Sunday, September 14, 2014

National Tropical Botanical Garden internship- Week 3

Conservation hike to Kanaele Bog with Natalia Tangalin 

On 09/04 NTBG Interns hiked 6 miles into a protected area "located above the town of Kalaheo in the mountains of South Kaua'i, the Kanaele Bog is an ecologist’s gem – a mosaic of low-growing sedges, stunted trees, and unique plants. In 2003, the Nature Conservancy signed a 10-year management agreement with the landowner Alexander & Baldwin that would allow the Conservancy to care for this distinctive wetland ecosystem and ensure its continued survival." We hiked and planted federally and critically endangered endemic plants behind the fenced areas. Should have brought my snorkel since it rained for 5 hours during the process ! In the name of botany and plant consecration efforts.

Restoration team in front of site ! 
Disappearing in the vegetation 
Rain rain rain !
Plant reintroduction within conservation area

Finding the perfect microclimate 
Newly planted... may the odds be in your favor !
Keep the invasive rats out of native flora !
Here come the rain clouds 
Invasive pink Tibouchina sp. is so pretty
Moss covered branches create the perfect setting !
Great view on top of the mountains 
Native sundew Drosera anglica

Great Video that captures the hike 

In the name of botanical conservation 

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