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Parks referring to the restoration of native Polynesian plants. They are a preferred pot planting list. There are 47 different native plants that are, they want to use to replant in the National Park. If we had time, we could take Mr. Eadie down there. They have seven acres of vegetation growing. He can see for himself what a beautiful vegetation can be, and the park is immediately abutting Kohanaiki. IÓm almost finished with this part. Ground covers for dry locations, 25. Then thereÓs relative soil tolerance of some plants, a bunch of high tolerance. Now it doesnÓt say for drought, but I look at the list and there are a lot of drought vegetation there. This is another salt water, salt and wind tolerant plants by Norman Bezona, Cooperative Extensive. There are 80 plants. And it goes on. I have a few My point is that there is plenty, plenty of vegetation, beautiful vegetation, that will grow in Kohanaiki as the basis of the golf course; and there is no reason to be concerned about that. And that is the major objection, that is the major objection. The other objections are secondary. Now I havenÓt even touched the Trees of Hawaii, which is a book on the coastal species. That was recommended to me, but I just didnÓt have time to -. S Another objection that you might find is that if you decide in favor of Gold, you are likely to come up with an objection by the Planning Director because we have talked about this. And his objection is that he doesnÓt want to impose a condition on a developer in which he recommends or require a particular consultant. Now I can understand that if itÓs the Planning DirectorÓs brother-in-law, you know, of course not. But Audubon International is not like any other consultant. First of all, they are non- profit, they are 501-3C Non-profit. Despite the fact that Mr. Eadie incorrectly, in his rd October 3 letter to Mr. Yuen, wrote that they are a for-profit endeavor, they are not. And theyÓre dedicated to not making money but to sustainable environmental protection and natural resources sustainability. TheyÓre more than a consultant. TheyÓre recognized as representing the highest standard of environmental protection and sustainability for golf courses around the world. And, in fact, several government agencies in several states have acquired Audubon signature golf courses as a condition of approval: Florida, Arizona, South Carolina; and I have a list of more in my folder. So that takes care of the objections and why Audubon Gold sustainable development should be the standard for the golf course. Now IÓd like to now move on to Condition 66. And thatÓs the one that reads: ÐThe applicant shall use registerÑ now I think thereÓs a mistake there, I canÓt understand the language. But it says, ÐThe applicant shall use register its course with Audubon International and use its best effortsÑ to keep, Ðto obtain and keep Audubon International certification at the Silver level for the golf course development.Ñ I would like to see that language changed no matter which way you go. You know, itÓs best effort. Either you 26