Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge

21°29′04″N 157°55′20″W / 21.48452°N 157.92236°W / 21.48452; -157.92236^[1]Area4,525 acres (18.31 km²)Established2000Governing bodyU.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceWebsiteOahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge

Oʻahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge was established in 2000 to protect fish, wildlife, and plants which are listed as threatened or endangered species.^[2] The refuge encompasses approximately 4,525 acres (18.31 km²) and is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Landscape

The Refuge is located on the upper slopes of the northern Koʻolau Range, on the island of O'ahu.

Natural resources

O'ahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge is home to at least four species of endangered pupu kani oe (O'ahu tree snails), 15 endangered plant species, and many native birds, including the O'ahu 'elepaio, 'i'iwi, pueo, and native honeycreepers.^[3]

Public use

The Refuge is closed to the public.^{[citation needed]}

Notes

References

•  This article incorporates public domain material from Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.