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WHEREAS, pertinent facts of each parcel are as follows: <br /> For <br /> Parcel TMK Acreage Owners Sale Facts <br /> Malama Investments <br /> LLC, Frank C Swanson <br /> 8-7-008: 002 24.177 Trust, Delbert 0. Smith Yes <br /> Trust, Lillian F. Smith, <br /> and the Saxton Trust <br /> Malama Investments Pristine Native forest <br /> 8-7-008: 033 12.710 LLC and Saxton Trust Yes with significant trees <br /> 400-1000 years old <br /> Malama Investments Pristine Native forest <br /> 8-7-008: 034 35.291 LLC and Saxton Trust Yes with significant trees <br /> 400-1000 years old <br /> Total 72.178 <br /> WHEREAS, this area contains pristine, natural forest on at least two parcels consisting <br /> of many giant `Ohi`a lehua trees that are estimated to be between 400 to 1,000 years old, many <br /> native and some endangered plant species, five native and endangered bird species, (`Io, Pueo, <br /> `Apapane, `Amakihi, `Elepaio, `I`iwi) that all need to be protected and scientifically studied in <br /> this critical habitat; and <br /> WHEREAS, an ethno-botanist has already identified `Ohi`a lehua trees and estimated <br /> their age at approximately 700 years of age. While `Ohi`a lehua trees are not on the endangered <br /> species list, the State of Hawai`i, Department of Forestry and Wildlife, advised that South Kona <br /> is historically known for its `Ohi`a lehua trees of exceptional size. Some of these `Ohi`a lehua <br /> trees should be listed as "exceptional"trees by the County of Hawai`i; and <br /> WHEREAS, a federally-listed endangered species of palm, Pitchardia assinis (now <br /> maideniana) has been located by the State of Hawai`i, Department of Forestry and Wildlife on <br /> several nearby parcels of land. Based on aerial photography, there is a strong suspicion that this <br /> endangered palm exists on one or more of these parcels; and <br /> 3 <br />