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If the property were to be developed by an outside individual/party, there would be a loss in the <br /> potential opportunity for future generations of descendants and kama'aina to connect to that <br /> space and the resources available to them. In addition, this space is a prime location for <br /> interpretation of visitors before entering a sensitive natural and cultural resource area to the <br /> South Kona Community, and if lost there is no way to know when an opportunity would make <br /> itself available again. <br /> The benefit from the property being protected, restored and stewarded by the community is the <br /> verification that the actions of Kokua Kealakekua will actually serve and benefit the community. <br /> Kahalu'u Kuahewa would wish to see this place utilized as a curated interpretive space for <br /> creating cultural and educational programs aimed to reconnect the Kealakekua community to to <br /> Kealakekua Bay's ecological and cultural significance, and for descendants and kama'aina to <br /> benefit from it's resources. In addition, we wish to see this space established as a native plant <br /> nursery for restoring the ahupua'a system and it's resources. Ultimately, we wish to see this <br /> place as a safe space for 'ohana to come together. <br /> Mahalo, <br /> Jesse Kekoa Kaho'onei <br /> Executive Director, Kahalu'u Kuahewa <br /> P.O. Box 837 Kailua Kona, HI 96745 1 jesse@kahaluukuahewa.org 1 (908) 591-3420 <br />