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2017 ANNUAL REPORT

March 2018

”Alaia” by Leleo Kinimaka; Acacia koa tree; Volunteers plant a seedling at the Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest.

© Brad Goda

© J.B. Friday

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Preface………………………………………....……….…...….. 1 Board of Directors, Staff, and Contractors ………….….…....… 2

About the Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association..……….…. 3 Board of Directors Annual General Meeting

President’s Report……….…...………..…….……………...….…....... 4

Projects and Programs……….…...………..…….…………….…....... 5 ‘Āina Mauna Christmas Tree Demonstration Project Hawaii’s WoodTM Brand

Hawaii’s WoodshowTM

Hawai‘i Wood Guild Committee Hawaiian Hoary Bat Research

Kaloko Makai Dryland Forest Preserve Connection Not Forgotten Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest, Kalaemanō Cultural Center, La‘i‘Ōpua Preserves, and Pālamanui Dry Forest Preserve

Hawai‘i Forest Institute …………..……….…………….....….. 10

Public Relations and Advocacy ……………………...….…….. 14

Financial Report….……………………………….…..…...…... 15

Mahalo to Our Members………………….……….……..…..... 17

Mahalo to Our Partners and Contributors……..…..………...… 19

Contents

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Preface

This Annual Report describes the many activities of Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association (HFIA) in 2017. To

learn more about a project or program, click the link on the project heading to its webpage.

It was an exciting time as we celebrated our 28th year as Hawaii’s recognized forest industry trade associ-

ation. HFIA and its affiliate, the Hawai‘i Forest Institute (HFI) continued to expand and enhance projects

and programs throughout the State.

In 2017, HFIA in conjunction with HFI, achieved many accomplishments including:

Planted 5,281 trees;

Managed 250 acres of forest habitat;

Brought 18 additional acres of forest habitat under intensive management;

Selected for the 2017 Best of Ookala Award in the Local Business category by Ookala Award Program;

Formed a Koa Supply Committee to address the issue of limited koa for local woodworkers;

Assisted the Division of Forestry & Wildlife (DOFAW) with the Hawai’i Wood Innovations project;

Provided input to DOFAW’s efforts to develop a Habitat Conservation Plan for avoidance of harm to

Hoary Bats in timber stands;

Held the 25th Anniversary Hawaii’s Woodshow; and

Engaged 3,364 volunteers in forest stewardship activities.

Hawaii's forests have seen significant changes over the past 28 years. As we progress further into the 21st

century, it is important we continue to utilize forest management practices that sustain Hawaii’s forests over

the long term. We are looking forward to the exciting opportunities in 2018 as we celebrate our 29th year

promoting healthy and productive forests.

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Keauhou Forest.

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Wade Lee

Director

Aileen Yeh

Vice-President

Sheri S. Mann

Director

Tai Lake

Director

Peter D. Simmons

Director

Mats Fogelvik

Secretary

Thomas Calhoun

Director

Mike Donoho

Director

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Board of Directors, Staff, and Contractors

Sophia Cabral-Maikui

Administrative

Services

Keoki A. Carter

Dryland Cultural

Educator

Laurie Ho

Director

Nickolas Koch

President

Yvonne Yarber Carter

Dryland Outreach

Coordinator

Jill Wagner

Ecological Services

Heather Simmons

Executive Director

Don Bryan

Director

Wilds Pihanui Brawner

Dryland Site Manager

Gilles Lebbe

Director

Michael Tam

Director

Elin Walburn

Treasurer

John Cross

Director

Kekaulike Tomich Dryland Restoration

Technician

Andy Cole

Hawaii’s Woodshow

Assistant Coordinator

Lehua Alapai

Dryland Outreach

Assistant

Ku’ulei Keakealani

Dryland Cultural

Educator

Andy Cole

Director

Marian Yasuda

Hawaii’s Woodshow

Coordinator

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About the Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association

Established in 1989, the Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association (HFIA) is a nonprofit corporation founded by and for

people committed to managing and maintaining healthy and productive forests. Through education, planning,

information exchange, and advocacy, HFIA encourages the responsible growth of Hawaii’s forest industry.

HFIA’s programs promote healthier forests, increased business, and more jobs within the sector.

Board of Directors

HFIA Directors are Don Bryan-At-Large, Hamakua Tropical Woods; Thomas Calhoun-Maui, World Wood Works;

Andy Cole-At Large, Andy Cole Woodworking; John Cross-At-Large, Edmund C. Olson Trust II; Mike Donoho-

Maui, Pūlama Lāna‘i; Mats Fogelvik-At-Large, Fogelvik Furniture; Laurie Ho-Kaua‘i, Retired USDA-NRCS;

Nicholas Koch-Hawai‘i Island, Forest Solutions, Inc.; Tai Lake-At-Large, Tai Lake Fine Woodworking; Wade Lee-

At-Large, Háloa Áina; Gilles Libbe-Kaua‘i, Green Energy Team; Sheri S. Mann-At-Large, Division of Forestry &

Wildlife; Peter D. Simmons-Hawai‘i Island, In the Woods; Michael Tam-O‘ahu, Martin & MacArthur; Elin Walburn

-At-Large, Teichner Walburn & Associates, LLC; and Aileen Yeh-At-Large, Aileen’s Nursery and Hawai‘i

Agriculture Research Center.

HFIA’s executive officers are Nicholas Koch, President; Aileen Yeh, Vice-President; Elin Walburn, Treasurer; and

Mats Fogelvik, Secretary. Past President’s Committee members are Tai Lake, Lloyd Jones, Sally Rice, Mike

Robinson, Peter Simmons, and Steve Smith.

Annual General Membership Meeting

HFIA celebrated its 28th Annual General Membership meeting at the Hilo Yacht Club in March 2017. Attendees

enjoyed Hilo Bay views, compelling presentations, and a delicious dinner buffet. Presentations were given by

DOFAW Statewide Service Forester Malia Nanbara titled “DOFAW Landowner Incentive Programs” and Pūlama

Lāna‘i VP of Natural Resources Mike Donoho titled “Pūlama Lāna‘i Natural Resource Management”. For the

AGM field trip, Wade Lee led an exciting tour of his Háloa ‘Āina Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood Project in South

Kona.

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'Iliahi oil at the Háloa ‘Āina project site. Don Bryan, Andie Gill, Peter Simmons and Aileen Yeh at Wade Lee’s cabin.

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President’s Report

Dear HFIA members & friends,

There are many things that are moving in the right direction in our industry, finally a Power Pur-

chase Agreement was reached between Hū Honua and HELCO, which has been duly approved by

the Public Utilities Commission. This event augurs a change in the forest industry on Hawai’i Island

by providing a user of bulk biomass material. Should this facility be built and placed in service, no

small feat, this will fundamentally change land management in Hawai’i for the better, providing our

landowner and woodworking members more markets for waste and fast growing tree species.

At the same time there is continued reason for concern. The koa market is as constrained as I have

ever seen it, with prices escalating quickly and, more importantly, severe supply constraints. This is

not because of a lack of koa in the forest or a long term decline in forest stocks, rather it is because

our land ownership and management is changing directions and while this re-alignment takes place

there is very limited harvest going on. This concerns me because if there is a forest species that de-

fines Hawai‘i it is koa. A beautiful wood that happens to grow relatively quickly, it is a species that

makes sense from ecological, business and cultural aspects. And yet, this very supply constraint can

end up placing a lot of pressure on our primary processors and the majority of our members, the

woodworkers, carvers and artists. We must act to keep the supply flowing at a rate where we can

sustain our members needs, while continuing to promote the planting and managing of this renew-

able resource. HFIA’s Koa Supply Committee is

working on addressing this issue.

HFIA has not only talked about planting trees, we

have been active in doing so in our Keauhou Bird

Conservation Center Discovery Forest plantings. This

is happening throughout Hawai‘i, with many land-

owners trusting that there will be a market for the

wood that they are growing today. Will there be?

I look forward to an exciting and eventful 2018!

Aloha,

Nicholas Koch, President

Hawai’i Forest Industry Association

Nicholas Koch and Tom Baribault present at Keauhou Forest during Society of American Forests field trip.

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Projects and Programs

‘Āina Mauna Christmas Tree Demonstration Project The ‘Āina Mauna Christmas Tree Demonstration Project involves importing and propagating seed and outplant-

ing Douglas fir seedlings on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) land in Humu‘ula/Pi‘ihonua on

Hawai‘i Island. We initially propagated and outplanted Douglas fir, Noble fir, and Grand fir, however the Noble

fir and Grand fir did not grow well.

DHHL fenced two planting sites and Aileen Yeh, Hawai‘i Agriculture Research Center imported and propagat-

ed the seed at the DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife (DOFAW) Nursery in Kamuela and at Aileen’s Nursery

in Hilo. Webpage were created to document the project and provide information about the benefits of planting

trees and protecting and perpetuating Hawaii’s forests. Forest Solutions, Inc. continued to maintain the site.

HFIA held a Volunteer Planting in March 2017 and a Specialty Farmer Workshop in December 2017.

The intent of the project is to determine if Douglas fir is suita-

ble for Hawai‘i production and if so to establish protocols and

methods to grow top quality trees that can compete with im-

ported trees in our local markets. By demonstrating that Ha-

wai‘i can grow Christmas trees locally, we can significantly en-

hance competitiveness of locally gown Christmas trees and

provide a viable option for landowners who would like to

grow trees on their land.

The next phase of our Christmas tree efforts was initiated in

2017; “Production & Evaluation of Mid-to-Low Elevation Lo-

cally-grown Trees”. In the phase, Aileen Yeh seeks to demon-

strate that conifer species can be grown at mid-to-low eleva-

tions and identify the species and cultivars that produce ac-

ceptable Christmas trees – in pots and in the ground. Out-

plantings at different elevations will be done with collabora-

tors. This phase will complement the higher elevation Douglas

fir plantings to help expand a fledgling local Christmas tree

industry by identifying a variety of species to replace imported trees at different elevations. Funders for this

phase include State of Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA), US Department of Agriculture (USDA)-

Agricultural Marketing Service, and County of Hawai‘i Department of Research and Development through the

Hawai’i Forest Institute.

Other partners include College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Coordinating Group on Alien

Pest Species, DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife, Kulani Correctional Facility, Hawaii Invasive Species Coun-

cil and USDA Forest Service.

Hawaii’s WoodTM Brand The Hawaii’s WoodTM brand represents fine items crafted in Hawai‘i. Items designated as

Hawaii’s WoodTM are creations of Hawaii’s finest woodworkers, offering a tradition of value,

quality and beauty along with an intrinsic aura of aloha. The richness of a myriad of tropical

woods and the artistry of local craftsmen are expressed in the Hawaii’s WoodTM brand.

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A volunteer waters the planted seedlings. March 2017

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Hawaii’s WoodshowTM, Na La‘au o Hawai‘i Hawaii’s WoodshowTM, Na La‘au o Hawai‘i is HFIA’s annual juried wood-

working exhibition. The 2017 Woodshow ran September 23 through October 8,

2017 at the Honolulu Museum of Art School Gallery at Linekona. The jurors

were Mark Sfirri from Pennsylvania, John Gonczar from Washington, and Noe

Tanigawa from O‘ahu. Link to 2017 Winners here.

New this year was the first annual Innovation + Imagination I2 Student Chal-

lenge, in which 26 students from ‘Iolani School, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

(UH-M) School of Architecture, and UH-M Department of Art and Art History

were challenged to construct a wall-hung or free-standing piece. The locally-

grown wood was donated to the students from local wood suppliers.

Also new this year was the Albizia Project display. The Albizia Project involves

an investigation into possibilities of how to make use of under-utilized Ha-

wai‘i-grown woods. Project Principal, Joseph Valenti, D Arch, developed a pro-

cess of using an unpopular and invasive fast growing tree for a social good

by transforming Albizia wood into structural components to build transient

housing. The Albizia Project display included a table top prototype as well as a

life size prototype, which was displayed in front of the Honolulu Academy Arts

Center. Dr. Valenti also gave a presentation about his Albizia project. Four woodworking demonstrations

were conducted; Bamboo Woodworking, Turning a Bowl, Sculpting Wall Mirrors, and Turning and Carving.

A special mahalo to Marian Yasuda who served as Woodshow Coordinator for the last time this year. Marian

did an incredible job of ensuring he Woodshow was a huge success for many years, year after year.

Hawaii’s WoodshowTM 2017 Sponsors

Milo Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Kamehameha Schools

Kamani DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife Hawai‘i Forest Institute State Foundation on Culture & the Arts Woodcraft Hawaii

Hāpu‘u Ron and Myra Kent Tusher Architectural Group

Maile Akamai Glass Company Scheurenbrand Guitars C. Barton Potter Shaun Fleming, Wooden Touches Hawai‘i Craftsmaen Steven Hill Peter & Heather Simmons Tom Loudat Plywood Hawaii WhiteSpace Architects

2017 Hawaii’s Woodshow 1st Place Musical Instrument “Art Deco Tenor Ukulele” by Peter Hurney.

© Brad Goda 2017

2017 Hawaii’s Woodshow 1st Place Sculpture “Ocean Harmony, Milo” by Derek Bencomo.

© Brad Goda 2017

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Hawaii’ Wood Guild Committee The Hawaii Wood Guild (HWG) held its 31st Annual Exhibition at Isaac’s Art

Center in Waimea. Marcus Castaing won both the Peoples’ Choice and Artist’s

Choice Award for "Armoire". The piece is made from curly koa, salvaged old

growth red cedar, curly sugi pine, and mahogany. Learn more about the

Hawaii Wood Guild at http://www.hawaiiwoodguild.com/.

Hawaiian Hoary Bat Research HFIA coordinated a collaborative effort to develop protocols for conducting

pre-harvest Hawaiian Hoary Bat surveys and in-harvest monitoring. Consult-

ing firm H. T. Harvey & Associates drafted two reports that provided technical

expertise on both regulatory and biological aspects of the Hawaiian Hoary Bat.

DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife received a grant to develop a Habitat

Conservation Plan.

Kaloko-Makai Dryland Forest Preserve HFIA completed restoration efforts at the Kaloko-Makai Dryland Forest Preserve

this year. A total of 11 acres were restored and 1,418 rare plants and 875 com-

mon plants were outplanted. The 150-acre dryland preserve was set aside to offset the impacts of constructing

Ane Keohokalole Highway, which intersects Hina Lani Street in North Kona. In 2011, HFIA entered into a con-

tract with Nan Inc., the company contracted to build the highway. Others involved included the US Fish and

Wildlife Service (USFWS), Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works, Federal Highway Administration

(FHWA), and landowners Stanford Carr Developments and Lanihau Properties.

HFIA implemented best efforts to continue the existence of endangered taxa per conservation measures devel-

oped by the USFWS. In addition to these species, other species were outplanted to create a healthy foundation

for the dryland forest, supporting the establishment of the rare plants being planted among them.

Jill Wagner, Future Forests Nursery coordinated the project and provided seed collection, propagation, and out-

planting services. Agro Resources Inc. provided weed control, irrigation, and outplanting assistance and care.

Jill also planted native plants including ‘Ohe Makai, Lama, A‘ali‘i, ‘Ōhi‘a Alahe‘e, Mamane, Loulu palm, and

Wiliwili at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center, along the new Ane Keohokalole Highway. Two project signs were

produced and posted onsite.

Connection Not Forgotten Connection Not Forgotten connects four culturally significant dryland sites in West Hawai‘i: Ka‘ūpūlehu

Dryland Forest; Kalaemanō Cultural Center; La‘i‘Ōpua Dryland Preserve, and Pālamanui Dry Forest Preserve.

The project is a revitalization effort to restore, maintain, and perpetuate endangered dryland forest habitat. It is

increasing public awareness of the significance of Hawaii's tropical dryland forests as they pertain to Hawai‘i

Island as well as to their importance in world ecology. Throughout Hawai‘i, only about 5% of the dryland habi-

tat remains, which makes safe havens such as these sites critical to the perpetuation of native dryland species.

The project provides educational, cultural, and stewardship opportunities for students and other community vol-

unteers, scientists, and national and international visitors. Outreach includes interpretive materials and signage,

workshops, group presentations, forest stewardship events, and participation in off-site outreach events.

In 2017, 1,972 volunteers benefited from onsite forest stewardship outreach activities and offsite classrooms and

community events. Cultural ecology, safety, restoration, science and stewardship protocols continued to be focal

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2017 Hawaii Wood Guild Exhibit winning piece “Armoire” by

Marcus Castaing.

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points of the “learning while doing” partnership events.

Stewardship activities included invasive species removal;

outplanting native plants; trail building; native plant identi-

fication and care; and seed collection and dispersal.

Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest

HFIA has been managing Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest since

1993. In addition to the 70-acre site makai of Highway 30 in

North Kona, HFIA assists the National Tropical Botanical

Gardens care for a 6-acre forest located mauka of the high-

way. This year, an additional three acres were controlled of

invasive weeds, bringing the total acres being intensively

managed to 47. In addition to invasive weed management,

1,749 native seedlings were outplanted in 2017. A total of 18,325 seedlings have been outplanted at

Ka‘ūpūlehu since 2000.

Kalaemanō Cultural Center

Located along the makai portion of Ka‘ūpūlehu Ahupua‘a, the Kalaemanō Cultural Center at the Kukio

Resort is at the site of the traditional salt ponds of Kalaemanō. “Stories of place” come alive through audio

story stations, which were funded by HFIA and HFI though grants from Bishop Museum, Change Happens

Foundation, and Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.

Ka Pilina Poina ‘Ole Program Director Ku‘ulei Keakealani is a lineal descendant of this Kekaha North Kona

region, an educator, performing artist, and a Hawaiian language teacher. She is dedicated to continuing

community traditions with a focus on developing educational programs—reconnecting the upland slopes to

the coastal areas through culture, arts, and education.

La‘i‘Ōpua Preserve

Connections Not Forgotten was expanded in 2011 to include La‘i‘Ōpua Preserve in Kealakehe, North Kona,

on Hawai‘i Island. HFIA is assisting the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) manage the endan-

gered plant preserves at the Villages of La‘i‘Ōpua, while providing volunteer and educational opportunities

for West Hawai‘i volunteers and interns. Kealakehe Community Liaison Anthony Savvis coordinated volun-

teer events with Kealakehe School Complex students and on-the-job training for the Hana ‘Āina youth crew,

who helped to maintain the La‘i‘Ōpua community garden. New in 2017 was a Dryland Intern Mentorship

Program coordinated by Ethnobiologist Jill Wagner, Future Forests Nursery.

Pālamanui Dry Forest Preserve

Connections Not Forgotten was expanded in 2017 to include Pālamanui Dry Forest Preserve. Jill Wagner

provided on-the-job training for three interns at Pālamanui Dry Forest. The Hawai‘i Forest Institute has con-

tracted with Pālamanui Global Holdings for forest restoration services at Pālamanui Dry Forest Preserve

since 2014.

Connections Not Forgotten Team

Connections Not Forgotten team members are: Dryland Site Manager Wilds Pihanui Brawner; Education

and Cultural Outreach Coordinator Yvonne Yarber Carter; Cultural Educator Keoki Apokolani Carter; Cul-

tural Educator Ku‘ulei Keakealani, Cultural Assistant Lehua Alapai, Restoration Technician Kekaulike

Tomich, Ethnobiologist Jill Wagner, and Kealakehe Community Liaison Anthony Savvis.

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Volunteers weeding at La‘i‘Ōpua Preserve. September 2017

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The Ka‘ūpūlehu Team has continues to expand

the outreach program with Keoki Carter’s

Ho‘ohele Mea Lā‘au Traveling School, which in-

creases the number of students who benefit from

the program. Ku‘ulei continues to perpetuate

homeland knowledge and connection to mauka-

makai Kekaha and Hualālai lands through place-

based story telling, oral traditions, ancestral

knowledge, language, and literacy. The Team

finalized the Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest 10-year

Integrated Management Plan this year.

Connection Not Forgotten Project Funders

This year’s funding was provided by: Kame-

hameha Schools; National Tropical Botanical

Gardens; Kukio Community Foundation, Arthur

Lawrence Mullaly Fund, and Traut Carson Fund

through the Hawai'i Community Foundation;

Hawai'i Tourism Authority Kūkulu Ola Program; The Dorrance Family Foundation; and American Forests .

HFI received a Climate Change grant from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

World Conservation Congress, Hawaiian Airlines Foundation, Hawai‘i Conservation Alliance Foundation, and

Conservation International for Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest.

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Ka‘ūpūlehu Site Manager Wilds Brawner gives students a planting demonstration. July2017

Ka‘ūpūlehu Site Manager Wilds Brawner teaches about the native plants in preparation for outplanting later in the day. July 2017

© Keoki Carter.

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Hawai‘i Forest Institute

HFIA formed the Hawai‘i Forest Institute (HFI), a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, in 2003. The

mission of HFI is to promote the health and productivity of Hawai‘i forests through forest resto-

ration, education, information dissemination, and support for scientific research.

HFI held four Board meetings in 2017. HFIA Directors approved the following HFI Directors at

the annual meeting: Travis Idol, Nickolas Koch, Wade Lee, Peter D. Simmons, Peter T. Young,

Elin Walburn, and William Yuen. HFI approved the following slate of HFI Officers: Travis Idol,

President; Wade Lee, Vice President; William Yuen, Treasurer; and Peter D. Simmons, Secretary.

MAHALO ‘ĀINA: Give Back to the Forest

HFI continued to raise funds and awareness for its forest restoration and demon-

stration projects through the MAHALO ‘ĀINA: Give Back to the Forest Initiative.

Funds raised are helping to support propagation, outplanting, and long-term care

of the seedlings; site maintenance; educational programs; public and community

relations; and project coordination and administration. Donations and pledges

reached $156,211 in 2017. Che Garcia, Komo Koa is donating monthly to

MAHALO ‘ĀINA Initiative.

In addition to raising funds to plant trees, MAHALO ‘ĀINA is helping to support total ecosystem management

and provide forest stewardship opportunities and environmental and cultural educational programs.

MAHALO ‘ĀINA benefits the following projects:

Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest, Hawai‘i Island

La‘i‘Ōpua Dryland Habitat Preserve, Hawai‘i Island

Pana‘ewa Zoo Discovery Forest, Hawai‘i Island

Pālamanui Dry Forest Preserve, Hawai‘i Island

‘Āina Mauna Christmas Tree Demonstration Project, Hawai‘i Island

Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest, O‘ahu

Hawaii’s WoodshowTM, Na Lā‘au o Hawai‘i, O‘ahu

Hawaii Wood Guild, Hawai‘i Island

Keauhou Bird Conservation Center Discovery Forest, Hawai‘i Island

Maui Bird Conservation Center Discovery Forest, Maui (in exploration phase)

Kaloko Honokohau & Pu'uhonua O' Honaunau National Historical Park

Jill Wagner completed work on the National Park Service (NPS) contract to provide forest restoration at the

coastal dryland forest in Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park in South Kona, Hawai‘i Island. Jill devel-

oped a comprehensive program for coastal dryland forest manage-

ment in Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, which included

plant propagation, seed collection and storage, maintenance of rare

species, nursery management, and development of educational and

interpretation materials. Jill’s activities included mulching and fertiliz-

ing native trees and plants, regularly checking irrigation system per-

formance, collecting seed, monitoring threatened and endangered spe-

cies, conducting nursery management workshops, outplanting native

plants, holding planning meetings on site, processing and storing seed,

and maintaining a seed database.

Pu'u Honua O Honaunau and Kaloko-Honokohau workshop attendees.

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Pan‘aewa Zoo Discovery Forest

HFIA and HFI, along with community partners, continued to expand

and enhance the Pana‘ewa Zoo Discovery Forest this year. The project

is engaging community volunteers in creating and maintaining native

and agro-forest demonstration gardens at the Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo

& Gardens in Hilo, Hawai‘i.

The project features native, cultural, and medicinal plants that once

grew in the traditional farms and native forests of East Hawai'i, includ-

ing Polynesian-introduced plants that arrived with voyaging canoes.

The Discovery Forest features two interpretive signs, a main kiosk, and

plant ID signs.

A traditional Hawaiian Hale is being constructed through a series of

workshops conducted by Traditional Hawaiian Hale Builder Walter

Wong. Kiwanis Kids and other community volunteers are helping to create

and maintain the Discovery Forest. Outreach Coordinator Iwikau’ikaua (Iwi)

Joaquin conducted planting demonstrations and talked to volunteers about

the significance of the plantings. Iwi engaged 179 volunteers in pulling

weeds, planting seedlings, and building the hale.

Keauhou Bird Conservation Center Discovery Forest

HFI continued working with Keauhou Bird Conservation Center

(KBCC) to create the KBCC Discovery Forest, which is providing forest

stewardship opportunities and habitat and food for native birds. Us-

ing captive propagation and release techniques, KBCC is reestablishing

self-sustaining populations of critically endangered birds in the wild.

Critically endangered birds being bred in captivity at KBCC are the

Alalā, Puaiohi, Palila, and Kiwikiu.

An additional four acres were cleared and planted this year; bringing

restored acres to 11.8. The Division of Forestry & Wildlife Forest Stew-

ardship Committee approved the 10-year management plan, which

calls for the restoration of 40 acres over 10 years. This year, KBCC

caretaker Iwikau‘ikaua (Iwi) Joaquin engaged 763 volunteers in out-

planting 2,400 native seedlings, which will benefit the Hawaiian birds in

captivity and in the wild. Outplanted species include Acacia koa,

Māmane, Maile, ‘Ōhi‘a, Pa‘iniu, ‘Ōhelo, Kawa‘u, Kōlea , Olapa, ‘Ohāwai, ‘Uki'uki, Popolo ku mai, and Pilo.

Funding for the project has been received from Friends of Hawaii Charities, American Forests Global ReLeaf, Bill

Healy Foundation, Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Atherton Family Foundation, Cooke Foundation Ltd,

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, and DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife. The Hawai’i Bird Conservation Mara-

thon was held on December 16, 2017 to support endemic birds of Hawai‘i through the Hawai‘i Forest Institute for

KBCC Discovery Forest. There were 87 marathoners who finished the race, with 33 runners completing the race

with a Boston Qualifying Time. A total of $4,188 was raised through the marathon.

The land is owned by Kamehameha Schools and leased to KBCC, which is part of the Hawai‘i Endangered Bird

Conservation Program, a partnership among San Diego Zoo Global’s Institute for Conservation Research, U.S.

Fish & Wildlife Service, and State of Hawai‘i Division of Forestry and Wildlife.

Iwi Joaquin helps volunteers plant seedlings at the Pana‘ewa Zoo Discovery Forest. 2017

Volunteers plant a tree at KBCC Discovery Forest. 2017

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Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest

HFI and HFIA are working with community partners to

create the Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest. The

Discovery Forest is a representation of natural systems, cre-

ating a scene of Hawai‘i before the arrival of humans. The

project is demonstrating culturally significant plant and

tree species that once grew near traditional shoreline vil-

lages of O‘ahu. This replication of coastal ecosystems is

helping to provide habitat for Hawaiian plants, birds, and

invertebrates. The exhibit demonstrates the significance of

place, and the kuleana of mālama ‘āina by integrating tra-

ditional Hawaiian forest ecosystems, forest stewardship

opportunities, and innovative land-based education.

Plans for the exhibit include four zones, Upland Hawaiian

Forest, Kipuka Nene, Dryland Mesic Forest, and Strand Vegetation. The Upland Hawaiian Forest has been created

and volunteers continue to plant seedlings and maintain this Zone. Project Coordinator Linda Duling continues to

work with HFI President Travis Idol to coordinate monthly volunteer events as well as forest stewardship learning

activities for local students. In 2017, 325 volunteers participated in stewardship events to plant seedlings, pull

weeds, prune vines, and harvest kalo. The pruned green leafy sweet potato vines and sweet potatoes are donated to

the animals at the zoo. A “Birds of the Montane Native Forest” interpretive sign was produced this year, which was

funded by the Hawai’i Tourism Authority (HTA). An Upland Hawaiian Forest interpretive sign and brochure were

produced last year.

The Discovery Forest provides an outdoor educational setting where visitors learn about the importance of the sus-

tainability of native and Polynesian plantings within a framework of Hawaiian cultural values. The vast cultural,

natural, and historical attributes of Hawaii’s coastal flora and geology are being shared, demonstrating the bond that

must be formed between people and ‘āina if both are to thrive. Volunteers have included students from McKinley

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Volunteers weeding Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest. November 2017

Boy Scout volunteers weeding at the Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest. April 2017.

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High School, Kaimuki Middle School, Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind,

Jefferson Elementary, Waikiki Elementary, Washington Elementary, Lunailio

Elementary, Ala Wai Elementary, UH Mānoa, and pre-kindergarten children.

In addition to HTA, funding has been received from Atherton Family Founda-

tion; Cooke Foundation Ltd; DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife and USDA

Forest Service through Kaulunani Urban Forestry Program; City & County of

Honolulu Department of Community Services; Hawai‘i Tourism Authority;

Pettus Foundation; Friends of Hawaii Charities, and Samuel N. and Mary Cas-

tle Foundation.

Pālamanui Dry Forest Preserve

HFI is working with Pālamanui Global Holdings, LLC. to optimize forest

health of the 53-acre Pālamanui Dry Forest Preserve in North Kona. Jill Wag-

ner, Future Forests Nursery is collecting seed, propagating and outplanting

native species, and overseeing the maintenance of the Preserve. Agro Re-

sources is providing weed control, irrigation, and plant maintenance and care

assistance.

Website

The HFI website provides a wealth of information about HFI, its community partners, and conservation pro-

jects statewide. Through the website, HFI has communicated its message of promoting awareness of the in-

trinsic value of Hawaii's forests to the local and international community.

Pālamanui Dry Forest Preserve volunteers. 2017

“Birds of the Montane Forest” inter-pretive sign. Illustration by G. Mayfi..

Photos by J.B. Friday.

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Public Relations and Advocacy

HFIA provides a voice in public forums promoting policies and actions that foster healthy and productive

forests. The Legislative Committee track bills affecting forestry and agriculture and provided testimony.

Public relations and advocacy efforts this year included:

Submitted testimony in support of Senate Bill 990 and House Bill 1124, which proposes to amend Chapter

195F, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to clarify conditions that must be met by applicants to participate and

receive funds under DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife’s Forest Stewardship Program.

Signed on to a letter in support of the National Coastal Zone Management Program (CZM Program), which

achieves multiple goals for coastal communities including economic development, enhancement of public

access and recreation, and protection of coastal resources. The CZM Program also provides federal support

for these state programs to ensure all coastal states and territories can enable their coastal communities to

achieve both state and national priorities.

Signed on the a HANO letter opposing proposals that would politicize the charitable nonprofit and philan-

thropic community by repealing or weakening current federal tax law protections that prohibit 501(c)(3)

organizations from endorsing, opposing, or contributing to political candidates.

Submitted a letter to Senator Hirono, Senator Schatz, and Representative Gabbard urging them to support

the Future Logging Careers Act Sponsored in the House by Representative Poliquin (ME-02) and Repre-

sentative Labrador (ID-01) as well as its Senate companion bill with sponsors Senator King (ME) and Sena-

tor Risch (ID). This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to allow for 16 and 17 year olds in

mechanized logging operations to work in the business under parental supervision.

Supported HB 1325, known as the Clift Tsuji Act, which provides $1.2 million to the Department of Agri-

culture for activities to promote biosecurity in Hawaii, including promotion of import replacements, and

research and training on integrated pest management and quarantine treatments.

Assisted DOFAW draft a Wood Innovations proposal, which was partially funded by the Forest Service.

HFIA Director Michael Tam is serving on DOFAW’s Wood Innovations Committee.

Submitted a letter in support of Senate Bill 951 to Senators Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz. The Regulatory

Accountability Act of 2017 (S. 951) would direct federal agencies and departments to choose the most "cost-

effective" option available when writing new rules and regulations. The Bill was passed by the Senate

Homeland Security Committee.

Provided information on HFIA, HFI, and Rapid Ohia Death (ROD) at the Ohia Love Event in August 2017.

Signed on to a Western Hardwood Association letter supporting continued funding support for the Foreign

Market Development Program (FMD), an essential federal program that supports export promotion of the

hardwood industry through the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC).

Submitted a letter of support for Hawaii Agriculture Research Center’s “Developing Technologies to Opti-

mize Seed Production of Disease Resistant Acacia koa” proposal.

Submitted a letter of support for HARC’s proposal titled “Borate and Quaternary Ammonium Dip Diffu-

sion treatment of Ohia Logs from Rapid Ohia Death–Killed trees for eradication of the causal fungi”.

Kiwikiu

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Financial Report

Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2017 Profit and Loss January through December 2017

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ASSETS

Current Assets

Checking

HFIA Checking Register 67,168

Total Checking

67,168

Accounts Receivable

18,043

Undeposited Funds

(13,505)

Total Current Assets 71,707

Fixed Assets

Vehicles

24,398

Accumulated Deprn- Vehicles

(24,398)

Computer & Peripherals

2,865

Accum Depr Computer/Peripherals

(2,865)

Furniture & Fixtures

187

Accum Dep-Furniture

(173)

Total Fixed Assets 14

TOTAL ASSETS 71,721

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Liabilities

Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

8,530

Direct Deposit Liabilities

(3,523)

Payroll Liabilities

6,525

Total Liabilities 11,532

Equity

Opening Bal Equity

26,568

Funds Balance

36,772

Net Income

(3,151)

Total Equity 60,189

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 71,721

INCOME

Contract for Services/Grants

DHHL-Laiopua 159,271

HDOA - Christmas Tree Project 22,000

HTA-CEP Woodshow 5,600

KS, NTBG, Donations - Kaupulehu 468,442

Total Contract for Services/Grants 655,313

Other Income

Hawaii's Woodshow 57,188

Membership Dues 8,269

HFI Project & Grant Administration 25,000

Poster and Woodshow Gear Sales 895

AGM 1,105

Hawaii Wood Guild Committee 6,415

Marian Yasuda Gift 1,645

Insurance & HEMIC Refunds 1,070

TOTAL INCOME 756,901

EXPENSES

Administration

Executive Director 60,239

Benefits (employer fees) 15,453

Administrative Services 16,872

Total Administration 92,565

Overhead

Storage Rental/Copier Lease 3,425

Utilities 765

Office Expenses 3,509

Telecommunications 1,337

Interest pymt/bnk sv chg/cc sv/int 2,997

Travel 1,486

Taxes and Tax Preparation 2,853

Insurance 3,565

Total Overhead 19,937

Projects, Programs, and Services

Kaupulehu Dryland Forest 405,818

Laiopua Dryland Preserve 164,938

Christmas Tree Demonstration Project 10,363

Hawaii Wood Guild Committee 5,271

Hawaii's Woodshow 56,527

AGM/Meals/Board Meetings 1,712

Website/PR 1,202

Marian Yasuda Gift 1,715

Dues and Subscriptions 4

Total Projects, Programs, and Services 647,550

TOTAL EXPENSES 760,052

NET INCOME (3,151)

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2017 Revenues and Expenditures

Revenues

Expenses

Contract forServices/Grants

Hawaii's Woodshow

Membership Dues

HFI Grant and ProjectAdministration

AGM/Meals

Category Amount Percentage

Contract for Services/Grants $ 655,313 86.6%

Hawaii's Woodshow $ 57,188 7.6%

Membership Dues $ 8,269 1.1%

HFI Grant and Project Administration $ 25,000 3.3%

AGM/Meals $ 1,105 0.1%

Poster and Woodshow Gear Sales and Gift $ 2,540 0.3%

Hawaii Wood Guild $ 6,415 0.8%

Insurance & HEMIC Refunds $ 1,070 0.1%

$ 756,901 100.0%

Category Amount Percentage

Projects, Programs, and Services $ 647,550 85.2%

Administration $ 92,565 12.2%

Overhead $ 19,937 2.6%

Totals $ 760,052 100.0%

Projects, Programs, and Services

Administration

Overhead

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Corporate Members Mary and Eric Bello, Bello's Millwork Inc.

Sheri S. Mann, DLNR/Division of Forestry & Wildlife Gilles Lebbe - Green Energy Team, LLC

Nicholas Koch, Forest Solutions, Inc J. Scott Meidell, Haleakala Ranch

Wade C. Lee, Hāloa ‘Āina (JAWMIN) LLC

Douglas Henton, Hilo Family Farms LLC Jorma Winkler, JACY, Inc. dba Winkler Woods, LLC

Rob Pacheco, Hawai‘i Forest & Trail, Ltd.

Hawaiian Pacific Hardwoods Kamakani Dancil, Kamehameha Schools

Alan Okami, Koaloha Ukulele Michael Tam, Martin & MacArthur, Ltd.

Marty Fernandes, Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens Bob Taylor and Stephen L. McMinn – Owners, Paniolo Tonewoods, LLC

Andrew Thomas, Plywood Hawaii, Inc.

Mike Donoho – VP of Natural Resources, Pulama Lana‘i Roy Lambrecht Woodworking, Inc.

Mike Lindstrom, Specialty Forest Products, Inc.

Douglas Jacobs, Tropical Hardwood Tree Improvement & Regeneration Center Thomas Cole, USDA Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry

Carol Akimoto, Woodcraft Hawaii

Business Members

Derrick Nishimura, Agro Resources, Inc. Aileen Yeh, Aileen's Nursery-Po‘o Wai U; Hawaii Agriculture Research Center Owen J. Graham, Alaska Forest Association Allan Parachini, Allan Parachini Custom Furniture Andy Cole, Andy Cole Woodworking Jay Warner, Awapuhi Farms & Mill Scott Beaulaurier, Beaulaurier Forestry Services, Inc. Ben Wilkinson, Ben Wilkinson Furniture Big Island Growing Clark Allred, Big Island Wood Products, LLC Bart Potter, C. Barton Potter Co. Cliff Johns, Cliff Johns Gallery Richard Cunningham, Cunningham Gallery William Denham, Community Power Corporation J. Kelly Dunn Mats Fogelvik, Fogelvik Furniture Jill Wagner, Future Forests Nursery, LLC Gerhard Osterberger, G.O. Fine Woodworking Dave Gomes, Gomes Guitars & Ukuleles Gregg Smith, Gregg Smith - Woodturner Curtis Wilmington, Hawaiian Accessories, Inc.

William Cowern, Hawaiian Mahogany, Inc. Honolulu Furniture Company Thomas Loudat, 'Io Makuahine; TMSP, Inc James De Mello, J.D. Enterprises Terry & Carole Wells, Kahili Makai Ranch and Supply Charles Gerdes, Kalaau Graphics

Alex Woodbury, Kamuela Hardwoods LLC Herb Kaneko A. C. Sandy Brodie, Kaua‘i Koa Farm David Longacre, Kawika Tropical Fruit Orchards Greg H. Blomgren, Koa Hawaiiana Muriel Lighter, Kohala Nui Farms, LLC

Ché Garcia, Komo Koa

Mahalo to our Members

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Eddie Takayesu, Maui Custom Woodworks, Inc. James A. Mehrwein, McKenzie River Associates, LLC Joyce H. Doty, Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens Dale Adams – Owner, Oahu Tree Recycling, Inc. Richard Willson, Ocean Eagle Andy Parker, Parker Productions Unlimited Peter Hurney, Pohaku Ukulele Robert W. Puakea, Canoe & Paddle Ricardo Vasquez, Ricardo Vasquez Studio Furniture Robert M. Kurosu Ron Kent Ron Wolfe, Sea Wolfe Forestry, LLC R.W Rollo Scheurenbrand, Scheurenbrand Guitars Daniel Ovryn, Rust & Root Furniture

Jonathan Somaoang, Simon-Jon Gallery Clay and Shel Simpson, Simpson Art Works Tai Lake, Tai Lake Fine Woodworking Takahiro and Junko Yoshino Tay Perry, Tay W. Perry, Inc. Elin Walburn, Teichner Walburn & Associates Michael M. Kraus, Tree Works, Inc. Diana and Terry Tusher, Tusher Architectural Group J.B. Friday, UH-Manoa Cooperative Extension Service Dave Sweitzer, Western Hardwood Association Alan E. Wilkinson, Wilkinson Koa Furniture

Loren Wilson, Wilson Woodcraft Maho Shaw, Wood and Shell Inlay Roy Tsumoto, Woodcraft by Roy Tsumoto Shaun Fleming, Wooden Touches, Inc. Ron Hester, Woodworking Studio Hawaii

Thomas M. Calhoun, World Wood Works Zelko Woodworks, LLC Peter Ziroli

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Individual Members

Barbara Alford Randy Akau Lehua Alapai Don Albrecht Michael Amado Kasper Andersen Neal Arnold Phyllis Aquiar Jenny Bach Adam Baker Jill Beaton Derek Bencomo Henry Biscardi Sharon Blank Trinity Blyth Douglas Bowers Joshua Bowles Paige Breen-Page Paul Brennan James Brewbaker Joel Bright John Britton Cindy Bruce Don Bryan Jana Bryan Michael Buck Joe Butterweck Robert Butts Jeremy Campbell Susanne Carpenter Marcus Castaing Tor Chantara Marijcke Christianson Gloria Christopher David Chung John Ciambrone Francisco Clemente Rachel Conder Paul Conry

John Cross Richard Cunningham Rick Daghield William Dalton Mathew D'Avella Cindy Beth Davis-Dykema Tom Dewitt Paul Dolnick Sharon Doughtie Robert Duffer Ed Duncan Karen Duncan Carrie Edgil Mark Etherrien John Fackrell Nadia Fairlamb Leslie Fawcett Jani Fisher David Fitch Amy Flanders Robert Forbes Nathan Foster Garret Frost Carl Furman David Gagnon Alan Gamble Monica Gebhart Christian Giardina Andrea Gill Douglas Gordon Aaron Hammer Judy Hancock Adiyan Hara Scott Hare Chip Hartman Carl Haupt Stan Hebda Tommy Higashino Laurie Ho

Gail Holm-Kennedy Arnold Hori William J. Houston Travis Idol Edwin Ikeda Doug Jacobs Lloyd Jones Randall Kam William Kleiner Pat Kramer Ulrich Krauer Lance La Pierre Tai Lake Eric Lebuse David Louie Douglas Lung Keith Maile Christy Martin Bob Masuda Bryce Masuda Frank McClure Jim Meekhof Ralph Michaelis John Mydock Craig Nichols Lelan Nishek Lawrence Nitz Jon Ogata Anthony Oliver Edmund Olson Robert Osgood Thomas Pasquale Frederic Peel Martha Peterson Edwin Petteys Gary Polhamus Terry Quisenberry David Reisland Charlie Rillamas

Dave Rinell Mike Robinson Sherry Robinson Scott Rolles Sean Ross Raymond Salley Randi Schneider Luke Shaffer Tim Shafto John Sincerbeaux Peter Simmons Heather Simmons Earl Smith Michael Smith Terence Spencer Irene Sprecher Ralph Suda Richard Sylva Toby Taniguchi Ronald Tosh Mohuhano Tuikolongahau Scott Turn Ricardo Vasquez Philipp Lahaela Walter Charijean Watanabe Michael Weitzenhoff Barret Werk Logan White Namaka Whitehead Curtis Wilmington Alex Woodbury Marian Yasuda Ben Yee David Young Bruce Young Peter T. Young William Yuen Keith Zeilinger Zhou Hongtao

L to R: Involution by Sharon Doughtie; Making Waves by Frank McClure; Wood Building 1969-2012 by Robert Duffer; Urn with Tattoo Design Ring by Gregg Smith. Photo Credit: © Brad Goda.

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A&B Foundation Agro Resources Inc.

Aileen Yeh Akamai Glass

American Forests Global Releaf Andy Cole

Arthur Lawrence Mullay Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation Atherton Family Foundation

Bello’s Millwork, Inc. - Eric and Mary Bello Bertelmann, Inc.

Bill Healy Foundation Bishop Museum

Bubbies Ice Cream C. Barton Potter Co.

C. Dudley Pratt Captain Planet Foundation

Change Happens Foundation Cindy Beth Davis-Dykema

Cleo Foundation City and County of Honolulu

City & County of Honolulu Department of Community Services College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources

Cooke Foundation Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement

Creative Fundraising Associates Creative Grant Writing Services

Current Events Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Department of Land and Natural Resources

Division of Forestry and Wildlife Dryland Forest Working Group

East Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization Edmond Olson Trust Fogelvik Furniture

Friends of Hawaii Charities Future Forests Nursery - Jill Wagner

Gregg Smith - Woodturner Hal Lum Photography

Halekulani on the Beach at Waikiki Hamakua Tropical Woods

Hawai‘i Agriculture Research Center Hawai‘i Community Foundation

Hawaiian Pacific Hardwoods Hilo Frame Shop

State of Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture Hawai‘i Forest Institute

Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation Hawai‘i County Department of Research & Development

Hawai‘i County Department of Transportation Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture & the Arts

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Hawai‘i Tropical Hardwood Tree Improvement & Regeneration Center

Honolulu Museum of Art School at Linekona Hu Honua Bio Energy, LLC

J.B. Friday

Ka ‘Ahahui o ka Nāhelehele Kamehameha Schools

Keauhou Bird Conservation Center Kekaulike Tomich

Keoki Apokolani Carter Kohala Center

Komo Koa Kukio Community Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation

Kukui Planning Company - Mike Donoho Kupu

Ku‘ulei Keakealani Lehua Alapai

La‘i‘Ōpua 2020 Leonard Bisel Associates

Lyons Brandt Cook & Hiramatsu Masako E. Schwalbenitz

Mālama O Puna Marian Yasuda

Martin and MacArthur Mats Fogelvik

Maui Custom Woodworks, Inc. Mauna Kea Watershed Alliance

Mike Robinson Na‘aina Kai Botanical Gardens

Nan Inc. National Park Service

Natural Resources Conservation Service National Tropical Botanical Gardens

Ocean Eagle (Richard Willson) Pettus Foundation Preserve Hawaii

R. Suda Ron & Myra Kent

Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research

Scott Hare Sophia Cabral-Maikui

Teichner Walburn & Associates Thomas A. Loudat

Three Mountain Alliance Traut Carson Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation

Travis Idol Tusher Architectural Group

UH Mānoa School of Architecture US Fish and Wildlife Service

US Forest Service West Hawai‘i Fund

West Hawai‘i Civic Center West Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization

Whitespace Architects Wilds Pihanui Brawner Will J. Reid Foundation

William Yuen Woodcraft Hawaii

Wooden Touches-Shaun Fleming Yvonne Yarber Carter

Mahalo to our Partners and Contributors

P. O. Box 66

‘O‘ōkala, HI 96774

Phone: 808-933-9411

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.hawaiiforest.org

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