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a) Implement the Hawai'i State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) <br /> b) Better understand and model carrying capacities of the island's habitats and resources <br /> • c Improve the inventory of forested lands and associated ecosystem services <br /> 1, U <br /> `� ) Encourage the continued identification and inclusion of unique wildlife habitat areas of Native <br /> !Y' j Hawaiian habitat within the Natural Area Reserve System 7 <br /> 4-t e) Anticipate future habitat migration, especially wetlands and coastal ecosystems r ,v).„).; <br /> f) Prioritize quantitative wetlan assessment to identify wetlands <br /> g) Expand native and/or endemic forest cover <br /> h) Improve enforcement for illegal activities that harm or degrade endemic habitats <br /> 1.15 Any development will not adversely impact the following resource asset(s): _ 1 D(o) <br /> a) Rivers, streams, springs, and other naturally flowing surface water bodies 42.4, <br /> b) Anchialine pools and estuaries <br /> c) Shoreline setback areas, beaches, and dunes c.L\Altn� <br /> 1.16 Maintain shoreline setbacks to protect: <br /> a) Natural shoreline vegetation; <br /> b) Marine turtle nesting beaches/areas; <br /> c) Nearshore water quality; <br /> d) Structures from the effects of long-term sea level rise; and <br /> e) Beaches and shorelines from erosion. <br /> 1.17 Allow the redevelopment of existing waterfront commercial structures consistent with the <br /> community character to preserve overwater views. �wfnc+ U-�'r�-•� cti.u� <br /> 1.18 Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to maximize water use efficiency and native plants. <br /> 1�. <br /> Wk—'"� c% l�J te • <br /> Actions <br /> 1.a Seek partnership opportunities to support wetland identification and assessments. <br /> 1.b Review tree survey requirements and amend the Code to incorporate as part of site planning. <br /> 1 .c -urrsi ler the establishm(oKlearing limits within the Code and increase tree removal mitigation <br /> requirements, limiting the clearing of native vegetation during development. <br /> 1.d Revise floodplain management requirements to requir considerationpf nature-based solutions <br /> as alternatives for all projects that have the potential to affect oo p ains or wet an s. <br /> 1.e Develop priorities for the management of fire-prone invasive species. Ctiy i <br /> 1.f Amend the Code to include an appropriate list of invasive species to be removed during <br /> development activities, t e. <br /> 1.9 Support programs designed to prevent the introduction and establishment of invasive species and <br /> the control and eradication of invasive species; particularly those that serve as disease vectors. <br /> 1.h Develop buffer policies to protect native forests, wildlife, rivers, streams, coastal waters, and other <br /> native habitats. <br /> 2.0 Collaborative Biocultural Stewardship I County of Hawaii General Plan 42 <br />