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STANDARDS <br /> The following standards provide guidelines for designating sites and vistas of <br /> extraordinary natural beauty that shall be protected. <br /> • Distinctive and identifiable landfonns distinguished as landmarks, e.g. Mauna <br /> Kea, Waipio Valley. <br /> • Coastline areas of striking contrast , e.g. Laupahoehoe Point. <br /> • Vistas of distinctive features. <br /> • Natural or native vegetation attractive to a particular area. <br /> • Areas that are harmoniously developed and enhanced by man to appear natural. <br /> Natural Beauty for Hamakua <br /> The Hamakua district is tropically lush along the lower elevations. The coast is marked <br /> by densely vegetated gulches and valleys highlighted by silvery green Kukui trees. The most <br /> famous of these is Waipio Valley. This valley is the most accessible in the series of windward <br /> valleys. The natural and scenic beauty of Waipio with its waterfalls and tropical rainforests has <br /> attracted people for many years. <br /> Mauna Kea is also included in the Hamakua district and with Mauna Loa dominates the <br /> <br /> landscape along the Hamakua part of the Saddle Road. <br /> The following list of sites are examples of natural beauty in the Hamakua district. <br /> [Kalopa State Park 4-4-14:1 Kalopa <br /> Mauna Kea State Park area 4-4-16:3 <br /> Ahualoa Road 4-5-10 Kaao-Nienie <br /> Nienie (Native forest) 4-6-12:25 Nienie <br /> Viewpoint--Lookout Waipio 4-8-04:17 Lalakea <br /> Valley, Kukuihaele <br /> Hiilawe Falls 4-9-09 Waipio <br /> Windward Valley System 4-9-O1 to 15 Waipio, <br /> Muliwai to Awini Muliwai-Awini, <br /> Waimanu Valley Area Waimanu <br /> Waipio Valley Area] <br /> Site Tax Map Key Ahupuaa or Re¢ion <br /> _ <br /> Kaloaa State Park 4-4-14:1 Kalopa <br /> Mauna Kea State Park area 4-4-16:3 Kaohe <br /> <br />