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David Fuertes, Executive Director Kahua Pa'a Mua Inc non profit 5010 K PX ANUA P 01 Box 896 Kapaiau, HI 96755 _ .. Email n..B.KFu;E�r� I" ��6i7�.a�G �c:m Building ag as h:°,°r�r� Foundation�ad,`a,r Website, www.kahuapaamua.org January 29, 2025 Jodie Rosam, Chairperson Hawaii County Public Access, Open Space And Natural Resources Preservation Commission 25 Aupuni St Ste 1101 Hilo, Hll 96720 Dear Chair Rosarn and Cwornniissioners„ We are writing to express our support fior the nomination by Q Iawaii Land Trust to the Ilawaii County PONC° priority list l'br funding, of conservation easement to Protect the Kealoha Family Lo'l —TIw'MK ( ) 5-2-009-0025 and (3) 5-2-009-0026. We are David Fuertes, Executive Director and Carol Fuertes, Sec/Treas. of Kahua Pa'a Mua, Inc., nonprofit 5010 (founded in 2010). KPM has been bringing sustainable agriculture practices applied locally in North Kohala, island-wide, and state-wide. Kahua Pa'a Mua, which means "to build a strong foundation", and we do this by working with youth and adults to build resilient communities through agriculture.. Over the years, we have been enhancing communities through economic, conservation, preservation, social and educational programs for youth and adults. Our Learning Lab farm KAPA is located in Halawa Ahupua'a, just 2 miles from this property. This historicail property being recommended hats been in the Kealoha Ghana for generations. We have worked with propagation of Kato in aina best practices with members of the Kealoha phana. We believe the North Kohala community would benefit greatly with this Conservation Easement. Mahalo for considering this letter of support, and, we look forward to the positive impact the acquisition of this property will have on the Kohala Community. Sin cerely. e. David Fuertes, Executive Director Kahua Pa.a Mua, Inc. nonprofit 501C3 Carol Fuertes, Programs Mgr. Kahua Pa'a Mua, Inc. nonprofit 5010