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~ It is also dedicated to the propagation of native Hawaiian dryland plants and restoration of those ) ) plants both onthe ou6iecLproperty and of�aibaonpublic and private lands. | � -^ SIGNIFICANCE AND MANAGEMENT | � 0 Hawaiian dn'Jandforest restoration iocritically needed, and the arboretum iulocated |nthe climate �> zone where the native Hawaiian drvbndforest once existed. 0 It is very challenging to successfully restore Hawaiian dryland forest, and the JRA has the professional i | expertise, fencing, fire -breaks, and plant propagation facilities to enable success. |i * The landowner is eminently qualified to develop and maintain the property as an arboretum and is. committed todedicating the property asaConservation Easement for perpetual public benefit. ( * Significant progress has been made in the development of the arboretum, primarily with private |� |iSPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACQUISITION AND/OR MANAGEMENT /1 * Jill Wagner's expertise |nthe restoration mfnative Hawaiian dry4andforest isdemonstrated |nher work on the)RA property and in other native forest restoration projects. She personally lives on the | � property, and her hands-on guidance and knowledge are significant assets. |' ~ The value of the Hawaii Island Seed Bank In conjunction with the Future Forests Plant Nursery cannot be over -stated. Rare and endangered plants are readily available for uutp|ant|nQvia these facilities. � | + The pavilion |ofully permitted and awaiting funding. * The Moku o Keawe Land Conservancy has committed to act as the nonprofit stewardship group, which will monitor the fulfillment of the terms of the CE, report regularly to PONC, and serve as a fiscal / \ sponsor. * The archaeological complex on the property has been orchaemlogically surveyed and recorded by the State ofHavva|') and will be historically preserved and protected with input from Native HommUam | � descendants, STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES Strengths 0 Considerable investment and work have already been devoted to the arboretum's planning and development, The entire property is fenced and gated with 3 acres set -aside for fire -break, an essential y | safety -net. 0 The expertise and continued commitment of the landowner who lives on -site. Jill Wagner makes it clear in her written statement, "| intend hospend the rest ofmylife developing the arboretum." | ' 0 The 7,5-acre, fully restored Hawaiian dry forest is already used in educational programs. * Established working relationships with nonprofits, serving various roles: stewardship group to monitor the CE,fiscal sponsorship, and co -management ofthe H|Island Seed Bank. | i ° Ongoing, active involvement of community organizations and schools. Letters of support have been received from the County Council representative and numerous schools, organizations, and individuals. * Well -established partnerships with government agencies and private landowners with interests In | | Hawaiian dry forest restoration. * The off -grid, temperature controlled Hawai'i Island Seed Bank is included in the CE. w Proximity tothe urban core nfKai/ua-Konaand public and charter schools. [/ m Commitment tocareful planning for the arboretum's future. Weaknesses [.1 0 Dependence on private funds of the landowner and grant writing limits how much can be done and when. Report byMs. Deborah Chamg,Commisdoner,8/33/2034