Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center
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Nestled in native rain forest on the summit of Kilauea Volcano at approximately 1500 m (4000 ft) inside the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on the Island of Hawai'i, the Kilauea Field Station supports research on a wide variety of topics, including: invasive species impacts, endangered species biology, ecological restoration, population biology, avian disease dynamics, fire ecology and management, and more. |
| Driving Directions From Hilo: Take Hwy 11 (Kanoelehua) toward Volcano for approximately 28 miles. After passing mile marker 28, enter Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on the left. Turn left toward Thurston Lava Tube. Turn right at the stop sign toward the research offices at the Kilauea Field Station. From Kona: Take Hwy 19 (Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy) south to Hwy 11 (Hawai'i Belt Rd). Follow for approximately 85 miles. After passing mile marker 29, enter Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on the right. Turn left toward Thurston Lava Tube. Turn right at the stop sign toward the research offices at the Kilauea Field Station. |
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Contact PIERC Kilauea Field Station Dr. Paul Banko, Station Leader P.O. Box 44, Bldg. 344 Hawaii National Park, HI 96718 TEL: 808/967-7396 ext 235 FAX: 808/967-8568 Paul Banko |
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