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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Sister Parks
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Geomunoreum Lava Tubes in Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes, Republic of Korea |
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Several National Park Service sites have established "sister park" relationships with national parks in other countries. These partnerships increase information sharing to address many common issues, and promote international cooperation and collaboration to improve the protection, preservation and management of the sites. There are mutual benefits for both parties that share the common ideals of stewardship and preservation of the resources in their care.
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Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park has entered into a Sister Park partnership with the following sites:
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Did You Know?
The `ohi`a lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) is a pioneer plant on new lava and a dominant tree in most mature Hawaiian forests. Honeycreepers, like the `apapane and `amakihi, are often seen sipping sweet nectar from its flowers.
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Last Updated: December 19, 2008 at 06:49 EST |