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true condition or nature, duty; moral, fitting,
<br />proper, righteous, right, upright, just, virtuous,
<br />fair, beneficial, successful, in perfect order, used
<br />in this plan to describe an aspirational course of
<br />action.
<br />Principle is a professionally accepted practice or
<br />guiding rule used by planning agencies and
<br />professional planners in formulating policies and
<br />standards for community development.
<br />Project District is a comprehensive planning
<br />method which provides for a flexible planning
<br />approach and incorporates a variety of uses as
<br />well as open space, parks, and other project uses,
<br />as further defined in the Hawaii County Code.
<br />Pu`u is a Hawaiian word that means any
<br />protuberance including a hill, mountain, cone,
<br />peak, or elevation.
<br />Rangeland refers to large, natural landscapes
<br />such as grasslands, shrublands, woodlands, and
<br />deserts that are primarily used for grazing
<br />livestock and wildlife. These areas are
<br />characterized by native vegetation, open spaces,
<br />and minimal human modification. Rangelands
<br />provide essential ecosystem services, including
<br />habitat for wildlife, soil stabilization, water
<br />filtration, and carbon sequestration. They are
<br />managed to balance the needs of livestock
<br />production, conservation, and recreation while
<br />maintaining ecological health and sustainability.
<br />Regenerative Agriculture is a farming approach
<br />that focuses on restoring and enhancing soil
<br />health, biodiversity, and ecosystem functions. It
<br />employs practices such as cover cropping, crop
<br />rotation, reduced tillage, and holistic grazing to
<br />improve soil structure, increase organic matter,
<br />and promote beneficial soil microorganisms. This
<br />method aims to sequester carbon, improve water
<br />retention, and reduce reliance on synthetic inputs,
<br />contributing to more resilient and sustainable
<br />agricultural systems. Regenerative agriculture not
<br />only enhances farm productivity and profitability
<br />but also supports environmental health and
<br />climate change mitigation.
<br />Regenerative Tourism is a movement that seeks
<br />to balance the economics of tourism with the well-
<br />being of communities, natural resources, and
<br />culture. This includes attracting and educating
<br />positive -impact travelers and group attendees
<br />who are mindful of how they respect and interact
<br />with residents, or how their movement through
<br />Hawaii impacts the environment positively, and of
<br />how they value and respect the Hawaiian culture
<br />and other cultures of Hawaii.
<br />Regional Centers are intended for mixed -use
<br />and higher -density residential, retail, commercial,
<br />employment, and/or regional one -of -a -kind
<br />facilities, such as major civic, medical,
<br />educational, and entertainment facilities.
<br />Renewable Energy refers to energy derived from
<br />natural resources that are continually replenished
<br />on a human timescale. These resources include
<br />sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal
<br />heat. Unlike fossil fuels, which are finite and
<br />contribute to environmental degradation through
<br />greenhouse gas emissions and pollution,
<br />renewable energy sources are considered
<br />sustainable and environmentally friendly.
<br />Technologies used to harness renewable energy,
<br />such as solar panels, wind turbines, hydropower
<br />plants, and geothermal systems, generate
<br />electricity and heat without depleting natural
<br />resources or significantly contributing to climate
<br />change. Embracing renewable energy plays a
<br />crucial role in reducing dependence on fossil
<br />fuels, mitigating climate change impacts, and
<br />promoting energy security and economic
<br />resilience.
<br />Resilience is the ability to withstand social,
<br />environmental, and economic shocks and
<br />stressors with minimal human, environmental, and
<br />economic costs, risks, and damages.
<br />Resort Area is an area with facilities to
<br />accommodate the needs and desires primarily of
<br />visitors, tourists, and transient guests.
<br />Roads in Limbo (RIL) were built or, planned by
<br />the State or the Territorial government. They are
<br />classified into either existing or paper roads. For
<br />decades, the State and County government
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