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3. Please provide up to three examples of successfully completed projects or related experiences. 1. Keau'ohana has, since June of 2014, undergone an intensive restoration process that has focused on the control of invasive plant species and the planting of native species on —30 acres of the most biodiverse portion of the forest reserve. Despite numerous environmental and socio-economic challenges: Hurricane Iselle, Rapid 'Ohi'a Death (ROD), 2018 lava eruption, increase in feral pig activity, Covid...; this effort has resulted in the preservation of a last remaining native lowland forest reservoir, providing habitat for many rare, native and endangered species. We conduct regular, systematic rounds of weeding of the entire consolidated forest area (currently 20 acres) and strive to out-plant a minimum of 200 native trees per year (many years it is over 300). 2. Keau'ohana rain forest is a living classroom for many local and international volunteers, students, community groups and individuals to learn about native forest restoration, and about general Hawai'i plant issues and solutions. Special events include Hawaiian protocol, a brief history of Keau'ohana, introductions, discussion about the importance of forests/restoration practices, and instruction prior to volunteer efforts. HER participation in community outreach events, public presentations in schools and with community groups also educate people on how they could help support the lowland environment by making wise plant choices for sustainable living in their own lives. Though the amount of special volunteer restoration and education events depend on community interest and can fluctuate from year to year, these average one or two per month; in 2022 averages were two per month. A total of 205 forest volunteers accrued 809 volunteer hours over a total of 20 forest events in 2022. HER Email audience includes over 800 supporters; Facebook reached a total of 9,740 people last year. 3.In mid-2023, HER took into its kuleana the Halepua'a Forest Reserve native restoration project, previously administered through Malama O Puna since 2009, and the Koa'e Native Plant Nursery established in 2014. In this first project, over 500 native trees of fourteen species have been planted and maintained along a corridor-trail, and for nine years the forest has been protected from LFA infestation by regular testing and treatment along a 1 mile stretch of barrier. In the second, more than 5000 native trees and shrubs, and an additional amount of native ground covers, have been donated for out-planting in both the Keau'ohana and Halepua'a, as well as many other native restoration projects. J. Please initial below that the applicant understands the following documents shall be required if awarded stewardship grant funds. Initial Documents CJD Certificate of insurance with County of Hawaii named as additional insured. CJD Semi and annual reports, which shall include accomplishments, financial statements explaining expenditures, projects in process, community involvement, and overall status of projects. Organization shall immediately contact the Department of Finance, Property Management CJD Division, upon dissolution of the organization or changes in the organization that may affect the Stewardship Grant Application or Agreements. CJD Organization may be required to provide other documents as requested by the County of Hawaii, Department of Finance. Mahalo! Should you have any questions,please contact the Property Management Division at (808) 961-8069 or by Email: PONC(r&hawaiicounty.gov. FINAL 2025 Stewardship Grant Application,Page 13 of 13