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SECTION 2 2.1 AREA DESCRIPTION HPP is the second largest private subdivision in the United States consisting of approximately twelves square miles. This subdivision is located 15 miles southeast of Hilo and contains 8,835 lots. The subdivision fronts State Highway 130 and stretches four miles to the Pacific Ocean. It is 3.5 miles wide. Approximately 1.5 miles of Highway 130 pass through the subdivision beginning at its northwest border. 2.2 SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS Climate: Tropical climate with average annual rainfall of 126 inches and average annual temperature ranging from 61 to 82 degrees. There are two significant climatic variations within the area. The Coastal area is generally hotter, sunnier, and drier. The mid to top of the park range from 200-500 feet above sea level, is a little cooler with more rain. Topography: Elevation ranges from sea level to 500 feet with average slopes from 0 to 10 percent. Geology and Soils: Largely'a'a and pahoehoe lava flows with an occasionally thin organic soil covering. Flora and Fauna: The subdivision supports a diverse collection of tropical plants, both indigenous and introduced. Birds: There are a wide variety of birds including the protected the Hawai'ian pueo, nenes, and the hawk. Invasive Species: Invasive species are plants and animals, introduced by humans to Hawai'i, which spread at an alarming rate causing damage and posing a grave threat to Hawai'i's economy, environment, and the lifestyle of the people. The following is a list of invasive species in HPP listed by common names rather than their scientific names: little red fire ants, mongeese, cane toads, rodents (rats and mice), coquis frogs, nettle caterpillars, greenhouse frogs, Madagascar geckos, albizia trees, Miconia Kahili ginger, strawberry guavas, Himalayan ❑5