PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SMA-2023-000034)

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historical uses, as well as proposed uses as enumerated in the General Plan LUPAG maps, zoning, and land use district designation. d) Coastal Ecosystems The attached survey(Figure 1) and OCCL boundary determination (Figure 2) identified the shoreline as being a vertical Pali, transitioning to a steep slope that forms the Hakalau gulch. All proposed construction for the proposed project would be set back a minimum of 160'from the vertical Pali from the ocean and hence the potential for impacts on coastal ecosystems would be negligible. All mandated setbacks would be adhered to. No threatened or endangered animal or plant species are present. No adverse impacts to flora, fauna, or ecosystems would be expected to result from the proposed development or any activities associated with it. e) Economic Uses Negative Impacts: None Positive Impacts: Food security The establishment of the proposed 'Ulu orchard is complimentary to several State of Hawaii stated goals and objectives. As stated by the State of Hawai'i Office of Planning, Department of Business, Economic Development&Tourism in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture in their October 2012 report and consistent with HRS § 226- 55: "The "Increased Food Security and Food Self-Sufficiency Strategy"sets forth objectives, policies and actions to increase the amount of locally grown food consumed by Hawai'i's residents. The economic impact of food import replacement is significant. Replacing just 10%of the food Hawaii currently imports would amount to approximately$313 million dollars which would remain in the State. The Strategy recommends actions to market"Buy Locaot Matters"and to brand and label local food products. The Strategy emphasizes increasing production by strengthening agricultural infrastructure i.e. agricultural parks, irrigation systems and distribution systems/facilities. It also recommends actions to provide for food safety, pest prevention and control, workforce training, research and extension services,and policy and organizational support.A critical factor towards successful implementation will be building partnerships with the increasing number of organizations involved in food self-sufficiency/food security. The Strategy is a living document which provides a first step for continued dialog and the initiation of actions to increase food self-sufficiency and food security in Hawaii. The Strategy has three strategic objectives: i. Increase Demand for and Access to Locally Grown Foods ii. Increase Production of Locally Grown Foods iii. Provide Policy and Organizational Support to Meet Food Self-Sufficiency Needs Breadfruit or"Ulu is a perennial tree that produces large, carbohydrate-rich fruit. Breadfruit can provide food security and will continually produce with simple maintenance and inputs. Given that breadfruit can grow in a wide range of soils, and be managed without imported inputs, it is a dependable perennial staple crop that contributes to food security where it grows. One acre of breadfruit will supply around 9.5 people- years'worth of calories. 1-3 trees could supply the carbohydrates requirements for 1 adult human, 10