The 
Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge is a non-profit organization devoted to helping the Refuge achieve its mission of conserving the flora and fauna of Hawaii by:
- Fostering public understanding, enjoyment, and conservation of the natural and cultural resources of the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge and its surrounding ecosystems;
- Providing volunteer assistance on important Refuge projects;
- Working with elected officials in support of the Refuge mission, and
- Raising funds to help support the purposes and goals of the Refuge.
Lines of young koa trees extend the forests into the upper pastures. Photo by J. B. Friday. Title bar photos by Jack Jeffrey.