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Long-Range Vision <br /> The long range vision of Na Mamo 0 Kawa is to rehabilitate,preserve,protect, <br /> and utilize the natural and cultural resources of the project area in a manner consistent <br /> with traditional usages which occurred there throughout Hawaiian history. Through the <br /> implementation of the plans included in the project description,as well as future <br /> developed plans,we hope to restore the freshwater spring,near-shore marine fishery, <br /> loko i'a,heiau,ahu,flora and fauna,and as many other resources as possible in order to <br /> develop a sustainable geographic area. <br /> The potential for the project area to provide benefits to the community in the form <br /> of sustenance, spiritual growth, cultural immersion, and recreation will contribute to the <br /> eventual self-sufficiency of the project. It is the goal of Na Mamo 0 Kawa to eventually <br /> minimize the need for external funding sources through creative efforts of sustainable and <br /> culturally appropriate revenue production,utilizing the very resources that flourish as a <br /> result of our project efforts. While these very realistic potential economic drivers are <br /> components of our long-term vision and therefore beyond the scope of this particular <br /> proposal,we believe the PONC Commission can clearly understand and appreciate that <br /> this property has a vast potential to benefit the community that cares for it. Examples <br /> may include a well-stocked and functional fishpond,healthy and vibrant native dryland <br /> and coastal vegetation providing a source of native seeds for seed-banking, seedlings to <br /> support other re-forestation efforts around the island,and many others. These actions <br /> would be congruent with the legal restraints of commercial law and land-use in PONC <br /> purchased property and consistent with cultural values and scientifically supported best- <br /> practices. As has been proven through time-tested traditional Hawaiian values,we <br /> believe the more effort we give to rehabilitating and stewarding this wahi pana,the more <br /> it will care for and hanai the people of Ka'u in return. <br />