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NATURAL RESOURCES 18. EXISTING FLORAL/FAUNAL RESOURCES The subject parcel is heavily forested with native trees and shrubs such as ohia, tree fern as well as other non-native plants. Minimal clearing in the future is not expected to bring appreciable change. Wildlife in the area consists of miscellaneous forest birds such as Chinese pheasant, turkeys, hawks, and other mammals. Minimal clearing is not expected to damage habitat for the wildlife. 19. SCENIC OR COASTAL RESOURCES The subject parcel is 5.1 miles from the coastline and does not impact its resources. In- as-much-as the area is heavily forested views from the parcel is minimal if any. Any structures built would probably be hidden by the trees and shrubs. SOCIAL-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS 20. SOCIAL SETTLEMENT PATTERN FOR THE AREA Approximately 5 plant nurseries exist within the Kaloko Mauka development. These are operated mainly by the lot owners who also live on the site. Purchasers of lots and home builders within the development are of the upper middle class who are either retired or have employment in West Hawaii. Many of these are people who have upgraded their lifestyle by purchasing lots in the development and built homes. Investments in house and lot are expected to be in the range of $350,000 to $450,000. 21. ECONOMIC RESOURCES OF THE AREA Aside from the few nurseries the development is residential in nature with a large portion of the forested areas undisturbed. A few lots are in pastorial use. The best use of the land is low density residential with minimal clearing of the forested areas. 22. LAND VALUES The value of land in Kaloko Mauka has remained relatively stable over the years. The selling prices for 3-acre lots range from $180,000 to $200,000. For 20-acre lots the range is $425,000 to $650,000. 13