Mahalo ʻĀina is a 13-week series of reports designed to raise awareness of the many environmental, economic, social and cultural benefits provided by Hawaiʻi's forests and the need for human responsibility in protecting and perpetuating these ecosystems.
The 90-second Mahalo ʻĀina vignettes air each weekday on Morning Edition (HPR-1) at 8:18 a.m. The 65 episodes will re-run on HPR-2 starting August 3, 2015 at 3:58 p.m
The series is hosted and written by Christopher Phillips, a science communication and education specialist whose work focuses on scientific issues affecting society in the 21st Century. His work has been featured in diverse fields, such as astronomy, climate change, and technological development.
The series is a collaboration between
Hawaiʻi Forest Institute
Hawaiʻi Forest Industry Association
County of Hawaiʻi Department of Research and Development
State of Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources – Division of Forestry and Wildlife
Atherton Family Foundation
State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture
Kamehameha Schools
and Hawaiʻi Public Radio.
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The ?i?iwi is one of the most remarkable examples of evolutionary adaptation in the Hawaiian islands. Once found in abundance on each of the isalnds, it…
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Sandalwood, prized for its mystical powers of healing, is used in ritual proceedings and alternative medicine across Asia. In Hawai?i, trade in this…
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Formed in 1997, the goal of the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project is to protect and preserve the numerous endangered birds that inhabit the forests of the…
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The Hawai?i Public Seed Initiative aims to improve, increase, and promote biodiversity of crops across the state. By working with local communities,…
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The Ka?u coast on the southwestern corner of the Hawai?i island is one of the largest and most intact expanse of native forest in the state. This Ka?u…
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The banking of seeds is a vital tool in the campaign to protect Hawai?i's forests. Hawa?i Forest Institute's Hawai?i Island Native Seed Bank specializes…
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The Coqui frog threat is far more serious than mere noise pollution. It dines on unique species of spiders and insects and competes with endemic birds and…
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The slopes of Mauna Kea shelter a variety of ecosystems that are as diverse as any in the Hawaiian Islands. The Mauna Kea Forest Restoration Project is an…
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There are a number of private nurseries in the state which contribute to preserving the rich natural tapestry of Hawai?i's forests. They can scale up…
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The species of the Hawaiian forests are faced with a variety of different threats to their health and survival. One of the hardest threats to combat is…