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Attachment B for the 2023 PONC Suggestion Form environment —many of whom might not have the chance to meet or connect otherwise. Many friendships have started or been strengthened by workdays on the Trail. • The Trail contributes to community equity and resilience, getting people out of their cars and walking or biking together outdoors. • The proposed trail expansion protects and preserves the natural beauty of South Kohala's pu'u, plains, and waterways by reducing traffic congestion and creating and promoting accessible open space, outdoor activity, renewed native plant and riparian habitats and reforestation efforts, stream restoration, and common sense flood abatement. • It also protects an essential community corridor from over-development, obstruction of view planes, urban sprawl and development infill. • The proposed trail expansion provides an opportunity to educate•and highlight rich areas of historic and cultural significance within the district, such as Parker Ranch and the history of the Paniolo, the native Hawaiian Kohala field system, and the Waimea to Puako portion of the King's Trail. • The Trail creates opportunities for educational school field trips and community workshops on topics like stream restoration, ecosystems, native plants, birding, and more. Thank you for your consideration of this application and supporting documents. With Warm Aloha, Ke Ala Kahawai 'a Waimea PONC Committee on Behalf of the People of the District of South Kohala, Hawaii (Clemson Lam, Zaheva Knowles,James Hustace,Amanda Rieux and Mimi Kerley) •