Oral and poster presentations at the 2003 Hawaii Conservation Conference highlighted the theme, “Year of the Hawaiian Forest”. Along with forest restoration topics there were presentations that enhanced understanding and progress towards native species recovery, alien species control, birds and their environment, as well as community ecology. Model land manager and researcher cooperative activities in developing applied management information and techniques were presented. This improved knowledge will provide us with the necessary tools for preventing the future endangerment of additional species and ecosystems.

July 10-11, 2003 – Honolulu, HI