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Friends of Hawaii Charities Supports Dryland Restoration & Education
October 2012
Association News
Inside… Page 3: Outplanting Initiated at Kaloko Makai Dryland Forest
Page 4: “Growing Koa in Hawai‘i Nei" Symposium 2012
Page 5: HFIA Dryland Forest Internship By Gabe Castanon and
Emma Leonard
Page 6: Tai Lake Crafts Chair for His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Page 7: HFIA’s Vision for a Forest Products Industry in Hawai‘i
Page 9: Hawai'i Craftsmen's 2012 Annual Exhibition
Page 10: HWMO Supports Weed Control at La‘i‘Ōpua Preserve
Page 11 GIRC&D Forestry Committee Active on Kaua‘i
Page 12: HDOA Seeks Participants for Cashew Nut Project
Page 13: HFI receives 1% for the Planet Donation from Hawaii
Wilderness Adventure School
International Sandalwood Symposium 2012
Page 14: Mahalo New & Renewing Members
Page 15 Mahalo HFIA Corporate & Business Members
Page 16 HFIA Board of Directors
riends of Hawaii Charities awarded the Hawai‘i For-
est Institute (HFI) a $5,000 grant for dryland restora-
tion and education at Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest,
Kalaemanō Cultural Center, and La‘i‘Ōpua Preserve in
West Hawai‘i. This forest stewardship program is provid-
ing youth with a hands-on, land-based learning experi-
ence to promote positive change in the areas of kuleana
(responsibility), mālama (stewardship), and interdepend-
ency of all living things. Outreach curriculum involves
learning about cultural ecology relationships, native
plants, invasive weeds, and heritage stories of the land-
scape and people.
Friends of Hawaii Charities brings together financial
resources from the private sector and spirited volunteer-
ism from the community, with the extraordinary natural
resources of the state to produce sports and cultural
events that generate funds for qualifying not-for-profit
endeavors in Hawai‘i benefiting its women, children,
youth and needy.
Friends of Hawaii Charities funds are helping to sup-
port a new partnership Aupaka o Wao Lama, which was
recently formed among Kealakehe Intermediate School;
Ke Kama Pono, transitional teen-male program; Keala-
kehe High School; La‘i‘Opua 2020 Kau I Ka Mālie Cul-
tural Center and Aupaka Ke Kilohana; Hui La‘au Ka-
ma‘aina La‘i‘Opua; Ho‘ola Ka Makana‘a Ka‘ūpūlehu
(‘Āina Ulu); and Ka‘ūpūlehu Cultural Center at Kalae-
manō. Aupaka o Wao Lama is a “learn while doing” stew-
ardship education partnership, integrating cultural and
science ecology. La‘i‘Opua 2020 is contributing $20,000
to this effort.
Cultural Ecology Team educators Keoki Apokolani
Carter and Yvonne Yarber Carter are developing and
coordinating an intensive collaboration that weaves to-
gether the volunteer learning events and curriculum
using a combination of cultural knowledge, social and
natural science, place-based activities, and curriculum
and digital resources. Kalaemanō Cultural Center edu-
cator, performing artist, and Hawaiian language teacher
Ku‘ulei Keakealani is providing a “mo‘olelo wahi pana”
(storied place) component that gives a deeper ground-
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Students reading "Planting Guidelines" in preparation of outplant-
ing seedlings at Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest. Site manager Wilds Pi-
hanui Brawner leads the activity. Photo: Yvonne Yarber Carter.
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ing in the oral tradition of place. La‘i‘Opua 2020 Kau I
Ka Mālie Cultural Center and Aupaka Ke Kilohana Ad-
ministrator Christy Schumann is providing program
support for La‘i‘Opua 2020 and Kealakehe High School
teacher Chris Ibarra, Kealakehe Elementary Na Kahu-
moku coordinator Jeannine Crisafi, and Ke Kama Pono
Coordinator Anthony Savvis who are coordinating their
student logistics, grading, attendance, recruitment, and
transportation.
The team, including Site Manager Wilds Pihanui
Brawner and Restoration Technician Kealaka‘i Knoche
work together with the outreach education team and col-
laborators to intertwine history of people and place with
land restoration "learn while doing" activities to better
understand the lands of Kealakehe and the larger mauka-
makai lands of North Kona, Kekaha region of Hualalai
mountain. Stewardship events involve intergenerational
sharing of knowledge with other groups and learning
programs. Other project supporters are Atherton Family
Foundation, Cooke Foundation, Kamehameha Schools
‘Āina Ulu, Bill Healy Foundation, and Kukio Community
Fund.
Kamehameha Schools Ho‘olauna Kona students doing a reflection activity at Ka‘ūpūlehu. Photo: Yvonne Yarber Carter.
Kealakehe Intermediate Na Kahumoku students after pulling fountain grass at La‘i‘Ōpua Preserve. Just finishing up before going
into the La‘i‘Ōpua 2020 Mālie Tech Center for an hour of reinforcing e-curriculum. Photo: Yvonne Yarber Carter.
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uch progress has been made at the Kaloko Makai
Dryland Forest Preserve, including collecting seed,
propagating seedlings, removing trash, installing
fencing, preparing outplant areas, setting up irrigation,
and outplanting seedlings. Ethnobiologist Jill Wagner
has outplanted over 300 seedlings and there is a com-
munity of Lama, ‘Ōhi‘a, ‘Ohe Makai, Alahe‘e, Ali‘i, and
Neraudia, Bidens m. growing naturally.
Trash was removed from the old staging area in
March, which required five dumpsters and hand clear-
ing of the 5.5-acre area. There were pallets of over 40 car
batteries, 50 tires, old engines, refrigerators, car parts,
drywall, plastic and other trash, most of which was re-
cycled by Hawaiian Tiger Services.
After all the trash was removed, Agro Resources
sprayed and cleared the area of haole koa, fountain
grass, and other weeds. It took three sprayings and two
mowings to get the area under control. To soften the
staging area, Jill outplanted some common species and
broadcast Bidens micrantha seed.
Three outplanting areas have been established. The
old staging area; a previously tracked area adjacent to
the old staging area; and an area along an old Hawaiian
trail, which is located in the upper portion of the Pre-
serve. Fencing was installed around 3.5 acres in the
tracked area and irrigation lines were laid along the
fence line, providing access to the entire area.
The plants are thriving at this point in their estab-
lishment. However, as they continue to grow, their roots
will go beyond the soil and into the a‘a lava. This will be
a test for establishment. Another test will be weaning
and finally taking them off irrigation. The plants are irri-
gated twice a week with drip
emitters and get one gallon of wa-
ter per week. They will be weaned
to once a week when Jill deter-
mines they are ready to handle the
decrease in water.
Jill is experimenting with
planting companion species with
the T&E species. She selected Plec-
tranthus parviflorus, Chenopodi-
um oahuense and Dodonaea viscosa. These plants help
protect the rare plants from wind and provide shade.
The Hawaiian trail has made the mauka area of the
site possible to walk in with planting supplies. The trail
was cleared of invasive weeds to provide for better ac-
cess and irrigation lines were laid along the trail to ac-
commodate the outplants.
The Neraudia are thriving and are growing ex-
tremely fast. They are being planted in pairs, a male
and female plant in the same vicinity. Several of the
pairs are flowering and seed is being collected from two
females. Jill continues to collect seed and some seed is
being stored in the Hawai‘i Island Native Seed Bank.
The 154-acre Kaloko Makai Dryland Forest Preserve
was set aside to offset the impacts of constructing Ane
Keohokalole Highway, which intersects Hina Lani
Street. HFIA entered into a contract with Nan Inc., the
company building the highway. Others involved in-
clude the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Hawai‘i County
Public Works, Federal Highway Administration, and
landowners Stanford Carr Developments and Lanihau
Properties.
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Ouplanting Initiated at Kaloko Makai Dryland Forest Preserve
Aiea seedling.
Left: Jill Wagner next to a wild Caesalpinia kavaiensis tree. Middle: The old Hawaiian Trail. Right: Jill Wagner the locks gate to tracked area.
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“Growing Koa in Hawai‘i Nei" Symposium 2012
November 16th: Presentations at Kilauea Military Camp (KMC), 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Reception 5:30-7:00 pm
Saturday, November 17th: Field Trip to Keauhou Ranch, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Key Note Speaker: Dr. Charles Michler, Director
Tropical Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center
Presentations by leading experts in koa research and management will share information on:
Who's Growing Koa and How Many Acres are Involved?;
Low Elevation Research Progress; Silvicultural Practices to Improve Form and Branching;
Improvement Efforts to Date: Hawai‘i Tree Improvement Research Center;
Plantation Establishment Techniques; and
Koa Establishment and Management.
Registration Deadline: October 31, 2012.
Pau Hana Reception: All symposium attendees are invited to join us for pupus and drinks from 5:30 pm
to 7:00 pm in the KMC Ohia Room. One complimentary drink will be provided. No-host
bar for additional drinks.
Sponsors
Koa Tree
Hawai'i Forest Industry Association
County of Hawai‘i Department of Research & Development
Tropical Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center
Koa Seedling
Awapuhi Farms & Mill
Koa Seed
Hawaii Forest & Trail
Mike Robinson
Heather and Peter Simmons
Go to http://hawaiiforest.org/index.php/article/2012_Koa_Symposium and fill out the registration form
and return to HFIA by October 31. We encourage students, land managers, farmers, ranchers, policymak-
ers, government agencies, community groups, educators, and the general public to attend.
Keauhou Ranch Tour
The tour will include the following stops:
1. 1987 koa stand (thinning trial)
2. 1978 koa stand (crop tree thinning)
3. Lunch Stop (7 yr. and younger koa plantation)
4. Spacing trial
5. 3 to 6 yr. old koa plantation
Sponsorship Opportunities: See the Symposium Sponsorship Form and
benefits of sponsorship on the webpage.
Mahalo for your support!
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his summer, we were Dryland Forest Interns as-
signed to assisting Jill Wagner with several HFIA
dryland forest restoration projects. Jill’s Future For-
est Nursery supplies plants for forest restoration pro-
jects at Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest Dryland, Kaloko
Makai Dryland Forest Preserve, La‘i‘Ōpua Dryland Pre-
serve, and Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
in West Hawai‘i. It was a wonderful opportunity to
meet and work with all the amazing people behind
these impressive restoration initiatives. We gained valu-
able experience in the field of restoration, from planning
to seed collecting to planting. We were able to see the
process up close and learn about the steps necessary to
create and maintain a successful restoration project.
Our main jobs focused on the day-to-day of nursery
work, such as weeding, sweeping, caring for plants, and
sterilizing pots. We needed to keep the nursery quite
clean to both curb the growth of harmful fungi and
weeds and meet the standards of the Department of Ag-
riculture. The native plants, many of which are extreme-
ly fragile, required diligent care and maintenance. This
included fertilization, weeding, removal of dead and
dying plant matter, replenishing soil media, repotting,
and monitoring overall plant health. In addition to our
work inside the nursery, we had several tasks to per-
form in the dryland forest preserves. We first cleaned
the sites of foreign matter, including trash and invasive
plants, in preparation for future outplantings and resto-
ration work. Creating prime growing conditions is vital
to the successful restoration of these fragile and rare
plant populations. In the field, we also aided in the
planting of over 50 individual plants. Some of the plant
species, such as Kō‘oko‘olau (Bidens micrantha), were
Our HFIA Dryland Forest Internship By Gabe Castanon and Emma Leonard
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Interns Gabe Castanon and Emma Leonard clean seed.
Emma Leonard planting a
pair of Bidens micrantha.
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planted immediately adjacent to a ‘companion plant’ to
aid in water and mineral uptake and shading.
Our final task in the field was the collection and
cleaning of seeds produced by mature plants in these
forest preserves. The success of a native plant preserve is
determined by the reproductive success of the plants
within it. Additionally, the potential for the creation of
new preserves is dependent on the supply of viable
seeds. The Hawaii Island Native Seed Bank Cooperative,
which is managed by the Hawai‘i Forest Institute, man-
ages the storage and supply of rare and native seeds for
many of the plant restoration initiatives on the island. By
continually collecting seed from new sources, the genetic
diversity of outplanting populations is enhanced, and
consequently, the stability of restored ecosystems as a
whole is increased.
This was a fun learning experience for us both, how-
ever ten hours per week was barely enough to become
familiar with the numerous species (but the Hawaiian
names? Forget about it!). It would have been nice to gain
a deeper understanding of the plants and animals of this
diverse and complex ecosystem.
However, regardless of hours, we learned a great
deal about active restoration, not only of its methodolo-
gy and theory, but its application and practice as well. In
this internship, we were given a rare opportunity, to
learn by doing. Through this learning process we gained
an entirely new outlook on the true value of biodiversi-
ty. While this ‘value’ of biodiversity may not have a dol-
lar sign at the beginning of it, it is a value that can only
be fairly represented by the immeasurable amount of
work and passion put into protecting it.
Interns Emma Leonard and Gabe Castanon work in the nursery.
His Holiness the
Dalai Lama
seated on the
beautiful koa
chair designed
and crafted by
HFIA President
Tai Lake.
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HFIA’s Vision for a Forest Products Industry in Hawai‘i
HFIA’s vision for a forest products industry in Hawai’i is an industry that:
I. PRODUCES SUBSTANTIAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS FOR THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I, INCLUDING
Employment opportunities offering full time family wage jobs
Increased economic activity which will create secondary and tertiary jobs
Reduced social service costs
Improved export-import balance
Better diversified economic base for greater stability
Restoration of Hawaii’s reputation as a place to grow raw materials and to
manufacture goods
II. PRODUCES PRODUCTS WITH THE MAXIMUM PRACTICABLE VALUE ADDED IN HAWAI‘I
Forest products can be sold at various stages in the manufacturing process ranging from least processed,
(round wood logs for export), through fully manufactured consumer products such as furniture or musi-
cal instruments. The industry should be vertically integrated to the extent feasible from growing through
harvesting, primary manufacturing, secondary manufacturing for industrial sales, and final manufactur-
ing for retail sales. More jobs are created as the material progresses toward production of finished prod-
ucts. As more jobs are created, more value is retained in state. Also, in many cases, particularly in making
fine furniture, greater skill is required for further value added processing, resulting in better, more satisfy-
ing, jobs and more economic impact.
III. IS FULLY INTEGRATED TO MAXIMIZE VALUE AND TO FULLY UTILIZE HARVESTED TREES
Each raw material type (i.e., species, age of timber, size, and wood quality) has its own optimum product
application. Therefore, several different types of manufacturing facilities are needed to utilize all the
wood harvested and to use it for its highest potential value product. A fully integrated industry includes
at least one facility of each primary manufacturing type. At a minimum this includes a sawmill, a veneer
mill, and a wood-to-energy facility to utilize residuals. It is strongly preferred that there would be lumber
kilns and finishing and a plywood layup plant. Whether under common ownership or separate owner-
ships, each facility will utilize the raw material it receives which is optimum for its process and swaps sub
-optimum raw material with the other facilities that can better utilize it.
IV. WORKS TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE THE FOREST RESOURCE THROUGH
Introducing higher value species, backed by field growth tests and market research
Continuous genetic improvements
Refining and following best silvacultural practices
Market development and silvaculture practices development for indigenous species
Planting more acres than are harvested
V. IS INTERNATIONALLY COMPETETIVE
The forest products industry has grown very international and competitive. Our industry must be tech-
nologically advanced to be significant, even within Hawai’i. Creating international markets for our goods
will not only enhance employment opportunities but will have substantial impact on our economy as new
dollars flow into the state.
VI. PRODUCES ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS INCLUDING
Watershed protection and enhancement
Invasive species suppression and control
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Native forest restoration and utilization
Soil protection and enhancement
VII. PRODUCES SUBSTANTIAL SOCIAL BENEFITS
A forest products industry’s greatest opportunity to create social benefits is through creation of full time
permanent family wage jobs in rural areas where they are needed most. The industry will also support
continuing education for its workers.
The groundwork for forestry in Hawai‘i was laid over a century ago with the first plantings of eucalyptus
and other valuable Australian and South American species and the beginning of protection of trees from
grazing animals. This work was motivated primarily by the need to protect watersheds but was also driv-
en by a wish to establish usable timber stands. The State Department of Land & Natural Resources (DLNR)
planting of the Waiākea Timber Management Area in the early 1960’s was the first major tree planting
effort targeted primarily for timber production. The decline and near demise of the sugar and pineapple
industries brought a resurgence of interest in finding new ways to utilize the abandoned plantations, par-
ticularly for forestry. This era was marked by the passage of Daniel Akaka’s Tropical Forest Recovery Act
and the planting of 17,000 acres of abandoned sugar lands on Hawai’i Island with eucalyptus by private
investors for commercial purposes. Numerous studies and papers sponsored by HFIA, DLNR, and the US
Forest Service explored the properties of various species, their processing characteristics and detailed mar-
ket analysis for the potential products. This vision considers and builds on these preceding documents
(listed in the Appendix) and also builds on the experience gained from the studies.
Although sufficient forest plantations to support an industry have been established, no significant
manufacturing facilities have been built as yet. One segment of an integrated industry, fine custom
furniture and artwork is flourishing. HFIA continues its effort to support the growth of a forest
products industry and to shape the direction that will create the greatest benefits for the state and its
people.
Appendix
Hawaii Forest Industry Memorandum - Groome Poyry Limited - August 1984
Forest Industry Development Research – State of Hawaii DLNR – December 2006
Market 8 Research – Jaakko Poyry – September 2000
Hawaii Hardwood Market Study – Hawaii Agriculture Research Center & J Quinn Company – December
2004
The Birth of Hawaiian Forestry – Thomas R. Cox
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Hawai'i Craftsmen's 2012 Annual Exhibition
awai'i Craftsmen's annual exhibition opened on August 30th and runs through September 19th. This juried exhi-
bition is the center of Hawai'i Craftsmen's programs and is one of the finest vehicles available for craft artists
throughout the state to display the excellent quality of both contemporary and traditional work. The annual ex-
hibition's statewide status is established through the inter-island jurying and community building activities, which
occur in all of Hawai'i's counties. Hawai'i Craftsmen (HC) invite a juror from out of state with national/international
recognition, who travels between the islands to select work for the exhibition.
Each year, guest artists are selected to show their work in conjunction with the annual exhibition. These artists
have contributed significantly to both the HC and the art community at large. This year’s selected artists were Don-
na Shimazu (jewelry/metals), A. Kimberlin Blackburn (mixed media), and Charlene Hughes (fibers/quilting). Visit
Hawai'i Craftsmen on the web at http://www.hawaiicraftsmen.org/.
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Clay Ozaki. Bob Butts.
Eric LeBuse. John Mydock (collaboration with Elmer Adams).
Photos of Hawai'i Craftsmen's annual exhibition pieces by Diana Tusher.
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La‘i‘Ōpua Preserve before fountain grass and ekoa removal.
Photo: Keoki Apokolani Carter.
Restoration Technician Kealaka‘i Knoche weed control efficacy
trials at La‘i‘Ōpua Preserve.
Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization Supports Weed Control
at La‘i‘Ōpua Preserve
he Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization
(HWMO) recently contributed $3,000 towards
firebreak maintenance and expansion at
La‘i‘Ōpua Preserve. HWMO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization dedicated to protecting communities
and natural resources from the devastating effects of
wildfire.
Much of the La‘i‘Ōpua dryland habitat is domi-
nated by invasive species, which suppresses the na-
tive vegetation and fuels dangerous wildfires that
have proven to be devastating to native species.
Maintaining adequate firebreaks is essential to the
protection of this unique native dryland ecosystem.
February 2011 was the first volunteer month
clearing fountain grass in the public access native
garden within the Aupaka Preserve. The photos
below reflect the hope and commitment of many to
save the few native plant species that remain in this
“wao lama” dryland ecosystem. They tell a story of
collective efforts to mālama ‘āina. Mahalo to the
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, HWMO,
many volunteers, and the Hui La‘au Kama’āina
La‘i‘Ōpua for their commitment to this effort.
Ke Kama Pono youth clearing firebreak in the Aupaka Preserve.
Photo: Keoki Apokolani Carter.
Internal firebreak in center of Aupaka Preserve. Photo: Yvonne
Yarber Carter.
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Garden Island Resource Conservation & Development’s Inc. Forestry Committee
Active in Kaua‘i Communities
OCTOBER 2012
n April 14, 2012, the Garden Island Resource Con-
servation & Development Inc. (GIRC&D) Forestry
Committee participated in the Garden Fair at the
Kaua‘i Community College in Puhi, Kaua‘i. The fair was
co-sponsored by the UH College of Tropical Agriculture
and Human Resources Cooperative Extension Service
and Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau. An estimated 650
attendees enjoyed lectures, ornamental plants, fruit
trees, and Kaua‘i made and Kaua‘i grown products.
On May 17, 2012, the GIRC&D Forestry Committee
participated in Agriculture and Environmental Aware-
ness Day at UH’s Wailua Research Station. The event
was co-sponsored by the UH Cooperative Extension Ser-
vice and Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau. Four hundred
and fifty Kaua‘i 5th grade students were invited to
Wailua to hear about agricultural and environmental
organizations operating and working in Kaua‘i County.
On May 27, 2012, the Forestry Committee participated in
the Banana Poka RoundUp at Kokee State Park, which
was co-sponsored by State of Hawai‘i, Hui o Laka, and
County of Kaua‘i. The environmental fair was attended
by 275 people who learned about the threaten and en-
dangered (T&E) species that live in Waimea Canyon,
Kokee, and Waialeale. The event was staged in a mixed
tropical hardwood forest.
GIRC&D shares Garden Fair booth space with Kauai Landscape
Industry Council.
Steve Smith and Peter Kea discuss exclosure plant-
ing at the Puu HinaHina Lookout.
Children swarm the Agriculture
and Environmental Awareness
Day displays as Don Riedel and
Forestry Committee Chair Bill
Stepchew man the booth.
Forestry Committee members.
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Source: Report and photos submitted to HFIA on July 13, 2012
by HFIA Kaua‘i Director Laurie Ho.
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Cashew trees in India. Photo courtesy of Kumar Abhishek.
HDOA Seeks Participants for Cashew Nut Project
he State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture
(HDOA) is seeking landowners who are interested
in participating in a Cashew Nut project. They re-
cently hosted Cashew Nut informational workshops in
Honolulu, Kahului, and Hilo. George Paulose, President
of Seattle based manufacturer AMES International, gave
an informative presentation on the Cashew Nut and
how it may become Hawaii’s newest agricultural crop.
George explored topics including the basics of the cash-
ew nut and tree, the feasibility of establishing planta-
tions, harvesting, marketing strategies, and potential
effects that cashews may have in Hawai’i and the mar-
ket.
George was born and raised in Kerala, India, the
heart of Cashew country, and has always had strong ties
to cashew growers in India and the industry. He has
spent more than 25 years buying directly from suppliers
and roasting cashews at his Seattle based chocolate and
nut manufacturing company, AMES International. He
knows the industry and has visited numerous sellers,
roasters, and plantations in both India and Vietnam; two
of the largest cashew producers in the world. George
hopes to help interested parties in Hawai’i accurately
gauge whether cashews would be a suitable agricultural
crop for Hawai’i.
Through the workshops, HDOA has determined
there is an interest in the project. Before they secure
seeds or seedlings, they need to know how many acres
are available for planting the cashews seedlings. They
anticipate posting a request for proposals (RFP) for the
project in November or December. If you are interested
in participating in the project or would like additional
information, contact Cindy at HDOA Market Develop-
ment Branch at (808) 973-9595 or [email protected].
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Cashew trees in Ethiopia. Photo courtesy of treesftf.
Mark Your Calendars!
2013 Hawaii's Woodshow™
September 1-15, 2013
Opening Reception August 31, 2013
Honolulu Museum of Art Gallery at Linekona
1111 Victoria Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
Photos: Hal Lum
Patrick Cramer Andy Cole
ASSOCIATION NEWS PAGE 13 OCTOBER 2012
Hawai‘i Forest Institute Receives 1% for the Planet Donation
from Hawaii Wilderness Adventure School
he Hawai‘i Forest Institute (HFI) recently received a
1% for the Planet donation from Hawaii Wilderness
Adventure School.
Hawaii Wilderness Adventure School is an outdoor
adventure and education program for teens. Its mission
is to foster a love of the outdoors in young people which
inspires environmental stewardship in future leaders.
They specialize in custom adventures for school groups
(7th-12th graders) throughout the year and offer sum-
mer courses for individual students ages 12-16, which
are open enrollment.
Adventure School activities include exploring pris-
tine valleys, swimming in waterfall pools, sailing a boat
in Hilo Bay, discovering the biodiversity of the islands
at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, visiting the Imiloa
Astronomy Center, and camping on Mauna Kea to
study the universe. They learn the value of service while
restoring native Hawaiian forests and improve leader-
ship skills through exciting outdoor challenges. On their
website you can watch slideshows and videos of recent
adventures, learn more about Hawaiian history and cul-
ture, and discover the areas in which they operate. Visit
the Adventure School website at
http://hawaiiwilderness.org/.
Funds raised through 1% for the Planet will help to
support HFI’s conservation efforts including:
Dryland forest restoration and education at
Ka`ūpūlehu Dryland Forest, Kalaemanō Cultural
Center, and La`i`Ōpua Dryland Preserve;
Pana‘ewa Zoo Discovery Forest;
Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest;
Youth education plan for Kapāpala Forest;
Native Hawaiian Seed Bank Cooperative;
Hawai‘i Forest Journal; and
Website at www.hawaiiforestinstitute.org.
Hawaiian Koa Wood Rings selected HFI as a 1% for
the Planet recipient earlier this year. Hawaiian Koa
Wood Rings owner and creator Che Garcia pledged 1%
of his monthly revenues to HFI beginning in June.
To learn how to become a HFI 1% donor, please visit
the 1% website at www.onepercentfortheplanet.org or
contact Heather Simmons at (808) 933-9411 or
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International Sandalwood Symposium 2012
October 21-24, 2012
The International Sandalwood Symposium 2012 will be held at the East-West Center at UH Manoa, October 21-24. It is
designed to bring together a diverse international group of participants interested in the scientific research, conserva-
tion, ethnobotany, commercialization, and other aspects of sandalwood from the world’s leading experts to students,
landowners, land managers, business people, and the public. There will be field trips, public lectures, workshops,
presentations, posters and discussion sessions. To learn more go to www.sandalwoodfoundation.org/.
Hawaii Wilderness Adventure School
ASSOCIATION NEWS
Mahalo Renewing Members
Corporate ($300) J. Scott Meidell – Vice President & General Manager, Haleakala Ranch Company
Connie Smales – President, Plywood Hawaii
Carol Akimoto – Secretary/Treasurer, Woodcraft Hawaii
Business ($125)
Aileen Yeh – Aileen’s Nursery-Po’o wai u/Hawaii Agriculture Research Center (HARC)
Mats A. Fogelvik – Woodworker/Owner, Fogelvik Furniture
Curtis Wilmington – President, Hawaiian Accessories
Kip Dunbar – Owner, Kainalu Ranch
Charles Gerdes – Owner, Kalaau Graphics
James Mehrwein – President, McKenzie River Associates, LLC
Ed Takayesu – President, Maui Custom Woodworks
Takahiro and Junko Yoshino – Owners, Takahiro Yoshino
J.B. Friday – Extension Forester, University of Hawaii Manoa Cooperative Extension Service
Roy Tsumoto – Owner, Woodcraft by Roy Tsumoto
Ron Hester – Owner, Woodworking Studio Hawaii
Tom Zelko – Member, Zelko Woodworks, LLC
Individual ($50)
Mahalo New Members
Corporate ($300)
Charles Michler – Director, Tropical Hardwood Tree Improvement & Regeneration Center
Individual ($50)
Charles Barclay
J. Douglas Beaton
S. Jill Ficke-Beaton
Andrew Christie
Colleen Cole
The mission of the Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association is to promote healthy and productive forests
and a sustainable forest industry through forest management, education, planning,
information exchange, and advocacy.
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John T. Britton, M.D.
Robert W. Butts
Steward Chow
William Dement
James Holm-Kennedy
Stanley J. Hebda
Arnold Hori
Travis Idol
Rhoady Lee
David Longacre
Bob Masuda
Craig Nichols
Thomas Pasquale
Edwin Q.P. Petteys
Robert Puakea
Al Rabold
Bill Stormont
R. Suda
Richard B. Sylva
Michael Weitzenhoff
Rich Von Wellsheim
Alan E. Wilkinson
Kyle Earnshaw
Steven S. Frazer
Roger Imoto
Lauren Solodky
Jay Toriano
ASSOCIATION NEWS
HFIA Corporate Members Robert Jolley, American Forest Management, Inc.
Mary and Eric Bello, Bello's Millwork Inc.
Sheri S. Mann, DLNR/Division of Forestry & Wildlife
Nicholas Koch, Forest Solutions, Inc.
J. Scott Meidell, Haleakala Ranch
Wade C. Lee, Ha’loa Aina (JAWMIN) LLC
Jeffrey A. Dunster, Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods/Hawaiian Legacy Forests
Joshua Johansen, Honomalino Wood Mill Inc.
Kama Dancil, Kamehameha Schools
Michael Tam, Martin & MacArthur, Ltd.
Joyce H. Doty, Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens
Fred and Connie Smales, Plywood Hawaii, Inc.
Mike Lindstrom, Specialty Forest Products, Inc.
Dave Sweitzer, Western Hardwood Association
Carol Akimoto, Woodcraft Hawaii
HFIA Business Members
Derrick Nishimura, Agro Resources, Inc.
John Lindelow, Ahu Lani Sanctuary
Aileen Yeh, Aileen's Nursery-Po`o Wai U,
Hawaii Agriculture Research Center
Owen J. Graham, Alaska Forest Association
Andy Cole, Woodworker
Jay Warner, Awapuhi Farms & Mill
Scott Beaulaurier, Beaulaurier Forestry Services, Inc.
Clark Allred, Big Island Wood Products, LLC
Bart Potter, C. Barton Potter Co.
Cliff Johns, Cliff Johns Gallery
J. Kelly Dunn
Linda Dunn, Dunn Gallery
Tim and Tiffany Shafto, DeEtte & Alan
Mats Fogelvik, Fogelvik Furniture
Jill Wagner, Future Forests Nursery, LLC
Gerhard Osterberger, G.O. Fine Woodworking
David Gomes, Gomes Guitars & Ukuleles
Gregg Smith, Gregg Smith - Woodturner
Jeff Gomes, Hawaii Bookmark/Jeff’s Workbench
James Quinn, Hawaii Island Hardwoods, LLC
Curtis Wilmington, Hawaiian Accessories, Inc.
Vedad Kulalic, Hawaiian Fine Woodcraft LLC
Bill Cowern, Hawaiian Mahogany, Inc.
Che Garcia, Hawaiian Koa Wood Rings
Honolulu Furniture Company
James De Mello, J.D. Enterprises
Terry & Carole Wells, Kahili Makai Ranch and Supply
Kip Dunbar, Kainalu Ranch
Charles Gerdes, Kalaau Graphics
A. C. Sandy Brodie, Kaua'i Koa Farm
David Longacre, Kawika Tropical Fruit Orchards
Kent Lighter, Kohala Nui Farms
Greg H. Blomgren, Koa Hawaiiana
Rick Rutiz, Ma Ka Hana Ka‘ Ike
Ed Takayesu, Maui Custom Woodworks, Inc.
James A. Mehrwein, McKenzie River Associates, LLC
Richard Willson, Ocean Eagle
Andy Parker, Parker Productions Unlimited
Brandi Beaudet, Parker Ranch
Robert Puakea Jr.
Les Goya, Queen Emma Land Company
Rhoady Lee, Rhoady Lee Architecture & Design
Ricardo Vasquez
Ron Kent
Roy Lambrecht, Roy Lambrecht Woodworking, INC
R.W. Rollo Scheurenbrand, Scheurenbrand Guitars
Aaron Lau, Simply Wood Studios
Clay & Shel Simpson, Simpson Art Works
Edmund K. Clark, Stewardship Services
Martin Mansson, Swedish Woodwork & Design
Tai Lake, Tai Lake Fine Woodworking
Takahiro and Junko Yoshino
Tay Perry, Tay W. Perry, Inc. Kevin Carl, The Koa Store
Richard Cunningham, The Picture Frame Shop
Elin Walburn, Teichner Walburn & Associates
Don Bryan, Tradewinds Hawaiian Woods
Michael M. Kraus, Tree Works, Inc.
J.B. Friday, University of Hawaii Manoa Cooperative
Extension Service
Alan Wilkinson, Wilkinson Koa Furniture
Jorma Winkler, Winkler Woods, LLC
Loren Wilson, Wilson Woodcraft
Thomas M. Calhoun, World Wood Works
Roy Tsumoto, Woodcraft by Roy Tsumoto
Ron Hester, Woodworking Studio Hawaii
Hidetaka Yamauchi, Yamaichi Fancy Veneer
Tom Zelko, Zelko Woodworks LLC.
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HAWAI`I FOREST INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
HAWAI’I FOREST INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
P. O. Box 66
’O’ōkala, HI 96774
Phone: 808-933-9411
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hawaiiforest.org/
OFFICERSOFFICERS
Tai Lake, President
Aileen Yeh, Vice President
Mats Fogelvik, Secretary
Elin Walburn, Treasurer
DIRECTORSDIRECTORS
KAUAI
Laurie Ho
Donald Riedel
OAHU
Robert Osgood
Diana Tusher
MAUI
Kip Dunbar
Thomas Calhoun
HAWAI`I
Mike Robinson
Peter D. Simmons
AT-LARGE
Don Bryan
Mats Fogelvik
Nicholas Koch
Tai Lake
Elin Walburn
Jay Warner
Jorma Winkler
Aileen Yeh
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