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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 1141.001 2006-2008Kim Tavares ~ PO Box 338 -Volcano, Hawaii - 96785 kimtavares@yahoo.com / 808-985-9070 /fax 808-985-8596 ~` DATE: 2008. May 19 ~' TO: Brenda Ford, Chair ~? ~ ~ Dominic Yagong, Vice Chair ' Hawaii County Council Committee ~~~` on Public Works & Intergovernmental Relations ~, RE: In SUPPORT OF Comm. 1141 -Petition in support of a revised grading and grubbing ordinance to address minimizing damage to the native forest and its remnants. Greetings, I stand behind a more restrictive rubbin and radin ermit a roval rocess. Some of the reasons are related to my aesthetic preferences, but more importantly, it's because systems are breakin dg_own and burdens are being laced on the County to correct impossible and expensive problems. ~~ These engineering and resource management challenges will increase in number and costs, as forested lands continue to fall. When all the resources are gone, there is no way to recover expenses caused by their removal. ~ Storm water runoff, erosion and residential flooding, caused by excessive bulldozing is more prevalent today, and it will get worse as more forest falls. ^ Bulldozing without pre-defined boundaries often results in poorly planned home sites and driveways. ^ Bulldozing without an inspection process causes most dozer work to be done without a permit. ^ Careless dozer operators push vegetation onto adjoining properties, when their clients request them to "clear the entire lot". ^ In some cases, the lack of inspection has caused the wrong lot to be dozed. ^ In 2007 the County Council spent $250K on "pilot" pig control program, because a flurry of phone calls were received complaining about pigs in people's yards. Pigs are losing habitat as quickly as native birds are, each time the dozer drops more trees. ^ It isn't necessary to clear more than a quarter acre of land in the forest to live comfortably and to have a yard, a garden and a greenhouse. ^ Only some cultural and historical sites and features are currently protected by land use laws of the State. ^ Natural, biological and geological sites and features are essential habitat for rare and endangered species found nowhere else on Earth. These species need the forests on private lands to survive. There is very little forest left in Puna that has not been inundated by lava, or subdivided. ate. ~a Il ~~• ~~ Re#. To, ~ p~~ Red p~ w MAY 19 i Kim Tavares re: Comm. 1141 -Grading & Grubbing ordinance revisions 20080519 A number of pamphlets have been produced by various governmental and NGO organizations, that support better ways of handling our vegetation issues. I have collected a sampling for each committee member, in hopes that it will be evident that the forest protection issue does not include all types of forest, and that it's not all about hugging trees because we like to. There are good, sustainable purposes for just about everything that's growing, and equally as many destructive, non-sustainable purposes being practiced today. Additionally, there is great educational and economic potential for developing a more robust land use regulation for this County. Please see the brochures attached for more details. Sincerely, ~ _`~-- Kim Tavares Encl: 1. "Money DOES Grow on Trees -How Planting Trees Around Your Home Can Save You Money" (Kaulunani, DLNR) 2. "Building in the Forest - A Guide to Building a Home on the Island of Hawaii" (MRCS & COH) 3. "Building in the Forest - A Guide to building a home in Volcano, Hawaii" (VCA) 4. "Be Forest Friendly -Nothing Works harder than the Hawaiian forest to keep us alive, healthy and happy. Let's keep it safe and secure." (DLNR) 5. "Hiking Safely in Hawaii" - (DLNR) 6. "View Lava Safely" - (COH) 7. "Forestry in Hawaii -Partnerships for Our Community, Our Environment and Our Economy" (DLNR) 2 MONEY DOES GROW ON TREES How Planting E Trees Around Your Home Can A Save You Money Just how much is a tree worth? The trees in your back yard are worth more than you think. Along with the shade and beauty they provide, the other less visible benefits of trees make them a valuable asset to our cities and neighborhoods. Just as wilderness forests play a vital role in the global environment, our "urban" forests work around the clock to improve the quality of life within our "built" environment. By planting trees, we as individuals or community groups can make our homes and surrounding communities more livable while generating valuable physical and financial benefits. This brochure will show you how to reap big returns from a small investment in trees. 7 Trees are valuable assets to our cities, towns, and © neighborhoods. While most of us appreciate trees for their shade, beauty and visual relief from urbanization, the less visible benefits of trees are far greater. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, the most abundant of the harmful "greenhouse" gases in our atmosphere, while producing the air we breathe. In fact, a rural tree can supply enough oxygen during the day for a family of four. Trees also serve as air filters, removing dust and toxic, smog-producing particles from the air. In rural areas, trees help prevent flooding and soil erosion, while their urban counterparts help cool "heat islands" and slow the wind tunnels that sweep through city streets. Perhaps the most impressive -and tangible -benefit of trees are the dollars saved on your utility bills. Research has found that properly located shrubs and trees can reduce air conditioning costs in homes and office buildings by up to 50 percent. When you put all of these benefits together, just how much are they worth in real dollars? The American Forestry Association calculated the annual dollar value of a single urban tree. Here is what it found: Air conditioning ..................... $73 Controlling erosion and storm water ..... $75 Wildlife shelter ...................... $75 Air pollution control .................. $50 Total value ......................... $273 per year* Multiply $273 per year by a tree's average 50-year life span and the benefits add up. Nationwide, our urban forests can save several billion dollars in energy costs every year. So you see, money does grow on trees! Source: GmwingC,reerter CUiet; Gary Moll and Stanley Young, Living Planet Preis, 1992. The Right Tree in the Right Place Planning ahead is the most important step you can ©take to ensure that the time and money you invest in planting a new tree is well spent. The key to successful tree-growing is to plant the right tree in the right place. Air Conditioner C? s ~i ~ ~ s .... ~ i~ } J~ J!i, Afternoon Sun Q Morning Sun ~ ~~ M • ~~ 4J t~ ~ S ~ Q~ ~~ ~ ..,. } J/~ Sample residentlal landscape: A large tree isplanted to shade the air conditioner and other trees are carefully located to shade windows from the morning and afternoon sun. Shrubs planted on all sides of the house help reduce the temperatures of the soil and walls. Be sure to prune shrubs under windows so they don't block cooling tradewinds. To help you choose the right tree and the right site, here are several questions you should answer before you get started. 1. What function will the tree serve? Along with providing shade, trees can be selected for their ability to provide a windbreak or privacy. You might also choose a tree for its ornamental or aesthetic value, for its ability to prevent soil erosion, or for the fruit it provides. 2. What will the tree look like when it is mature? Find out how tall and what shape your tree will be when it is fully grown to make sure that it fits the space and purpose you have for the tree. 3. How will the tree fit into its surroundings? When choosing your tree and planting area, keep in mind possible interference with overhead power lines and underground cables and sewers. Also, is the location far enough away from sidewalks, driveways, and neighboring properties? Will the tree block your view or drop leaves into a swimming pool? 4. Will the tree grow well in your geographic area? One easy way to answer this question is to take a look around your neighborhood. See how others have used trees in their landscaping design and find out what kinds of trees are growing well. Your local plant nursery can also suggest appropriate trees for your climate and soil conditions. 5. What other positive or negative traits does the tree have? A plant professional or books about Hawaiian flora can provide information about the characteristics of specific trees. You may want to find out about the maintenance required. Some trees need very little attention while others may drop messy fruit or seed pods that result in more yard work than you want. 6. Are there power lines nearby? If you are planting near power distribution lines that run through residential areas, the most important thing to remember is the 15-FOOT RULE: Trees and plants within 15 feet of power lines should not be higher than 15 feet tall when fully grown. Consult your nursery or landscape professional for trees whose mature height does not exceed 15 feet. (Planting around higher voltage transmission lines may require greater distance for clearance.) ~-15'-- ~N,3 ~-f--- - ® ®® ~~i~ Backyard Fron[Yard Street Keep trees andplants within ISfeet of power lines lower than ISfeet. You don't want your shade trees to interfere with safe, reliable electrical service. Tree Shopping List Following is a list of attractive, energy-saving trees recommended for urban plantings. Each listing includes the tree's common and scientific names, average height and shape at maturity and other characteristics to consider when shopping for trees. 0 Less-than 25 feet tall Areca or Yellow Bamboo Palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens) ' Average 15 feet, but up to 30 feet; Multiple, bushy stems form thick clumps. Popular as a tropical "screen" or border. Small yellow fruits. Likes partial shade best, with rich soil and plenty of water. Autograph Tree (Clusta rosea) 25 feet; round head. Thick round leaves and waxy, light pink flowers resembling a narcissus blossom. Grows well in salt air. Insect-resistent. Related to the Hawaiian kamani tree. Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus var, sericeus) 25 feet; Round, dense crown. Small, silvery, eliptical shaped leaves. Grows best in full sun, well drained soil. Slow growth rate. Salt tolerant. MacArthur Pahn (Ptychosperma macarthurii) 15 feet high. Slender stalks resembling bamboo are topped with head of feathery, dark green leaves. Attractive strings of red berries grow from stem. Requires protection from wind. Madagascar Olive (Noronhia emarginata) 25 feet; upright shape, but can be round-headed when pruned. Grows well near beaches and in moist lowlands. Edible purple fruits can be messy. Non-aggressive root system. Manila Pahn (Veitchia merrillii) 25 feet. Single, slender trunk with large clusters of colorful red fruits. Graceful, arching fronds are six feet long. Plant in groupings for shade. Plumeria (various members of Plumeria family) 25 feet, round head. Varieties include clusters of red, white, or pink blossoms, popular for leis. Prefers hot, dry climate. May lose leaves during winter months. Singapore variety is best for shade as it remains more or less evergreen throughout the year. Pua Kenikeni (Fagraea berteroana) 25 feet; oval head. Large, thick leaves and fragrant, tubular flowers two inches long. Flowers change from white to orange and are popular for leis, though not safe for children since they are poisonous. Silver Trumpet (7abebuia aurea) ZO to 25 feet; upright, round shape. This low maintenance tree has finger-like leaves and showy, yellow trumpet-shaped flowers two inches long. Blooms in the spring and summer. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Moderate to fast growing time. Tangerine (Citrus reticulata) 20 feet; bushy, round head. Fragrant foliage and flowers, like other citrus varieties. Trees must be sprayed for pests and pruned regularly for best fruit harvest. 0 30-45 feet tall Allspice (Pimenta dioica) . 30 feet; oval head. Dense, fragrant leaves year-round. Prefers moist climate and well-drained soil. Excellent around homes because of compact growth and non-aggressive root system. Small purple fruit can be dried and used for seasoning. Avocado (Persea americana) 40 feet; round head. Popular for its attractive shape and delicious fruit. Hard-skinned varieties prefer cooler climate while thin-skinned varieties prefer lower altitudes. Requires U well-drained, fertilized soil. (~ Fern Tree (Filicium dec¢iens) 35 feet; round head. This very attractive tree has dark green fern-like leaves and inconspicuous flowers. Grows well in any soil. Non-aggressive root system. Decorative purple fruits can be messy on sidewalks. Fishtail or Wine Pahn (Caryota wrens) 30 feet. Short, broad leaflets resemble fins of fish. Grows rapidly, then flowers, from the top down. Lives about 20 years, until finished blooming. Round, black fruits hang attractively in large strings. Geometry Tree (Bucida buceras) 35 feet; spreading. Zig-zag branches and inconspicuous flowers. Likes sun and plenty of water. Grows well at beach, though foliage is thicker at higher elevations. Non-aggressive root system. Hala or Screw Pine (Pandanus tectorius) 30 feet; bushy when young, then spreads into tree. Thorny, palm-like leaves and thick aerial roots. Found in many Hawaiian gardens, hala grows well in well-drained soil at beach and up to 1,800-foot elevations. Female trees bear pineapple-like fruits that can be messy. Leaves are traditionally used by Pacific islanders to weave mats and baskets. Kou (Cordua subcordata) 40 feet; oval head. Native to Pacific island beaches where it is particularly suited to wind and salt air but also grows well inland. Fast-growing with clusters of small orange flowers, followed by small white fruits. May require spraying to prevent moth damage. Kukui, Hawaiian Candlenut (Aleurites moluccana) 35 feet; spreading. Hawaii's state tree was very useful to early Hawaiians who used the oil from its nuts for candles. The edible nut also was used as a laxative and condiment. Drops golf ball sized seed pods. The hard nutshells found inside can be polished and strung into lovely leis. Attractive light green leaves, inconspicuous white flowers. Grows well in cooler climates as well as at sea level. Milo (7~iespesia populnea) 30 feet; spreading. Especially good in dry soil near beaches, though adapts to many climates. This native Pacific island tree is treasured for its fine wood. Fast-growing with non-aggresive root system. Yellow, hibiscus-like flowers and seed pods that can litter ground. Olive (Olea europaea) 35 feet; round head. Twisted trunk, narrow silver-green leaves. Slow growing. Prefers sandy, dry soil and grows from sea level to 4,000 feet. Seldom fruits in Hawaii. Orchid Tree (Bauhinia varaegata) Up to 40 feet; spreading. Large lavender or white orchid-like blossoms throughout the year. No particular soil or moisture requirements. Easy to grow from seeds, this tree adds color to a small garden. Rainbow Shower (Cassia hybrida) 30 feet; round head. Beautiful flower clusters in rose, light pink and yellow. Favored among shower tree varieties because of absence of seed pods. Annual pruning helps keep shape and promote flowering. Non-aggressive root system. Tecoma (Tabebuia rosea) 40 feet; irregular, upright shape. Clusters of white, pink or purple blossoms make it a colorful addition to gardens. Blooms best in hot, dry climates. Non-aggressive root system. © Over 45 feet tall African Tulip (Spathodea campanulata) 50 feet; dense, spreading foliage. Showy, orange tulip-shaped flowers bloom most of the year. Thrives in many climates. Non-aggressive root system. Excellent for color and shade. Fiddlewood (Citharexylum spinosum) Up to 50 feet; bushy, round head. Thin, oblong leaves and tiny, fragrant white flowers. Non-aggressive root system. Seasonal decorative berries are messy on walkways. Can be kept pruned to a smaller size. Mango (Mangifera indica) 50 feet; rounded, spreading head. Very popular for its fruit, especially pirie and haden varieties. Also excellent for shade, with long, narrow leaves. Grows well in various soil types. Can be kept pruned to a smaller size. Whereto Plant Trees in full leaf can be very effective in blocking the © sun's radiation. Depending on the species, a tree of the right shape and density can block as much as 95 percent of incoming radiation. Tree shade is better at cooling your home than Venetian blinds, plastic coatings or reflective glass surfaces. Proper placement of trees around your home will maximize their cooling -and energy-saving -effectiveness. These tips will help you get the most from your shade trees. ^ Plant trees so they will shade the sunny east, west and south walls of your home, reducing heat transfer, especially through wncrete and brick walls. Shading walls and windows can reduce air conditioning energy use by 30 percent or more. ^ To shade walls, tree limbs at maturity should reach within five feet of the walls. Tall shrubs should be similarly placed within four feet of the walls. Beware of planting trees too close to the building. Roots can damage the foundation, and large limbs can cause damage if they fall. ^ Position trees and shrubs so that they funnel breezes into the windows for natural cooling. Prune lower branches that block windows. ^ Cool your air conditioner by planting trees around it and save up to 10 percent on cooling costs. ^ Keep your solar collector out of the ,~ti 5 J f J shade to maximize effectiveness. --~~.. ,~.//i , !~f S~~`~ Saving Water. with Trees Along with saving energy, treys also help save water. Lawns typically use more water than trees, and water requirements for lawns that are shaded can be lowered as much as 95 percent. The combined required water use of trees and lawns is actually lower than a lawn without trees. Caring for Your Tree Anew tree needs to be properly planted and nurtured to ensure it will grow into a healthy, contributing member of your home and community. While your local nursery can provide care instructions, these hints will help you get a good start: ^ Feed your newly planted tree plenty of water. A good soaking will ensure the water reaches the roots. ^ Cover the ground around the tree with a protective mulch to reduce water evaporation. Leaves, bark or wood chips work well. ^ Pruning keeps your tree healthy and strong. Trim dead or dying branches to prevent the spread of insects and disease. Start Growing a Greener Community © Community planting is a simple way to build pride and cooperation in your neighborhood. The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife can help you and your neighbors become one of the growing number of communities that is beautifying our islands. Its program, "Kaulunani, Hawaii the Beautiful," makes available federal funds to help promote community tree-planting projects throughout the state. For further information, call (808)587-0166 or write: Kaulunani, Hawaii the Beautiful Urban Forestry Grant Program DLNR, Division of Forestry & Wildlife 1151 Punchbowl St., Room 325 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Thee shade is better than Venetian blinds, plastic coatings or reflective glass surfaces at cooling your home on hot, sunny days. F KAULUNANI This brochure was produced through a grant from Kaulunani, Hawaii the Beautiful An Urban Forestry Program Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife Project Coordinated by 1lirner & deVries Design by 1Lmer & deVries Written by Mele Pochereva Special thanks to Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. for its support. ~~ Printed on Recycled Paper Living at the Edge Those of us who live in and around Hawaii's Forests know about living in a very young landscape not faz from the world's most active volcano. We also live on the edge of time, as a relatively pristine, yet growing island community entering the 2151 century, We face enormous pressures for change ahead. We also have a rare opportunity to plan and act in a manner that will enable us to personally participate in the preservation of the unique character and natural setting of our aina; learn about our island's flora and fauna and take an active part in preserving this precious environment by protecting, improving and planting native species For more information, call the Soil and Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service Field Offices: 933-8381 Hilo 322-2484 Kealakekua 885-6602 Waimea or Hawaii County Department of Public Works 961-8327 Third Printing Sponsorship: This "Building in the Forest" reprint was made possible through the generous support from the following: Gary Petrison & Island Trust Properties, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Joan Hughes, County of Hawaii and the Big Island Resource Conservation and Development Council. ~- ~ , Big Island Resource Conservation ~ Development Photography by: Joan Hughes, Jack Jeffrey, Marla McCasland, Steve Skipper For brochures call: Big Island RC&D (808) 933-6996 S Natural Resources ~ R o Conservation Service C USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider, BUILDING IN THE FOREST A Guide to Building a Home on The Island Of Hawaii These homes. take advantage of the natural setting of the forest area. Your Home in the Forest Many homes, farms and subdivisions in Hawaii County are situated in or around native forests. Koa, Ohia Lehua Mamane, Kopiko, Lama and many other native forest plants are found nowhere else in the world. These unique and beautiful forests are found island wide and range from dry land totropical- rainforest locations. Some of these forested areas have names you may recognize: Kaloko Mauka, Kekaha, Honaunau, Keauhou Mauka, Volcano, Paauilo Mauka, Kalopa, Leilani Estates, Panaewa, and Kalapana to name a few. Our Koa, Ohia and other less dominant native trees and shrubs provide cover and shade for "under story" species to thrive, creating communities of native trees, shrubs, ferns and lower growing plants, In addition our Native Hawaiian birds and insects, also found nowhere else in the world, depend upon these forest communities for food and shelter. When the large slower growing trees are removed, this whole forest ecosystem can be upset forever. Our Native Hawaiian Forests are vital ecosystems and are particularly vulnerable to changes brought about by careless development. A native forest cannot be restored once it is gone. Irreversible losses of rare native habitat result from poor planning and indiscriminant clearing. It is imperative that we act responsibly and build in harmony with our surroundings. In addition, many residents of the island are on rain water catchment systems. In these cases, all residential water comes from rain and few people can afford to use this precious commodity for landscape irrigation. What Happens When You Clear Cut? • A forest community of rare native plant maybe lost forever. • Native vegetation is eliminated and noxi introduced. • The natural beauty of the area is destroy • Buffers between neighbors are reduced. • Neighborhood noise buffering is lost. • Forests provide watershed and groundw~ alterations can result in diminished rainE surface runoff and soil erosion. • The earth's principal agent for removing generated by human activities is reduced • Natural drainage patterns are disrupted. I more than one acre of surface vegetation 100 cubic yards of soil, must first obtain Grubbing or Grading Permit.) Suggestions for Lot Preparation Clear only that land necessary for immediate needs. Completely cleared lots appear smaller, become hotter, and increase water requirements. If you need a cleared lot, buy one with as little vegetation as possible. Clear by hand whenever practical: This allows easier and more creative landscaping and maintenance. Ohia trees have shallow roots; even trees that have been avoided by bulldozers can die within a short time. Identify and enjoy native plants and animals. Many handbooks and pamphlets describing native plants and animals are available at local book stores. Develop a personal relationship with the'aina. Take the time to experience the harmony and beauty of your potential home site before deciding to carry out any development plans. Take pride in helping to protect our unique Native Hawaiian ecosystems. .Find creative ways to integrate yourself, family and home into the environment as it already exists. You will save money, time and energy and protect Hawaii's forests for future generations. What would our forest look li ke if everyone did this? This home is well integrated with its forest environment. J~ . ~ ~ _ A~ .4._~_~ .._v ~ ,~_ _~ ~__. _ _____. .w _ _y..,.~ w ,~~ (: '' ~ ~ - ~ ~ :~:_ ~_.... ~.w... _ u _ ~. _~ .~ ~ ~ ~~ ~- ,~ _. ,~ ` F _ - .. . N o ~, _ ti .,~ . `~ ~a= ~~ ,i . ,, _ ~ w ._ - _.. _, ,~ j' ~~ ~ ~ 1 iy 'i . ~~ ~~~. f l ~ ~~ _ ~ ,, a A - ~ ~, ~ 1 Native~Forest ie Vol~yano, Clea'rcu"t and Bulldorod. ' - _ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ , - - _, ,_ f Wiff tkis ~saon 6e our view, or our;ne' `fi~ior's? Y ' Y , '~ _._ .y_ .._ _..~_..~._.._...~._~._ i When we ~travef along tke roads of Volcano and - i nearby communities now, we see lush green growth. , . ~ -_ , ~, ~ ,. ,~ Unfortunately, what, fooks,like thie(t forest ~ a " ~ ' ~~ _ ~ ~ , ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~~ ; network. of hundreds of srna[[ Pots, as weft as larger ~ ~ r ~ ~' _. . _ su6dividabfe Cots. Many already have houses with i ~r ~ ~""~~' ~i a narrow forest 6uf ter nea~the road. The remaining ~ , ~ , , , l ~. ~, ,~. ;. ,, `forest" area is comprish.~l primarily of privately=owned y= ~ i ~ ,tots which simply remain"unused° for now (6y ~ ~, _,i ~ ~ ~ ,a ~~ ~ , ~ hurnarts, at least). ~If fuCl~ f uift-out, our hush green. ~ ~ ¢~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ " ~ ~ "` _ }» 'V~ofea~w dreg would instead look. quite suburban. ~ ,~~ f~~ ~ ~ . ~` ~ ~ ~; = C 3 As homes are built on more and more of these ~ o ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~" '~~ 'fot$ ever-larger holes are created in tke forest. This " x 'fl - res , _. _ ~ ~ o .o ;~ .. offs in a-foss of continuity of Cia.6itat forinany of ~~~ °D~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ' ~ the non-human inhabitants of this upfr~ndrainfores~. Y a a ~ ~ ''~ _~'" ~~ ,. ~~ ' ~ Yet if the smaller tots are minimaff cleared and the ~' ~ , ~,~ i forest on`the multi=acre tots is left farge.Cy intaet,~it ~ '~ ~ ~ ~ r ~ ~ `. ~~ .~ imay 6e possible to preserve'much of the diverse~and : '- ~, ~} 4 j{ ~~ in ated forest/human community we see now.. ~~,. _~ , `~ U.N`. ~iv~~her~ Reserve ~ ~ ~ ~ ~- ~ , _ , , ~ _ i ' ~ ~ area 6 ~ ~ Did yob kawvv t(}at rnucfi. of the Vblcan,d ' v ties with4n a I.Inite~.' NaT ons nternationat ~ _ ~ ~ ~ ~'.Q~~~Pi ~ ~~I~~11Q C1' ~i k' ,_ ., ~ ~ ~. ~~ J ~ ~1~. ,- ,: , Biosphere Reserve? :~'C1e ohr ~ -fern forest of the ~ '` ~,=greaterVofca~o neighborfioad'rs an ecofogiclaUy ~ 1 '~ ~ ~'~ - ~ " L~no ~'"+" `, _: s.~. ~~ ~ in~~lo i r ~, ,. sensitive area. In fact, a6~ut hal~ of the en~aanaered ' ; p ~in the I:i.S. are in tke Stpte of ~Hawait. + ~.. i• ~ , z' ~ ~,,®x ~ ~ ~ _ 5; birds ectes ~, ~ Produced: by the Vblcano Community.Association -' 1 ~ ~ j ~ - " 1 ~ - ~ _ ~` o °Oa~~n ~po~o C~p~g~~o ~o~~ ®~ ' - -. ~ ~ ~ dQ~,~p~ Q~C~~1~0~~ _ ,max ~~ _...,._ . ,,.. _ ~L _:... ,~....~ ... - .~~....... _~,....,.~_.....~.~,....~.,. 'Why,` not G learcut'_N~t e; f orest? R ,., ~;, ~ Qf ap ~~1~`t1dQ ~Qo ~QQ{~ . ~~' ,,.; ` j ~ ~ ~ • Preserve existing native forest: Cfearas fitt(e ~ fand~'as possi6fe far immediate andnear-future needs, ..._ ~~--___.. ~ ..3.> __....~w ~ Some lot owners 6elt.eve that completely ~ ~~ -The fove[y'ohi'a - ~ never cfearcuttina tfie whole lot. ,Horne ~otsi-vith- - ` ` clearing andgrading their property offers attractive -. _- hapu'u forest ('ohi'a -tree fern ~ ~ '~ ~ . ~ mature stands of trees appear larger and are usually 6 ,such. as arent cost savi s, fe ~ n9 i forest) of the greater Volcano ~~' more appeating to future buyers. Always have someone - landscaping; or ease of using standard house designs. lot are a fTattenina ri a lt n Th a tu l f area supports populations i~ - ~ 1 present to supervise when bulldozing on your. lot... l ~ T resu s o T ng. ~ d e c a 6ene~ciaf and may decrease house values? fro fa ~ of rare native species. The beautiful earing often. occurs. - otherwise unwanted c _ m T 'ohi'a tree is the forest's foundation. ,, "Nan clear" as'much as possible. Local • The forest and its natural landsca~nn is '; girds found only iri Hawaii. such as ~ '~ woodcutters can 6~ hetpfuf with such hand-clearing destro e along with the habitat for attractive native the scarlet andbfack'apapane and the ~ and may charge little in exchange for wood. Contact birds, plants and trees, many of"which are rare. ` tad so ster'oma'o end on ~ _ try 1~ ~~ c~~~ buffers are lost between the home l v '- f ~V ; ' ; ie ohi a otheir sunn ~ ~~ hife~ - tF essionafs and &uffdozer . p f op 19 e~fucinq,higfify-valuedprivacy. kbors and its ne the,'apapane subsists,on the nectar ,_ ~1,' ` ~ ~' ~ ohl a ~@hq9 ' ' ' ' • Avoid excessive grading: ' Be cnrefuf not to increase ~ ~ ' • Noxious weeds are introduced which are ; ' ~ ' a l a lehua ( ohi of,tfiedistinctive ohi ~, , ~ ~ faruf by 6uf(dozingyour fot~fat., flooding onyour aggressive andvery ftardto remove. blossom), this and other native birds ~ The .native 'i-hl'a , Changing the fay, of the land easiy results in f Iooding. ~, • Visibi lily of ad jaeent roadways eliminates'more- lehugtree sports ~o require 'oh i'a branches and tree .crimson; yellow; oreven orange. - 'ties for nesting r ,_ ~ ~ - ~~~~~ ~ ~~~~~ ~ ~ attractive views of the forest from inside the twme. noise buffers` are lost; increasing' ~ ~ i Effective . blossPms known ' . I ~ . - - - ~s~ehua. r Keep' your :house dry without eleareutting. Volcaiw annoying "noise pollution" from neigFt6ors at~fl cars. ~ a ~ o ~ ®- (Sketch from '. te ® t mofd rOwth. ~ Hof a11d1NCt - ideAf COrid1t10nS ar ~ ~ ~ f ~ ~ ~ erupted. ~ • Draina a patterns of the soil are di g ~ ~+ r aiP~ ' ~ ~~~U ~~~ ~ 0 ~~ ~ Pl ts of ki ; 9 ' ' ; aw U ; an I Parks by ~, ~ tiona,_ ~ ~ C k efean on the hotases south sufe and HOWever, tg t, ng ( h so as to Should ou cha our land's ~ o r _ Y 'uJey _.~' 9 ap Y ~ ~ otto pegener) o ~O~Q~~ ~®C~9f~a~~$~ selective fhinni other sides rovide eno ' h warmth. n9 ~' - p ug alter the pint at which. water enters or exits , om , p ~ f y Our"native'iihi'a oxest'is reef[ d web of and fight to greatly fimiQ ~ S f~lr ihi~ our ou 6e in of ~~t~m Chapter 10 ; d wn ~ - y irel~tio'nships between intereon~ctedtrees, planter, ound t-v+ell the '6u south. facing window , nd, fc~ ng off y er concrete slabs also help keep interiors dry. " '' or"bn ro Co e: Ha i Cou tfie of ~y ~ x~~:., ~.~~~.:~-~.~.~ .~'~.~~.-.-~.~,,~-.~..-~",;w..~.,.~~; insects, birds within the orest. The orest's core ~ ,„ ~ f f w ' p p ~~ • ° ,E~rior f' hti cdn have • -Fiaht' Blight-pollution. ~ ~ , ~~ ~ Y Icano Communit ~ssoclatlon Q y ood, often growing s tree is astow-growing hard phi _ a serwus attve effect-on Hawaiian seabirds which ~ ~ ' - ; ' . ~~ ` ~ ' `~ ' .~~ ~ , barely one foot .per year under good conditions Other native trees p ~ " ~ 7 ~ oh ~ ~ ~ ~ ovet~ly forest at night to feed their young. Lights shoufd_ ~ ~ . ,- P.Q~ Box 6Q0 ,, . ~ ~ -~~~Volean~, Hawaii 967$5 ~' ~: ~~ _ t o0 o e .oma o ~ ow in olapa (imp f ~ f _~ the r i) y-' ~, of d famil t itk tf `a i t l i i ohi . i ace the ound; not outwardor u ard._ ~' f ~ ~. • P-lent native ~speeies when ~[gndscaptng, axuf atlpw ~ - ~ i~$48) 985 T041' 967-$095; or'967-7662 ~ ~ '~ y a e onw . ie a... n- n er-re assoc at i species, These and other factors make the r4ative forest ' e,~ristingnatives~eei.estothrive. ," • Remove nolnous weeds ,(aggressive or invasive ~ ' " , emaiLVolcanoCommuni,~AssociatioeCa3yahoo.com' ? ,~~ ~ ' we~site wwrr.ye~enoe~~ii+munifK ore ~ pry slow aqd .difficult to restore i it is cleared. _ species) from your property. The VCA can assistyou ~ ~~ ~~, ~ ' , ~ ~ ~ ~ ou re not alonpl`_Please call upon the 1~CA to " .r y y Lion di ectf on ou tivtth fart identtfica r lot p ~ well i~i .V`olcano~ 'arrange touts of houses that work ~ ~ bet is a com lax habitat. Just lentiti trees.- ,Natwe'for - #ast-grooving'koa -,cannot. re aureate -the native ; n ~ ~ =eve ng water. Mosqui toes breed iri _ - ,Re ~,~a~. '- ~ and the avian maCaria. t ea u ' ~' - , - 'to arr`~ln~~ with you,` , ~' y - ; ~ g r e ' - -, " . , forest;olice if' is ~estrgyed.This misans that ;landowners i ~ ~ ~y - 'a death threat to native birds:. Eliminate all standin ~ g -- ; ous ec es & flox weeds to identify n , p ~ or fora : alive s_ ~ ~ •- ~•• ' ~ ~' list of forest-friendly sand-clearing professionals. . ifirees a II when ~remeVin s'tative to Ian a eei;d 9 ~ - iA ot k id i b r ld i ; _ ~ s, o res. water -even n empty p uc ets, o t uo ~ while building-ormak4ngadditions ~o thei~:,l•ome~.; ~; ~ 'ornamentafpor~ds orvatergardens, or stock.. with fish. -- , Printed in 2006 on~Recycled~ Paper with Soy-based iqk Nand Clearing and low-imp~act~larld Clearing Gearing land with care may seem more expensive at first than clear-cutting, but the investment' is completely repaid by the privacy, beauty and easy maintenance of natural: faridscaping. H nka Banauer (808) 989-5173 Blake Watson See "Native Plant Landscaping" email: hbanauerC~earthlink.net KM Fenee and Pasture Management (808) 961.7972 $ Low impact land clearing. Mobile chipper, small (808)931.1399 (cell( email; rl'omillsC~yahoo,com dozer and backhoe. Will remove invasive plants and Hand-cleared fenceline and construction on all stumps; chipped for mulch on-site, Will transplant types of fence in any type of terrain. plants and trees when possible, Holes an P les Nank Banquer X808) 989.5773 Wa ne noes (808) 985-8971 (leave message) Drill 1" to 8"diameter holes in lava rock for fences, Excellent hand clearing; Builds rock walls. gates, electrical, security lighting and meter poles. Mary lee Knapstad (808) 985.9190 Drilling depth up to 10' deep, Specialize in neat PO Box1058, Volcano, Hawaii 96785 round holes in rock with small drilling rig; can also Careful hand clearing of invasive plants, drill soil up to 20"diameter holes, Available to teach others these techniques., Blue Jade Services (808) 551.5281 (call) Dal n bra (808) 987-3498 Patrice Monfreda & buy Harper PO Box 742, Volcano, HI 96785 Forest-conscious hand-clearing, as well as Email: eherbC~hawaii.rr,com carpentry and other small construction work. Sensitive land clearing with mini-excavator; licensed landscape contractor; knowledgeable about native Action Tree Service Shawn Page (808) 936-6355 habitat; native forest inventories. Skilled tree removal and forest care; able to save 6a::a $ Bobbie (808) 985-8564 'ohi'a and other native tree species, Hand clearing and pruning hapu`u, etc.; will haul Dave's Trne Service Dave f redriek (808) 968-7194 debris, Have horticulturist on crew. PO Box 1181, Mountain View 96771 Manny Vazgnes (808) 217-3586 "An excellent man" who can handle most all tree Has crew of workers to do hand clearing. ~ work, always in a responsible manner. Balldozng ! Ezcal-ation ALWAYS be present when your lot is being dozed,,, unwanted clearing often occurs. Hank Ban er See "Low Impact Land Clearing" "Eeo-Friendly landelearinr~" See "Licensed Contractors' Wa ne Kna sta (808) 985-9190 link's Serrice & Ezcayatioo / Backhee linceln Pascual PO Box 1058, Volcano, Hawaii 96785 Office: 1808) 966-6512 Ras: (808) 982.8432 Has small dozer for very sensitive land clearing. Faz: (808) 982-5871 Wife, Mary Lee, will do hand-clearing. Will do careful land clearing with minimal removal of Moore Excavation Nick Moore (808( 960.4784 trees and ferns. Offiee:1808) 967-7279 faz: 1808) 961-0434 Br an hrist (808) 982-9161 Low-impactclearing with small excavator. Email: arleenccC~yahoo.com Marvin Hurst (808) 96T-1734 Licensed arborist; sensitive land clearing, Has PO Box 423, Volcano, Hawaii 96785 bobcat on rubber tracks (more gentle on the soil), Has small dozer for sensitive land clearing. buster bobcat, grapper and rock buster. 3~S a +i~-vi~;rr I~ntsrnet links 8r Other Resources fa St-Fri ndl Info fr m the Y ar of the H: jai i n F rest 200 Check the link to "Year ofthe Hawaiian Forest" and then link to the "Be Forest Friendly" brachureat: http://wwwmalamahawaii.or In•va~ive Species 1•he "Hawaii Ecosystems at Risk" project web- yit,~e includes detailed picture5and information Pt1 invasive pests in Hawaii: httn•///T ear.olgl_ Native Species Identification classes through thewdeano Art Center (VACS VAC offers free, guided nature walks through old•growth Hawaiian rain forest, showing many active plants and trees of Volcano. Contact VAC for this and other education opportunities yasch as native plant ID and propagation: w~w,volcanoartcenterora (808) 967-8222 ~l.ag-t Stand" °LaSt Stand" is anaward-winning booklet full of innportant, up-to-date information about NI a,vaiian forests -their economic, scientific, and cultural importance; their history; the greats to their survival; and forest protection a:rd management efforts. For a copy contact 11he Nature Conservancy, 923 Nuuanu Avenue, N anolulu, HI 96817. (808) 537-4508 ~~he anform~ 4 ~ ~hiib~roe ura,is posted ~, . on the VC a rnatnr detail, ~~.. p,.~:r _ eonftn ~~ a -trtas.at www.volcanocom mlanity.org ~_ s ~,~` si the Vol ~ n tIOA~-Aaq 2d~7r ~~ ao;fd ~' on re est.aoniumetNraste ,:. . ., This brochure was compiled based on the personal experiences of Volcano residents. 'fltc"YCA cannot guarantee nor explicitly endorse the work of anyone on this list. Resourees for ~~~~~' Building in the~For~st;> Volcano Community Association When building in a native forest we must make many thoughtful choices -from house design & land preparation to creative use of "waste" materials, At every Stage we must also make our wishes clearly known to co-workers regarding our intension to protect native forest, especially when land is being prepared, Doing minimal land-clearing may Seem more ' expensive than dozing corner-to-corner, but the investment is paid back in natural landscaping, privacy, and delightful native Birdsong. Re-ase, Rec t;le There are great ways to make use of "waste" when building. From trees & brush to used or unused building materials, someone seems to want everything! ~ the contacts below before hauling_anvthing tothe landfill. on B r n t 967-7167 Cuts and hauls medium-to-large trees free. Dries the wood and sells it for firewood -burns great ! Freeeyeln Nawaii - It's easy to FreecycleTM. When you have something you don't need, find it a home on Freecycle Hawaii by signing up at; http://arouns.v~ ahoo.com/group/FreecXcleBiglsland Volcano•Community Association iVCA} ~POBoz 60a-~Yolcano,~~Haw~i'i,~_9G78S-0600 ~` (808) 985-7041, X967_-8045, for ;985-7014 ;~ email~~CA®VolcartoCommupjfy.ora wehsrte~: ~rnyiJ.VoloanoCommdnltvora ` ~~ "Forest-Friendly" Homes Visit theseJovelybomes by appointment Kathleen and Pater Golden (808J 985-8696 Mauna lea Estates, Volcano, Nawai'i Also a B&B, multiple units are gorgeous and each i5 totally Secluded in lush native forest Adrian and Peggy Nindin (808) 985.8566 Cymbidium Acres, Valeano, Nawai'i Native forest is dotted with color from complementary plants Dan Taylor Coll: (808) 896-5954 Email: dan_taylorSO~hawaiiantel.net This home improved degraded forest by using Skillful house placement and native landscaping Architects/House Design Boone Morrison Architect (808) 967-7112 Local building design expert, sensitive to the environment, employ all manner of strategies to deal with our Special needs and use such "green" techniques as are appropriate. P.O. Box 131, Volcano HI 96785 email: booneC~aloha.net licensed Building Contractors luara's Custom Construction, Inc. (808) 967-1697 email: I eras to . et Custom home building with minimal impact on land/forest, Work with small excavating machines, Expertise inoff-grid power systems, Built Rite Construction Hawaii. llC ~ Eco-Friendly landelearing laryssa Soares, Secretary (808) 966-4032 or 938-5185 email: builtrite~euhawaii,net Building or eco-friendly land clearing. Experienced, insured, knowledgeable contractor, Mini-excavator to do selective, gentle land clearing. We do septic tanks & cesspools too i Identifying :Native Trees ~ Plants (3efore clearing land, calf VCA for Someone to walk with you to identify, tag, and/or rescue native species, and to point out invasives that should be removed. Some people take out everything except for'ohi'a and hapu'u, leaving a bare "understory" - Do not make this mistake. the natural complexity of forest ecosystems is important. Important native plants to protect: 'obi's, hiipu'u, Pilo, 'olapa, 'a'ali'i, 'akin, 'iliahi, koa, naupaka kuahiwi, 'ohelo, native lobelias, kiiwa'u or Hawaiian holly, kolea lau nui,'ohelo kau la'au, and pBkiawe. For detailed plant info and pits, see "Hawaii Ecosystems at Risk" web site (http://hear.org/) & the VCA web site (www.volcanocommunitv0ral. Native-Plant landscapers Nomesca es Nunter Beyer (808) 967.8058 Ali Ray (808) 967-7745 Permaculture; extensive knowledge of native and non-native plants. Niipu'n rescue. Available for consultation and education. loo iborne (808) 967.8209 Worked w/Hl National Park; Consultations avail, Soul-F I ar ea Cheryl Ginter (808J 345-0012 PO Boz 1809, Pahoa, Nawai'i 96778 www.soul- II ardens.com Creates sacred garden spaces; landscape consultation and native plant recommendations. Blake Wa son (808) 968-6693 Hand clearing and relocation of native plants and hapu's. Will survey topography for best placement of driveway, pathways and clearings, and recommend native plants for landscaping. U he sin Mitri Messick (808) 965-5624 ul hedesign(~yahoo.com Full range of landscape design and pre-design planning, including consultation, site analysis, design development, & detailed schematics. Native Plant Nurseries BEWARE: Watch out for"hitchhikers",.. Always be on the lookout for Coqui frogs, Little Fire Ants (LFA) and scale insects when transferring or buying plants anywhere. Be certain that your landscapers do the same. A Note on Soil: if you need additional Soil, use only soil taken from the Volcano area, try obtaining from other sites under construction, brow Na ive (808) 968-8350 "Hawaiian propagators of native Hawaiian plants." Leave a message; they will call you back since they work on the land, not in the office. Their devotion is to repair native forest through replanting, carrying on family traditions, they are therefore happy to give away plants when they have extra Stock of a particular species. Kenneth lee Nurs:B (808j 959.8892 1504 Railroad Avenue Nilo, NI 96720 Royal Palm Enterprises Saan Spellicy PO Boz 645 Kurtistown, NI 96760 email: sean~rpetrepicals.com Rorett's Nurserv John Rorett (808) 966-8778 NC1 Boz 5081 Kea'au, NI 96749 email: 'ro:etf hi o.net Nurserv Solutions. Ins. Contact: Cathleen Carver (808) 895.8997 73.4301 Laui St Kailas-Kona, NI.96740 www.hawaiiforest.eom email: Cathleen~hawaiiforest.com Nursery Solutions is located near sea level on the leeward side, so their weather conditions are quite different from colder, wetter Volcano. Make sure the plants you choose are suitable for planting at our higher elevation environment. REMOVE these invasive Plants • M rice fa a roe -completely chokes-out natives • Tihouehina -densely filly-in any open areas; re-sprouts from stem, cuttings and twigs • 6iAger -rhizomes must be pulled out of soil • Raspberry 8 blackberry -sprouts from cut Stem • Strawberry guava or waiawi - chokes-out natives • Pr've • Pam roes -sprouts from Stem and cuttings • Night-blooming~asmine Icestrum) • "Spreading" bamboo of any kind spread from roots • Nast r i m • P rasa the -red berries sprout easily See the "Hawaii Ecosystems at Risk" website (http://hear,o~/)and the VCA website for more detailed info, pictures, and control methods. =`Other (avasive~Creetures Co ui Fro s -Found on plants from nurseries an here. Also found in new plastic sheds, building materials, and vehicles. " uarantine"all giants for 2-3 days in an enclosed area (such as a shower, plastic Shed, or other Sealed Space), check/iisten for frogs andand seas, and remove them before planting. They may be frozen "humanely." For help tail the Coqui hotline at443-4023. Little Fire Ants (LFA~ - have a char stin in bite, "Quarantine" new plants & place in large saucers filled with water with a little detergent (about 1/2 tsp detergent per gallon). Put a chopstick with peanut butter in the pat for an hour and look for very tiny red ants. Freeze chopstick with ants in zip lock bag & take to the Department of Agriculture for identification, If ANY LFA's are present, soak plant in a tub, submerging pot overnight. Don't let plant touch anything or ants will escape, Ants that climb up the plant must be sprayed w/mild detergent water. RESOURCE DIRECTORY Watershed Related Resources Hawaii Honolulu Boazd Watershed Alliance of Water Supply (808) 453-b110 hbws.org ' state.hi.usldlnr! Watershed Pazmerships dofawlwpp.orgl (808) 748-5940 Ala Wai Watershed Education Assoaation (8081748.5041 (808) 955-7882 Mzlama o Miinoa alawaiwatershed.org malamaomanoa.org (808) 988-1763 Learn Which Plants & Animals .Are Invasive Pest Species Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk hear.org! Horticultural weeds state.hi.usldlnrldofaw/homveedsl Weed Risk Assessment ' botany.hawaii.edulfacultyldaebler/wra/complete.htm Report Invasive Plants or Animal Pests You See Pest Hotlines: 0`ahu - 586-PEST ext. 7378 Maui - 984.2400 ext. 67378 Big Island - 974.4000 ext. 67378 Kauai - 274-3141 ext. 67378 Molokai & L"ana`i -1.800-468-4644 ext. 67378 Hawai•`i State Amnesty Program Turn in prohihited species without penalty. (808) 586-PEST hawaiiag.org$doalpi_pq_amnesty.htm Urban. Forestry city & County °f ~~~~ Urban ~ Honolulu Division of .:.Community Urban Forestry "' Forestry Grant Program (808) 971.7154 (BOS) 672-5167 co.honolulu.hi.us/parks! dofawnet beau.htm Parks and Trails HonohsluBotanicalGazdens State Parks (808) 522-7063 (808) 587-0300 co.honalulu.hi.us! state.hi.usldlnrldsp! parkslhbp~htm dsp.htrnl National Tropical Na Ala Hele Trail & Botanical Gazden Acuss Program (808) 332-7324 (808) 587.0166 ntbg.org! hawaiitrails.org! The Nature Conservancy City & County of Honohilu, (808) 537-4508 Yazks Department nature.orglhawaiil {808J 692.5561 Koke`eNatural co.honalulu.hi.us! History Museum parks/index,htm (808) 335-9975 Hikwg safely in Hawaii aloha.net!-kokeel ' (808) 587.0166 Hawaii Volrances state.hi,us/dlnrPorochures! National Pazk HikingSafery.pdf (808) 985-6000 Hawaiian Trail & nps.govlhavolhome.htm Mountain Club Haleakala National Park geocities.wmlyosemite! (808) 572-4400 Find out more about how you can care for our island home and take part in Year of the Hawaiian Forest activities. Visit the Malama Hawaii website: malamahawau.org Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Wildlife and Malama Hawaii celebrate F .. YEAR OF THE HAWAIIAN FOREST CENTENNIAL 2003 This brochure was made possible by a generous grant from KaulunaniUrban & ~. Community Forestry ~~ Grant Program Year of the Hawaiian Forest also gratefully acknowledges: ( U S USDA Forest Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. ~ Service Giving you the power ~ja A&B FOUNDATION Kamehameha Schools BBC Natural History Unit Ostrander Chin Montaj 9 Electric Pencil Audio Bytes The Nature Conservancy Gravity Moana Productions, Inc Studio Davo Paul Atkins and Grace Niska Atkins This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Printed an recycled paper . . Hahai no ka ua i ka ulula au. Rain always follows the forest. Nothing works harder than the Hawaiian forest to keep us alive, healthy and happy. Let's keep it safe and secure. YEAR O F THE HAWAIIAN F O R E S T The Hawaiian Forest Our Lives Depend On It. ~t'S this simple: Without forests, we could not live in the Hawaiian Islands. Virtually all of our fresh water, including all drinking water, comes from the forest. The forest also provides us with a comfortable climate, clean air, recreation areas, plants of medicinal and cultural value, a storehouse of biological riches, habitats for native species, woods far commercial forestry and fine arts, and the natural beauty that makes Hawaii so popular with visitors from around the world. The Hawaiian forest is all around us, from urban backyards . and city parks to remote mountain tops. It even protects our world-class beaches, near shore ocean waters, coral reefs and undersea life from destructive runoff and sediment. The Forest is Threatened. Damage done by weeds, goats, wild pigs, cattle, deer, rats, wildfire, invasive insects and other threats introduced by people have made our forests among the most endangered in the world. New and innovative public-private partnerships have formed to protect our forested watersheds. Yet, one of the most serious challenges we face in Hawaii today is the lack of funds for proactive management and protection of the native Hawaiian forest. i You Can Make A Difference. The Hawaii State Legislature has declared 2003 as the Year of the Hawaiian Forest to celebrate the 100'h anniversary of Hawai`i's Forest Reserve System. But we can't leave it to our state government alone to take care of the Hawaiian forest. Each and every one of us must help. If we each take just one positive action this year to help our forest, then more than a million people will be contributing to our quality of life. Please read through this brochure to learn how you can help. And remember to treat the forests with care. Their destruction means the end of life in Hawaii as we know it. Visit our website at malamahawaii.org How To Be forest friendly in the community: ~. Volunteer to plant trees, rebuild a trail or get involved in other forest- relatedactivities inyour neighborhood. ~. Join a hiking or environmental club or start your own with friends and neighbors. ~. Let your legislators know that our forests are important to you. around the home: ~a Grow native plants in your yard. Don't let them become extinct. ~ Grow the right kind of trees and plants in your yard. Trees can add beauty and value to your home, and they can also provide cooling shade, block wind, screen undesirable views and save you money on your utility bills. Treesfwdecoolsbettertiwnblindsor ~~~ Nnted win~svs an hot sunnydayz R r~rrerk~ceairmnditioningenergycasts~ ~~J11~ by30/ormaeThebookCanrrrn ~~~ Hawaiian Trees, flWn fiaW011an flectncCanpany, has more help(ulinfortnation ® ®® ~ Conserve water. Turn off the hose and tap when not in use. ~ Take care not to introduce non-native plants and animals into Hawaii. ~. Call the Pest Hotline (see directory) to report sightings of any animals that don't belong, such as snakes and lizards. ~ Do not release animals such as chameleons, tree frogs, parrots, rabbits, cats, snakes and other invasive species. They can multiply quickly and cause irreparable harm to the environment. in our parks and on hiking trails: tb Get outdoors and 1 eam about the forest:a}uqug]r personal experience Ytsit 'jour city and state parks and vast sy~st em of trails. +~ Clean your biking boats, tents and backpacks before a ntervag the forest so you don't spread unwanted insects, seeds and weeds. ~ Protect our streams and drinking water. Don't dispose of dirty liquid, chemaicals, trash or other debris in streams or storm drains because it goes o the ocean. Don't release aquarium fish, plants or algae. ~. Pack out your trash. Keep the forest free Eroun litter Also pade out anybody else's trash you fired. ~. Pick flowers and plants with care. Plants can diewhen r cots and stems are damaged, dR Keep fives out of our forests. with kei ki: ~.... RESOURLE DIRECTORY Educational Programs Hawaii Nature Center The Outdoor Circle (808) 955.0100. (808) 593-0300 hawaiinaturecentenorg! outdoorcircle.org Moanalua Gardens 11te Nature Conservanry Foundation (808) 537-4508 (808).839-5334 nature.org/hawau mgf-hawaii.com! Hawaii Forest & Trail Waimea Valley Toll Free:1-800-464-1993 Audubon Center Local (808) 331-8505 '(808) 638-9199 hawaii-forest.com/ INvision of Forestry & Aloha Arborists Assodation WddGfe, DLNR (808) 478.1972 (808) 587-4188 Conservation Gouadl ' Malama Hawaii for Hawaii malamahawaii.org (808) 593-0255 ~. "M~lamta Hawai `i° - Teach your children to care Eor }~awai`i's natural environment, Ma.kesure they learn how ou.r lives depend on it. ~s Pass an the respect fo r the forests that has traditionally been a part of the Hawaiian wl tu1e. ~s Leam more about Ha_wai`i's unique natural heritage and how to preserve it for future generatio ns. Read about it, surf rbe web, and en-joy the outdoors with your keiki. YEAR OF 1 hiE HAWAIIAN FORE ST CEMENNIaL 2003 How to Volunteer Plant trees. Caretake a biking trail Cleanup the wilderness. Remove invasive plants. Replace them with native plants. Help build fences. Spread the message. Environment Hawaii The Outdoor Circle Volunteer resource page (808) 593-0300 environment-hawaii.org! outdoorcircle.org volunteenhtm Na Ala Hele Trail The Nature Conservancy & Access Program (808) 621-2008 (808) 973.9782 nature.orglltawaii hawaiitrails.org Sierra Club Koke'e Resource sierradub.orgdsi Conservation Group (808) 538-6616 (808) 335-0924 Youth Conservation Corps aloha.ned-kokee/rcp (808) 247-5753 Malama Hawaii hawaiiycc.com! malamahawari.org Obtain Funding for Projects Funding fm urban forestry projects, Arbor Day adwifres and cost-share grants can be obtained by contacting: Kaulunani Urban & Community Forestry Grant Program (808) 672-5167 www.dofaw.net Environmental & Community Action Get involved in groups that are active in the community and at the Legulature. KAHEA: The Hawaiian Hawaii Audubon Saaery Environmental Alliance (808) 528.1432 `(808) 524-8220 hawaiiaudubon.coml www.kahea.org! Life of the Land Sierra Club (808)533.3454 (808) 538.6616 Hawai`i's Thousand Friends sierradub.org!}u (808) 262.0682 The Outdoor Circle `llio'ulaokalani Coalition (808) 593-0300 ilio.org autdoarci~cle.org Contact Your State Legislators About Supporting Forests Hawaii State House of Representatives and Senate Directory. (808) 587-0478 capitol.hawaii.gov Duringthe Hi~Ce Stay on the Trail Most accidents happen when hikers leave the established trail and disregard warning signs. Staying on the trail greatly reduces your chances of having a serious fall or getting lost. Hawaiian forests are not like mainland forests-the growth is very dense, and it is easy to become disoriented. Thick overgrowth can mask danger- ously steep drop-offs. Thin, sharp lava rock can crack beneath your weight above deep holes or lava tubes. Stay Together Hikers separated from their partrters are more apt to make a wrong turn or lose the established trail. Keep track of each other, and regroup periodically, especially near junctions or when the trail gets obscure. Monitor everyone's condition. Dehydration, sunstroke, hypother- mia, and fatigue can hit even experienced hikers. Avoid Undue Risks Climbing waterfalls and following narrow ridgelines or gulches off the trail can place you in danger, Rock climb- ing is extremely dangerous due to the crumbly and porous nature of the volcanic rack. There have been fatal accidents from crumbling rock...don't take the chance. Monitor the Weather Keep an eye on the sky. When hiking into valleys or crossing streams, be mindful of rain conditions along the mountain top or ridges that can suddenly raise the water level in the stream. Use extreme caution ff attempting to cross a swollen stream...rushing water is very powerful. It is better to find an alternative route, or wait until the water subsides. Watch the Time Hawaii does not have daylight savings time, and night falls quickly is the tropics. Getting a late start increases the possibility of getting caught in the dark. Know your turnaround time and stick to it to allow enough time to return. If you're caught by darkness, stay put unless you are very familiar with the trail and have a flashlight. In An Emergency Call 911: Ask for Fire/Rescue. Tell them which trail you're on and what happened. Be Visible: Wear or wave a brightly colored item in an open area during the day. At night, use a flashlight or cam- eraflash. Be Noisy: Use a whistle to attract attention. Stay Calm: Objectively assess your situation before mak- ingany decision. Stay calm and positive. Stay Put: You will be found more quickly and reduce the 1 chances of getting into further trouble, especially after dark, 6y staying in one place. This is why it is important to notify someone of your hike Iota ~"""'~" ;`•"~ : ~a'"'~ lion and destination. ~~ k r, ~H~ $ ~ ~.,~ ~ ~`x ~E ~ .,,.. ~, ~~ ~ i':Wheri"rrligh`t;you ~' ~~` Stay Warm: Wind and '}nee e ergency, rain can drain your body of ~a + "aSSIS~111C~~ warmth, and belife-threat ~~ a ^ 7 ' ~~Y ~'~~ erring. Get out of the wind h ~ , ~ ~.~~~".~r~' ~° • When an injury or illness. M and use your rain gear or '. yprevenis~walkmg ,~,Ty•* k'4 extra clothes to stay warm s ~~-,~ ~'~ ~ ~ ~ • When eztremely'ba~ ' j ~ , Q ~ , weather hits #~ ~ a?~ r Pr i t ~ it ~' ~` ~ • When d s too dark to see ~ A rvon of the rrontent of this brochure was od inall created throw h ~ ~° g y g ~~' ' ~~4~~ ~ x wy r, ,~; .. ~ C ~ collaboration between the City & County at Honolulu and the Na Ala Hele '; }~ * ect fo Title VI of the This brochure is suty n r, ,~ ; ~ y s ' x "~ 'i- '-~"~ ~' '~' ~ -~, r, :Program, by the Mountain Trail Safety Task Force. Funding for this brochure r ,~; CivAFh'ghfsActof1964,Sech'on504or ^~•~Whenyoureextremely ~T r• was provided by the Department of Health,Kaho'omikiProgram RehabttationActof 1973, me n of the fatigued or dehydrated 3, : (Heakhy Hawaii Initiative), and the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Americans wiN Disabitties Ad x(1999 the ,ar } : r~ ~,t ,~ e a Age Drscdmina6onAd or 1975, Title IX of ; t • ° ? L k ~ s`~ ~ ~~. ~ ~ r< ~ ` rneEducatlenAmendmentsot1s72,and .• When you re disoriented or ~', ' ~ ~s~ oflersatlpersonatheoppaMntyropaNa- _ IOSt ~ ~~~ a ~ ' pate in programs ar adiw'ties regardless of ~ ~ ,, race, color, national odgm, age, sex, or dis• • ~.. When you re stranded ~'''~~ ability. Further it is agreed that m indmdual ''s and Unal)e~tO fnOVe ~ SCared ~ ~" ~," i wtl6eWmedawayhemorolherwisedemed , , i , ~~ access to or 6erreft hom any program or , e ; ; .~ ~' r?t ~ ' adlvily Thar Is directly associated with a pro• ~, . ~,. ~, , ~,., , r ` ' ' tr `~~ gramotfherecipientonrhebaslso/race, ~_ - i ' cobr, natonal or~gfn, age, sex (in educetiar ~ ~ , . t ` ~ ~` ~ ~ ~ al adhtties), a disability. K x., . L i -.; ~ ~ ~ ~; y ~ ~:,t~ :. ~ ~/ 1' ( I tia?>r'~ ~ ~a`, ~ '' rt ~~+ Why Should You Read This brochure? Because it may save your life or someone else's, prevent an injury, or maybe just save you from significant embar- rassment! Public recreational demand for trail experi- ences in Hawaii continues to increase. A trail and park survey conducted in 2000 indicated that approximately 78% of the users surveyed were, out-of-state visitors. Rescue personnel are now more frequently responding to missing or injured hikers than ever before, indicating the need for trail users to be better informed and prepared. Rescuing careless or reckless hikers places others at risk and increases costs to Hawai i taxpayers. This brochure will provide you with a comprehensive list of trail safety tips, fundamental equipment, appropriate behavior in an emergency situation, and other important information. Further information is available from the State of Hawaii, Division of Forestry & Wildlife, Na Ala Hele (NAH) Program. NAH has an extensive informational website on features under its jurisdiction at; www.hawaiitrails.org. If you are a novice hiker, or a visitor to Hawaii, you may want to consider a licensed commercial tour operator, An experienced guide can provide natural and cultural inter- pretive information, as well as increase your safety on the trails. For a current listing of NAH permitted operators, seethe Na Ala Hele website. Hiking clubs and conservation groups also provide organ- izedhikes and volunteer outdoor service projects. Check the newspapers for a listing of weekly activities. Trailheads are targets far theft! Any valuables should not be left inside your vehicles, even in the trunk, Hi~Cing in Hawaii Isolated by over,2,000 miles from the nearest landmass, Hawaiian native flora and fauna evolved into highly special- ized species found nowhere else in the world. Hiking in the Hawaiian Islands offers residents and visitors many opportunities to experience a unique natural environ- ment, Known throughout the world for a wide variety of ecosystems, trails in Hawaii can take you to coastal dunes, shrublands, rainforests, and high alpine deserts. Certain historic trails provide a glimpse of the cultural heritage of Hawaii as they traverse past historic and archeological sites. Remember: When you are hiking on trails in Hawaii, you are a guest in the home of our forest creatures and Hawaiian ancestors. Please treat these.areas with respect.; Read and fallow any official informational or directional signage that may be posted along the trail to ensure that you are not walking onto sacred sftes or areas of ecological restoration. User Group Etiquette For trails where mul-_ tiple group use occurs (hiking, mountain biking, horsebackrid- ing),please honor the following protocol; . Pet Owners If you are on a trail in a Public Hunting Area, you might encounter hunting dogs along the trail, and your pet maybe at risk. Make sure that your dog is leashed, and kept at a safe distance. Please be considerate of other trail users, and remove any droppings from the trail. Pan Your Hi~Ce Inform Others of Your Plans Let someone know which trail (name and location) you plan to hike on, and when you expect to return. If some- thingshould go wrong, rescuers will have accurate infor- mation on where to start searching. Hike With a Partner Don't hike alone. Frequently, people who get into trouble are alone. In case of an emergency, your partner's help can be invaluable. Get Information About the'l~ail Learn about the trail so you will know the route, whereto start, and degree of difficulty. This information can be found on the website, by contacting the NAH staff, or in a trail guidebook. Assess Your Capabilities Compare your level of fitness, ability, and experience with the trail description, Be practical and realistic. There are a wide variety of trails in Hawaii, so pick one that suits your level. Check Weather Conditions. Sunny and clear morn- ings are sometimes followed by rain and wind later in the day. Flash floods are dan- gerouspossibilities in the narrow gulches. Call the National Weather Service far the latest forecast. Wear Proper Clothing Dress in layers so you can protect your skin from the intense tropical sun, A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended. Hiking boots offer traction and ankle sup- port toprevent slipping and injuries on muddy trails and slick or sharp rocks. Light raingear is good to carry because of the quickly changing weather conditions. Hi~Cin~ Essentials Water is a must. Carry at least 2 liters of water per person for afull-day hike; more if it's a long hike or on a hot day. In tropical weather, dehydration can become a serious problem. If you have a cell phone, bring it along, Though reception is not available from all points on the islands, it is a good item to have incase of emergency. Carry a daypack or waistpack. You will need to keep your hands free and unencumbered while hiking. Pack a brightly colored article (to attract rescuer's attention), a whistle (the sound travels farther and lasts longer than a i voice), sunscreen, mosquito repellant, a small flashlight, food, and some basic first-aid (at least band-aids and antiseptic). Protect the Native Environment Hawaii has a unique natural environment with many rare native plants and animals. Unfortunately, these frag- ilenative ecosystems are under constant threat from non- native weedy plants, One way these weeds are spread is by seeds mixed in with mud on hiking boats and gear. You can minimize this impact by scrubbing your boots after every hike, and start each hike with clean boots. Health Warning Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that is transmitted from animals to humans. The leptospira bacteria can sur- vivefor long periods in fresh water and mud. It can enter the human body through the eyes, nose, mouth, and bro- kenskin. Donot drink untreated stream or lake water. If you have flu-like symptoms 2-20 days after hiking in wet or muddy areas, see your doctor immediately. Leptospirosis can be fatal if left untreated. ,~. StC~~, S~CtiIL~:f~~,(1 w.~n~~ ~ ~~~ .. ~4pQC~ ~: " ~pa~~ . o ~ p~ .. aG .a..Y ..,. . G~ ~f° 01~ R ~ `~ Q l R ~1~ . ~~' ~" . ~j ~ ' a ' ~ D paa~ QQ~ G~aQ4~ rovided through a grantofche kmark Urban Forestry program ' q'his boo . _ DAR D}visioq ofForest-!' and Witdii fe and the ' USDA Forest Service' ' C~ 1 . ~ ~ ~ A a tQ~~ °-n ~ ~_ Pi 3 a O ~ O Cn j ~ ~ ~ Q . cQ to ~ ~ ~. ~ . cy co cp ~ ~ S : ' ~ ~ "~ o m -~ ~ i " ' ~ ~ O m n m ~ ~ °/ f',~"~w~ ~ -~ -~ ~ m .,,.~ v~_~ _, ~ 3~-. ~'] ~ ~ • • ~ ~ d .'~ . ~ 7 `y ~+ ~ ~_„~~`, m O! of i;- S N ~._. O d z ~ ~~ ~' ~o ~ ',. ~f - :~~;`~~a'a `f ~'~ uo. VIEW LAVA SAFELY What are the vglcanic hazards where lava enters the sea? :.Bench collapses can bill Tephra jets and coastal lava fountains hurl hot lava iriland . Steam blasts toss roc up to 3~ feet in the ~ Acid fumes and glass particles can irritate eyes and lugs. • Scalding waves burn stay inland from ocean lava contac K z'i . ~' a~l~+ ~ ~ ,~ ~~ `" t a r~z' I ~ 1 tr~r ~ ~z c t f,~. ' z ~ h~ s ~ ~ t ~~ 1 ~~ ~ 3 ~ 1 ~ ~~ s t7 ~` n (• n Tai t ~ ', ~~ i ~ `~ y~Iy~ ~ 1 .F+ 1L ~ f ~. t ~ ,1 .FL '. ~ i ~, ff fir( ~~ 1ti1 y t ` ', ~,s'~ ~~ir~ ilzyr .. r. ~,I ~ ' ~ {mss ~~~ ,~ ''-= s'- ~F ; ,_.~ _.':F: F~~~. qn _ i ~ ~,~ } rn " J ~ ~ ,~ i-, t ~ i i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ xi ~ ~ '~' ~ t x ~ u+°rG~ ~.. ~ [if ~ w ~~? t f ~ i E` ~ f ~ ' f ~ ~ f Y ~ ~ I - f ' f ~ S ~ 2' . ' 4' ' H ` i ~. 1 i ' ~' FF~ ~ ~C' 1 j Y ~.~ ~ rf~.,. 1 Vi 1~ Yl ~ .~ ~ ! r. l~ ~ ~. ~ I I ~ ~ 1 f 4+ (t ~ _ i jl j{ ~ ! ,}w ~~~r,~ ,,~,' a ~. t ~. ~.e 1 ~`. t`, ~~~- ~ :. s r' Forestry. Ingesting in Ha~aii's Future Over a century ago, Hawaii created the nation's first forest reserve system, the result of partnerships between public and private interests. They recognized the need to protect the supply of high-quality water that was threatened by the destruction of Hawaii's rainforests. ~` ~,~ ~~ u~p 6X15t~ aS a ~atta~ tal~rosper ~- ~~ ~~ 1~~ ~ a scat ~_a~~ to ,~: r, ~.« ~~~~~ ~ ~ Q~}~81 ~C ~. ,~z ~IITl1S;~ ~a CPEe5,~ ~r ~~ ., . ~.Tiieri~in ~ Rnnsav~lt +' r . ,, r Today, at the dawn of another century, private interests, community groups and government agencies continue to recognize forests as an investment in our future. Healthy forests play an important role in protecting native ecosystems and important watersheds. Well-managed forests, with or without harvesting, also can help Hawaii develop a sustainable and diverse economy based on renewable resources. Whether trees occupy small or large areas in urban or rural settings, they complement other Hawaii industries such as ecotourism, ranching andagriculture -and add to the health and beauty of our island state. Understory crops like maale or a `awa, and commercial recreational activities like hiking, bird-watching, horseback riding and mountain-biking all can be developed in forest settings. Commercial forestry can create additional revenue sources in ways that have minimal environmental impact. Approximately two million acres of land in Hawaii are forested; half of them are in private ownership. While maintaining its long-standing stewardship of forests on public lands, the state leads the nation in innovative programs to promote responsible forestry among landowners and urban communities. Three programs administered by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Forestry and Wildlife are actively and successfully building partnerships that are expanding sustainable forestry programs statewide. Though distinct in their missions, the Hawaii Forest Stewardship Program, the Hawaii Forestry and Communities Initiative, and Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program together are addressing land stewardship opportunities that are responsive to community values and long-term economic growth. Through these programs, thousands of acres of formerly degraded pastures and sugar plantations are being planted with productive forests that are enriching soils, reducing erosion, protecting watersheds and providing wildlife habitats. High-value timber production is supplying local and export industries, creating new jobs and new avenues for economic diversity. And communities are beautifying and cooling their cities and neighborhoods while nurturing respect for the environment and the quality of life that makes Hawaii a special place for residents and visitors alike. The Forest Stewardship Program provides cast-share funding as well as technical support to belp Hawaii landowners establish, protect and restore their forest resources. From business and marketing assistance to inventory and research, ~ Hoa Mahi ai helps the public and private sectors expand forestry opportunities. Xaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program grants bn'ng communities together to beautify their neighborhoods. Hawaii Forest Stewardship Program Since it was established in 1991, Hawaii's Forest Stewardship Program has assisted more than 35 landowners with multi-resource forest management projects throughout the state. Currently, there are 2,261 acres of private forest land in Hawaii that are successfully managed as a result of the Forest Stewardship Program. The program functions alongside the USDA-funded Forest Stewardship and Stewardship Incentive Programs and the state's Natural Area Partnership Program to provide the funding and technical expertise that enables private landowners to protect, restore and maintain their forestry resources. A Forest Stewardship Advisory Committee, made up of professionals from natural resource management agencies, environmental and conservation , organizations, the forest products industry and local government representatives, reviews and selects proposals that landowners then develop into comprehensive forest management plans. The committee reviews those plans and makes its recommendations to the state Board of Land and Natural Resources which approves the stewardship contracts. Funding for program implementation is self-sustaining through a dedicated portion of the state conveyance tax. Additionally, as a cost-share program, landowners are required to match funds either in cash or in-kind contributions. Administrative funding support is provided through USDA Forest Service grants. In 1998, the Forest Stewardship Program assisted 12 landowners in achieving a variety of forest management objectives that yield social and environmental benefits for the state. Among their diverse activities are: ^ Seven landowners who are restoring native forest resources such as koa, kamani, ohia, and sandalwood or are establishing forest plantations with such high-value exotic species as rainbow gum, tallow wood and mahogany, among others. ^ Four landowners who are maintaining forests they established or restored in efforts to improve degraded lands and stabilize watershed soils, to enhance wildlife habitats or for purely aesthetic reasons. ^ A community association on the Big Island of Hawaii that is restoring a native forest area for public educational and recreational purposes. Several other landowners are being assisted with funding from federal forestry programs and technical support from the state Forest Stewardship Program. Through increased public awareness, technical and financial support, the Forest Stewardship program is enabling A landowner in South Kona u private landowners to restoring this l0-acre native forest protect, restore and which includes more than 4, 000 feet of educational trails. Another maintain Hawaii's 3-acre woodlot u beingplanted in important forest valuable ta'mber species for resources. commercial production. ~. a "By carefully creating trails, managing pest species and planting enhancing native and other species, we have established a forest sanctuary that people come to visit at no charge.... The program has been greatly appreciated .,. and it has worked well for us. In fact, it has been so successful that many of our neighbors have wanted to start it. " Norm Bezona, Island of Hawaii `7 have been able to afford to plant more ground more quickly with the help of the Stewardship program. Also 1 would never have gotten such a professional plan done without the state's assistance. " Mark Kt'mball, Island of Hawaii A cooperative of fave leaseholders is establishing ashort-rotQtron timber plantation on 154 acres of abandoned sugarcane lands in Koloa, Kauai. Livestock operations are successfully integrated with reforestation of native species on this 60-acre property in South Kohala. ;~ 1 '. _-. ~~ y ~ti~'ssla~ ::, :,. '~0 1V81'Slty f ~: ~i1~~I1 ~EOliOlll~ ~, ;- ., '~ ~th~s t~lr~a~bt~ ,, - ,~w,.~ ~, ~ .r r~ctices '=~~~ °: x7 ::: ',' A13 1'l~~t~ &11~ .. ': ~~17balc ~1 ~~l~s~lps, ; . ,. ~; ,~Q 4~ lI1~Itg ~Il~ _~ , T ,,.~ fi,,~~~paG ~lUl~[Il~ r p ~{}p ~Y ~ U~UFrtJ~,c^ ~,~ ~ - "Tourist activities that use the forest resources, rain forest tourr,'sm for example, add value in excess of harvest value. 7'ouristspurchase tour services to experience Hawaii's forests as well aspurchase fine-wood or other locally produced items. Forestry and forestry-based praditcts are thus good candidates for use of the Big Island's human and land resources. Efforts iya this direction should be continued, " Marcia I': Sakai, Associate Professor, Tourism ~ Economics, University of Hawaii-Hilo Na Hoa Mahi`ai - Thc Hawaii Forestry & Communities Initiative Na Hoa Mahi `ai ("Partners in Planting") was established in 1897. With state and federal funds, a five-year program was created to foster economic diversity through a sustainable forestry industry. This coalition of private landowners, government agencies, native Hawaiian organizations, environmental groups, forest industry representatives, educators and artisans is the state's first broad-based initiative dedicated to: ^ Maintaining healthy sustainable forests to protect our fresh water supply. ^ Building economic development and diversity through forestry and agroforestry. ^ Developing land stewardship that is responsive to community values. ^ Creating community partnerships and education opportunities. In the past 10 years, over $30 million and 35,000 acres have been committed to forestry in Hawaii by the private sector. Millions of more dollars of forest investments will be made in the Islands in the next decade. Communities, government and industry must work together in determining how forestry can best benefit local economies. In thepast 10 years, theprdvate sector has committed over $30 million and 35, 000 acres to forestry in Hawaii industry, providing career paths and new demand for higher education and training, A 300-job plywood factory can use as few as 10,000 acres of high-value hardwoods to replace imports to the state. Hawaii can reduce wood imports such as veneer, plywood, posts and poles by growing its own wood resources and processing them locally. Idle sugarcane lands offer a land base to expand and diversify our wood products industry. From business and marketing assistance to inventory and koa research, the Hawaii Forestry and Communities Initiative is helping Hawau's public and private sectors move forward with forestry opportunities. Among the accomplishments in its first two years, Na Hoa Mahi`ai has: ^ Worked with the State to commit 12,000 acres of Consider the following: More than 80 different existing non-native tree plantations for the support of a occupations exist within awell-developed forest value-adding industry such as veneer or sawtimber. Hawaii's demand for skilled forestry personnel continues to rise each year. Nd Hoa Mahi `ai has been instrumental in providing training, education and support in the field and in the classroom. Photo. by Leonard Newell. "HFCI has done important work providing a forum and support services betwe~t gave~~nmcmt, community and industry -that is educatiart at its best. Management of our foresiis requires this pooliytg of information by both the private and governmcmt sector... With sound information and education, the value and protection of our forests will only improve. " ^ Initiated a forest inventory to identify and measure the State's non-native hardwood plantation volumes. Over 200 million board feet of merchantable timber have been identified to support value-added processing in Hawaii. For every $1 invested in inventory, $150 of timber resource is identified. ^ Hired a service forester on the Big Island to work with landowners, schools and communities interested in forestry projects. ^ Funded courses in the new eight-course forestry certificate program at the University of Hawaii-Hilo. ^ Established a University of Hawaii at Manoa extension forestry program -the first ever for the state. Demand for assistance has exceeded all expectations. ^ Helped communities and landowners implement demonstration forestry projects throughout the state. ^ Conducted two major market analyses for Hawaii's forest products to identify the best use and highest value for recently inventoried resources. ^ Coordinated research on lowland koa and other native hardwoods by a consortium of public and private organizations. Compatible agricultural crops such as forest mushrooms were researched and findings were made available to the public. ^ Completed and published guidelines for forestry Best Management Practices. The Na Hoa Mahi`ai initiative and its partners are committed to refining and completing the infrastructure necessary for the sustainable growth of Hawaii's forest industry. We will pursue educational programs, job-training, marketing and promotion programs, government incentives, tree improvement research and other activities that lay the groundwork to sustain a successful forestry industry for decades to come. Yvonne Yarber, businesswoman, researcher and woodworker Our Partners in Planting Together with the Executive Council members (list on back page), the following businesses, agencies and organizations have contributed to the success of the Hawaii Forestry & Communities Initiative. Mahalo to: C. Brower, Inc. Department of Education Garden Island Resource Conservation & Development Council Hawaii Agricultural Research Center Hawaii Agro Forest Products Hawaii Ecotourism Association Hawaii Forest Industry Association Hawaii State Community Colleges Henderson Timberlands, Ltd. Hoa Aina `0 Makaha Industry Network Corporation Kamehameha Schools/Bishop Estate Kauai Economic Development Board Kealakekua Development Corporation I.aupahoehoe Train Museum Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation Ookala Community Association Research Corporation-University of Hawaii Rural Community Assistance Corporation The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii U.H: Hilo, College of Agriculture, Forestry & Natural Resources Univetsiry of Hawaii-Manoa U.H.-Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Volcano Art Center Our forests create jobs and a variety of forestproducts that help diversify Hawaii's economy. Photo by Ric Noyle. Unmanaged or unprotected forests can turn into "boneyards" (top) and eventually become completely deforested (bottom). Community volunteers helped plant 64 trees and palms atKamakana Playground in Kailua-Kona. Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program Complementing the state's Forest Stewardship Program and Hawaii Forestry and Communities Initiative is the Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program which focuses on improving the health and viability of trees in Hawaiian communities through educational programs, financial support in the form of cost-share grants, technical training, Arbor Day promotion and partnerships with the public and private sectors, community groups and non-profit organizations. Since its inception in 1992, Kaulunani has awarded grants totaling over $600,000 to more than 130 groups throughout the state. These organizations matched this federal fund with more than $2.5 million in cash and in-kind contributions, earning a return of nearly 400 percent on each federal dollar invested. Kaulunani program highlights One-hundred and thirty-two organizations across the state have been awarded cost-share grants ^ 17 projects on Kauai were awarded $87,010 ^ 49 projects in the City and County of Honolulu were awarded $234,682 ^ 24 projects in the County of Maui were awarded $101,343 ^ 42 projects on Hawaii were awarded $188,123 ^ More than 9,405 trees were planted. ^ In the past two years, 1,416 volunteers donated 8,589 hours planting and caring for trees on their projects. ^ Educational materials and guides were created to assist schools and the community as they become more involved with their urban forest. ^ Valuable workshops and conferences provide educational and technical opportunities for the industry and community groups actively involved in Hawaii's urban forests. "71~ough ruorka"gag rc~ith a grant a~tc~c many, many hours to a project, the results are worth it. A project is madepossible, potential mzstakes are ai~oiclea; planning zs s}stematic, documeyttati~n is ercellertt, and tbe, funcds are teen leL~erage<t. " Nina ,llagoun, Poipu Beach Project Schools have reduced classroom temperatures by as much as 10 degrees by planting trees appropriately. Volunteers at Waipahu Cultural Garden Park on Oahu used a Kaulunani grant to plant 164 trees. Kaulunani provided technical draining and funding for Molokai Occupational Center to replant the 130 year-old Xapuaiwa Coconut Grove. 1~Ihy trees in urban areas? ^ Unique partnerships were formed between local governments, non-profit organizations, forest industry leaders and the private sector. ^ An advisory council, with strong leadership and urban forestry expertise, continues to set the standard of excellence for urban forestry programs in Hawaii. Trees are considered major capital assets in cities. Like streets, sidewalks, sewers and buildings, the urban forest is a critical and valuable component of the urban infrastructure. Trees are good for our health and help make our communities more livable. Trees: ^ Perform a vital role in the urban ecosystem, providing habitat and food for birds and animals. ^ Provide jobs for landscape architects, horticulturists, parks & recreation personnel, arborists, tree-trimmers and other related professions. ^ Help cool the overall environment by shading asphalt, concrete and metal surfaces. ^ Remove impurities from the air and absorb carbon dioxide and other "greenhouse gasses." "The Kaulunani award rtearly doubled the project's funding and made possible the acquisition of a broad ,spectrum of tropical Arnerican flora and the means to properl1~ irrigate therm. Kaulatnani's commitment to urban forestry facilitated the creation of art etihibit which wt."ll educate and entertain the thousands of znsitors we host each year. " Rod Kodama, Honolulu Zoo The County of Maui and community partners planted 104 trees The 1998 "Getting to the Roots"conference sponsored by Kaulunani and the Western Chapter of the and palms along the median of Kaahumanu Avenue. International Society of Arboriculture drew more than 150 participants. ^ Contribute to the economic well-being of the state by keeping our cities and communities beautiful for those who visit our island paradise. Communities, with assistance from Kaulunani, can improve the quality of life within their built environment -and foster respect for Hawaii's natural heritage - through a better understanding of the role trees play in cities and neighborhoods, and by actively participating in urban forestry projects. Communities state-uncle help beautify highways and streets usdng tree planting grants from Kaulunani. lfirotegh Kaulunani, this rocky Kailas Kona coastline (top) was transformed into the scenic Pahoehoe Beach Park (bottom) wrth the help of Hawaii County, the Kona Outdoor Circle and 74 trees. - ~ ~. l T:_ , 7 - ~.~t' - L~ ';i lr~~~ ~:~~` ~ x,~~ ~~ ~~:• ,~~ >~F - ~~. , .1:, ~ l;' '~ ~~t R 5~'T. t ~y v~ .~ f ,.. Hawaii Forest Stewardship The Forestry d&c Cmwnunities Kaulunani Urban and program Initiative Community Forestry Program Karl Dalla Rosa, Coordinator Mike Robinson, Coordinator Teresa. Trueman-Madriaga, State of Hawaii State of Hawaii Coordinator Department of Land and Natural Department of Iamd and Natural State of Hawaii Resources Resources. Department of Land and Natural Division of Forestry and Wildlife Division of Forestry and .Wildlife Resources 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 325 P.O. Box 4849 Division of Forestry and Wildlife Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Hilo,,Ha~laii961B4 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 325 Phone: (808) 587-4174 or Phone: Toll-FreeIl-8~_~943-4335 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Toll-free 1-800-468-4644,.ext.70166 Fax: (808) 9~4-426 Phone: (808) 672-3383 1~ax: (sos) Ss7-0160 Fax: (808) 672-6323 ;;State Forest Stewardship Na Haa Mahi`au I{anlunani Advisory Council ;;; Ad~isary Committee: Executive Co,wncitlblembers: Members: ~ .- ishchaell~lang, Hawaii Asrociatt'on of Loraine ~6a,.Ditar,. ,~artment of Mic ~ l Buc~ minisha~ , DI.~VR Dirnsion ~' ~„` Lexzsertkstsmt ~i'lictruts, Chairman LraF or nrM hr~dusd~I;Pelatzmzr o Pores and l~ldl' e Honorary Chair ~i .~x Mc ~ai;~tli I'E~riitm:~+rt of Hawaiian Home - Fra~icisBl an~o Jtcat¢ Ilrr°~T, .USDA Rural Kevin Eckert, Hawaiian Electric Cgmpany, L , 1an~L - Develo~mant Inc.; Chairman '~, ~~ , J~ai~ Canfield, LS Gc~h~cal ,~urve}a, Jac]c Ewe1, D~'a~o.r, PrJ~tiJz of Pacific lsluntls Nelson Ayers, DLNR Dlvrs7an of Forestry and ~ 8~lt~calRe<our~sL~nnrtort Farestr~~ C,~'SP~1P~'o~Service Wildlife ~ , ~ bill fv_wem Hau~zr~r 11ab-~,cany Co.,. Lnc Tern Johns,Dtrc~ctrn, ,~pltnent of Land Katie Friday, USDA PoresC Service Michael Clements, Kal~iia Bayiileiu Farms, Fnc.. ~_~ r-~~~ Fc~dav ld;-tfanoa, Cailegeaf7roptcal ansl~Ya~tt;~adll~so~~er _ , ~; Agne.~lture and Human Resources Kenneth Kamesh:iro,~ta~ Coraservationzrt, E. Laurence Gay Community Member K it,e Frida+ l SC~a Forest Serrnce G,SbA >tidt~ral ~^r Cmzserr~ation ~ Leonard Newell, USDA Forest Service ` Leonard ~ties;ell LSC!3 Foust 4~r« _ Sercrce David Hensley, UH-Manoa,_College of Tropical ` ~:- 1v u~es~ Gl~~~er, Secret ariiit frr Ccri~cr uli~ n ~ `James'~akatani~I?i~e~;P~artment of Agriculture andHuman Resources^ Qv~lq~, y~t~r~ = ,Connie Riecio,NationallyAceredited .' I3objd!~.LSL?tSotlCmuErrutr~~ir ~enic~~ ~ ento Business, Gardening andBnuironmental ~ Seib Naya,~IJrr~tar;~ f - ~' JohnRa~Hauaiileca-,.ardYltnrirry~ E~onor>z~c~-a~o~td7t;a?ulTourism Consultant. .Commission ' ~ Ray Sion, Phre~ rr~ent of N~u~~iian David Sakoda, County of Maus .- e ~ Hornel~rwis KazShigezawa,Landscapelmages Inc , 131ll Sager, The Co~ezzc~han C ~ ir;! aj ~- Hawan Mary Steiner, The:Outdoor Circle; C.irrol Terry, DLNR Division of Forestr y and ~ .Wildlife - s : Ronald Walker,. ~ Frsb and [~ildlife Bernice _ JayWarner,Awapuin' Farms ~ Mill - ai ; ~ { •~ ~ ~ i 6 y,;r~ ~ ~ ~~ t{,~~} 1 L~t~, .. 4PC ' ` 6 ' 'ail ~~*.T'~ ~, `~ t A ~'. F y` iti R I B S` ~: t ~, i s yh~ "ry~ r k ~. ~ i ~.~ ~ , ~ , ~, I I '~ ,/yam -~ e~ i + ~f~ i 1 ~i~7~IF and ~~nSl~}2 `1"-.. ,e xay ,M' Y F 'rye , A J ~w ~ ~' i' "`"" ~~?~ 21 v a !1 5 ja 1 1 ~~~ ,~