Invasive plants and animals are a very significant source of environmental deterioration, especially in ecosystems like Hawai’i. Invasive species are organisms introduced to Hawai’i that harm, threaten, and out-compete native species for resources and habitat.
There are many ways to get involved in conservation efforts around the state. Many of these agencies rely heavily on the work done and time committed through volunteer support – which is made more effective when the volunteers understand what they are doing and why they are doing it.