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ARBORIST ADVISORY COI,.MI TTEE - COQ OF HAVIAI I .
Exceptional Tree Nomination Form
tnMINATOR Name: Quentin Tornich Date Submitted: February 23 , 1990
Mailing Address: P. 0. Box 675
Bus. Phone
Honokaa, FSI 96727 Res, Phone: 775-0239
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NOiILINEE INFOT1 4ATION °
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1. NA 1E OF TREE(s)
Common (English or Hawaiian) : 'Ohia
Scientific:. IL'1etrosideres `ol� :orpha
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2. LOCATION OF TREE(s) (Be specif ic--includ� tax map key; •state proximity to
prominent landmarks) : KALOPA. STATE PARK - About 50 ft, behind. and to the
left of INFOR2 ATION CENTER si n board or1.0site the nark Recreation H-call.
3. DESCRIBE THE TREE; ATTACH PHOTOGRAPHS, if possible
This tree has a rather short heavy trunk and. many wide-spreadin
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branches as if ori inall in an' o en area0.
4. PROPERTY OWNER Name: State of Havaii , DLN"R, (Parks Division)
Add cess: 75 P_upuni Street, Hilo, HI Bus. Phone: 961-7200
Res. Phone:
5. CRITERIA FOR BEING EXCEPTIONAL
a. Significant Age est. 300-400 v.rs.
b. Significant Size - rown Spread (diameter)
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Circumference of trunk, - . roan ground 11, 711 '�?i'. 3 ' 31- d V-) }
c. Significant historical interest In fcrest saved from obliteration b�j,
cononunit T action in 1962-63 . _
d. Significant cultural background Unknown for this s-Deciren.
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e. Significant rarity •
f. Significant location n � a e nark with oarticular fruncti
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nrotecting native fcrest• can be reached by automobile.
g. Significant aesthetic quality -A tree of this stature has high
aesthetic quality.
h. Endemic status T • •
i. Indigenous status
j.. Healthy condition Prime condition• no significant defects .
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ARBORIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE - C0= OF HAWAII
Exceptional Tree Nomination Form
NOMINATOR Name: P. Quentin Tomich Date Submitted: February 2 3 , 1990
Mailing Address: p Ro x 675 Bus. Phone
Honokaa, HI 96727 Res® Phone: 775-0239
NOMINEE INFORMATION
1. NAME OF TREE(s) •
Common (English or Hawaiian) : Hame
Scientific.: Antidesma platy'phyllum
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2. LOCATION OF TREE(s) (Be specific---inclurle tax map key; state proximity to
prominent landmarks) : YzLOPA STATE PA'RK - Native Forest Mature Trail,
at Station 3 2, about 50 f t. off Train trail on spur trail.
3. DESCRIBE THE TREE; ATTACH PHOTOGRAPHS, if possible
A grove of hame, including an ancient specimen surrounded by a ryng
oL younger trees.
4. PROPERTY OWNER Name: State of Hawaii , DLNR (Parks Division)
Address: 75 Aununi Street, Hilo, HI Bus, Phone: 961-7200
Res, Phone:
5. CRITERIA FOR BEING EXCEPTIONAL
a. Significant Age Unknown
b. Signif icant Size - 35 Crown Spread (diameter) 2 2 '
Circumference of trunk - t, rom ground 21811 (d i am. 10 3/4" )
c. Significant historical interest (ring trees 2" to 4 1/2" diar.
In forest saved from* obliteration by community ac ion in - J .
d. Significant cultural background Unknown for this particular tree.
Berries used for dye.
e. Significant rarity Hal-r-_e often occurs in small colonies near or about
an older tree. For offspring to form a complete ring is rare.
f. Significant location In State Park with particular function of
iarotecti.on for .native forest- can be reached by 1/3 mi. w-al .
g. Significant aesthetic quality The ancient tree is recovering from some
da-na e- prom fallen this about 1985 . The ring o a snring is stri}:ing
h. Endemic status Haine is -endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.
i. Indigenous status
j.. Healthy condition Prime condition, vigorcus groi--7th of the younger
trees is apparent.
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ARBORIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE - COUNTY OF HAWAII
Exceptional Tree Nomination Form _
NOMINATOR Name: P . Quentin Tomi ch
Date*Submitted: February 2 3 , 1990
Mailing Address: P. 0. Box 6 75 Bus. Phone:
I�onokaaT , HI 96727 Res. Phone: 775-0239
NOMINEE INFORMATION
1. NAME OF TREE(s)
Comnon (English or Hawaiian) : Kop iko
Scientific: P s1'chotria hawai iens i s
specific—include tax map key; state proximity to •
2. LOCATION OF TREE(s) (Be 'pe _ T t Nature tr a i l at
prominent landmarks) :. KALOPA STATE PP RK Native Fore s
tation 31, about 10 feet from si n host.
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3. DE 9CRI BE THE TP,EE, ATTACH PHOTOGRAPHS, if possible Tall erect specimen with
major uniform, f orkin about 10 feet above thE ground.
4, PROPERTY OTnfi1ER Name
State of Kawaii , DLNR (Parks Division)
Address: 75 Aupuni ree Jo,, Bus. Phone: 961-7200 Res. Phone.
5. CRITERIA FOR BEING EXCEPTIONAL
Age Tnknoxin (ma be easily 200-300 years)
a. Significant g L � y Spread (diameter) 33 ' ;
b. Significant Size - 51 crown Spr C
Circumference of trunk 4-1/2-ft, rom ground 5 ' 5', (diam 21 7
C. Significant cant historical interest In forest saved f rorz obliteration o1
community action in 1962-63. tree
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d. Significant cultural background Unknovl.�n for this particu_ar
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e. SignY ificant rarit Species- widely distributed in Hawaii, ut seldom
Forest is a r:ie ropo s.s o e spec es -
found. of neat size. Ka dna o
Significant location V:'ithin State Park with particular function of
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mi. walk
g. Significant aesthetic quality - - d tee in suite of f ittinc� into
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r1Pn se _qtan of 'ohi�' c
and associated speies.
h. Endemic status i iko s enderli c to the Hai i i an Islands.
i• Indigenous status
7Y. Health condition Possibly in early senescence; no e ects.
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ARBORIST ADVISORY QOMMI TTEE - COUNTY OF HAWAII
Exceptional Tree Nomination Form
NOMINATOR Name: P. <�uentin Tomich Date Submitted: February 23 , 1990
Mailing Address: P. 0. Box 675 Bus. Phone:
Honokaa, HI 96727 Res, Phone: 775-0239
NOMINEE -INFORMATION
1. DAME OF TREE(s)
Common (English or Hamaiian) : 'Ohi' a
Scientific: 1de tro s idero s po lymorpha
2.0 :LOCATION OF TREE(s) (Be specif is--include tax map key; state proximity to
prominent -landmarks) : KALOPA STATE -PARK - Native Forest mature Trail,
about 100 feet past Station 31 and 15 feet off trail at left.
THE �E• ATTACH PHOTOGRAPHS. if possible A�nonc� tallest in forest,
.3. DESCRIBE
clean straight trunk with first ma-�cr forking about 335 eet above
the ground. "
4. PROPERTY OMER Name: State of Hawaiij, DLNR (Parks Division)
Address: Bus, Phone: 961-7200
Res, Phone:
5. CRL�tA.FOR BEING EXCEPTIONAL
a. Significant Age 200-400 y e a r s
b. Significant Size-- 101 , ; rown Spread (diameter) 3 5 '
Circumference of t ft. from ground o ' 8" Cdiam. 2 ' 9 = 33 " )
c Significant historical interest In forest area saved from obliteration
by community action in 196=- 9
d. Significant cultural background Unknown for this particular tree.
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e. Significant rarity ' Ohi' a as large as this specimen are unccmmon.
.f.. Significant location Within State Park with rrinci al function of
_� mi. walk
protecting native forest, can be reached. b� 4 .
g. Significant aesthetic quality outstandingas a "1 srecimen tree" with
vi orous crown and unusually lona trunk.
h. :Endemic status 'Ohia' a is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.
i. 2ndigenous status
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Healthy condition Outstanding vigor. An especially large tree in
prime condition.
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ARBORIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE - COUNTY OF HAWAII
Exceptional'Tree Nomination Form
NOMINATOR Name: P. Quentin To-mi ch Date Submitted: 7 uar T 2 3 1990
Mailing Address: P. 0. Box 675 Bus. Phone:
Konokaa, HI 96727 Res, Phone: 775-0239
NOMINEE INFORMATION
1, NAME OF TREE(s)
Common (English or Hawaiian) : 'Ohi ' a
Scientific: Ketrosideros polymornha
2, LOCATION OF TREE(s) (Be specific--include tax map" key; state proximity to
prominent landmarks) : KALOPA STATE PARK - Native Forest Nature Trail ,
at Station 31 abou ee o main trai
on spur traiI.
3. DESCRIBE THE TREE; ATTACH PHOTOGRAPHS, if possible Giant erect treee
representing oldest cohcrt of 'ohi' a in the forest. .'fain forking
some 24 feet above the round.
4. PROPERTY OWNER Name: State of Hawaii,, DLNR (Parks Division)
Address: 74 Aupuni Street,, Hiio,, Bus. Phone: -961-7200
Res. Phone:
5. -CRITERIA FOR BEING. EXCEPTIONAL
a. Significant Age 400-500 years
b. Significant Size - 911 Crown Spread (diameter) 4 8 ' •
Circumference of trunk - From ground 151311 (d i am. 4 ' 10" = 5 8" )
c. Significant historical interest In forest saved from obliteration by
coirmunity action in 1962-63 ,
d. Significant cultural background Unknown for this tree.
e. Significant rarity 'phi 'a rarely attains such great size, but is
among the most common of Hawaiian trees.
f. Significant location In State Park vyhere a principal function is
protection of native forest; can be reached by - 1/4 mile walk,
g. Significant aesthetic quality indeed an awe-inspiring tree.
h. Endemic status 'Ohi ' a is endemic tc the Hawaiian Islands.
i. Indigenous status
j. Healthy condition Early senescence but no fallen branches. Sud orts
normal growth of native climbing ieie.
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ARBORIST ADVISORY COI,2 II TTEE - COUNTY OF HAWA I I
Exceptional Tree Nomination Form
NOMINATOR Name: P. (Zuentin Ton.ich Date Submitted: February 23 , 1990
Mailing Address: P. 0. Box 675 Bus. Phone:
F�onokaa, HI ' 96727 Res. Phone:
NOMINEE INFORMATION
1. NAME OF TREE(s)
Common (English or Havraiian) : Ko1r.iko
Scientific: Psychotria hawaiiens is
20 LOCATION OF TREE(s) (Be specific--include tax map key; state proximity to
prominent landmarks) : KALOPA STATE PARS: - Native Forest Natrure Trail
in Swale about 106 feet Nast Station 17 and 20 feet off trail to richt.
3. DESCRIBE THE TREE; ATTACH PHOTOGRAPHS, if possible Among largest in forest,
with typical single trunk. Site in swale is uncrowded.
4. PROPERTY OWNER Name: State of Hawaii, D LN R (Parks Division)
Address: 75 Aupuni Street,, Hilo- ,,HI Bus. Phone: 961-7200
Res. Phone:
5. CRITERIA FOR BEING EXCEPTIONAL
a. Significant Age Unknown, but ancient
b. Significant Size - 61' crown Spread (diameter) 3 6 ' •
Circumference of trunk 4-1/2 ft. From ground 51211 (d i am. 2 0" )
c. Significant historical interest In forest saved from obliteration
by community action in 1962-63.
d. Significant cultural background Unknown for this specimen.
e. Significant rarity Kopiko of great size are uncommon.
f. Significant location In State Park where a principa junction is
protection of nativeforest; can be reac=e by _ mlie wa
g. Significant aesthetic quality This tree has goo orra can be seen 7 E1
as it .is not closely crowded by other trees.
h. Endemic status Kon iko is. endemic to the Hawaiian islands .
i. Indigenous status
j. Healthy condition Vigorous tree with no obvious defects.
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ARBORIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE - COUNTY OF HAWAII
Exceptional Tree Nomination Form
NOMINATOR Name: P. Quentin Tomich Date Submitted: Februar-v 23 , 11-1190
Mailing Address: P. 0. Box 675 Bus. Phone:
Honokaa, HI 96727 Res, Phone: 775-0235
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NOMINEE INFORMATION
1, NAME OF TREE(s)
Connon (English or' Hawaiian) : Ohi a
Scientific: I�Ietrosiaeros oolymorpha
2, LOCATION bF TREE(s) (Be specific--include- tax map key;- state proximity to
prominent landmarks) : KALOPA STATE PARK - Latin area, about 100 feet
directly below the Recreation Hall.
3. DE SC.RI BE THE TREE; ATTACH PHOTOGRAPHS, if possible A pair of trees c a 11 ed. in
Park Guide the "sentinel trees" , tall and erect, standing out in oven
about 30 feet a'part.
4. PROPERTY OWNER Name: State of Hawaii , DL-IiR (Parks Division)
Address: 74 Au Street, Hilo, HI Bus. Phone: 961-7200
Res, Phone:
5. CRITERIA FOR BEING EXCEPTIONAL
a. Significant Age 300-400 vears
b. Significant Size - 9 2' 8 4 ' ; Crown Spread (diameter) 50 '/541
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Circumference of true - From ground 11 ' 5"/10 ' 9" (di.art. 44"=3/8" )
c. Significant historical interest (diair.. 41h"=31532 )
In forest area saved from obliteration bv com.zrunity action .in 962-63 .
d. Significant icant cultural background. Unknown for these particular trees.
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e. Significant rarity 'Ohia' a as large as these are uncommon.
f. Significant location Within State Park with a nri.ncipal function
of protecting native forest• easily accessible to public.
g. Significant aesthetic quality Excellent examples of 'Ohi a a that grew
in dense even age stand "reaching for the sky Its
h. Endemic status Encemic -to Hawaiian Islands.
i. Indigenous status
j. Healthy condition These trees are in early senescence but have lost
no major limbs. Undoubtedly they are hollow like all other . ohz a
of this cohort fallen or cut in the vicinity.
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ARBORIST .ADVISORY COMMITTEE - COUZ`UY OF HAWAI I
Exceptional Tree Nomination Form
NOMINATOR Name: P. Quentin Tomich Date* Submitted: February 23 , 1990
Mailing Address: P. 0. Box 675 Bus. Phone:
Honokaa, HI 96727 Res, Phone: 775-0239
NOMINEE INFORMATION
L. NAME OF TREE(s)
Common (English or Hawaiian) : Koa
Scientific: Acacia Koa
29 LOCATION OF TREE(s) (Be specif ic--include tax map key; state proximity to
prominent landmarks) : . KALOPA STATE PARK - Arboretum, beside Rain Forest
Trail, about 200 feet down trail from upper end, at right. Also about
100 f t. in f ron. upper lawn.
3. DESCRIBE THE TREE; ATTACH PHOTOGRAPHS, if possible A grove of 6 trees planted
in guava thicket and near mature ' ohi ' a and kouiko in
4. PRCPERTY OMER Name: State of Hawaii, DLNR (Parks Division)
Address: 75 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI Bus. Prone: 961-7200
Res. Phone:
5. CRITERIA FOR BEING EXCEPTIONAL
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Significant Age 11 years (planted 1979 (
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b. Significant Size - crown Spread (diameter)
Circumference of trunk 4-1/2 fBrom ground (see attachment)
c. Significant historical interest Seed from Paauilo Forest Reserve at
same elevation (20001 ) . Koa does not occur naturally at K.S.P.
d. Significant cultural background None of this grove of trees .
e. Significant rarity Koa is almost never found at a low elevation o
2000 feet, lanted or occuring naturally.
f. Significant location In State Park where principal function is
protection of native plants; ease'-Uy' reached y -tfoot.
g. Signif icant aesthetic quality This grove is vigorous and has grown to
an amazing s i.ze in a short time.
h. Endemic status Koa is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands .
i. Indigenous status Especially vigorous and fast crowing; remarkable
to this site.
je Healthy condition
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Exceptional` Tree Nomination Form
NOMINATOR Name: P. Quentin Tomich Date Submitted. Februar-, 23 , 1990
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Mailing Address: P. 0. Box 675 Bus. Phone:
Honokaa, HI 96727 Res, Phone: 775-0239
NOMINEE INFORMATION
1. NAME OF TREE(s)
Common (English or Hawaiian) : ' Ohia
Scientific: Ketrosideros polymorpha
2. LOCATION OF TREE(s) (Be specific--include tax map key; state proximity to
prominent landmarks) : KALOPA STATE PARK - A sample- block of intact 'ohi ' a
rain forest beginning at first parking stall to east of INFOR11IATION
CENTER, along lawn edge for about 200 f t. to Campground Trail and 100 f t.
3. DESCRIBE THE TREE; ATTACH PHOTOGRAPHS, if possible This grove includes wic
the dominant 'ohi'a, its under story sub-canopy of kopiko, lalolea,
Name, tree ferns; and a around cover of lesser ferns; and area of
20, 000 square feet.
4. PROPERTY OWNER Nom: State of Hawaii, DLNR (Parks Division)
Address: 75 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI Bus. Phone: 961-7200
Res. Phone:
5. CRITERIA FOR BEING.EXCEPTIONAL
a. Significant Age Mature f ore s t, a e unknown ("old forest' )
b. Significant Size'- ca 751 Crown Spread (diameter)
Circumference of trunk -1/2 ft,, From ground Many l ohi'a of moderate to
c. Significant historical interest In forest saved from obliteration by
community action 1962-63.
d. Significant cultural background None none for this specific site.
e. Significant rarity Especially accessible intact 'ohi'a forest is net
common, especially along the Hamakua Coast.
f. Significant location In State Park where a nrincinal function is
rotection of native forest. Can be reached by automobile.
g. Significant aesthetic quality A quiet undisturbed forest site where
native- flightless crickets can be heard day or night.
h. Endemic status All trees, and most f erns, are endemic to the
Hawaiian Islands. Some common guava (exotic) in under s for .
i. Indigenous status
je Healthy condition This is a mature forst with mane understory
species still filling in after depletion by cattle in 1800 ' s..
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Refer to:C:3031
November 5, 1991
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Andrea Fournet, Chairperson
TO: ARBORIST ADVISORY COMMITTEE
c/o PLANNING DEPARTMENT
FROM: Russell S . Kokubun
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COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
RE: Ordinance 84-22 Relating to Exceptional Trees Growing
in the Kalopa State Park
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I have on November 1, 1991 , referred your letter
of October 31, 1991 regarding the above subject
matter, to the Planning Committee for
study and recommendation.
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HILO, HAWAII 96720
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REPOR7
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COMMITTEEON PLANNING
DATE: November 12, 1991 Re: C-3031
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 10 a .m.
Chairman and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Bill No . 520
regarding an amendment to Chapter 14 (General Welfare) relating to
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exceptional trees, reports as follows :
Bill No . 520 amends Chapter 14 , Article 10, of the Hawaii County
Code, by adding nine trees to the existing list of seventeen
exceptional trees in their designated location.
Your Committee on Planning concurs with the intent and purpose of
Bill No. 520 and recommends that it pass first reading .
TA SHI DOMIN CHAI N
HARRY S. RU DLE, v CHR. S Y. KI , MEMBER
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BR AN J. DE LIMA, MEMBER HELENE H. HALE, MEMBER
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MERLE . LAI , MEM R SPENCE K. SCHUTTE, MEMBER
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PC REPORT No 252
ADOPTED :