HomeMy WebLinkAboutGMAC 8.16.22 PowerPoint by Kalena BlakemoreWao Kele o Puna Forest Reserve
Game Management Advisory Commission
8/16/22
Kalena K. Blakemore, Land Agent, Office of Hawaiian Affairs kalenab@oha.org
Wao Kele o Puna –Upland Rainforest of Puna
Area: 25,856 acres
Acquisition: OHA & Forest Legacy Program
Geothermal Development
Unique Features:
Comprehensive Management Plan
CMP Actions Implemented
Community Engagement with public and private
schools in Puna
CMP Projects
Completed
Fence Units
Signs
Current CMP Projects
•FWS Fence-R & D
species
•Rare plant and animal
survey
Rare and Endangered
Plant Restoration
Current CMP/CIP
House Rep. Illagan, District 4, Puna
Challenges
Access
Partners & Collaborators
Keonepoko Elementary –Mele Mural
May 2022
ʻAHA Kaiāulu Working Group
•Links:
•Pele Defense Fund v. Paty
•https://law.justia.com/cases/hawaii/supre
me-court/1992/15373-2.html
•Wao Kele o Puna Comprehensive
Management Plan
•https://19of32x2yl33s8o4xza0gf14-
wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-
content/uploads/20170815-WKOP-Final-
Comprehensive-Management-Plan-w_o-
appendices.pdf
Mahalo -
He Ninau?
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