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• The coastal portion of this property will likely be the most used, with residents and visitors utilizing the trail connectivity along the greater coastline and the two beach access locations to the north and south. • The lowland dry forest can eventually serve as reintroduction sites for native plant species. * The entire property can be utilized as an "outdoor classroom" for 'Opio, residents, and visitors. There is already a partnership with a Konawaena Middle School teacher wanting to bring students on huaka'i to the site, 9 Public access to the coastline will be maintained, even in the threat of gating existing subdivision roads, • Support to the community regarding appropriate access to coastal resources as it pertains to culturally sensitive areas within and adjacent to the property through educational outreach, active presence and stewardship, and afforded protections and support through the PONC acquisition process. SIGNIFICANCE AND MANAGEMENT • The property is recognizably a cultural landscape indicative of an ancient and historic settlement that extends into the adjacent lands north and south of the property. * Ancient and historic trails traverse the property with the Ala Loa meandering along the coastline and the Ala NO Aupuni or "King's Trail" is just slightly inland. This trail system is intact throughout the property and falls within a continual portion of the trail network from Pu'uhanua 'o Honaunau through the property and extending on into Miloli'i (and beyond), This trail system provides opportunities for a multi -faceted community to recreate, exercise cultural gathering rights, access important coastal resources, and otherwise. • All three portions of the property hold potential for coastal strand and lowland dry forest restoration, including a potential reintroduction site for Pritchardia maideniana. • Acquisition of this property will set an example that high -end developments are not valued over `Aina and natural and cultural resource conservation in South Kona. • Huaka'i La (formerly known as the South Kona Trail Crew) is actively stewarding the Ala Loa segment in this property and in Kauleolf, and will continue to steward this (and other) trails. SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACQUISITION AND/OR MANAGEMENT • There is much community support for this acquisition. • Seller is motivated to sell for preservation. trail • Huaka'i La intends to continue stewarding the corridor, • Protecting these 72 acres can serve as an example for other South Kona communities to protect the remaining open spaces and natural and cultural resources. STRENGTHS • This parcel contains a multitude of natural and cultural resources. • If preserved, this parcel will keep trail access from Miloll'i to H6naunau and beyond, and offer the public access to some of the few safe coastal access sites in the district, o The seller is interested in selling for preservation and is aware of the time frame of a possible acquisition,