Ranchers and biologists in Hawai‘i — Keeping a business strong and protecting native forests at Ulupalakua Ranch, Maui

The loss of ranchland to critical habitat has been a major concern to ranchers and other large landowners in recent years. On the island of Maui, a novel approach is in the works which seems to have merit both for conservation of endangered species and for helping a landowner ethically manage an ecologically sensitive area.