Maui Mauka Conservation Online Awareness Training 9am-12pm Feb 24
Environmental interpretation plays a significant role in nature-based tourism and is mutually beneficial to tour operators, visitors, conservation groups, and the nature-based tourism economy. Maui Mauka Conservation Awareness Trainings (MMCAT) goal is to educate tour operators and guides about native ecosystems and species found in Hawaii and the projects that are helping to conserve them.
Presentations about conservation and our natural environment are given by representatives from the Maui Invasive Species Committee, East Maui Watershed Partnership, and Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project. Each training also features a guest speaker.
The guest speaker for this training will be Dr JB Friday, Extension Forester for the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaii. JB will give an overview of what Rapid 'ÅŒhi'a Death (ROD) is, why it could devastate Maui's remaining 'Åhi'a forests and ways that visitors and tour guides can help prevent its spread in Hawaii.
Trainings are free and are being held via Zoom. To attend everyone must register. Tour operators and guides are encouraged to come. Reserve your spot by registering at www.mauimauka.org
Date: Thursday, February 24th, 2022
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cost: Free
Categories: Environmental Event, FREE, Meeting / Conference, Online / Virtual Event
Online Virtual Event located at
Contact: Rachel Phone: (808)348-7898
Email: Website: https://www.mauimauka.org
