Documenting the Māla Lāʻau Project using a Community Science Tool
Abstract
Western contact has altered Hawaiian ecology through land-use manipulations and the
introduction of invasive species. Today, Kaua'i, Hawaii, relies heavily on continent
imports and faces inadequate ecological resilience and food insecurity. Understory
Alliance, a local non-profit in Kaua’i, initiated the Māla Lāʻau Project to build
a community forest garden that enhances the interconnectedness between humans and
nature. Place-based community engagement can strengthen environmental stewardship
and allow for more effective resource management. This report discusses how a community
science tool may enhance community involvement and improve forest garden resilience
and management practices. We suggest content and formatting for the community science
tool, evaluate 10 different platforms for online tool development, and recommend partnerships
for future collaborations.
Type
Master's projectDepartment
Nicholas School of the EnvironmentSubject
Community and Ecological ResilienceForest Garden
Community Science Tool
Prototype
Biocultural Restoration
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Chamberlain, Grace; & Staguhn, Elena (2023). Documenting the Māla Lāʻau Project using a Community Science Tool. Master's project, Duke University. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10161/27146.Collections
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