Endangered Species Recovery Committee

The Endangered Species Recovery Committee advises Sở Đất đai và Tài nguyên Thiên nhiên on recovery strategies for Hawaii's threatened and endangered species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. It reviews recovery plans, prioritizes conservation actions, and coordinates with federal partners including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Hawaii has more endangered species per square mile than any U.S. state.

Hawaii's unique native wildlife — from the nene goose to native forest birds — depends on effective recovery planning. Land use decisions and development projects can be affected by endangered species protections this committee helps shape.