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• The community is extremely supportive of this acquisition and has representation from a wide - range of backgrounds and perspectives. • Stewardship would involve a diverse range of invested groups and individuals, serving as an opportunity for enhanced connections and relationships that would further deepen the sense of community and enrich development of a place -based community management plan, • Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail, Na Ala Hele State Trails, and the grassroots Huaka'i La trail crew are all supportive and willing to help with stewardship and/or management decisions/oversight as it supports the needs of the greater community of Ka'ohe, • The property falls adjacent to a Kuleana property with known burials present and provides additional opportunities for descendent -guided access that is appropriate and sensitive to the ,Native Hawaiian community. • The property is an intact representation of the greater cultural landscape of South Kona, which is documented to comprise an extensive and densely -inhabited ancient and historic village network. The protection of such amidst a rapidly developing coastline is critical and provides opportunities to demonstrate an alternative to privatized landscapes, inaccessible to the local community. WEAKNESSES • No major weaknesses noted. CONCERNS OR OTHER THOUGHTS The amount of community support for the acquisition of this property shown on the site visit was impressive, and the drive of the community to navigate this process is exceptional as well. This property is a crucial component to the South Kona community and the natural and cultural resources within, Roy Santana speaks to the history of the coastal area along the Ala Loa Aupuni. Report submitted by L. Crivello, 08/2024. Photos taken by Commissioners Ward, Crivello, and Rosam.