Brent Lisemeyer of DLNR addresses concerns over the fence . . . it is interesting to note the point on the current bird population and continued increase with or without the fence . . . the dog attacks mentioned occurred several years ago and has not at all impacted the current population at the point. The fence will not keep dogs out of the area - especially when people take their dogs in off-leash.
He also states other reasons for the project which I find concerning: 1) so that "those living on the main Hawaiian islands can get a glimpse of what it looks like on the northwest Hawaiian islands."
2)"To restore an eco-system that has been damaged by human efforts by protecting it with human efforts" 3) "The fence is going to last for a significant period of time and hopefully its demonstration as a viable technique here in Hawaii will be shown and be used elsewhere . . . that's the biggest benefit, that it will be an example project for others and lead the way into the future."
Monday, November 2, 2009
Is the proposed Predator Fence at Ka'ena really necessary?
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