Wise Land Use and Conservation                        

• When hiking, pack out what you pack in and if you see trash on a trail, pick it up and dispose of it properly.
• If you hike in a weed infested area, clean your boots thoroughly. By doing so, you can help prevent the spread of intrusive alien plants to other ecosystems.
• Always follow marked trails. Don't cut new trails because this may facilitate the spread of invasive species.
  
• Return unwanted pets to pet stores. Don't release them into the wild. Cats, dogs, aquarium plants, fish and birds can adversely impact native species and the ecosystem.
  
• Do not introduce alien species (animals) to various locals. (eg. snakes are alien species in the State of Hawaii) Accidental and intentional introductions are a major threat to native species as well as that locals economy. If you see alien species, please report the sighting to the police and/or the Department of Agriculture.
  
• Plant trees, flowers and shrubs and care for them.
• Teach a child that we can all make a difference in the health of our environment.

Tips were taken from the following web site. For more information, log on to: http://www.hawaii.navy.mil/cnbdata/n4/Conservation/cons_tip1.htm