CHAPTER 1: UNGULATE MANAGEMENT

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1 CHAPTER 1: UNGULATE MANAGEMENT Notable projects from the reporting year are discussed in the Project Highlights section of this chapter. This reporting year was from 1 July 2015 through 30 June Threat control efforts are summarized for each Unit (MU) or non-mu land division. All totaled, about 3,260 meters of fencing was installed or replaced during the reporting year. Ungulate control data is presented with minimal discussion. UNGULATE CONTROL PROGRAM The Oahu Army Natural Resources Program (OANRP) ended the large scale fence construction phase of its management program and focused more on ecosystem management in the reporting period. OANRP transferred management of some Manage for Stability (MFS) plant populations in the MIP into these completed fences rather than building additional enclosures. Since Army training has not been shown to directly impact the Tier 2 or 3 species on Dillingham Military Reservation, Kahuku Training Area, Kawailoa Training Area or Schofield Barracks Military Reservation, the program focused work on the OIP Tier 1 species that are impacted by training. This significantly reduces the number of fences required for management from the 2003 Oahu Biological Opinion. The adjustment to the fence building schedule from the original MIP/OIP is in the table below. Table 1: Ungulate fences no longer scheduled for OANRP construction Makua Implementation Plan MU fences East Makaleha Kamaileunu/ Waianae Kai Alaiheihe and Kaimuhole Oahu Implementation Plan MU fences Kawaiiki I/II Kawailoa Poamoho Lower Poamoho Upper Opaeula Lower II South Kaukonahua II Kaipapau Manana North Kaukonahua (*) Waiawa I (!) Waiawa II (!) Kahana Kaukonahua-Punaluu (*) OANRP focused on working within partnerships to contract some of the above fence construction projects jointly [i.e. Native Ecosystem Protection and (NEPM) Program Partnerships] (*). These opportunistic partnerships will allow all parties to share the costs rather than one program absorbing all of it. Some of these fence projects may also be completed by other programs through other funding means (!). In regards to staffing and funding, OANRP budgeted for two ungulate management technician positions for fence monitoring/maintenance and ungulate control work. One position was filled, but we continue to look for a qualified interested person to fill the second. Funding was also secured to construct three small fences at Kaala, West Makaleha and Palikea to better secure the Kaala summit area, provide for more rare plant habitat at 2016 Makua and Oahu Implementation Plan Status Report 1

Chapter 1 Ungulate West Makaleha and extension to fence is planned to enclose new snail enclosure. These actions are scheduled for the 2017 report year.

2 Chapter 1 Ungulate West Makaleha and extension to fence is planned to enclose new snail enclosure. These actions are scheduled for the 2017 report year. Summary of Fencing Efforts Figure 1: Map of fence construction on the Northern rim of MMR OANRP contracted the construction of the northern Makua rim fence (Figure 1). The contractor completed the final section of the fence from Kaluakauila to Farrington Highway (860 m) during this reporting period. With the completion of this final section of fencing, all of MMR is enclosed by a perimeter fence. This completes the terms and conditions laid out in the 2007 Makua Biological Opinion Makua and Oahu Implementation Plan Status Report 2

Chapter 1 Ungulate Figure 2: Map of fence repair and skirt replacement at Opaeula/Helemano MU OANRP contracted the replacement of 2000 m of skirting, 400 m (sections replaced are numbers above 1-21)

3 Chapter 1 Ungulate Figure 2: Map of fence repair and skirt replacement at Opaeula/Helemano MU OANRP contracted the replacement of 2000 m of skirting, 400 m (sections replaced are numbers above 1-21) of fencing and the stream barrier on the Opaeula/Helemano line (Figure 2). The wind and rain conditions at the Koolau summit deteriorated exposed sections of fence in a shorter period of time than OANRP observed elsewhere. The deteriorated sections were limited to the sections exposed to direct trade-winds. Sections of the fence on the leeward side and out of the wind remain in good condition and are expected to last another years. The original fencing was comprised of conventional hogwire and was replaced with the 16 x 52 combination panels. These panels are sturdier and expected to withstand the constant wind for a longer period of time. It is also easier to replace them when the time comes Makua and Oahu Implementation Plan Status Report 3

Chapter 1 Ungulate Figure 3: Map of fence replacement on Ohikilolo ridge at MMR OANRP contracted the replacement of the lowest 1800 m of fencing along the Ohikilolo ridge in Makua (Figure 3).

4 Chapter 1 Ungulate Figure 3: Map of fence replacement on Ohikilolo ridge at MMR OANRP contracted the replacement of the lowest 1800 m of fencing along the Ohikilolo ridge in Makua (Figure 3). This was the last section of the original hogwire fencing along the ridge. It had burned in sections in the past and likely deteriorated due to a combination of fire and salt winds. It was replaced with 16 x 52 combination panels. Summary of Ungulate Removal Efforts Two pigs breached the Makaha Subunit II perimeter fences. Waianae Mountains Watershed Partnership (WMWP) staff removed the animals through hunting and OANRP is in the process of installing fickle fence around the whole unit to keep small piglets from squeezing in again. A couple of pigs also squeezed into Makaha Unit I. OANRP has been using live traps and encouraging the Honolulu Board of Water Supply to reinitiate their volunteer hunter program. Two animals were removed so far and OANRP continues to monitor for more. OANRP is also planning to install fickle fence on this unit. s breached the fence at Ekahanui Unit I. Originally, it was reported by contractors that 12 pigs were observed. OANRP installed snares and was able to remove one pig initially. A hunt was conducted 2016 Makua and Oahu Implementation Plan Status Report 4

5 Chapter 1 Ungulate with Waianae Mountains Watershed Protection (WMWP) staff but no animals were observed or heard. Subsequent snaring operation have not yielded any pigs but there is sign of at least one animal left within the unit but not 11. OANRP continues to monitor, increase snare numbers and will survey in Unit II to scope for any sign. s were also able to breach Kapuna Unit IV. OANRP has been working in conjunction with NAR staff to conduct snaring operations. So far, two animals were removed from Kapuna and monitoring continues. eradication efforts continued in Lihue MU. To date, a total of 543 pigs were removed. sign in all portions of the unit has been dramatically reduced but sign is still visible in a few areas. It seems as though the few remaining animals have become snare shy, making them difficult to capture. Efforts are focused on increasing coverage in areas with few snares, and making sure all snares are well set. OANRP is also running live traps and conibear traps along the firebreak road as an alternative to snaring exclusively. Access is limited so OANRP can only run those traps during the range maintenance week available each month. Goats were able to find a place to jump over the Keeau II Unit fence. One goat was removed through the use of snares and no other sign has been observed since. Occasionally, goats are able to breach the ridge fence on Ohikilolo and OANRP is stymied as to where. Two goats were removed from the Ohikilolo Unit fence area over the past reporting period. OIP/MIP Unit Fence Status The MU status table below shows the current status of all proposed and completed fence units, organized by MU. Shaded boxes identify where ungulate management or compliance documentations and authorizations are needed. The table identifies whether or not the fence is complete, whether it is ungulate free, identifies how many acres are actually protected versus acreage proposed in the Implementation plan, and lists the year the fence was completed or is expected to be completed. Fences which required a Conservation District Use Permit (CDUP), Cultural 106, MOU, ROE or RA, or a License agreement are checked in the appropriate box. The number of Manage for Stability Population Units (MFS) protected is also identified for each fence. For the sake of simplicity, this number also contains the number of Manage Reintroduction for Stability PUs. The MFS PUs are divided by taxa P (Plants), I (Invertebrates) and V (Vertebrates) The table also contains notes giving the highlights and status of each fence and lists the current threats to each fence unit Makua and Oahu Implementation Plan Status Report 5

6 Chapter 1 Ungulate Unit MIP Unit Status Unit Fence Fenced Ung Free Acreage Year Current/ Complete Proposed or Proposed CDUP 106 MOU/ ROE/ RA Lic. Agr. # MFS PUs Notes Current MIP OIP Threats P I P I V ARMY LEASED AND OWNED LANDS Kahanahaiki Kahanahaiki I Yes Yes 64/ Complete and ungulate free Kahanahaiki II Yes Yes 30/ X Fence is complete and ungulate free Kaluakauila Kaluakauila Yes Yes 104/ Complete. Fence is in need of some repair but still pig-free. Opaeula Lower Opaeula Lower Yes Yes 26/ X X X Fence is complete and ungulate free. Ohikilolo Ohikilolo Yes No 4000/ X 14 1 The Northern Makua rim section is complete, ungulate eradication has been initiated. There are six PU fences within the larger unit which are ungulate free. Since July 2006, 22 goats have been able to breach the fence, a couple may still be inside but OANRP have not observed them since they were originally seen. Two goats removed in past reporting year. Ohikilolo Lower Ohikilolo Lower Yes No 70/ This strategic fence is complete. Puu Kumakalii Puu Kumakalii No needed but is partially included within the Lihue fence. Any potential goat issues will be dealt with as they arise. STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES Ekahanui Ekahanui I Yes Yes 44/ X Completed by TNCH. Twelve piglets were reported from the Unit I enclosure this year. One has been caught so far in a snare and hunting has resulted in no catches. Ekahanui II Yes Yes 165/ X X Complete and ungulate free. The completed fence is 3% larger than the original proposed MU fence Haili to Kealia Haili to Kealia No X As per DOFAW staff no fence needed Kaena Kaena Partial X There is a predator proof fence installed by State but it only protects a few of the EupCelKae plants Kaluaa/Waieli Kaluaa/Waieli I Yes Yes 110/ X X Completed by TNCH. The completed fence is 9% larger than the original proposed MU fence. Kaluaa/Waieli II Kaluaa/Waieli III Yes Yes 25/ X X Completed by TNCH. The completed fence is 7% larger than the original proposed MU fence. Yes Yes 43/ X X X Complete and ungulate free. The completed fence is 3% larger than the original proposed MU fence /Goat s 2016 Makua and Oahu Implementation Plan Status Report 6

7 Chapter 1 Ungulate Unit Unit Fence Fenced Ung Free Acreage Year Current/ Complete Proposed or Proposed CDUP 106 MOU/ ROE/ RA Lic. Agr. # MFS PUs Notes Current MIP OIP Threats P I P I V Keaau Keaau II Yes Yes 8/ X X X 2 Complete and ungulate free. DLNR requested OANRP reduce the size of original proposed MU fence. Keaau III Yes Yes 4/ X X X Fence was built by OPEP with assistance from WMWP and OANRP Keaau/Makaha Keaau/Makaha Yes Yes 1/ X X 1 Complete and ungulate free. The completed fence is smaller than the original proposed due to the terrain limitations. Manuwai Manuwai I Yes Yes 166/ X X X Complete and ungulate free. Closed strategic section out of concern for possible ungulate breach. Napepeiaoolelo Napepeiaoolelo Yes Yes 1/ X X X 0 Complete and ungulate free Pahole Pahole Yes Yes 215/ X 14 1 Complete and ungulate free Palikea Palikea I Yes Yes 23/ X X Complete and ungulate free. Extension to fence is planned to enclose new snail enclosure Kapuna Upper Kapuna I/II Yes Yes 32/ X X 13 1 Complete and ungulate free. Kapuna III Yes Yes 56/ X X Complete and ungulate free. Kapuna IV Yes Yes 342/ X X Complete. Ongoing ungulate removal effort. Waianae Kai Slot Gulch Yes Yes 9/ X X X 1 Complete and ungulate free. Gouvit Yes Yes 1/ X X 1 Complete and ungulate free NerAng Mauka No No 1/ X X X Complete. All management actions have been transferred to Kamaili unit due to the continuous rock fall damage and threat to personnel. West Makaleha West Makaleha Yes Yes 7/ X X X 5 The Schiedea obovata and Cyanea grimesiana subsp. obatae PU fences are complete and pig free. OANRP will expand the existing C. grimesiana fence to include more Cyrtandra dentata MFS plants in FY BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY Kamaileunu Kamaileunu Yes Yes 5/ X X X 1 1 Both of the Sanicula mariversa PU fences at Kamaileunu and Kawiwi are completed and ungulate free. Makaha Makaha I Yes Yes 85/ Complete and ungulate free. s breached the fence and were removed. Makaha II Yes Yes 66/ X X X 5 1 Complete and ungulate free. s breached the fence and were removed. s/goats 2016 Makua and Oahu Implementation Plan Status Report 7

8 Chapter 1 Ungulate Unit OIP Unit Status Unit Fence Fenced Ung Free Acreage Current/ Proposed Year Complete or Propose CDUP 106 MOU/ ROE/ RA Lic. Agr. # MFS PUs Notes Current MIP OIP Threats P I P I V ARMY LEASED AND MANAGED LANDS Kaala-Army Kaala Partial No 183/ X 4 1 Strategic fences complete. Three pigs were caught in 2014, the first since 2010 and no sign since. A line has been scoped for the Waianae Kai side and 106 surveys complete. OANRP is pursuing construction of this fence in FY Kaunala Kaunala Yes Yes 5/ X 1 Complete and ungulate free. Lihue Lihue Yes No 1800/ X Completed. Encompasses six PU fences and the original three proposed units. A total of 537 pigs have been removed. There are very few pigs left in unit. Oio Oio Yes Yes 4/ X 1 Complete and ungulate free. Opaeula / Opaeula / Yes Yes 273/ / 1 Complete and ungulate free. Helemano Helemano 2007 Pahipahialua Pahipahialua Yes Yes 2/ X 1 Complete and ungulate free. South Kaukonahua South Kaukonahua I No No 0/95 TBD X 1 Postponed pending completion of Section 7 consultation in The Tier 1 taxa Hesperomannia swezeyi occurs within this MU. STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES Huliwai Huliwai Yes Yes.3/ X X 1 Complete and ungulate free. Ekahanui Ekahanui III Yes Yes 8/ X X 1 Complete and ungulate free. Manuwai Manuwai II Yes Yes 138/ X X Complete and ungulate free. The Lihue and Manuwai II unit share a strategic boundary and the ungulate free status is subject to pig traffic from Lihue which is unlikely but possible. North Kaukonahua Poamoho North Kaukonahua Poamoho Lower II No No 0/31 Cancelled X X X 1 Will included within the Larger Poamoho NAR fence. Fence is almost ¾ of the way completed. Yes Yes 5/ X X X 1 Included within the Larger Poamoho NAR fence. Poamoho Pond Yes Yes 18/ X X X Included in the Poamoho NAR fence Waimano Waimano Yes Yes 4/ X X Complete and ungulate free. Transferred management of fence over to OPEP. North Pualii North Pualii Yes Yes 20/ X Completed by TNCH and ungulate free. BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY Kamaili Kamaili Yes Yes 9/ X X X 1 1 Complete and ungulate free. HAWAII RESERVES INC Makua and Oahu Implementation Plan Status Report 8

9 Chapter 1 Ungulate Unit Unit Fence Fenced Ung Free Acreage Current/ Proposed Year Complete or Propose CDUP 106 MOU/ ROE/ RA Lic. Agr. # MFS PUs Notes Current MIP OIP Threats P I P I V Koloa Koloa Yes Yes 177/ X X X 4 Complete and ungulate free. KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS Waiawa Waiawa I No No 0/136 Cancelled X X Army training does not impact these tier 1, 2 and 3 taxa. To be constructed by NEPM and KMWP. Waiawa II No No 0/136 Cancelled X X Army training does not impact these tier 1, 2 and 3 taxa. To be constructed by NEPM and KMWP. STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION North Halawa North Halawa Yes Yes.5/ X Completed a small PU sized fence. Transferred management of fence over to OPEP. KUALOA RANCH INC. Kahana Kahana Yes No 1/ X Small PU fences were built around individual Schiedea kaalae plants in gulch. Larger unit will not be built until the Army trains in a way that may impact Tier 2 and 3 taxa. U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Kipapa Kipapa Yes Yes 120/ X U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service constructed a 120 acre unit Makua and Oahu Implementation Plan Status Report 9

CHAPTER 1: UNGULATE MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER 1: UNGULATE MANAGEMENT Notable projects from the 2017-2018 reporting year are discussed in the Project Highlights section of this chapter. Threat control efforts are summarized for each Unit (MU)