todayʻs Classical Conservation Conversation: A Season of Creation Pt. 2.

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Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Sharene Keli`ipunilei Lum Taba is a harpist and is married to Jazz bassist and educator, Dean Taba.

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