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commercial district. The historic, rural character of the Volcano Village core commercial area could easily be modified by incompatible development and inappropriate design. If commercial growth is not handled properly, the quality of the community, along with the native forest, so valued by Volcano residents, would be changed. Currently there are no use and design guidelines for this area, other than land use zone designations of Agriculture, Village Commercial, and Single Family Residential. There are no Design Guidelines that would limit developments that do not conform to the historic building and landscape style of the traditional Volcano Village. Protecting and preserving historic and cultural resources in Volcano is hindered by an incomplete inventory and documentation of historic/cultural resources and by low public awareness of the presence and significance of historic resources. Many residents are not aware for example, of the charcoal kilns that reflect a widespread activity in Volcano in the early 20th century. There is probably greater awareness of historic buildings in the older parts of the Volcano community. However, the value of these structures is not always recognized by current owners who may unwittingly make renovations or additions that compromise the historical integrity of these resources. A major task then for protection and preservation of historic resources is to complete a comprehensive inventory of historic archeological features and historic buildings and provide education outreach to community, State, and Federal preservation organizations. Opportunities for education can include exploring community driven or formally initiated options for the protection of the intact historical resources present in Volcano. Maintaining a system of survey and inventory of these historic and cultural resources can be one example of a resource that can serve to document and educate the community. Proper planning is required for activities that could compromise the quality of these historic resources. To date only one small Hawaii State Residential Historic District has been established in Volcano Village to provide awareness of the significance of these resources. There are a number of other commercial and residential historic resources within Volcano that could benefit from preservation measures at either the County or the State level. Community education is also needed regarding the process of nominating historic properties. Education can show how historic districts, special design and use districts and national register nomination status can lead to the preservation of the historic heritage of the Volcano community for future generations. Other planning challenges arise from the demographics of the community, small population size, distance from population centers, and Volcano's currently undeveloped infrastructure such as schools, recreation opportunities, and commercial services. No medical or assisted living facilities for an aging population are in the community. The rural character of Volcano's mostly private streets and roads will diminish with increasing use, along with making roads less safe for pedestrians and cyclists. The nearest permanently staffed police stations are in 19