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<br />shows concerning the proposed development of archeological sites
<br />that would be lost. These sites include artifacts, berms, caves, pre-his-
<br />toric and historical residues, and terraces.
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<br />Likeke Bumanglag, an island native and co-chair of the Keau Kukui
<br />Ula Heiau Committee, emotionally testifies in support of Comm. 19-
<br />024, KVR 470. He reads his two-page testimony (on file) focusing on
<br />the “Preservation of Historic or Culturally Important land areas and
<br />sites.” He refers to the importance of protecting and preserving
<br />“Kona’s identity (historically, socially, and economically)” for future
<br />generations and desires that this ahupua’a been kept in its pristine
<br />conditions and protect the artifacts. With community-based organiza-
<br />tions, they can work together in maintaining these lands and keep it
<br />from being eliminated and the risk of losing important details of Ha-
<br />wai’i’s cultural history forever.
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<br />Renee Inaba testifies in support of Comm. 19-024, KVR 470. She refers
<br />to the map that was presented by John Powell pointing out important
<br />features of the property like a Canoe Heiau, two-wall structures, an-
<br />cient trails, ancient slides, terraces, villages, burials, and the field sys-
<br />tems. She stresses the importance of preserving the last of Kona’s his-
<br />tory.
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<br />Caleb Nazara, an island native, testifies in support of Comm. 19-024,
<br />KVR 470. He speaks in Hawaiian and then translates it into English. He
<br />shows his Aloha’s and Mahalo for serving along with his beloved wife,
<br />Cynthia. He testifies the following concerns to ensure: 1) protection,
<br />preservation, and maintenance of culturally historic sites from flora,
<br />fauna, and animals, 2) protection of native practices and use remain
<br />accessible for education, and longevity of stewardship efforts, 3) a
<br />well proactive plan that the watersheds, water flows, ground move-
<br />ment, and wastewater treatment benefits all people of this land.
<br />These are his concerns.
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<br />Tawn Speetjes testifies in support of Comm. 19-025, Haloa ‘Ᾱ ina San-
<br />dalwood Reforestation project consisting of approx. 2,870 acres that
<br />have been used for ranching for the last 150 yrs. He gives a historical
<br />account of the projects 10 yr. growth to over 90,000 plants and the
<br />value of reforesting the Sandalwood for education, environmental,
<br />and preserve. The project has grown where partnering efforts are
<br />needed to help move into the next phase of harvesting.
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<br />Justin B. Lee, son of landowner and manager, testifies in support of
<br />Comm. 19-025, Haloa ‘Ᾱ ina and the ongoing efforts in the reforesta-
<br />tion of Sandalwood needing host trees to grow with such as the Koa,
<br />Māmane, and Naio. The success of the forest depends on the success
<br />of its host and forest. He explains that they harvest only the selective
<br />dead, disease-infected trees, and trees exposed to the elements be-
<br />cause of animals rubbing against it, By this selective process, it allows
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<br />PONC July 8, 2019 Minutes
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