Pu'u Maka'ala Natural Area Reserve NEON - United States of America

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Site Name
Pu'u Maka'ala Natural Area Reserve NEON
Short name
PUUM
Country
United States of America
Site Manager
Site Description
Pu‘u Maka‘ala Natural Area Reserve (PUUM) is a terrestrial NEON field site located in the South Hilo district on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. The 75.7 km2 (18,700 acre) reserve is managed by the Hawaii Department of Natural Resources. NEON samples 47.2 km2 (11,662.5 acres) at the reserve. Situated along an elevation gradient of 853 - 1899 m (2800 - 6230 ft.) on Mauna Loa, it features a range of habitat types, from shrubby grasslands to wet rainforest. The unique endemic diversity coupled with threats from invasive species makes Pu‘u Maka‘ala a compelling location to conduct long-term ecological research. The reserve is dedicated solely for the purpose of conservation, making the area extremely important for the protection of native species. PUUM is the only field site of the NEON Pacific Tropical Domain (D20), which includes all of the Hawaiian islands.
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2025-09-18 15:09:40

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General Characteristics and Status
Site Status
Operational
Year Established
2018
Observed properties
Affiliation and Network Specific Information
Affiliation
GERIThis site is a verified "GERI" member.
NEON (PUUM)This site is a verified "NEON" member.
Photos
View from the Tower
View from the Tower
PUUM flux tower peeking through the trees
PUUM flux tower peeking through the trees
Geographic
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Latitude: 19.55309 Longitude: -155.31731

Size
ca. 4720.00ha
Elevation (average)
1685.00msl
Elevation (min)
1034.00msl
Elevation (max)
1877.00msl
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