Hawaii Native Ecosystem

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Many people around the world have no idea what is happening to the native ecosystem in Hawaii, most people would just assume that it is perfectly intact and will last forever. Yes, the ecosystem will last a very long time, but unless we do something about it, it will be in dire straights not long from today. This paper will discuss the history of this growing problem, the effect is has on, not only people in Hawaii but people worldwide, and what can be done to help solve this terrible predicament.
When did people start harvesting the native plants?
In the 1850s the harvesting of native crops and trees became industrialized by people from the continental US and other people around the world. Ever since then, the population has depleted greatly. “I have been the working the this company for over thirty years and from the time I started working in Hawaii till now, I have seen whole native rainforests totally demolished, and I am going to spend the rest of my life trying to solve this.” said Head of Nature Conservancy inc., John Henshaw. In 1852 a group of
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They are threatened and endangered because of habitat loss, invasive species, diseases, and business growth. The people can help solve this problem by recycling, donating to the national refuges, and by getting rid of invasive species. The loss of the native plants and animals’ habitat is causing the decrease in the natural resources that the locals and tourists use. “If we wish to achieve this broader goal of preserving, managing and enhancing urban biodiversity, we need to explicitly consider both ideologies, and strike a balance that is informed by the local context or “place” -unknown. This means that if people want to help preserve the native plants and animals then they have to consider the theories that are being made and compromise the balance that is educating the

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