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KAPULENA AGRICULTURAL PARK <br />FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT <br />3.0 ASSESSMENT OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, <br />POTENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES <br />This chapter describes the existing natural environment of the Kapulena Lands and potential <br />impacts that may result from the proposed agricultural park. The chapter also describes <br />mitigation measures to address potential impacts. <br />3.1 CLIMATE <br />Because the project site lies between the 1,000 and 2,000 -foot ground elevation on the northeast side of <br />Hawaii Island, it is affected by the prevailing northeast trade winds, making the climate there cool and <br />wet. Winds are generally northeast, with typical trade wind speeds of 10 to 15 miles per hour. <br />Average annual rainfall in the general vicinity of the project site is approximately 70 inches (see <br />Figure 5). The average temperature ranges between 71 and 76 degrees Fahrenheit. <br />Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures <br />The climate is suitable for the proposed agricultural uses. <br />3 -1 <br />