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Kaloko above approximately 3,200 feet to 3,400 feet elevation, including all parcels in Blocks 8 thru 13 of Kaloko Mauka Subdivision, be designated as essential habitat for the 'Alala. Once such a habitat is "secured", a specific management plan for each habitat needs to be developed which would address the improvement of food supplies, protection from grazing, predators and wildfires, and other management and monitoring activities to provide for a stable and secure environment for the recovery of the 'Alala. The subject property is located at an elevation of approximately 2,500 feet above mean sea level, below the elevation recommended as an essential habitat. 20. Flora and Fauna: The subject parcel is heavily vegetated and is covered with ohia, tree fern and a variety of shrubs and non-native vegetation. Wildlife seen at the property consists of turkeys, hawks (I'o), Chinese pheasant and other forest birds. Though the area above 3,200 feet in Kaloko has been considered an important habitat for the Alala, recent discussions with Jon Griffin of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) indicate that there have been no sightings in Kaloko during this decade. 21. Surrounding Zoning/Land Uses: The Kaloko Mauka Subdivision extends from the 1,700-foot elevation to the 5,700-foot elevation of Hualalai. Between the 1,700 to 2,600-foot elevation, the lands are zoned A-3a and A-20a. At the 2,900-foot elevation, the lands are zoned A-5a and A-20a. At the 3,000 to 4,200-foot elevation, lands are zoned A-l0a and A-20a. (See Exhibit E -Current Zoning Surrounding Properties) PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 22. Roads: Access is off of Hao Street via Kaloko Drive. Primary access to the subject property from Mamalahoa Highway is provided by Kaloko Drive, a County roadway, which has an 80-foot right-of--way with a 20-feet wide pavement and 8-foot wide grass shoulders. Hao Street, also a County roadway, has a 60-foot right-of-way with a 20-feet wide pavement and 8-foot wide grass shoulders. 23. Services: All essential utilities and services are available to the subject property. -4-