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| Streams originating on the summit plateau are tannin-stained from decaying vegetation. |
| From the summit, stunning views can be seen of Wainiha Valley and the Alaka‘i Plateau. |
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| Intact native montane wet forest, which stretches for miles from Koke'e to the summit, is home to native forest birds and is the main source of the Kauai's fresh water resources. |
| Islands of Montane Bog communities are scattered throughout the Preserve. Some have been fenced to keep out goats and pigs. |
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| In contrast to the picture above, streams in steeper grade slopes of the preserve tend to form deep, narrow drainages. |
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| Summit conditions tend to be very wet and windy. Nicolai Barca and archeologist David Shidler near the Wai‘ale‘ale summit. |