What is the land-use zoning for the CMP management area?
The summit of Mauna Kea is located in the resource subzone of conservation district lands that fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). Conservation district lands are regulated to conserve, protect and preserve the important natural resources (i.e., plants; wildlife; cultural, historic and archaeological sites) through appropriate management that promotes long-term sustainability, public health, safety and welfare. Per Hawaii Administrative Rules, Chapter 13-5, the objective of a resource subzone is to develop, with proper management, areas to ensure sustained use of natural resources. Click here to read the purpose and need.
