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PONC SUGGESTION FORM KUAMO'O AHUPUA'A 1. How would the general public benefit from this proposed acquisition or project? The acquisition of these parcels would provide multiple public benefits, including: • Preservation of Cultural Heritage: Protecting historic and cultural sites, such as burial mounds, lava tube burials, and heiau, for future generations. • Recreational Opportunities: Establishing public access to scenic trails, coastal landscapes, and potential outdoor education areas. • Environmental Protection: Preserving native habitats, preventing development impacts, and maintaining natural buffer zones. • Community Education: Offering interpretive programs about Hawaii's history, ecology, and traditional land use practices. 2. Describe any significant historic, cultural, or natural resources on the property. The parcels contain significant resources, including: • Archaeological Sites: The 1819 Battle of Kuamo'o burial sites, two heiau (Lonohelemoa and Pio'a), habitation areas, and historic mauka-makai trails. • Cultural Importance: Oral histories link the area to pivotal moments in Hawaiian history, including the abolition of the kapu system. • Natural Features: Coastal landscapes, lava tubes, and native flora/fauna habitats. These resources are documented in a detailed archaeological survey conducted by Rechtman Consulting (2005), which highlights their significance and preservation needs. 3. Describe any significant relationship to larger historical, cultural, and/or natural landscape. The parcels are part of the Kuamoo Ahupuaa, a traditional Hawaiian land division with: • Cultural Corridors: Connected trails that link mauka and makai areas, historically used for travel and agriculture. • Historical Complexes: Sites like the heiau and burial mounds are part of a larger network of culturally significant landmarks. • Ecosystem Continuity: The area serves as a buffer zone for native coastal habitats and complements conservation efforts in adjacent lands. Attachment E