Laukahi: The Hawaiʻi Plant Conservation Network

Laukahi is a voluntary alliance of agencies, organizations and individuals aiming to protect Hawai‘i’s rare plant species through coordinated conservation efforts by implementing the Hawai‘i Strategy for Plant Conservation. Formed in 2016, Laukahi: the Hawai‘i Plant Conservation Network is an independent non-profit entity working to implement the Hawai‘i Strategy for Plant Conservation. Hawai‘i Conservation Alliance Foundation is our fiscal sponsor.

Mission: To enhance and expand plant conservation in Hawai‘i by uniting our collective efforts, aligning our shared goals towards a more comprehensive approach and promoting awareness of Hawai‘i’s significant contribution to global biodiversity conservation.

Vision: Laukahi envisions successful efforts by Hawai‘i’s plant conservation community that prevent extinction of native species and their habitats, and builds awareness of Hawai‘i’s significant contribution to global biodiversity conservation.

Laukahi has a growing number of partners that help to implement the Hawai‘i Strategy for Plant Conservation by supporting our initiatives, conducting field work to protect native habitats, propagate and secure propagules in ex situ facilities, and do research to inform strategies.