How does Haleakalā National Park protects cultural and natural resources? How can students help protect them too? Objective At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to: 1. Determine how Haleakalā National Park protects cultural and natural resources and how the students can help protect them too. Background Many ecosystems exist within Haleakalā National Park. Haleakalā rises from sea-level to a harsh dry 10,023 foot summit that is exposed to both the windward moist trade winds and leeward drying air. The variation in climate has greatly influenced the adaptations of the many plants Duration: 60 Minutes.