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From: Christy Schuerch <br /> To: WPCtestimony <br /> Subject: Testimony for General Plan 2045 <br /> Date: Wednesday,March 5,2025 1:38:34 PM <br /> Aloha, <br /> I am a resident of Volcano, Hawaii, 96785 zip code. I am extremely interested in adding <br /> additional protections for our native Ohi'a forest, which is being decimated by unpermitted <br /> grubbing and grading, feral ungulates, ROD and invasive species. We need much stronger <br /> ordinances and building codes at the County level to protect this natural resource for the native <br /> wildlife,watershed, and economic viability of our community. I support the Collaborative <br /> Biocultural Stewardship in the General Plan 2045, and strengthening of the current ordinances <br /> going forward. In addition, there needs to be a facilitation of property tax incentives to the <br /> lowest level for small size lot owners ( 9000 SQ FT)wishing to put their lots into Native Ohi'a <br /> Forest conservation. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Christy Schuerch <br /> PO Box 1352 <br /> Volcano, HI 96785 <br />