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important to note that unusually large Milo trees are surviving on the property. These trees are so large that they make up a significant portion of the forest canopy (along with large Hala Trees). Unfortunately, these trees have recently come under attack by poachers and must be protected. In addition, this property is adjacent to a public beach park and boat ramp (Pohoiki Bay). Therefore, fence protection is considered to be a necessary component of an effective management plan and will be constructed when appropriate grant funds are identified for this endeavor. In order to provide access for management and educational purposes, walking trails will be created on this property. However, every effort will be made to minimize impact to the forest while creating these trails. The trails will be effectively monitored to prevent the introduction of weeds along these trails. Among the significant threats to the strand (beach) habitat is the presence of Tree Heliotrope. Fortunately, there are healthy groves of beach Naupaka surrounding these shrubs. Naupaka Kahakai is known to grow quickly and transplant readily. Individual Heliotrope trees will be removed and the growth of Naupaka will be encouraged to fill in these areas before additional trees are removed. All trunks will be treated with a basal bark application of 20% Garcon 4 in forest crop oil. This method is very specific, killing only the plant that it is applied to, and is known to be effective for most broad -leaf plant species. Another alien plant found commonly on this property is Noni. Noni is a Hawaiian cultural plant but it is aggressive, prolific and represents a significant threat to this native forest. Every effort will be made to remove Noni from the property. As noni trees are killed, they will be cut down and native seeds will be broadcast and/or naturally distribute in the treated areas. Another plant that is common on this property is Niu (coconut). Niu is a Hawaiian cultural plant that has been classified as a Polynesian introduction. However, it is likely that this species also arrived here on its own and therefore may be indigenous. Because Niu is a significant component of the strand habitat and considered an important cultural plant, these trees will be allowed to remain. However, their spread into intact Milo/Hala canopies will be discouraged by removal of coconut fruits from these areas. Another aggressive invasive plant species that threatens this native habitat is Maile Pilau. Maile Pilau is a fast growing vine that creates a continuous mat of vegetation on the ground as well as climbing up trees and choking Appendix 2 Page 2