APNWT

The Association of Powai Nui Wilderness and Trailworks, more often referred to by it's abbreviation APNWT (pronounced App-Noot), was an organization on Powai Nui. It was responsible for the preservation of Powai Nuian wilderness and wildlife, the managing of the island's trailworks (the island's network of trails), responding to emergencies, and providing urgent medical care to injured Matoran. It was created through the merging of the Ranger's Guild, a group of Matoran environmentalists and nature activists, and the Trailworks Organization, an organization which sought over transportation and trails on Powai Nui.

History
As mentioned previously, APNWT was formed from the merging of the Ranger's Guild and the Trailworks Organization. This was done during the Great Inauguration of Powai Nui, a movement on the island which established an official government, the Powai Nui Governing Body. Initially, the PNGB merged the Ranger's Guild and the Trailworks Organization into the Department of Wilderness Preservation and Trailworks, and was under complete control of the PNGB. This was met with backlash from both members of the Ranger's Guild and the Trailworks Association, who eventually coaxed the Body into reforming itself. The Powai Nuian Governing Body became the Powai Nui Governing Coalition, and converted the Department of Wilderness Preservation and Trailworks into the Association of Powai Nuian Wilderness and Trailworks. This gave the organization the ability to act more independently of the PNGC.

APNWT immediately revived the occupation of Rangery, the sole art of the Ranger's Guild. They began recruited Matoran to become "Rangers" (including Lewok), after which they integrated themselves into the island's transportation industry.

Responsibilites
APNWT had three main responsibilities: 1) Preserve the wildlife on Powai Nui, 2) Protect Matoran from wildlife and respond to emergencies, and 3) Maintain and manage the trailworks on the island, which were the primary mode of transportation. The first two of these responsibilities were carried out by the organization's Rangers, and the third was carried out by a branch of the organization overseeing the trailworks.

Rangery
Those tasked with preserving nature, responding to emergencies and providing care to injured Matoran are given the title of Ranger. Rangers are given packs, food and water, medicinal supplies and a "ranger's rifle," a Divurgo-based long-range firearm with an axe blade on it's stock. All Rangers have extensive training in first aid and medical assistance, marksmanship, outdoor survival and nature preservation. If needed, Rangers are also authorized to enforce the law set by the Powai Nui Governing Coalition and to educate other Matoran about the behaviors which ensure protection of both themselves and the wilderness.

Rangers are stationed in all four regions of Powai Nui, with most Matoran being stationed in the region which they survive the best in. Many unofficially call Rangers by titles relating to which region they are stationed in; those stationed in Le-Powai are known as Forest Rangers, those in Ko-Powai are known as Mountain Rangers, those in Po-Powai are Desert Rangers and those in Vo-Powai are Grassland Rangers. Additional supplies and training may be given to Rangers in some regions.

Trailworks
On Powai Nui, trailworks is the name given to the network of trails covering the island. Some are open for use by anyone, some are solely recreational, and others can only be walked by those transporting goods. As trails are the most common form of transportation on Powai Nui, the Trailworks branch of APNWT essentially oversees the island's transportation. Like Rangery, the Trailworks branch has many "Trailworkers" who maintain trails, close them for maintenance, enforce the laws surrounding them and ensure proper and safe use of them. Trailworkers often work together with Rangers, as the similarities in their jobs often cause them to frequently meet anyway. This often causes some to mistake Trailworkers for Rangers.

Known Actions
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Leaders

 * Morayne (President)
 * Bivwak (Vice President)
 * Dymmox (Secretary)
 * Sardar (Head of Transportation)

Rangers

 * Lewok (formerly)

Trailworkers

 * TBA

Trivia

 * ToaGonel has given Cap specific permission to use APNWT's abbreviation as the title of it's article, due to the length of it's full title.
 * APNWT's Rangers were heavily inspired by park rangers/park wardens. APNWT itself was also made to mimic the United States' federal agencies.
 * APNWT was given a long title in order to poke fun at the fact that the names of government agencies can sometimes be humorously long.