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Left:Surveying Native Trees with AGEG Manager Peter Van Dyke,Right Kona Field System-agricultural archeological site Forestry and Conservation •, , COMMUNITY FOREST. `" The AGEG Community Forest mirrors a traditional Hawaiian `�l ahl with a heavily forested upland zone, agricultural zone, PROGRAM ` open dry forest, and coastal zone. Native species such as 'Ohi'a This program provides financial assistance to local lehua, koa, mamaki, loulu,and maile create an opportunity for people governments and qualified non-profit organizations to acquire private lands threatened to experience an authentic Hawaiian landscape. by conversion to non-forest uses. Agroforestry Lands must be at least five acres in size and AGEG features a world-class collection of kalo, banana varieties, ko, 75 percent forested. wauke,'ulu, and heirloom Hawaiian cultivars used for food and fiber. • Public access is required. Archeological sites include the remnants of the traditional • Full fee title acquisition is required. Conservation easements are not eligible. agriculture features known as the Kona Field Systeme described by The program pays up to 50% of the project the National Register of Historic Places as "the most monumental costs with a 50%non-federal match. work of the ancient Hawaiians". This system fueled sustainable Lands are managed with a community resource management and created a flourishing agricultural forest plan to provide economic benefits, clean water, wildlife habitat, educational economy even in the face of frequent droughts and lack of access opportunities, and public access for to freshwater, recreation. Community Benefits The Community Forest will restore public access and facilitate opportunitiesfor cultural events, education, and recreation. Educational opportunities with school gardening programs will - foster 'aina or land based learning for K-12 students. These opportunities will expand to college and post graduate studies for archeological and botanical research. In addition, the AGEG s nursery program will be revived for plant restoration and rehabilitation of native species with opportunities for community sales and plant propagation workshops. Above:Kalo or Taro plant Community members can participate in volunteer workdays at the garden every Saturday from 9 am.to noon. For updated information on events,garden re-opening,management plans,and community opportunities please visit www.am reenwell ardet, The Department of Land and Natural Resources �_'' V`"�� In accordance with federal law and USDA policy,this institution Is Division of Forestry and Wildlife(DOFAW) prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race,color,national origin, sex age or disability. Not all prohibited basis apply to all programs. Community Forest Program " To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA,Director,Office of https.,//dinr.hawaii.gw/forestry/Inp/community-forest-progmm/ Ill Civil Rights,Room 326-W,Whitten Building,1400 Independence Avenue,SW,Washington,D.C.20 250-9 41 0 or call(202)720-5964 DOFAW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDERQ1W (voice and TDD) USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer' i,aa,ma+�a ,naW Pao+�:t72z/zazo 12