Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan - U.S. Fish and Wildlife ...

Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge
Comprehensive Conservation Plan
Rank Project Estimated
Cost
11 Replace the photovoltaic system located in the Battery Building, which is
used to generate electric power for eight Refuge-owned structures. The
building itself is in good condition, but the photovoltaic subsystem is
deteriorating and becoming increasingly unreliable. The photovoltaic
subsystem directly supports activities that benefit endangered species.
$ 68,800
12 Rehabilitate 1.69-mile Pua ‘Ākala Road, which provides access to the
midsection of the Pua ‘Ākala Management Unit. Project will provide allweather
access to facilitate critical wildlife and habitat management efforts
such as fence maintenance, pig control, weed removal, population
monitoring, biological research, and tree planting that will benefit 15
endangered species.
$ 210,163
13 Rehabilitate 0.36-mile Honohina Cut-off Road, which provides access to the
midsection of the Upper Honohina Management Unit. The project will
provide all-weather access to facilitate critical wildlife and habitat
management efforts such as fence maintenance, pig control, weed removal,
population monitoring, biological research, and tree planting, which will
benefit 15 endangered species.
$ 65,700
14 Repair 1 mile of Kona Forest’s 4,800 ft road to provide daily and emergency
access for staff. This project will provide all-weather access to facilitate
critical wildlife and habitat management efforts such as endangered species
recovery, fence maintenance, ungulate control, weed removal and population
monitoring.
$ 437,144
15 Rehabilitate 2.7-miles of Pedro Road, which provides access to the
midsection of the Shipman Management Unit. The project will provide allweather
access to facilitate critical wildlife and habitat management efforts
such as fence maintenance, pig control, weed removal, population
monitoring, biological research, and tree planting which will benefit
15 endangered species.
$ 239,832
16 Repair Hakalau staff residence at the Administrative Site by repainting. The
structure is a single-story, wood-frame building. The project will repaint the
exterior walls, window frames, doors, decks, railings, and steps to protect
them from the harsh weather. The staff residence provides housing and
operation support for staff involved in habitat recovery work for native and
endangered species.
$ 27,000
17 Rehabilitate Biological Resources Discipline Cabin. The cabin needs to be
painted and plumbing fixtures (i.e., sink, shower and toilet) need to be
replaced. The cabin is occupied by researchers, contractors, and volunteers
who control nonnative species, repair fences and facilities, plant trees, and
conduct biological surveys to recover 15 endangered species and conserve
native plants and animals.
$ 27,099
18 Rehabilitate 1.9-mile Nobriga Road, which provides access to the midsection
of the Upper Maulua Management Unit. Project will provide all-weather
access to facilitate wildlife and habitat management efforts such as fence
maintenance, pig control, weed removal, population monitoring, biological
research, and tree planting that will benefit 15 endangered species.
$ 270,033
Appendix C. Plan Implementation C-11