Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR) HEAR species information index


The Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR) presents information about selected species in Hawaii and other Pacific islands. Both
native
and
non-native
species are included in these lists, including
non-native
species that either may or may not be considered
invasive
. (Definitions of these terms are available online.) For further information, contact webmaster@hear.org.

HEAR CLOSING  CURRENT STATUS (read more...)

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As of 17 May 2013:

Please direct any questions about these or other facets of HEAR status to: webmaster@hear.org

HEAR CLOSING  A message from Dr. David Duffy... (read more...)

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A message from Dr. David Duffy, Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), University of Hawaii (posted 05 November 2012):

Because of a lack of funds, HEAR (www.hear.org) may close as soon as December 15, although there may be enough funds to extend it until February 15. This will mean several things. The web site will be placed on a new server although it is not clear who will pay for the server or for transitioning the site. HEAR data will not be updated. The Pacific Ecosystems at Risk (PIER) site will also become frozen, as will numerous books, reports and papers. As software evolves we will likely lose the ability to access the data. The various list servers will need new owners, otherwise moderated lists will cease to function altogether, while other lists will not be able to add or delete members. The Starr photo collection will remain accessible, but only through a third party site that will charge for access.

I should point out that we have already lost the original home of the Pacific Basin Information Node (PBIN) website, although it has found temporary refuge. Together with HEAR, this site represents the corporate memory both here in Hawaii and across the Pacific of efforts to sustain our natural ecosystems and agriculture against problems caused by species alien to the islands. HEAR also serves as the glue that holds the community together, providing information and facilitating communication. I just hope hindsight is kind to this decision.

HEAR CLOSING  What you can do to help... (read more...)

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Many people have asked "What can I do to help?" with respect to the possible shutdown of the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk (HEAR) project, so here it is:

  • Read Dr. Duffy's appeal (which includes important information about what we are trying to achieve--in short, stable long-term funding).
  • Read the more in-depth summary of HEAR functions [PDF] to get a better understanding of the scope of HEAR's functionality.
  • Send your suggestions to the SAVE-HEAR list. (Note that the list archives are also available via that link. The list archives are public; no need to be a member of the list in order to view them.) (If you have any questions about the list, please address them to hearlistadmin@hear.org.)

  • plants vertebrates invertebrates other species

    Plants

    flowering plants, conifers, ferns, etc.

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    Vertebrates

    amphibians (salamanders, frogs), reptiles (snakes, lizards, turtles), birds, mammals, etc.

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    Invertebrates

    insects, snails, worms, spiders, centipedes, scorpions, etc.

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    Other species

    other species: fungi (mushrooms), pathogens, viruses, etc.

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    Common names: Currently, species are listed on these pages only with scientific names. Scientific names--although they do change occasionally--are the most reliable way to refer to species of organisms. You may search the GRIN database for common names to determine the scientific name of a plant, or ITIS for the names of plants or other organisms. If these searches do not provide the information you need, you may also search the web for the name. You may also search the HEAR website by common name.


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