Background Information

• • The purpose of the Mauna Kea Forest Restoration Project is to restore and maintain the Mauna Kea Forest Reserve for 

• The goals of the project include:

  • working to conserve native plants and animals

• Overall project methods and procedures.

  • The research methods were extensive surveys, and the native plants were monitored closely. Each plot had a post, a rope which would then be tied and walk around the post all 360 degrees,  the number of native plants you came across in that radius were then marked down. A different method for conducting research was setting traps to control the population of invasive species.

• STEM Careers/job that are involved in the program.

  • The jobs were related to natural resources management. This requires a degree as everyone was knowledgeable on the various native plants. 

• Knowledge and skills were necessary to carry out tasks.

  • Skills using the Weed Eater and knowledge to know how to set traps