If you close your eyes and picture yourself in the forest, what do you hear? Birds chirping? The sound of wind flowing through the leaves? While these are no doubt signals of a healthy biodiverse ...
State officials are hopeful for the future of Hawaii’s forest birds, saying that recent efforts to protect bird populations could help prevent the species from going extinct. Courtesy photo/DLNR ...
A display of Hawaiian forest birds decorate the Governor’s Office during the governor’s signing of the Year of the Forest Bird proclamation on Jan. 12, 2024.
Forest bathing has been widely researched ... being exposed to trees and plants, and hearing birds chirp. These plusses stayed with the subjects for several hours after the exposure to nature.
Despite the challenges, 2024 stood out as the "Year of the Forest Birds," an effort marked by extensive community engagement and resolute conservation measures. Governor Josh Green, M.D. set the ...