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25 08 PROJECT PLAN A. PROJECT NAME (see Instructions): Na mala o Kona - Planning, Maintenance and Education B. PROJECT LOCATION (Use TMKs. See Instructions): 8-2-013:002, 003, 014; 8-2-014:043; 8-2-015:059 Amy BH Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden C. IDENTIFY PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHOM YOU EXPECT WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE PROPOSED PROJECT ACTIVITIES (see Instructions): Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden (AGEG) staff(Garden Manager, Executive Director, Horticulturist, Community Forest Maintenance worker, Nursery Technician and Education Coordinator), Two Contracted Planning Consultants, volunteers, contract workers for AGEG (Garden Maintenance, Nursery workers and skilled professionals - e.g. plumbers, carpenters, electricians, etc.), Hawai'i Island Seed Bank, 'Ulu Coop., Lili'uokalani Trust, TerraFormation, B.P. Bishop Museum, Kahalu'u Kuahewa, K-12 students, local reside nts,visitors. D. PROPOSAL AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Briefly describe the long-range goal(s) for the property and the objectives o f your proposal for stewardship grant funding. See example in Instructions) What is the long-range goal or vision for the property? Ka malama'ana i ka mo'omeheu. I mea a ola ai mai keia mua aku. To preserve culture,so that there is life to come. Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden (the Garden)was designed as a garden of pre-Cookian plants showcasing a well-preserved portion of the Kona Field System and preserving key species and knowledge central to HawaiTs biocultural heritage. Our curated collection features over 250 species of native(endemic and indigenous)and Polynesian-introduced ("canoe")plants,trees,and shrubs, including many rare and endangered species.When it was purchased by the Friends of the Garden in 2019, it was placed under the protection of County-and State-level conservation/preservation easements,and at the same time became a federally-designated community forest. On this multi-level base,we envision the Garden's long-range goals to include:stewarding the land and its ethnobotanical and archaeological resources; providing educational, research and recreational opportunities;creating a local space for community building;and enhancing the visitor experience of South Kona.Through the dissemination of knowledge and plants from our nurseries we aim to contribute to the restoration of land and revitalization of the food system of our district and county. Going forward,the restoration, preservation and maintenance of the Garden remains core to our mission. On this basis,the Garden develops and delivers educational programs that inspire youth and anchor stewardship of the Island's diverse landscapes into the future.As a conservator of HawaiTs biocultural heritage,we are uniquely placed to share knowledge of land management,species conservation,agricultural production and many related fields.Our vision generates and perpetuates community in South Kona through providing a beautiful and useful public space.Visitors to this Garden in South Kona benefit from the knowledge they can gain here,while contributing to the local economy. While conserving this legacy site containing ancient biocultural resources,our vision is increasingly transformational,as we contribute to the revitalization of district lands,the sharing of culture-based production and stewardship practices,the generation and sharing of scientific knowledge,and the education of future leaders committed to sustainable approaches to land, resources,and development. FINAL 2025 Stewardship Grant Application,Page 3 of 13