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sp.) and ferns in the northeastern portion of the project area on the slopes of Pu'u Maile.
<br /> Landscaping around the ranch house and barn includes a mix of large tree species, fruit trees,
<br /> herbs, ornamentals, as well as a manicured lawn area. Various mature pine species dot the lawn
<br /> and line the paved driveway along with other foliage including monstera (Monstera deliciosa), as
<br /> well as several varieties of ginger (Hedychium sp.) and palms. Plants observed in the area
<br /> surrounding the barn include money tree (Dracaena marginata), various citrus (Citrus sp.),trees,
<br /> avocado (Persea americans), hibiscus (Hibiscus sp.) lily of the Nile (Agopanthus praecox), and
<br /> other weedy ground covers.Trees near the ranch house include a mixture of mature pine species,
<br /> a row of paperbark trees (Melaleuca guinguenervia), podocarpus, royal palms, and small stands
<br /> of strawberry guava (waiawi, Psidium cattleianum) and guava (kuawa, Psidium guajava), in
<br /> addition to various palm trees, monstera, asparagus ferns (Asparagus densiflorus) and sword
<br /> ferns (Nephrolepis sp.) (Kepa'a & Brandt, 2021).
<br /> There are no critical habitats for federally listed and protected species on or near the property.
<br /> The closest unit is over 2.5 miles northwest of the property and is identified as Q37C for the
<br /> Phyllostegia warshoueri plant. There are also no federally inventoried wetlands in or near the
<br /> property. See Figure 16. While not known to be onsite, the endangered 'ope'ape'a, or Hawaiian
<br /> hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus semotus), is found throughout the island of Hawai'i and are likely to
<br /> be in the general area. To mitigate potential impacts to the 'ope'ape'a, any tree trimming,
<br /> removal, or disturbance of woody plants taller than 15 feet will be avoided during the pupping
<br /> season, which runs approximately from June 1 through September 15.
<br /> H. VALUED CULTURAL RESOURCES
<br /> According to the County of Hawai'i's South Kohala Community Development Plan (SKCDP), a key
<br /> land use strategy for Waimea Town includes the protection of important cultural and historic
<br /> sites, structures, and landscapes. Quoting directly from the SKCDP:
<br /> Waimea Town has a wealth of cultural and historic resources, from pre-contact Hawaiian
<br /> culture, from the heyday of the paniolo era, and from more recent times...Many of these
<br /> sites, structures, and landscapes should be protected and preserved as important
<br /> elements of Waimea's heritage and sense of place. The 'Waimea Concept Plan' graphic
<br /> [see Figure 13] identifies only a few of these important resources: the Waimea Field
<br /> System to the west of the Lalamilo Farm Lots, the Pukalani Complex, including the Break
<br /> Pen, Carriage Barn, Pukalani Stables, Blacksmith Shop, and Pu'u Hihale Corral near the
<br /> Parker Ranch Headquarters. These identified sites are not meant to be "officially
<br /> protected" sites, but are identified as important examples of Waimea's history. There are
<br /> many other important historical properties, including the Anna Ranch, the churches of
<br /> "Church Row," the old Lindsey house, and the Parker Ranch houses at Puopelu, to name
<br /> a few. Overall, Waimea nees to establish an official "historic district," at the state and/or
<br /> federal level, to preserve and protect its cultural and historic heritage. A Waimea historic
<br /> district could honor Hawaiian culture, paniolo traditions, agriculture, and natural
<br /> resources. (County of Hawai'i, Planning Department, 2008)
<br /> Per the Ka Pa'akai O Ka 'Aina Analysis (Ka Pa'akai) report (Appendix B) completed by ASM, there
<br /> are no specific valued historical resources currently present within the property. However several
<br /> traditional cultural practices that formerly took place in the general vicinity of the property and
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