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Comm 26-074 <br />From: <br />To:ponctestimony@hawaiicounty.gov <br />Cc:Shalan Crysdale; Nohealani Ka"awa <br />Subject:Testimony for The Nature Conservancy"s Application- Hlea Land Protection <br />Date:Thursday, January 29, 2026 3:30:16 PM <br />Attachments:Hlea PONC Application Testimony, MJ Ranch.pdf <br />Aloha, <br />My name is Walter Andrade and I am a lifelong resident and established rancher in <br />Ka. Please find attached a letter in support of The Nature Conservancy's proposal <br />to purchase and manage 1,916 acres in Hilea, Ka. My family and I, as well as our <br />ranch, have personally experienced and witnessed The Nature Conservancy's good <br />works to preserve such pristine lands in our hometown. We are confident that The <br />Nature Conservancy will continue their outstanding work with the community's best <br />interest in mind should they receive the necessary funding to acquire this land. <br />Mahalo for your consideration, <br />Wally and the family of MJ Ranch <br /> <br />