ハワイでは米国絶滅危惧種法(The Endangered Species Act of 1973)に準じて、絶滅危機に瀕するハワイの動植物を保護するための法律(Title 12 Chapter 195D, Conservation of Aquatic Life, Wildlife, and Land Plants)があります。
"Since the discovery and settlement of the Hawaiian islands by man, many species of aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants that occurred naturally only in Hawaii have become extinct and many are threatened with extinction, primarily because of increased human use of the land and disturbance to native ecosystems. Indigenous species of aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants are integral parts of Hawaii's native ecosystems and comprise the living heritage of Hawaii, for they represent a natural resource of scientific, cultural, educational, environmental, and economic value to future generations of Hawaii's people. To insure the perpetuation of indigenous aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants, and their habitats for human enjoyment, for scientific purposes, and as members of ecosystems, it is necessary that the state take positive actions to enhance their prospects for survival." (12-195D-1)
このブログは、ハワイ島でエコツアーを案内するHAWAII NATURE EXPLORERSの環境保護への取り組みのひとつです。緑豊かなヒロよりアロハをこめて発信しています。
