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.\,�, <br /> Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Climate Adaptation Actions to 0 <br /> ' <br /> : ' of Hawal'! <br /> Build Local Resilience to Climate Change *���►�� <br /> 1D2. Promote reforestation and conservation of forest canopies, especially in mauka areas that <br /> benefit watershed capacity and quality <br /> Action <2 2-5 >5 <br /> Numberyrs yrs yrs <br /> Continue to plant only native or non-invasive <br /> 1 D2.1 species as part of public access and open DF $ 2024MINN • <br /> spaces lands management practices <br /> Establish an ordinance to require all County County <br /> 1 D2.2 owned lands to plant only native or non- Council, $ 2024 • <br /> invasive species, specifically plants most able DPR, <br /> to thrive in the local environment DPW <br /> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - <br /> - Partner with state agencies, the conservation and landscaping <br /> industries, and local community members to develop a preliminary list <br /> of plants for specific sites and best management practices, such as <br /> mulching, to prevent invasive species growth. <br /> Amend Chapter 2,Article 42 of the Hawaii County <br /> 1 D2.3 County Code to prohibit the planting of invasive Council, $ 2024 • <br /> species in public access and open spaces DF <br /> lands <br /> In every grubbing and grading permit, include a <br /> 1 D2.4 list of local nurseries with which developers can DPW $ 2023 • <br /> partner for landscaping needs <br /> - Partner with local non-profits to create a list of nurseries, such as Plant <br /> Pono certified nurseries <br /> Amend Chapter 25 to require a percentage of County <br /> 1 D2.5 open space to be preserved as open space as Council, $ 2023 <br /> a condition of approval for any rezone or time • <br /> PD <br /> extension to maintain forest and plant cover. <br /> 1D3. Encourage farming practices that increase soil quality and ability to capture carbon <br /> ActionT" 'Irloject Duration <br /> Numberyrs yrs yrs <br /> Continue to provide funding to farmers through <br /> 1 D3.1 small grants, prioritizing projects that increase R&D $ 2023 • <br /> soil quality and improved manure management <br /> I Explore the potential cost-benefits of creating a <br /> 1 D3.2 new category within the real property tax code DF $ 2027 • <br /> with benefits for carbon neutral or carbon <br /> negative agricultural lands <br /> Partner with State agencies, local universities, <br /> 1 DU and non-profits to provide technical assistance R&D $ 2024 • <br /> and educational materials on best farming <br /> Climate Cascade 1:Greenhouse Gas Emissions 39 <br />