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spreaders. The flowers and leaves (especially the liko) were used for leis. Lehua blossom leis were used in religious offerings. Lama. Another significant tree found in Palamanui is the lama (or a lama). The wood of the elama was considered sacred by ancient Hawaiians and was used for religious purposes. Under traditional practices, entire houses within heiaus were built of elama wood and the sick were brought there for healing. Uncarved blocks of elama were used on the ku'ahu'ula to represent Laka, the patron of the dance. There are references to elama stakes to be placed on the makah~ on kuapa'a seawalls. In addition to the religious and cultural uses, the elama was used for more utilitarian purposes. Its wood was used for fish traps. The wood was also pulverized and used as part of compresses to treat skin ulcers. The fruit, when ripe, was eaten by the people of Kekaha. Wiliwili. The wiliwili is also present in Palamanui. When dried, the wood of this tree is very light. As such, it was the preferred wood for canoe ama (canoe outrigger floats). It was also a preferred wood for the Olo (large Hawaiian surfboard) although it was difficult to find large enough wiliwili trees to make those boards. The seeds of the wiliwili were used to make permaneht leis. Other Native Trees. The wood of the `a'ali'I provided posts for houses and bait sticks for fishing. Its capsules provided red dye for tapa making. The wood of the uhiuhi tree was used for house posts, octopus spears, the wooden part of makau mand (shark hooks) and for taps scraping boards and tapa beaters. The wood of the'ulei was used for similar purposes as the uhiuhi as was the wood of the alahe'e. The wood of the mamane was also used for house posts, while its flowers were used for leis. The iliahi is associated with the post contact sandalwood trade. Among its traditional uses was the use of its scented heartwood to scent tapa. The sap of the akoko and the pulverized charcoals made from wiliwili was used to paint canoes. Three species of native birds were observed in the area, the Pueo (federal species of concern), the I'o (federally endangered species) and the Hawaii amakihi. It is likely that the Hawaiian hoary bat is found in the general area. Mluhilu4sclassWfCRMPEx42 rev051905final 11