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Comm.25-022 Has there been a thought to doing a conservation easement? Yes, the possibility of establishing a conservation easement has been considered. Through discussions with landowners, the Tobins are currently the only party that has expressed a clear willingness to pursue this option. They own two parcels and are deeply interested in participating in the overall stewardship of the Kumukahi area. Their vision includes community-based agriculture and forestry, and they have indicated a desire to protect their land through a conservation easement. Additionally, they are willing to host a caretaker on-site and have generously offered to donate a portion of their property to accommodate bathroom facilities to support public use of the larger area. Hawai'i Land Trust has offered technical assistance and guidance to help facilitate the conservation easement process for willing landowners like the Tobins. However, it is important to note that a conservation easement is not a feasible solution for all 14 parcels under consideration. To ensure coordinated preservation, cultural protection, and stewardship of Kumukahi, full consolidation of ownership remains essential. A unified and comprehensive management plan can only be effectively developed and implemented if all properties are under a single managing entity. 6