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2015 ANNUAL REPORT
March 2016
Volunteers plant seedling at the ‘Āina Mauna Christmas Tree Demonstration Project site.
Board of Directors, Staff, and Contractors ………….….…....… 1
Preface………………………………………....……….…...….. 2
About the Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association..……….…. 3 Board of Directors Annual General Meeting
Projects and Programs……….…...………..…….…………….…....... 4 ‘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 Ka Pilina Poina ‘Ole “Connection Not Forgotten” Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest, Kalaemanō Cultural Center, and La‘i‘Ōpua Preserves Olson Trust Project
Hawai‘i Forest Institute …………..……….…………….....….. 10
Public Relations and Advocacy ……………………...….…….. 15
2015 Hawai‘i State Legislative Report….…………...….…. .... 16
Financial Report….……………………………….…..…...…... 17
Mahalo to Our Members………………….……….……..…..... 19
Mahalo to Our Partners and Contributors……..…..………...… 21
Contents
Jay Warner
Director
Sheri S. Mann
Director
Aileen Yeh
Vice-President
Mike Robinson
Director
Tai Lake
Director
Peter D. Simmons
Director
Mats Fogelvik
Secretary
Thomas Calhoun
Director
Kip Dunbar
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
Kevin Carl
Director
Diana Tusher
Director
Elin Walburn
Treasurer
Kamakani Dancil
Director
Andy Cole
Hawaii’s Woodshow
Coordinator
Kekaulike Tomich Dryland Restoration
Technician
Lehua Alapai
Dryland Outreach
Assistant
Ku’ulei Keakealani
Dryland Cultural
Educator
Andy Cole
Director
Marian Yasuda
Hawaii’s Woodshow
Coordinator
Preface This Annual Report describes the many activities of Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association
(HFIA) in 2015. 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 26th year as Hawaii’s recognized forest
industry trade association. HFIA and its affiliate, the Hawai‘i Forest Institute (HFI)
expanded and enhanced existing projects and programs and initiated a special new effort
this year, the Olson Trust Project. HFIA is assisting the Edmund C. Olson Trust II in
identifying potential forestry economic opportunities to optimize its timber resources on
Hawai‘i Island.
Hawaii's forests have seen significant changes over the past 26 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 2016 as we celebrate our 27th year promoting healthy and pro-
ductive forests.
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Keauhou Forest.
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;
Kevin Carl-Kaua‘i, The Koa Store; Andy Cole-At Large, Andy Cole Woodworking; Kamakani Dancil-At Large,
Kamehameha Schools; Kip Dunbar-Maui (Moloka‘i), Kainalu Ranch; Mats Fogelvik-At-Large, Fogelvik Furniture;
Laurie Ho-Kaua‘i, Retired USDA-NRCS; Nicholas Koch-At-Large, Forest Solutions, Inc.; Tai Lake-At-Large, Tai
Lake Fine Woodworking; Sheri S. Mann-O‘ahu, Division of Forestry & Wildlife; Mike Robinson-Hawai‘i Island,
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Peter D. Simmons-Hawai‘i Island, In the Woods; Diana Tusher-O‘ahu,
Tusher Architectural Group; Elin Walburn-At-Large, Teichner Walburn & Associates, LLC; Jay Warner-At-Large,
Awapuhi Farms & Mill; 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 Robin-
son, Peter Simmons, and Steve Smith. Former Directors Bill Cowern, Nick Dudley, Larry Nitz, Robert Osgood,
Bart Potter, Donald Riedel, Bill Stormont, and Jorma Winkler continue to provide input to the Board.
Annual General Meeting
HFIA celebrated its 26th Annual General Membership meeting at the Hilo Yacht Club in March 2015. Attendees
enjoyed Hilo Bay views, compelling presentations, and a delicious dinner buffet. A field trip to Pana‘ewa Zoo Dis-
covery Forest Hale Building Workshop was held the following day.
Presentations were given by Gilles Lebbe, Fuel Manager, Green Energy Team LLC, who spoke about his Green En-
ergy Team LLC Biomass Plant and Flint Hughes, Ecosystem Ecologist, Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry, who
spoke about Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death on Hawai‘i Island.
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Traditional Hawaiian Hale Builder Unko Waltah Wong demonstrates lashing at the Pana‘ewa Zoo Discovery Forest Hale Building Workshop.
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, Noble fir, and Grand fir seedlings on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) land in
Humu‘ula/Pi‘ihonua on Hawai‘i Island.
DHHL fenced the planting site and Aileen Yeh, Hawaii Agriculture Research Center propagated the imported
seed at DOFAW Nursery in Kamuela. A webpage was created to document the project and provide information
about the benefits of planting trees and protecting and perpetuating Hawaii’s forests. Forest Solutions, Inc. is
maintaining the site. HFIA is planning a Planting Workshop for March 2016, which is funded by the USDA De-
partment of Agriculture, State of Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture, DHHL, and HFIA.
HFIA has been consulting with Anthony Davis, PhD, Director of the Center for Forest Nursery and Seedling Re-
search and Associate Professor of Native Plant Regeneration and Silviculture at the University of Idaho. Dr. Da-
vis will be coming to Hawai‘i in March 2016 to further advise on seedling propagation and speak at the March
18th workshop. He is growing seedlings from the same seed lots as Aileen and will use his seedlings to help
HFIA set targets for the Hawai‘i seedlings.
The intent of the project is to show that Douglas fir, Noble fir, and Grand fir are
suitable for Hawai‘i production and to establish protocols and methods to create
top quality trees that can compete with imported trees in our local markets. By
demonstrating that Hawai‘i can grow Christmas trees locally, we can significantly
enhance competitiveness of locally gown Christmas trees and provide a viable op-
tion for landowners who would like to grow trees on their land.
The project has also been funded the County of Hawai‘i Department of Research &
Development. Partners include College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Re-
sources, Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species, DLNR Division of Forestry &
Wildlife, Hawaii Agriculture Research Center, Mauna Kea Watershed Alliance, Ha-
waii Invasive Species Council 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.
Hawaii’s WoodTM materials include stickers, tags, brochures, post cards, and posters.
Hawaii’s WoodshowTM, Na La‘au o Hawai‘i The 2015 Hawaii's WoodshowTM, Na La’au o Hawai‘i, HFIA’s 23rd annual juried woodworking exhibition was
held at the Honolulu Museum of Art School at Linekona. The Woodshow was judged by three esteemed jurors,
internationally recognized furniture and sculpture artist Craig Nutt from Nashville Tennessee, Tiffany’s Art
Agency Curator Tiffany Shafto, and Hawai‘i Woodturner Craig Mason.
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Douglas Fir seedlings.
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Allan Parachini Alan Wilkinson Bart Potter Cliff Johns Da Spot Diana Tusher (dTusher) Doug Gordon Francisco Clemente Gregg Smith
Heather Simmons Honolulu Museum of Art School J.B. Friday Landon Hamada Masako Schwalbenitz Michael Patrick Smith Neal Yasuda Shaun Fleming Sandy Rhines
Shaun Fleming Steve Hill Sophia Cabral-Maikui Tai Lake Tom Calhoun Tor Chantara Uncle Harry Koizumi Vince Hazen
A Special Mahalo to Event Coordinators Andy Cole and Marian Yasuda and their team of volunteers.
Hawaii’s WoodshowTM 2015 Sponsors
Milo Kamehameha Schools
Kamani DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife State Foundation on Culture & the Arts
Woodcraft Hawaii
Hāpu‘u
Bubbies Ice Cream C. Barton Potter
Hawai‘i Forest Institute Ron and Myra Kent
Tom Loudat Tusher Architectural Group
Maile Akamai Glass Company
Gregg Smith-Woodturner Gail and Robert Holm-Kennedy
Halekulani on the Beach at Waikiki Takahiro Yoshino
Grateful appreciation to:
Best of Show award was given to Mats Fogelvik for his piece “Roots of Inspiration”.
© Hal Lum 2015
© Hal Lum 2015
Hawaii’ Wood Guild Committee The Hawaii Wood Guild (HWG) held its 29th Annual Exhibition at Isaac’s Art Center in Waimea. This year’s
winners were:
Best of Show: “Ahi” by Michael Patrick Smith
Joinery 1st Place: “Vanity Table” by Tai Lake
Honorable Mention: “Koa Ki Console by Marcus Castaing
Sculpture 1st Place: “Ohana Series” by Cliff Johns
Honorable Mention: “Monstera” by Scott Hare
Woodturning 1st Place: “Let’s Play Hooky” by Scott Hare
Honorable Mention: “Sacred Mirror” by John Mydock & Dennis Hakes
Open 1st Place: “Wavy” by Don and Pat Albrecht and “Polynesian Voyaging Canoe” by Henry Biscardi
Honorable Mention: “Lava Lamp” by Marcus Castaing
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. Consulting firm H. T. Harvey & Associates drafted two reports that provid-
ed technical expertise on both regulatory and biological aspects of the Hawaiian Hoary Bat.
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 common 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 four-year contract with Nan Inc., the company contracted to build the
highway. Others involved include 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.
Ka Pilina Poina ‘Ole “Connection Not Forgotten” The Ka Pilina Poina ‘Ole “Connection Not Forgotten” project connects three culturally significant dryland sites in
West Hawai‘i: Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest; Kalaemanō Cultural Center; and La‘i‘Ōpua Dryland Preserve. The
project is a revitalization effort to restore, maintain, and perpetuate endangered dryland forest habitat. It is in-
creasing public awareness of the significance of Hawaii's tropical dryland forests as they pertain to Hawai‘i Is-
land as well as to their importance in world ecology. Throughout Hawai‘i, only about 5% of the dryland habitat
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“Ahi” by Michael Patrick Smith won the Peoples’ Choice Award.
remains, which makes safe havens such as these sites
critical to the perpetuation of native dryland species.
The project provides educational, cultural, and steward-
ship opportunities for students and other community
volunteers, scientists, and national and international
visitors. Outreach includes interpretive materials and
signage, workshops, group presentations, forest stew-
ardship events, and participation in off-site outreach
events. Over 600 youth participated in forest steward-
ship outreach events at Ka‘ūpūlehu, Kalaemanō, and
La‘i‘Ōpua this year. Cultural ecology, safety, restora-
tion, science and stewardship protocols continued to be
focal points of the “learning while doing” partnership
events. Stewardship activities included invasive species
removal; outplanting native plants; trail building; native plant identification 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 lo-
cated mauka of the highway. This year, an additional four acres were controlled of invasive weeds, bringing
the total acres being intensively managed to 40 of the 76-acre forest. In addition to invasive weed manage-
ment, 500 native seedlings were outplanted, along with companion species “soldier plants” grown at the on-
site nursery. A total of 15,206 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 Re-
sort is at the site of the traditional salt ponds of Kalaemanō. “Stories of place” come alive through audio sto-
ry stations, which were funded by HFIA and HFI though grants from Bishop Museum, Change Happens
Foundation, and Hawai‘i Tourism Authority. Digitized live voices from oral histories bring connections to
the past to life. The audio features set a reverent tone and sense of place for visitors who may be seeking a
beach recreation experience rather than entering the fragile and precious cultural site at Kalaemanō.
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
The Ka Pilina Poina ‘Ole project was expanded in 2011 to include La‘i‘Ōpua Preserve in Kealakehe, North Ko-
na, on Hawai‘i Island. HFIA is assisting the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) implement their
La‘i‘Ōpua Plant Mitigation and Preserve Restoration Plan. HFIA is managing the endangered plant preserves at
the Villages of La‘i‘Ōpua, while providing volunteer and educational opportunities for West Hawai‘i youth.
Two endangered plants, the Aupaka (Isodendrion pyrifolium) and Uhiuhi (Caesalpinia kavaiensis), as well as
other native plant species are being protected and perpetuated in the 70-acre preserve. The main focus in
2014 and 2015 was clearing invasive weeds and outplanting native plants.
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Cornell Environmental Earth Systems students visit Ka‘ūpūlehu to learn to identify dryland native plants before an outplanting. Photo: Yvonne Yarber Carter.
Yvonne Carter created an interpretive sign and plant ID signs that
show natural occurring native plants of the area in both a restoration
and historic cultural homeland context. The signs were installed
along the groomed trail in the “Piko” area, a community garden
within the greater Aupaka Preserve. The signs provide historical
highlights of the native plants so they are not lost as the area be-
comes more urbanized.
Community Liaison Anthony Savvis coordinated Kealakehe School
Complex groups’ forest stewardship activities and the Hana ‘Āina
crew, who helped to maintain the La‘i‘Ōpua community garden.
Anthony is the Na Kahumoku Program Leader and engages stu-
dents in activities emphasizing environment, culture, service and
leadership. He develops curriculum and teaches classes at Kealakehe Intermediate and High School and is the
Executive Director of Hawai‘i Island Youth Corps (HIYC).
Connections Not Forgotten Cultural Ecology Team
Dryland Team members are Anthony Savvis; Dryland Site Manager Wilds Pihanui Brawner; Education and Cul-
tural Outreach Coordinator Yvonne Yarber Carter; Cultural Educator Keoki Apokolani Carter; Cultural Educator
Ku‘ulei Keakealani, Cultural Assistant Lehua Alapai, and Restoration Technician Kekaulike Tomich.
The Team has continues to expand the outreach program with Keoki Carter’s Ho‘ohele Mea Lā‘au Traveling
School, which increases 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 drafted the Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland
Forest 10-year Integrated Management Plan, which is scheduled for completion in 2016.
Ka Pilina Poina ‘Ole “Connection Not Forgotten” Project Funders
This year’s funding was provided by: Kamehameha Schools; National Tropical Botanical Gardens; Kukio Com-
munity Foundation and Arthur Lawrence Mullaly Fund through the Hawai'i Community Foundation; and Ha-
wai'i Tourism Authority Kūkulu Ola: Living Hawaiian Culture Program.
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Ku‘ulei and Aunty Lei share with the Parker Ranch
group at Kalaemanō. Photo: Keoki A. Carter.
Dryland forest outreach with Freedom Schools at Kealake-he High School. Photo: Anthony Savvis.
Cultural Ecology Team teach Ehunuikaimalino Elementary School students about the dryland forest at Puuhonua o Honaunau.
Photo: Keoki A. Carter.
Olson Trust agricultural lands.
Olson Trust Project HFIA received a Department of Business Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) Community-Based
Economic Development (CBED) Accelerator Pilot Program grant through the Council of Native Hawaiian
Advancement (CNHA) for the Olson Trust Project. HFIA is working with Hawai‘i landowner Ed Olson to
identify potential forestry economic opportunities to optimize Edmund C. Olson Trust timber resources on
Hawai‘i Island.
Mr. Olson seeks to identify ways to optimize his timber, benefit his land, and help grow Hawaii’s forest in-
dustry, while benefiting the community by providing a wood supply for local and export markets and creat-
ing employment opportunities. Mr. Olson also contributed funds to the effort.
HFIA attended several meetings and field trips to the Olson lands and identified four potential economic
development opportunities:
A commercial-scale sawmill;
A small-scale integrated community sawmill and processing facility;
High value hardwood planting trials; and
A commercial-scale high value hardwood plantation.
HFIA identified the next step was to conduct an forest inventory to get an idea of the resource. Ka‘ū
landowner Resource Global Holdings, Inc. contracted HFIA to be included in the inventory. HFIA
developed a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the inventory, to be distributed to a list of five companies.
About the Edmund C. Olson Trust
Dedicated to the thriving of Hawai‘i into the future, Edmund C. Olson Trust II is a private landowner
invested in sustainable agriculture, managed natural-resource conservation and cultural legacy preservation,
community development and education, and renewable energy. Continuing a successful career in business
that began over 50 years ago, Ed Olson oversees the Edmund C. Olson Trust II as President.
A pioneer in the nation’s construction business and formerly the owner of the largest shotcrete company in
the country, Mr. Olson started A-American Self Storage in 1973. He subsequently developed dozens of
industrial, office and self-storage projects and was involved in the construction of 35,000 swimming pools by
the age of 48. He came to the islands in 1959, fell in love with the place, and pursued a series of business
interests in construction and storage. Caring deeply for Hawai‘i, he decided to help Hawaii’s lands and its
communities through the skills and wealth he had gained. After 2000, be became a major landowner in
Hawai‘i with the acquisition of sugar lands from the former C. Brewer and Campbell Estates on Hawai‘i
Island and O‘ahu. He began using his new land stewardship for positive change.
A member of the Hawai‘i Advisory Council of The Trust for Public Land, Mr. Olson currently works to
develop subsidiaries that benefit the future of Hawai‘i through sustainable agriculture, conservation of
natural resources, clean energy, and the building of
community secure in heritage. Mr. Olson began the
Edmund C. Olson Trust II in 2005. The Trust owns
about 13,000 acres on Hawai‘i Island (of which about
10,000 acres are in Ka‘ū), and 2,687 acres on O’ahu, in
Honouliuli and Palehua.
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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 three Board meetings in 2015. HFIA Directors approved the following slate of HFI
Directors at the annual meeting: J.B. Friday, Travis Idol, Mike Robinson, Peter D. Simmons,
Nickolas Koch, Peter Young, and William Yuen. HFI approved the following slate of HFI
Officers: Travis Idol, President; J.B. Friday, Vice President; William Yuen, Treasurer; and Peter D. Simmons,
Secretary.
HFI launched the MAHALO ‘ĀINA: Give Back to the Forest Major Gift Campaign, which is raising funds and
awareness for HFI’s forest restoration and demonstration projects. Funds raised are helping to support propa-
gation, outplanting, and long-term care of the seedlings; site maintenance; educational programs; public and
community relations, and project coordination and administration. Donations and pledges totaled $59,800 in
2015. Grants from Group 70 Foundation Fund, Hokuli‘a Community Fund, Susan M. Kosasa Fund and the
Rev. Takie Okumura Family Fund through the Hawai‘i Community Foundation helped launch the Campaign.
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)
Hawai‘i Island Native Seed Bank
The Hawai‘i Island Seed Bank entails the collection and storage of seeds that grow in native forests on Hawai‘i
Island. Seeds are collected, deposited, and withdrawn for fire mitigation, restoration, and research projects.
The need for banking seed is critical as native habitat is lost due to wildfires, ungulate grazing, and develop-
ment. The native species of our dryland forests need to be protected and saving seed allows for mitigation of
habitat loss through seed broadcasting, restoration, and creating living fuel breaks. All accessions are from Ha-
wai‘i Island, with a focus on the dryland forest regions. In cooperation with local, Federal and State agencies,
the seed bank collects and accepts seed from rare, threatened, and endangered species. The Seed Bank is a
member of the statewide Hawaii Seed Bank Partnership (HSBP). Members of the HSBP are:
Harold L. Lyon Arboretum Seed Conservation Laboratory
National Tropical Botanical Garden
O‘ahu Army Natural Resources
Hawai‘i Island Native Seed Bank
National Center for Germplasm Resources Protection
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew-Millennium Seed Bank
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In addition to working with the statewide partnership, Project Coordinator Jill Wagner continued to develop
Hawai‘i Island Native Seed Bank partnerships. Hawai‘i Island Seed Bank participants are:
Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
Forest Solutions, Inc.
Kaloko-Honokohau National Park
Kaloko Makai Dry Forest Preserve
Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest, Kamehameha Schools
Kona Community Individuals
Kūhiō Community Association
La‘i‘Ōpua Preserves
Pu‘uhonua O‘Honaunau National Historical Park
Rogers Ranch, Pu‘u Wa‘a Wa‘a
State of Hawai‘i, Pu‘u Wa‘a Wa‘a
The Nature Conservancy
US Forest Service
Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative
Pālamanui Dry Forest Preserve
Hawaii Department of Transportation, O‘ahu
Hawai‘i Island Native Seed Bank partner agencies are:
Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Group www.hear.org/hrprg/
US Fish and Wildlife Service www.fws.gov/pacific/
State of Hawaii DLNR, Division of Forestry and Wildlife hawaii.gov/dlnr/
Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization http://www.hawaiiwildfire.org/
The West Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization initially funded the Seed Bank in 2008 and provided funds
in 2012 to purchase a 10' x10' walk-in refrigerator. Henk Rogers, Rogers Ranch at Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a granted the seed
bank permission to house the fridge at his ranch. The fridge is being operated with solar power, which is a sig-
nificant savings in electricity costs and a generous contribution by Mr. Rogers. BGjournal, a journal of Botanic
Gardens Conservation International, featured the Seed Bank in its January 2015 issue (BGjournal Jan. 2015).
The Seed Bank was transferred to Ka ‘ahahui o ka Nāhelehele at the end of 2015 and is now a part of the Kohala Center’s Hawaii Public Seed Initiative.
Kaloko Honokohau & Pu'uhonua O' Honaunau National Historical Park
Jill Wagner continued 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 developed a
comprehensive program for coastal dryland forest management in Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park,
which includes plant propagation, seed collection and storage, maintenance of rare species, nursery management,
and development of educational and interpretation materials. The long term plan for vegetation management at
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park is to remove exotic plant species, expose the in situ seed bank for
natural regeneration, restore native and Polynesian-introduced plants by outplanting cuttings and seed-generated
plants and sowing seed collected from within the Park. Jill’s activities include mulching and fertilizing native
trees and plants, regularly checking irrigation system performance, collecting seed, monitoring threatened and
endangered species, conducting nursery management workshops, outplanting native plants, holding planning
meetings on site, processing seed (cleaning seed), storing seed, and maintaining a seed database. Jill is also con-
tinuing restoration work on a US Fish & Wildlife Service contract at Pu'uhonua O' Honaunau and Kaloko
Honokohau National Historic Parks.
Awikiwiki Seed.
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, including Polynesian-introduced plants that arrived
with voyaging canoes. These "canoe plants", along with many
endemic species, play essential roles in Hawaiian culture, for
food, fiber, tools, implements, and medicine. Many of these
plants can be found at the Discovery forest. The Discovery
Forest includes two interpretive signs, a main kiosk, and plant ID signs.
A new feature at the Discovery Forest this year is a Traditional Hawaiian Hale, which is being constructed through a
series of workshops conducted by Traditional Hawaiian Hale Builder Unko Waltah Wong.
Kiwanis Kids and other community volunteers are helping to create and maintain the Discovery Forest. Outreach
Coordinator Iwikau’ikaua (Iwi) Joaquin, UH Extension Forester Dr. J.B. Friday, and Horticulturalist Aileen Yeh
conducted planting demonstrations and talked to volunteers about the significance of the plantings.
Keauhou Bird Conservation Center Discovery Forest
HFI is 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. Using captive propagation and
release techniques, KBCC is reestablishing self-sustaining populations of critically endangered birds in the wild.
An additional four acres were cleared and planted this year; bringing restored acres to six. The Division of Forestry
and Wildlife (DOFAW) Forest Stewardship Committee recently approved the 10-year management plan, which calls
for the restoration of 40 acres over 10 years. KBCC caretaker Iwikau‘ikaua (Iwi) Joaquin has engaged over 553
volunteers in outplanting 2,525 native seedlings, which will benefit the Hawaiian birds in captivity and in the wild.
Outplanted species include koa, Māmane, Maile, ‘Ōhi‘a, Pa‘iniu, ‘Ōhelo, Kawa‘u, Kōlea , Olapa, and Pilo.
HFI has received funding for the project from Friends of Hawaii
Charities, American Forests Global ReLeaf, Bill Healy Foundation,
Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, and
DOFAW.
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.
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Kiwanis Kids at the Pana‘ewa Zoo Discovery Forest.
Kamehameha Schools students plant seedlings at KBCC Discovery Forest.
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Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest
HFI and HFIA are working with community partners to create the Hon-
olulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest. The Discovery Forest is a
representation of natural systems, creating 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 villages
of O‘ahu. This replication of coastal ecosystems is helping to provide
habitat for Hawaiian plants, birds, and invertebrates. The exhibit is
designed to demonstrate the significance of place, and the kuleana of
mālama ‘āina by integrating traditional Hawaiian forest ecosystems,
forest stewardship opportunities, and innovative land-based education.
Plans for the exhibit include three zones, Polynesian-introduced species
and cultivars, dryland mesic forest, and strand vegetation. The
Polynesian-introduced Zone has been created and volunteers continue to
plant seedlings and maintain the Zone. The project is providing
opportunities for educational programs related to topics such as
evolution, ecological lessons, endangered species, watershed protection,
ahupua‘a resource management, and invasive species.
Project Coordinator Linda Duling is working with HFI President Travis
Idol to coordinate monthly volunteer events as well as forest steward-
ship learning activities for local students.
The Discovery Forest provides an outdoor educational setting where
visitors learn about the importance of the sustainability 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. Student from
McKinley High School, Kaimuki Middle School, Jefferson Elementary,
Waikiki Elementary, Washington Elementary, Lunailio Elementary, Ala
Wai Elementary, UH Mānoa, as well as pre-k children have been
engaged in the project.
Funding has been received from Atherton Family Foundation; Cooke
Foundation; DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife and USDA Forest
Service through Kaulunani Urban Forestry Program; City & County of
Honolulu Department of Community Services; Hawai‘i Community
Foundation; Hawai‘i Tourism Authority; Pettus Foundation; and Samuel
N. and Mary Castle Foundation.
MAHALO ‘ĀINA HPR Radio Series
HFI, HFIA and community partners worked with Hawaii Public Radio
(HPR) to produce an original radio series. The MAHALO ‘ĀINA radio
series, included 65 90-second segments that aired on HPR-1 for 13 weeks,
with an encore airing on HPR-2 for 13 weeks.
Kahu Kalama Cabigon preforms a blessing at the Discovery Forest.
Student volunteers plant seedlings.
HFI President Travis Idol teaches Cub Scout Den 115 about the Discovery Forest.
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The series was hosted and written by science communications and education specialist Christopher Phillips,
who did an exception job of capturing and conveying the MAHALO 'ĀINA message. The episodes are
archived on HPR's website at http://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/mahaloaina. Dr. J. B. Friday, College of
Tropical Argiculture & Human Resources provided valuable input fact checking the series content.
Kamehameha School worked with HFI to produce 30-second and 70-second Public Service Announcements to
promote MAHALO ‘ĀINA and the radio series.
HPR Mahalo ‘Āina Radio Series 30-second PSA HPR Mahalo ‘Āina Radio Series 70 sec PSA
MAHALO ‘ĀINA HPR Radio Series Funders
Atherton Family Foundation Hawai‘i Forest Insdustry Association
County of Hawai‘i Department of Research & Development Hawai‘i Forest Institute
DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife Kamehameha Schools
Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture
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 Wagner, Future Forests Nursery is collecting seed, propagating and
outplanting native species, and overseeing the maintenance of the Preserve. Agro Resources 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
projects statewide. Through the website, HFI has communicated its message of promoting awareness of the
intrinsic value of Hawaii's forests to the local and international community. A MAHALO ‘ĀINA website was
created at www.mahaloaina.org.
‘Ōhi‘a Wilt (Ceratocystis fimbriata) in Puna. Photo: 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. Sophia Cabral-Maikui assisted Lloyd Jones and the Legislative Committee track bills affecting
forestry and agriculture and provided testimony. See 2015 Legislative Report on next page for a summary of
the bills tracked this year.
Public relations and advocacy efforts this year included:
Sent a letter to Representative Nakashima asking for his support in restoring cuts to the Department of
Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) budget in HB 500 HD 1.
Sent a letter in support of Denise Antolini for the Water Commission.
Signed on to a letter in support of HR 2647, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015. The focus of the
Federal Forest Resource Coalition and the American Forest Resource Council is to restore sustainable
management back on to our federal forests.
Submitted testimony in support of the Department of Agriculture emergency rule to protect ‘Ōhi‘a
trees (Metrosideros polymorpha) across Hawai‘i from Ceratocystis wilt or Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death. This
rule would quarantine Ōhi‘a in affected areas to contain this devastating disease.
Sent a letter of support for the proposed fee acquisition by the DLNR DOFAW and The Trust for
Public Land of approximately 3,027 acres in the Helemano area of O‘ahu to provide opportunities for
commercial forestry and recreation.
Signed on to a letter in support of HR 2647’s urging US Senators to take quick action on wild fire
funding reform and reform of federal forest management. HR 2647’s use of Categorical Exclusions
(CE’s) under the National Environmental Policy Act will allow routine, collaborative projects with
known effects to be more quickly prepared, analyzed, and implemented.
HFIA Director Aileen Yeh with Alani seedlings.
2015 Hawai‘i State Legislative Report
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# Title Subject Description
SB1286 Sandalwood; DLNR; Criminal Penalties for Illegal Destruction or Harvest
Related to the native Sandalwood (Iliahi)
Provides that DLNR has the duty to support and protect native sandalwood; provides for the assessment of fees for a permit to harvest native sandalwood; establishes criminal penalties for the illegal destruction or harvest of native sandalwood.
SB319 Conservation; DLNR; Sandal-wood; Penalties; Fees
Related to Sandal-wood
Prohibits the sale, export, and possession with intent to sell or export raw or unprocessed sandalwood timber, including whole or partial raw logs. Estab-lishes penalties for the sale, export, or possession with the intent to sell or export raw or unprocessed sandalwood timber and establishes a violation as a misdemeanor.
HB647 Sandalwood; DLNR Related to conserva-tion of resources
Establishes penalties for the destruction or harvesting of native sandalwood trees. Requires replanting for trees harvested. Bans the export of raw or unpro-cessed native sandalwood timber. Establishes DLNR policies regarding san-dalwood.
HB750 Sandalwood; DLNR Related to conserva-tion of resources
Establishes penalties for the destruction or harvesting of native sandalwood trees. Requires replanting for trees harvested. Bans the export of raw or unpro-cessed sandalwood timber. Establishes DLNR policies regarding sandalwood.
HB1514 HD1
Environmental Protection; Pesticides; Disclosure; Buffer Zones; Penalties
Relating to environ-mental protection
Establishes disclosure requirements for outdoor applications of pesticides in proximity to schools, childcare facilities, and certain commercial agricultural entities. Establishes reasonable pesticide buffer zones for sensitive areas. Es-tablishes penalties. (HB1514 HD1)
HB773 Community Food Forest Program Relating to communi-ty food forests
Establishes a Community Food Forest Program in the DLNR to work collabo-ratively with local government and community organizations to provide sources of healthy food statewide. Appropriates funds.
SB1126 SD2
Forest Stewardship Program Relating to forest stewardship
Increases the reimbursement rate for participants of the forest stewardship program. Clarifies that long-term leaseholders are eligible to participate in the program. Requires forest stewardship program applicants to enter into a pro-gram implementation agreement with BLNR, upon approval of the forest stewardship management plan by BLNR. Defines "program implementation agreement". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
SB545
Forest Conservation; Access; Emergency Response; Outdoor Recreation; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Climate Change; Appropriation
Related to natural resources
Appropriates funds to the DLNR for watershed management projects; fire, natural disaster, and emergency response equipment; and forest and outdoor recreation improvements.
SB97
DLNR; Appropriation; Conserva-tion; Invasive Species; Natural Disasters; Aloha+ Challenge; Fresh Water; Emergency Re-sponders
Related to natural resources
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources for water-shed management; invasive species council projects; fire, natural disaster, and emergency response; and forest and outdoor recreation improvement.
HB957 Forest Stewardship Program Relating to forest stewardship
Clarifies conditions that must be met by applicants to receive funds under the Forest Stewardship Program.
HB437 HD1
Aloha+ Challenge; Natural Re-source Goals; Appropriations
Appropriations for the natural resource goals of Aloha Challenge
Appropriates funds for the natural resource goals of the Aloha+ Challenge. (HB437 HD1)
Financial Report
Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2015 Profit and Loss January through December 2015
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INCOME
Contract for Services/Grants
DHHL-Laiopua 51,778
DHHL-Christmas Tree Project 2,869
HDOA-Christmas Tree Project 8,000
KS/NTBG-Dryland/MA PSAs 363,275
CNHA/Olson Trust Proj. 7,500
Nan Inc.-Kaloko Makai 60,529
Total Contract for Services/Grants 493,951
Other Income
Hawaiian Hoary Bat Study 3,070
Hawaii's Woodshow 70,289
Membership Dues 13,606
HFI Grant Admin. 19,325
HFI Project Coordination/PR 5,101
Sales/Donations/Reimb, 845
AGM/Meals 1,973
Hawaii Wood Guild 5,170
Refund (HEMIC, Fed Tax) 2,595
Loans 14,000
TOTAL INCOME 629,926
EXPENSES 7,338
Administration
Executive Director 64,736
Benefits 17,036
Admin. Services 16,321
Total Administration 98,092
Overhead
Storage/Copier/Utilities 4,052
Office Expenses 4,156
Telecommunications 2,506
Int. pymt/bnk sv chg/cc sv/int 2,142
Travel 1,897
Taxes & Insurance 9,185
Total Overhead 23,939
Projects, Programs, and Services
Kaupulehu Dryland Forest 313,456
Laiopua Dryland Preserve 48,118
Kaloko Makai Dryland Forest 69,573
Discovery Forest Projects 41,043
Christmas Tree Demonstration 17,278
Hawaiian Hoary Bat Study 8,613
Hawaii Wood Guild 3,337
Hawaii's Woodshow 65,776
AGM/Meals/Board Mtgs/Gifts 2,026
PR/Website 992
Other: Dues, web, fees, refund/loans 14,668
Total Projects, Programs, and Services 584,879
TOTAL EXPENSES 706,910
NET INCOME (76,985)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking
HFIA Check Register 32,394.78
Total Checking 32,394.78
Other Current Assets
Accounts Receivable 103,212.15
Total Current Assets 135,606.93
Fixed Assets
Vehicles 24,397.55
Accumulated Deprn- Veh. (21,175.00)
Computer & Peripherals 2,864.77
Accum Depr Computer (2,864.73)
Furniture & Fixtures 187.48
Accum Dep-Furniture (140.00)
Total Fixed Assets 3,270.07
TOTAL ASSETS 138,877.00
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable 14,242.27
Direct Deposit Liabilities (125.51)
Payroll Liabilities 5,093.18
Total Liabilities 19,209.94
Equity
Opening Bal Equity 26,567.64
Funds Balance 170,083.99
Net Income (76,984.57)
Total Equity 119,667.06
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 138,877.00
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2015 Revenues and Expenditures
Revenues
Expenses
Category Amount Percentage
Contract for Services/Grants $ 507,951 80.6%
Hawaiian Hoary Bat Study $ 3,070 0.5%
Hawaii's Woodshow $ 70,289 11.2%
Hawaii Wood Guild $ 5,170 0.8%
Membership Dues $ 13,606 2.2%
HFI Grant, Project, PR Services $ 24,426 3.9%
Sales/Donations/Reimb./Refunds $ 3,440 0.5%
AGM/Meals $ 1,973 0.3%
Total $ 629,926 100.0%
Category Amount Percentage
Projects, Programs, and Services $ 584,879 82.7%
Administration $ 98,092 13.9%
Overhead $ 23,939 3.4%
Totals $ 706,910 100.0%
Corporate Members
Bill Stormont, American Forest Management, Inc. 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, Ha‘loa Aina (JAWMIN) LLC Sophia Cabral-Maikui, Hawaiian Pacific Hardwoods
Kama Dancil, Kamehameha Schools Alan Okami, Koaloha Ukulele
Michael Tam, Martin & MacArthur, Ltd. Marty Fernandes, Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens
Andrew Thomas, Plywood Hawaii, Inc. Mike Lindstrom, Specialty Forest Products, Inc.
Kevin Carl, The Koa Store Ric Lopez, USDA Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry
Carol Akimoto, Woodcraft Hawaii
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 Alan Parachini, Allan Parachini Custom Furniture Owen J. Graham, Alaska Forest Association Andy Cole, Andy Cole Woodworking Jay Warner, Awapuhi Farms & Mill Scott Beaulaurier, Beaulaurier Forestry Services, Inc. Ben Wilkinson, Ben Wilkinson Furniture 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 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 Dave Gomes, Gomes Guitars & Ukuleles Gregg Smith, Gregg Smith - Woodturner Don Bryan, Hamakua Tropical Woods James Quinn, Hawaii Island Hardwoods, LLC Curtis Wilmington, Hawaiian Accessories, Inc.
William Cowern, Hawaiian Mahogany, Inc. Vedad Kulalic, Hawaiian Fine Woodcraft LLC Che Garcia, Hawaiian Koa Wood Rings
Herb Kaneko Honolulu Furniture Company Thomas Loudat, 'Io Makuahine; TMSP, Inc James De Mello, J.D. Enterprises Terry & Carole Wells, Kahili Makai Ranch and Supply Lance (Kip) Dunbar, Kainalu Ranch Charles Gerdes, Kalaau Graphics
Alex Woodbury, Kamuela Hardwoods LLC Herb Kaneko A. C. Sandy Brodie, Kaua‘i Koa Farm Greg H. Blomgren, Koa Hawaiiana
Mahalo to our Members
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Muriel Lighter, Kohala Nui Farms, LLC Rick Rutiz, Ma Ka Hana Ka‘ Ike Eddie Takayesu, Maui Custom Woodworks, Inc.
James A. Mehrwein, McKenzie River Associates, LLC Dale Adams – Owner, Oahu Tree Recycling, Inc. Richard Willson, Ocean Eagle Jimmy Greenwell, Palani Ranch Company 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, Ricardo Vasquez Studio Furniture Ron Kent Roy Lambrecht, Roy Lambrecht Woodworking, INC R.W Rollo Scheurenbrand, Scheurenbrand Guitars
Ron Wolfe, Sea Wolfe Forestry, LLC Jonathan Somaoang, Simon-Jon Gallery Clay and Shel Simpson, Simpson Art Works Martin Mansson, Swedish Woodwork & Design Tai Lake, Tai Lake Fine Woodworking Takahiro and Junko Yoshino Tay Perry, Tay W. Perry, Inc. Elin Walburn, Teichner Walburn & Associates Don Bryan, Tradewinds Hawaiian Woods Michael M. Kraus, Tree Works, Inc. Diana and Terry Tusher, Tusher Architectural Group J.B. Friday, University of Hawaii Manoa Cooperative Extension Service Dave Sweitzer, Western Hardwood Association Alan Wilkinson, Wilkinson Koa Furniture
Loren Wilson, Wilson Woodcraft Jorma Winkler, JACY, Inc. dba Winkler Woods, LLC 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 Tom Zelko, Zelko Woodworks, LLC Hidetaka Yamauchi, Yamaichi Fancy Veneer
Mahalo to our Members
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Individual Members
Randy Akau Lehua Alapai Don Albrecht Neal Arnold Adam Baker Jill Beaton Derek Bencomo Henry Biscardi Joshua Bowles Paul Brennan James Brewbaker Joel Bright Joel Bright John Britton Cindy Bruce Michael Buck Joe Butterweck Robert Butts Jeremy Campbell Marcus Castaing Tor Chantara Marijcke Christianson David Chung Francisco Clemente Paul Conry John Cross Richard Cunningham William Dalton
Cindy Beth Davis-Dykema Robert Duffer John Fackrell Nadia Fairlamb Marty Fernandes Robert Forbes David Gagnon Alan Gamble Christian Giardina Andrea Gill Douglas Gordon Judy Hancock Scott Hare Chip Hartman Stan Hebda Tommy Higashino Laurie Ho Gail Holm-Kennedy Arnold Hori Travis Idol Edwin Ikeda Lloyd Jones Randall Kam William Kleiner Ulrich Krauer Lance La Pierre Tai Lake Eric Lebuse
David Longacre David Louie Douglas Lung Keith Maile Christy Martin Bob Masuda 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 Terry Quisenberry David Reisland Charlie Rillamas Dave Rinell Mike Robinson Sherry Robinson Scott Rolles Raymond Salley
R.W. "Rollo" Scheurenbrand Randi Schneider Tim Shafto Peter Simmons Heather Simmons Michael Smith Terence Spencer Irene Sprecher Ralph Suda Richard Sylva Ronald Tosh Mohuhano Tuikolongahau Scott Turn Ricardo Vasquez 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
Photos by J.B. Friday.
A&B Foundation Agro Resources Inc.
Aileen Yeh Akamai Glass
American Forests Global Releaf Andy Cole
Atherton Family Foundation Hawai‘i Community Foundation Arthur Lawrence Mullay Fund
Hawai‘i Community Foundation Kukio Community Fund 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 Denise Hayashi
Department of Business 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
Koa Wood Rings Kohala Center
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) Pauline Worsham Pettus Foundation
Pono Pacific Preserve Hawaii
R. Suda Ron & Myra Kent
Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation
San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research Scott Hare
Teichner Walburn & Associates Thomas A. Loudat
Three Mountain Alliance 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 Wilds Pihanui Brawner Will J. Reid Foundation
William Yuen Woodcraft Hawaii
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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