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'AINA ALOHA / <br />ALOHA,AINA <br />ALOHA IS RECIPROCITY <br />Significance of Pohoiki <br />There is a recurring theme about the significance of this place and its <br />importance to the people of Puna. <br />The interdependence of caring for the'aina as well as accessing and sustaining <br />resources frame ideas on how to approach stewardship of this place. <br />"IF WE TAKE CARE OF 'AINA, <br />'AINA WILL TAKE CARE OF US." <br />Aloha'Aina <br />By giving'aina time to rest, we give Pohoiki a chance to restore itself. There is a <br />desire to develop a deliberate and intentional program for periodic park <br />closures. <br />• It's the'aina that needs to come back - to be healed <br />• Close the park from time to time, let the place restore itself and replenish <br />• Practice aloha'aina <br />• It's more about mea ho'okipa - gracious and authentic hospitality. 'Aina <br />gives generously, we must safeguard its health and wellbeing. <br />• Kamani trees are part of Pohoiki's history and cultural identity - we must <br />care for and protect these trees and plant more for the future. <br />5 <br />