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11. PROJECT DESCRIPTION <br />A. Location of Project: Kahua 01oliu, Kaunamano, Ka'u District <br />B. Number of Persons Who Will Benefit: Thousands <br />C. Project Description (Give a brief description of the work that will be done with the funds <br />requested, including a timeframe and activities to accomplish stated purpose. Additional <br />pages may be attached): <br />"'0 ke kahua mamua, inahope ke kukulu." Translation: The foundation first, then the building. <br />While our ultimate goal is to prepare the land for traditional cultural uses and practices including activities <br />associated with Makahiki, we understand that the land has not been actively managed for many years. With <br />,the assistance of family and community members, our objectives for the calendar year are to clear the 13 - <br />acre property of tall grass and weeds, establish a regular mowing schedule, replace fencing to secure the <br />property along the highway, and acquire tools and equipment for long-term maintenance. Once these <br />priority tasks are completed, we can begin to create a site plan for cultural uses. The Kahua Olohu <br />Committee Members will be working as a team to accomplish the tasks listed below. <br />o Prepare property for stewardship activities (January - March 20] 8) <br />o Purchase equipment storage sheds, schedule delivery and setup <br />o Purchase tools and equipment for stewardship and maintenance <br />o Contract with portable toilet rental service and schedule lua delivery <br />o Prepare a general site plan. for meeting areas and project work stations <br />o Establish a website to provide community updates and post monthly volunteer work days <br />o Draft a notice to neighbors with invitation to participate in work days <br />o Repair and replace damaged hog wire fencing with new field fencing along highway, approximately <br />1650 feet (March - April 2018) <br />o Clear grass, weeds and roadside trash from existing damaged fencing <br />o Remove and dispose of old fencing <br />o Contract with fencing contractor to install new fencing and access gate <br />o Mow and maintain pasture grass (March - April 2018) <br />o Review archaeological inventory survey to identify and protect any cultural features <br />o Mark any obstructions in landscape <br />o Contract with a landscaping business with tractor mower to mow and maintain pasture grass <br />o Establish a regular mowing schedule <br />o Coordinate community stewardship program and grounds maintenance (January - December 2o18) <br />o Clear any loose rocks and remove invasive grass root mats <br />o Trim grass along fence lines and hand mow proposed community and cultural practice areas <br />o Prime Christmas Berry along Makahiki viewing area <br />o Spray invasive weeds and grasses along hillside <br />o Facilitate opportunities for education and community partnerships (August — December 2018) <br />o Establish partnerships with Ka'u High School and Naalehu Elementary School to allow for <br />project based learning <br />o Develop an educational workshop for students to learn how to build a traditional Hawaiian hale <br />o Prepare the land for cultural uses and future Makahaki events (October — December 2o18) <br />o Draft a landscaping plan using native Hawaiian plants which provide shade, cultural uses and <br />food sources with a focus on species known to grow in the area according to historical records <br />