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• op . <br /> WUOkabe <br /> Managing Director <br /> Harry Kim � °������x'�� �� : <br /> Mayor � � <br /> ' Barbara J. Kossow <br /> • <br /> Deputi Managing Director <br /> • <br /> �~_ �� �° °`° <br /> ���������� o� 1�a»��� � <br /> 5 - <br /> /u�� �f� �� <br /> ^+`reo^ e �lr�� <br /> �� �� ^ � <br /> z5xopuniStreet,Suite zov3 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 • (oox)va/'nz// • Fax(808)961-6553 <br /> uowA: 7*'5o**Ane xvvx^x^we*ny..Bldg.c ° Kailua-Kona,Hawaii 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> March 23, 2017 <br /> Honorable Mark Nakashima <br /> Representative <br /> Hawai'i State House of Representatives <br /> Honolulu, Havvai`i 96813 <br /> Dear Representative Nakashima, <br /> The County of Hawai'i is pleased to offer strong support for the Hawaiian Reforestation <br /> Project's request for a Grant-in-Aid. <br /> For several centuries the slopes of Mauna Kea were neglected and used as a resource for <br /> mankind with little or no thought to maintaining the natural resources. The mountain's once <br /> densely forested slopes were denuded through the indiscriminate taking of sandalwood, ohia, <br /> koa and mamane. Domesticated and feral cattle, sheep, goats and mouflon grazed much of <br /> what was left of the native plants, and the rats and mongoose ate the seeds and stole the eggs <br /> of the native bird species. <br /> A sad history, but today great strides are being taken to fulfill a vision to reforest Mauna Kea <br /> and provide a safe habitat for the native birds including the Pa|i|a. The Hawaiian Reforestation <br /> Project is a multi-agency initiative led by the Division of Forestry and Wildlife and the Pacific <br /> Cooperative Studies Unit. Volunteers from across the state connect with the land and <br /> participate in restoring the forest by lending a hand in planting, weeding, watering, while <br /> learning about the important role that the forest serves in providing habitat for a wide range of <br /> birds and insects, as well as its role in protecting the soil from storm run-off and replenishing <br /> the island's watersheds. <br /> Your consideration and support for the Hawaiian Reforestation Project's request for financial <br /> support is most appreciated. <br /> Sin erel <br /> Harry <br /> cc: Andy Levin <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />