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3. Please provide up to three examples of successfully completed projects or related
<br /> experiences.
<br /> 1. Keau'ohana has, since June of 2014, undergone an intensive restoration process that has focused
<br /> on the control of invasive plant species and the planting of native species on -30 acres of the most
<br /> biodiverse portion of the forest reserve. Despite numerous environmental and socio-ecoinoimic
<br /> challenges: Hurricane Iselle, Rapid "Ohi'a Death (ROD), 2018 lava eruption, increase in feral pig
<br /> activity, Covid...," this effort has resulted in the preservation of a, last remaining native lowland forest
<br /> reservoir, providing habitat for many rare, native and endangered species. We conduct regular,
<br /> systematic rounds of weeding of the entire consolidated forest area (currently 20 acres) and strive to
<br /> out-plant a minimurn of 200 native trees p�eir year(imany years, it is over 300).
<br /> 2. Keauohana rain forest is a living classroom for imany local and international volunteers, students,
<br /> community groups and individuals to learn about native forest restoration, and about general HawaN
<br /> �plant issues and solutions. Special events include Hawaflain protocol, a brief history of Keau'ohana,
<br /> introductions, discussion about the importaince of forests/restoration:: practices,, and instruction prior to
<br /> volunteer efforts. HER participation in community outreach events,, public presentations in schools and
<br /> with community groups also educate people on how they could Ihellp support the lowland environment
<br /> by imaking wise plant choices for sustainable living in their own lives. Though the amount of special
<br /> volunteer restoration and education events depend on community interest and can fluctuate from year
<br /> to year, these average one or two per month; in 2022 averages were two per month,. A total of 2015
<br /> forest volunteers accrued 809 volunteer hours over a total of 20 forest events in 2022. HER Emaiil
<br /> audience includes,over 800 supporters; Facebook reached a total of 9,740 people last year.
<br /> 3.1n, mid-2023, HER took into its, kuleana the Halepua'a Forest Reserve native restoration project,
<br /> previously administered through Malamia 0 Puna since 2000" and the Koa'e Native Plant Nursery
<br /> established in 20114. In this first project, over 500 native trees,of fourteen species have been planted
<br /> and maintained along a corridor-trail, and for nine years,the forest has been protected from LFA
<br /> infestation by regUlar testing and treatment along a 1 mile stretch of barrier. In the second, more than
<br /> 5000 native trees, and shrubs, and an additional amount of native ground covers,, have
<br /> beein donated for oust-planting in both the Keau'ohana and Hallepua'a, as well)) as many other native
<br /> restoration projects.
<br /> J. Please initial below that the applicant understands the following documents, shall be
<br /> required if awarded stewardship grant funds.
<br /> Initial Documents
<br /> CJD Ceilificale of instmance with Comity of llawal'i narned as additional insirred.
<br /> Seiru tinctartnual reports, which shall ilichide acconiplishinents, financial statements explaiiiing
<br /> CJD expenditures, qjects in Eocess, conuillinity involvertient, and,overall status of projects.
<br /> Organization shall inurrediately contact the Departnient of Finance, Property Managenient
<br /> CJD Division, upon dissolution of the orgarrizatIODor changes M the organization that n-lay affect the
<br /> Stewardship Grant Application or Agreeirients,
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<br /> Organization i.nay be required to pror d
<br /> vide other as, requested by tine County ounty of CJD Hawaii, Departilielit of Finance.
<br /> Nlahalo!
<br /> Should yoti have any questions,please contact the Property Managenient Division at
<br /> (808) 961-8069 or by Email-
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