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prosperity, welfare, benefit, behalf, equity,
<br />sake, true condition or nature, duty; moral,
<br />fitting, proper., righteous., right, upright, just,
<br />virtuous, fair, beneficial, successful, in
<br />perfect order, used in this plan to describe
<br />an aspirational course of action.
<br />Principle is a professionally accepted practice
<br />or guiding rule used by planning agencies and
<br />professional planners in formulating policies
<br />and standards for community development.
<br />Project District is a comprehensive planning
<br />method which provides for a flexible
<br />planning approach and incorporates a variety
<br />of uses as well as open space, parks, and
<br />other project uses, as further defined in the
<br />Hawai"iCounty 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
<br />spaces, and minimal human modification.
<br />Rangelands provide essential ecosystem
<br />services, including habitat for wildlife, soil
<br />stabilization, water filtration, and carbon
<br />sequestration. They are managed to balance
<br />the needs of livestock production, conservation,
<br />and recreation while maintaining ecological
<br />health and sustainability.
<br />Regenerative Agriculture is a farming
<br />approach that focuses on restoring and
<br />enhancing soil health, biodiversity, and
<br />ecosystem functions. It employs practices such
<br />as cover cropping, crop rotation, reduced
<br />tillage, and holistic grazing to improve soil
<br />structure, increase organic matter, and
<br />promote beneficial soil microorganisms. This
<br />method aims to sequester carbon, improve
<br />water retention, and reduce reliance on
<br />synthetic inputs, contributing to more resilient
<br />and sustainable agricultural systems.
<br />Regenerative agriculture not only enhances
<br />farm productivity and profitability but also
<br />supports environmental health and climate change
<br />mitigation.
<br />Regenerative Tourism is a movement that seeks
<br />to balance the economics of tourism with the
<br />well- being of communities, natural resources,
<br />and culture. This includes attracting and
<br />educating positive -impact travelers and group
<br />attendees who are mindful of how they respect
<br />and interact with residents, or how their
<br />movement through Hawaii impacts the
<br />environment positively, and of how they value
<br />and respect the Hawaiian culture and other
<br />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, renewable
<br />energy sources are considered sustainable and
<br />environmentally friendly. Technologies used to
<br />harness renewable energy, such as solar panels,
<br />wind turbines.? hydropower plants, and geothermal
<br />systems, generate electricity and heat without
<br />depleting natural resources or significantly
<br />contributing to climate change. Embracing
<br />renewable energy plays a crucial role in reducing
<br />dependence on fossil fuels, mitigating climate
<br />change impacts,, and promoting energy security and
<br />economic 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 the
<br />State or the Territorial government. They are
<br />classified into either existing or paper roads. For
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