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• The people of South Kohala are united by our love and reverence for the beauty <br />and peace of our land and waters and by our respect for the richness of our <br />various cultures and traditions. <br />• We desire to preserve the past, thrive in the present, and dream about a future that <br />honors economic viability and environmental responsibility which is sustainable <br />and desirable for current and future residents. <br />• We are blessed to live in one of the most unique, exquisite places on the planet, <br />and we know it. <br />• We promise to plan to do everything possible to live responsibly and wisely on <br />this sacred island for current and future generations. <br />• Our actions aze guided by our Hawaii State motto: "Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka <br />pono" -the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness. <br />SOUTH KOHALA COMMUNITY VALUES <br />• We are a family oriented place. <br />• We love the old stones about our people and places and want them to live on in <br />the hearts of our children. <br />• Our Hawaiian and Paniolo pasts contribute to our unique sense of place. <br />• We honor the kupuna by accepting the values and concerns of Native Hawaiians <br />who have known for centuries the limits of island resources and the need to <br />protect the aina. <br />• We understand that the natural and cultural resources of South Kohala are unique <br />and to be cherished. <br />• We embrace rural values and lifestyle. <br />• The puu of South Kohala aze of great cultural and scenic value and are loved by <br />all. <br />• We treasure gathering places revered for cultural, historical, and social reasons. <br />• We enjoy moving about the South Kohala landscape: on foot, by bicycle, and on <br />horseback. <br />SOUTH KOHALA TODAY <br />GENERAL PHYSICAL SETTING <br />South Kohala has two distinct physical environments, each with its own kind of natural <br />beauty: the green and lush mountainous region in the north and the rugged, dry landscape <br />in the south. The mountainous region, which includes the town of Waimea, includes a <br />plateau between the Kohala Mountains and Mauna Kea. The Kohala Mountains provide a <br />backdrop of rolling hills and volcanic puu covered with pastures and forests kept green <br />by fog, fine mist, and rain. <br />