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Chapter Contents:


 

Areas

Areas
Introduction to the different ecological zones that comprise Hā‘ena ahupua‘a, including a reconstruction of traditional zones by Kawika and his team.

Seasons

Seasons
Winds and rains of Hā‘ena are discussed, along with the impact of hurricanes. Makaala explains making a calendar for the fishermen.

Forest

Forest
Chipper discusses three main forest area in the ahupua‘a, from lowland forest to mountain forest.. Kawika considers agroforesty in Hā‘ena, and what can be learned.

Ocean

Ocean
John Clark writes about the beachs of Hā‘ena, and Uncle Tom talks about the importance of knowing place names in the sea.

Sky

Sky
Kawika discusses four classes of birds in Hā‘ena: coastal seabirds, water fowl, forest birds and ground-nesting seabirds.

 

Language
Basic terminology relating to Hawaiian environments, plants, animals, and areas.

 

Sources & Links
Links to related web sites
Bibliography and Sources


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