A new documentary by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources will show the damage caused by illegal camping on Kauai’s lovely Na Pali coast — trampled wilderness and huge piles of garbage.

Unfortunately, it also will demonstrate, in a vivid way, the apparent contempt these illegal campers hold for Hawaii’s fragile natural beauty.

It’s hoped that the documentary will do more than spark concern. It should remind us that respect for Hawaii’s environment must be learned from an early age. It’s a simple lesson, one taught to every Boy and Girl Scout about camping: Leave no trace.

The documentary is scheduled to air at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday on KFVE, and then on DLNR’s website.

Difficult times for KCC chancellor

The heat certainly is on Leon Richards, the chancellor of Kapiolani Community College.

The Faculty Senate formally urged University of Hawaii administrators to remove Richards after taking a vote of no confidence in him. Thirteen of the college’s 16 departments and units voted against him; only three voted in support. To make matters worse, KCC’s Student Congress also issued a resolution of no confidence with a vote of 12-0, with one abstention.

Complaints ranged from poor management of funds to a lack of leadership, among other things.

It seems clear that UH leadership will have to step in and sort this one out. Richards has been the permanent chancellor since July 2007, and under his watch, KCC has grown into the largest community college in the state.