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ar ' Roy Takemoto <br /> 4pV�t ".M,�7••.• Managing Director <br /> Harry Kim • <br /> Mayor , -- <br /> •r? y�� Barbara J. Kossow <br /> V4.••1P` Deputy Managing Director <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> Office of the Mayor <br /> 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 <br /> KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> February 19, 2020 <br /> Representative Sylvia Luke, Chair <br /> Representative Ty J.K. Cullen, Vice Chair <br /> Committee on Finance <br /> Dear Chair Luke, Vice Chair Cullen, and Committee Members: <br /> RE: HB 2015, HD1 Relating to Invasive Species <br /> HB 2015, HD1 is a valuable bill, as the control of this invasive species is very <br /> important, not only to the environment on the upper slopes of Maunakea, but also to <br /> prevent gorse's spread to the lower slopes during rain events. <br /> I would suggest that the development of a pilot project include consultation with <br /> the Big Island and Hawaii Invasive Species Councils, DLNR, HDOA, Natural Resource <br /> Conservation Service and University of Hawaii specialists, to provide input and <br /> guidance to avoid unintended consequences of further spreading the plant, plant parts, <br /> or seeds during removal and repurposing of the gorse. I would also suggest that the <br /> Hawaii County Game Management Advisory Commission be invited to consult, since <br /> that Commission has long expressed concern about the spread of gorse and the fire <br /> hazard it represents. <br /> Re •ectfully Submitted, <br /> I �. <br /> arry <br /> MAYOR <br /> County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />