From Ridge to Reef: Hawaii's Past and Present Land Management

In the third episode of our series on mountain ecology, we engage with Dr. Katie Kamelamela, a distinguished Assistant Professor at Arizona State University and a researcher at the Global Discovery and Conservation Science Center. With a focus on the Hawaiian Islands, this episode delves into the historical land management practices and how they are intertwined with Hawaiian culture. Additionally, the pressing issue of climate change's impact on the island chain is a focus of this discussion.

Dr. Kamelamela, who has a background in ethnoecology, ecological restoration, indigenous conceptions of wealth, and indigenous economies, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the discussion. Her work emphasizes the importance of incorporating community voices in forest restoration and the modern applications of Native Hawaiian plant gathering traditions.

Episode Transcripts and sources: https://livablefuturepodcast.com/episodes/

Dr. Kamelamela Social links:

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