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2010 ANNUAL REPORT

January 2011

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

About the Hawai�i Forest Industry Association..��.�. 3 Board of Directors and Staff Grants and Contributions

Projects and Programs��.�...��..��.��.�....... 5 Airport Display Discovery Forest Forestry Public Awareness Campaign Hawaii�s WoodTM Campaign Hawaii�s WoodshowTM Kapāpala Forest Ka Pilina Poina �Ole �Connection Not Forgotten� Ka�ūpūlehu Dryland Forest, Kalaemanō Cultural Center, and La�i�Ōpua Preserves K Koa Standing the Test of Time Campaign Membership Website

Hawai�i Forest Institute ��..��.��.....�.. 12

Public Relations and Advocacy ��...�.��.. 16

Financial Report�.��.�..�...�... 17

2010 Hawai�i State Legislative Report�.��...�.��.. 18

Mahalo to Our Members��.��.��..�..... 20

Mahalo to Our Partners and Contributors��..�..� Back Cover

Contents

Jay Warner Director

James Quinn Director

Robert Osgood Director

Aileen Yeh Vice-President

Mike Robinson Treasurer

Tai Lake President

Peter D. Simmons Director

Mats Fogelvik Secretary

Bill Cowern Director

Kip Dunbar Director

Bill Stormont Director

HFIA 2010 Annual Report 1

Board of Directors, Staff, and Contractors

Heidi Wild Marketing Consultant

Keoki A. Carter Outreach

Nick Dudley Director

Nickolas Koch Director

Marian Yasuda Hawaii�s WoodshowTM

Coordinator

Yvonne Yarber Carter Outreach

Jill Wagner Ecological Services

Heather Simmons Executive Director

Don Bryan Director

Wilds Pihanui Brawner Site Manager

Denise Hayashi Legislative Consultant

Donald Riedel Director

Diana Tusher Director

Elin Walburn Director

Eldridge Naboa Restoration Technician

Preface This Annual Report describes the many programs and activities of HFIA in 2010. In spite of challenging economic times, much progress has been made this year. It was an exciting time as we celebrated our 21st year as Hawaii�s recognized forest industry trade association. In addition to expanding and enhancing existing projects and programs, HFIA initi-ated several new and exciting projects including management of the 70-acre endan-gered plant preserves at the Village of La�i�Ōpua in Kealakehe, West Hawai�i; initiation of the Discovery Forest, a forest demonstration project; and creation of Hawaii�s Woodshow website. Hawaii's forests have seen significant changes over the past 20 years. As we progress further into the 21st century, it is important we continue to utilize forest management practices that sustain the health and productivity of Hawaii�s forests over the long term. We are looking forward to a flurry of activity in Hawaii�s forest industry in 2011.


Kalalau Valley, Kaua� i. Photo: J.B. Friday.

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, marketing, and advocacy, HFIA encourages the responsible growth of Hawaii�s forest industry. HFIA�s programs promote healthier forests, in-creased business, and more jobs within the sector.

Board of Directors & Staff

The Hawai�i Forest Industry Association (HFIA) Directors: Don Bryan-At-Large, Tradewinds Ha-waiian Woods; Bill Cowern-Kaua�i, Hawaiian Mahogany Co., Inc.; Nick Dudley-O�ahu, Hawai�i Ag-riculture Research Center; Kip Dunbar-Maui, Kainalu Ranch; Mats Fogelvik-Maui, Fogelvik Furni-ture; Nicholas Koch-At-Large, Forest Solutions, Inc.; Tai Lake-At-Large, Tai Lake Fine Woodwork-ing; Bob Osgood-At-large, Agriculture Consultant; James Quinn-At-Large, Hawaii Island Hard-woods; Don Riedel-Kaua�i, Bamboo Guild & Garden Island RC&D; Mike Robinson-Hawai�i Island, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Peter Simmons-Hawai�i Island, In the Woods; Bill Stormont-At-Large, American Forest Management, Inc.; 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. The Executive Officers: Tai Lake, President; Aileen Yeh, Vice-President; Mike Robinson, Treasurer; and Mats Fogelvik, Secretary. HFIA staff and contractors: Heather Simmons, Executive Director; Wilds Pihanui Brawner, Dryland Forest Site Manager; Yvonne Yarber Carter, Dryland Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator; Keoki Apokolani Carter, Dryland Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinator; Jill Wagner, Eco-logical Services; Eldridge Naboa, Dryland Restoration Technician; Marian Yasuda, Hawaii�s Wood-showTM Coordinator, Mike Donoho, Planning Consultant-Kukui Planning Company, LLC; Denise Hayashi, Legislative/Marketing Consultant; and Marketing Consultant Heidi Wild continues to pro-vide assistance with O�ahu marketing activities. The award-winning Current Events provides public relations assistance.

Grants and Contributions

Discovery Forest

The Hawai�i Tourism Authority awarded HFIA $30,000 for the Discovery Forest, a native and plantation for-est demonstration project initiated in Hilo. Dryland Forest Restoration Kamehameha Schools approved $100,000 for 2010/2011 for Ka�ūpūlehu Dryland Forest restoration, education, and planning.



Dryland Forest Restoration (Continued) The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands awarded HFIA at $485,536 two-year contract for the management of the endangered plant preserves at the Villages of La�i�Ōpua, Kealakehe in West Hawai�i.

The Hawai�i Tourism Authority awarded HFIA $15,000 for the Ka Pilina Poina �Ole �Connection Not Forgot-ten� project, which connects three culturally significant sites, Ka�ūpūlehu Dryland Forest Preserve, Kalae-manō Cultural Center, and La�i�Ōpua Preserves in North Kona on Hawai�i Island. Forestry Public Awareness Campaign The County of Hawai�i Department of Research and Development awarded HFIA $5,000 for the Forestry Public Awareness Campaign. HFIA is working with Current Events to develop a campaign message, tag-line, Fact Sheet, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and multi-media promotions.

Hawaii�s WoodshowTM, Na La�au o Hawai�i The City and County of Honolulu awarded HFIA $5,000 for Hawaii�s Woodshow 2011.

The State of Hawai�i Department of Agriculture awarded HFIA $7,487 to create the Hawaii�s Woodshow website.

Hawai�i Forest Institute Grants Awarded

Koa forest at Keanakolu, Hawai�i Island. Photo: J.B. Friday.

Funding Source Project Amount

Atherton Family Foundation Ka Pilina Poina �Ole �Connection Not Forgotten� $ 10,000

HCF Kukio Community Fund Ka Pilina Poina �Ole �Connection Not Forgotten� $ 5,000

HCF Arthur Lawrence Mullaly Fund Ka Pilina Poina �Ole �Connection Not Forgotten� $ 8,000

HCF West Hawai�i Fund Ka Pilina Poina �Ole �Connection Not Forgotten� $ 9,500

Bishop Museum DOE (ECHO) Ka Pilina Poina �Ole �Connection Not Forgotten� $ 41,000

Change Happens Foundation Discovery Forest $ 5,000

Total $ 78,500


Projects and Programs

Airport Display HFIA�s two display cases at the Honolulu Inter-island Airport were dismantled this year. HFIA now has a display at the Hilo Airport, which provides an opportunity for HFIA members to display their woodwork.

Discovery Forest The Discovery Forest is a forest demonstration project, which will provide education, recreation, and volun-teer opportunities for community residents and visitors. Project plans include: ! A native forest demonstrating native plants and featuring aviaries with native Hawaiian birds; ! A tree farm demonstrating high value hardwoods; ! A agro-forestry demonstrating cultural, medicinal, and understory plants; and ! An interpretive kiosk and signage, plant identification labels, walking trails, benches, and a network of

media including brochures, news articles, and web pages.

Forestry Public Awareness Campaign HFIA is initiated the Forestry Public Awareness Campaign, which is funded by County of Hawai�i Depart-ment of Research and Development. HFIA and HFI Directors are working with PR firm Current Events to develop a campaign message, tagline, Fact Sheet, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and multi-media pro-motions.

Hawaii�s WoodTM Campaign The Hawaii�s WoodTM brand represents fine items crafted in Hawai�i. It is a guarantee that the item is unique, made from wood grown in the Hawaiian Islands. Items designated as Hawaii�s WoodTM are unmistakably creations of Hawaii�s finest woodworkers, offering a tradition of re-spect, 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, hang tags, post cards, brochures, display

stands, and Hawaii�s Wood posters.

Hawaii�s WoodshowTM, Na La�au o Hawai�i Hawaii's WoodshowTM 2010, Na La�au o Hawai�i, HFIA�s 18th annual juried furniture and woodworking exhibition was held at the Honolulu Academy of Arts Center in March-April 2010. The Show was jointly judged by three jurors, Doug Gordon, Alfred Sharp, and Kelly Sueda . Judging was based on �Inspiration of Design� and �Excellence of Implementa-tion�. Awards included: Best in Show; First Place in the categories of Furniture, Sculpture, Turning, Musical Instrument, Open, and Novice; Honorable Mentions; Skolmen Award; Kent Award; Peo-ple�s Choice Award; and Artist�s Choice Award. In addition to serving as juror, Alfred Sharp, an award-winning period furniture maker and furniture historian, conducted workshops on the technique of hammer veneering. Only Hawaiian-grown wood works of art are displayed in Hawaii�s Woodshow, which is de-signed to strengthen appreciation for the artists� work and encourage sustainable forestry through the plant-ing of native and non-native trees. Certain rare or endangered species are prohibited.


Hawaii's Woodshow Website HFIA launched its new Hawaii's Woodshow website this year. The new site provides information on previ-ous and upcoming Woodshow, as well as a Hawaii's Woodshow Marketplace. The Marketplace features en-tries from previous shows for viewing and purchase. Artists entering future Woodshows will have the op-portunity to display and sell their unsold work at the Marketplace. The new website is located at http://woodshow.hawaiiforest.org and was funded by the State of Hawai'i Department of Agriculture.

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Hawaii�s Woodshow 2010 Sponsors and Donors

Benefactors Kamehameha Schools

State if Hawai�i Department of Agriculture Hawai�i Tourism Authority

City and County of Honolulu Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife

Woodcraft Hawai�i

Bronze ($100-$499) Akamai Glass

Bello�s Millwork, Inc. - Eric and Mary Bello C. Barton Potter C. Dudley Pratt

Gregg Smith�Woodturner Dr. James & Robert Holm-Kennedy

Kage Tatami Shop Inc. Lyons Brandt Cook & Hiramatsu

Palani Ranch Company, Inc. Ron and Myra Kent

TMSP Inc.

Silent Auction Donors Big Island Candies Curtis WilsonCost Dave & Busters Doubletree Alana Hotel-Waikiki Halekulani Hawai�i Theatre Center Into the Woods-Heather Gallo J. Kelly Dunn Kona Brewing Company Kualoa Ranch Hawai�i Marriott Wailea Beach Resort Michel�s at the Colony Surf Natural Wellness Center Pacific Beach Hotel Peter D. Simmons Rachel Dunn Sea Life Park The Contemporary Museum The Willows Restaurant Timothy and Tiffany Shafto University of Hawai�i at Manoa Woodcraft Zippy�s Restaurant

In-kind Donors Bubbies Ice Cream Island Collections King and Zelko Hawaiian Woodworks

Special Award Underwriters Bart Potter and Ron Kent

Grateful appreciation to: Bart Potter Bubbies Ice Cream Da Spot Danberry Designs Heidi Wild Honolulu Academy of Art Travis Idol Mike Robinson Masako Schwalbenitz Roger Skolmen Ron Kent The Nature Conservancy Uncle Harry Koizumi Vince Hazen

A Special Mahalo to event coordinator Marian Yasuda and her team of volunteers.

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Kapāpala Forest HFIA is coordinating an effort of the Kapāpala Forest Working Group and the Division of Forestry and Wild-life (DOFAW) to develop a plan for bringing youth to the Kapāpala Forest for cultural and environmental education. The goal is to involve youth through cooperative programs with the Department of Education, University of Hawai�i, and other educational institutions. Once the Plan is developed, it will be used as a fundraising tool to acquire funds for implementation. HFIA is currently seeking addition funding.

The Working Group recognizes the importance of preserving Hawaii�s unique natural and cultural inheri-tance for future generations by fostering knowledge and respect for Hawaii�s native forests. Members of the Group are: Kealakai (Keala) Kanaka�ole, Hawaiian Culture Expert; Kamakani (Kama) Dancil, Kamehameha Schools; Mike Robinson, HFIA; Pam Scheffler, Forest TEAM; Peter Simmons, HFIA; Orlo Steele, Forest TEAM; and Heather Simmons, HFIA.

Ka Pilina Poina �Ole �Connection Not Forgotten� The Ka Pilina Poina �Ole �Connection Not Forgotten� project connects three culturally significant dryland for-est sites in West Hawai�i: Ka�ūpūlehu Dryland Forest-mauka and makai; Kalaemanō Cultural Center; and La�i�Ōpua Preserves. The project is an growing revitalization effort to restore, maintain, and perpetuate en-dangered dryland forest habitat. It increases public awareness of the significance of Hawaii's tropical dry-land 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 native plants remain, which makes safe havens such as theses sites all the more precious for future generations.

The project provides educational, cultural, and stewardship opportunities for students and other community volunteers; 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. Over 500 youth participated in Ka Pilina Poina �Ole forest stewardship outreach events at Ka�ūpūlehu and Kalaemanō Cultural Center this year. Cultural ecology, safety, restoration, science and stewardship pro-tocols 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.


Keoki Apokolani Carter demonstrates wood density of select native and non-native woods for UH-Hilo students as part of a native plant course taught by Dr. Jonathon Price. Photo: Yvonne Yarber Carter, 2010.

Through his Mea La�au curriculum, Keoki Apokolani Carter teaches Kanu O Ka �Āina students about woods in an activity where students guess whether the wood lana (float) or piholo (sink) and whether it could be used makai to build a wa�a. Photo: Yvonne Yarber Carter, 2010.

New Ka Pilina Poina �Ole outreach and interpretive materials produced this year include dryland forest brochures; Ka Pilina Poina �Ole brochures; laminated, reusable field learning guides; youth survey/quizzes; two audio story interpretive signs, one at Ka�ūpūlehu and one at Kalaemanō; and a Wiliwili postcard. Portable digital players, a 5-unit docking station and laptop computer, and Ipads were pur-chased for onsite youth learning activities. An interactive webpage with youth lesson plans and other dryland forest resources was created at partner Ka 'Ahahui o ka Nāhelehele website at www.drylandforest.org. New outreach materials are being developed to be used at all three sites.

Ka�ūpūlehu Dryland Forest HFIA, working with the Dryland Forest Working Group and other project partners, has been managing Ka�ūpūlehu Dryland Forest for 18 years. In addition to the 70-acre site makai of Highway 30 in North Kona, HFIA assists the National Tropical Botanical Gardens care for a six-acre forest located mauka of the highway. This year, an additional three acres were restored, bringing the total acres being intensively managed to 26 of the 76-acre Preserves. These areas have been controlled of invasive weeds, primarily fountain grass, and outplanted with native seedlings. Over 500 seedlings were outplanted at Ka�ūpūlehu this year. Trail building activities were intensified to permit better access and wider firebreaks. Planning consultant Mike Donoho, Kukui Planning Company, LLC is developing a long-range plan for Ka�ūpūlehu Preserve, which is scheduled for completion in March 2011.

Kalaemanō Cultural Center In 2008, HFIA expanded its dryland forest outreach and education efforts to include Kalaemanō Cultural Center at the Kukio Resort in North Kona. Located along the makai portion of Ka�ūpūlehu Ahupua�a, the new interpretive center is at the site of the traditional salt ponds of Kalaemanō. A second audio story station was produced and installed at Kalaemanō this year. �Stories of place� come alive through the digitized live voices from oral histories bringing connections to the past to life. There are four mo�olelo or stories in the new center, told in both Hawaiian and English. The audio feature sets 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.

La�i�ōpua Preserves The Ka Pilina Poina �Ole project was expanded this year to include the La�i�ōpua Preserves in Kealakehe, North Kona, on Hawai�i Island. In June 2010, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) selected HFIA to assist in the implementation of their La�i�ōpua Plant Mitigation and Preserve Restoration Plan. In coordination with community stakeholders, HFIA is working with DHHL to restore, develop, and man-age the endangered plant preserves at the Villages of La�i�ōpua. Efforts at La�i�ōpua include developing plant preserves to protect the endangered plants aupaka (Isodendrion pyrifolium) and uhiuhi (Caesalpinia kavaiensis) as well as other native plant species. Activities completed this year include locating and creat-ing service roads and trail alignments; monitoring and caring for plants and irrigation systems; installing an on-site storage container; finalizing the Seed Col-lection and Management Plan; initiating a Uhiuhi Critical Care Plan and an Implementation Plan; pub-lishing several newsletter articles; and installing se-curity gates. HFIA entered into contracts to expand the irrigations laterals, install additional fencing and gates, weed control triage, and the construction a Aupaka Preserve pavilion and of a Uhiuhi Preserve pavilion. As part of the Ka Pilina Poina �Ole project,


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the focus of 2011 will be creating a dryland habitat learning center with a interpretive trail system, which will provide an opportunity for gathering, cultural practices, and ways to learn about native dryland ecosystems.

Cultural Ecology Team The Cultural Ecology Team includes Site Manager Wilds Pihanui Brawner; Education and Outreach Coordinator Yvonne Yarber Carter; Hawaiian Cul-ture Educator and Community Liaison Keoki Apokolani Carter; and Restoration Technician El-dridge Naboa. This year, Keoki Carter pilot tested his Mea La�au youth cultural education program, which focuses on native plants and trees for tools and implements and offers suggestions for alterna-tives to endangered species. Jill Wagner with Future Forest Nursery assists the Team by providing ecological services such as plant selection, seed collection, and propagation. Pono Pacific�s Hawai�i Youth Conservation Corp (HYCC) year-round interns, Pua Herron-Whitehead and Janelle Williams provided valuable assistance with invasive weed control and forest steward-ship events.

Project Partners This year�s funding was provided by Hawai�i Tourism Authority�s Kūkulu Ola: Living Hawaiian Culture Pro-gram, County of Hawai'i Department of Research and Development, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Kamehameha Schools, and Roselyn C. Swig in honor of Mr. Ulrich Krauer. Kukio Community Fund and Ar-thur Lawrence Mullaly Fund of the Hawai'i Community Foundation, Atherton Family Foundation, Bill Healy Foundation, and U.S. Department of Education's "Education through Cultural & Historical Organiza-tions" (ECHO) contributed through grants to the Hawai�i Forest Institute.

Other project partners and in-kind contributors include Clear Image, Kohala Center, Future Forest Nursery, TryLookInside Graphics, Ka �Ahahui o ka Nāhelehele, and Kukio Resort.

Koa: Standing the Test of Time Campaign The Koa: Standing the Test of Time Campaign promoted Hawaii�s value-added wood products by highlighting the value of koa as well as other Hawaiian hardwoods. The campaign built awareness and provided informa-tion to benefit Hawaii�s growers, woodworkers, processors, retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and con-sumers. The campaign included evaluating, enhancing, and expanding HFIA�s Hawaii�s WoodTM Program; developing a new promotional brochure; hosting an educational forum; and creating a new award. The Ha-wai�i Department of Agriculture, County of Hawai�i Department of Research and Development, and A&B Foundation through the Hawai�i Forest Institute were the Campaign sponsors. The Koa: Standing the Test of Time Award was created to recognize an organization who puts forth extraordi-nary effort to ensure the sustainability of koa, and works diligently toward perpetuating resources for future generations. The Award was presented to the �Āina Mauna Legacy Program, which is being undertaken by Ho�okuleana LLC and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL). State Department of Agriculture

William Makanui, Wilds Brawner, and Keoki Carter locating restoration trails and service roads at La�i�Ōpua Preserves. Photo: Yvonne Yarber Carter.


Chair Sandra Lee Kunimoto presented Kamanao Mills, DHHL and Peter Young, Ho�okuleana with the award at the Opening Reception of 2010 Hawaii�s Woodshow.

Membership HFIA initiated 2010 with 222 members and ended the year with 224 members. HFIA celebrated it 21st An-nual General Membership meeting at Tradewinds Forest Products in �O�ōkala in January. Don Bryan gave a presentation on Tradewinds Forest Products veneer mill project and Mike Robinson presented the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) �Āina Mauna Legacy Program. Don Bryan and Peter Simmons hosted a tour of the mill site and the eucalyptus plantations along the Hāmākua Coast.

Website Mats Fogelvik continued to maintain the website. HFIA is working on automating the member-ship renewal process. HFIA�s website links to the new Hawaii's Woodshow website, which pro-vides information on previous and upcoming Woodshow, as well as a Hawaii's Woodshow Mar-ketplace.

HFIA Directors at the 2010 AGM from left to right: Don Bryan, Jay Warner, Robert Osgood, Peter Simmons, Aileen Yeh, Tai Lake, Mike Robinson, Mats Fogelvik, and Nicolas Koch.

Aileen Yeh at the 2010 AGM field trip of the eucalyptus plantations along the Hāmākua Coast.

Hawai�i Forest Institute HFIA formed the Hawai�i Forest Institute (HFI), a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, in 2003. The purpose of the Institute is to promote the health and productivity of Hawai�i forests through edu-cational programs and scientific research.

HFI held four Board meetings in 2010. HFIA Directors approved the following slate of HFI Di-rectors at the annual meeting: J.B. Friday, Travis Idol, Robert Osgood, Mike Robinson, Peter D. Simmons, Aileen Yeh, and William Yuen. HFI approved the following slate of HFI Officers:

Travis Idol, President; Robert Osgood, Vice President; Peter Simmons, Treasurer; and William Yuen, Secre-tary. The Hawai�i Forest Journal Editorial Review Committee members are Chair Travis Idol, J.B. Friday, Judy Hancock, and Carolyn Stewart. The Grants Committee members are Travis Idol, Robert Osgood, Mike Robinson, Aileen Yeh, and William Yuen.

Hawai�i Forest Institute Projects Forestry Forums With a grant from the A& B Foundation, HFI conducted four forestry forums in 2010, one on each of the fol-lowing Islands: Hawai�i, O�ahu, Kaua�i, and Maui.

Hawai�i Island Forum The Hawai�i Island Forum was held on February 25, 2010 at the Kalaemanō Cultural Center in North Kona. This informal talk story, titled "Mauka-Makai: Ka�ūpūlehu Connections Not Forgotten" addressed ahupua�a per-spectives connecting land and people mauka-makai, through a cultural ecology partnership. A slide presen-tation by cultural educators Ku�ulei Keakealani, Yvonne Yarber Carter, and Keoki Apokolani Carter, and Site Manager Wilds Pihanui Brawner covered vital components in the perpetuation of a dynamic Ka�ūpūlehu dryland forest and coastal ecosystem including restoration, science, and cultural history.

O�ahu Forum The O�ahu Forum, moderated by HFI President Dr. Travis Idol, was held on March 26, 2010 at the Honolulu Academy Arts Center. The presentation, titled Koa: Standing the Test of Time, presented information on the his-tory and future of koa forests as one of Hawaii's most ecologically, culturally, and economically important tree species. The forum generated renewed interest in the importance of trees and forests to the economic, ecological, and social well-being of Hawai�i. Keynote Speaker Dr. Paul Scowcroft gave a compelling presenta-tion on koa as an actively managed native forest species and provided a broader perspective highlighting the importance of continuing efforts at conservation, restoration, and sustainable management.

Kaua�i Forum The Kaua�i Forum, which was moderated by Stephen E.S. Smith, was held on April 9, 2010 at Kukui�ula Vil-lage, followed by lunch and a field trip of Kukui�ula�s grounds. The forum, titled The Timelessness of Hawaii�s Forests presented an overview of Kauai�s forests and ongoing projects--from wilderness to urban forestry. Kaua�i Forum topics and speakers included: • Kukui�ula Landscape Introduction: Roger Peckenpaugh, Landscape Project Manager • Overview of Kauai�s Forests: Stephen E.S. Smith, Forestry Management Consultants HI • The Nature Conservancy�s (TNC) Recent Accomplishments on Kaua�i: Alan Rietow, TNC • Overview of Projects at the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG): Dr. David Burney, NTBG Roger Peckenpaugh guided the field trip, which provided a look into Kukui�ula�s landscape vision for the


�Living Garden� by exploring plants, pathways and parks and opportunities associated with urban forestry and community landscapes.

Maui Forum The Maui Forum was held on May 8, 2010 at the Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company (HC&S) Pu�unene factory. The Maui Forestry Forum, moder-ated by Nick Dudley, explored the interconnec-tions of Maui�s forests and watersheds, combined with a special field and factory tour of HC&S, Maui�s largest agricultural operation. Four speak-ers from Maui�s natural resource community pre-sented a broad range of topics and introduced atten-dees to an overview of Maui�s forests, watersheds and ongoing projects--from wilderness to urban forestry and agriculture. Maui Forum topics and speakers included: • Reforestation of Polipoli: Lance De Silva, Protection Forester, DOFAW • East Maui Irrigation Co.: Mark Vaught, East Maui Irrigation Co. • Haleakala Ranch: Scott Meidel, Haleakala Ranch Vice President and Land Manager • Hawai�i Agriculture Research Center (HARC): Nick Dudley, HARC Forestry Program Manager Following the Forum, HC&S conducted a tour, which included HC&S�s history and plans for the future; processes of growing and harvesting sugarcane; a visit to a Maui skimming well; power production, includ-ing hydroelectricity; and a demonstration of the state-of-the-art equipment in use. Hawai�i Forest Journal In December 2010, HFI produced the fifth issue of the Hawai�i Forest Journal. The articles in this issue cover a broad range of forestry-related topics, including understanding the impacts of non-native species on wild-land fires, innovative techniques in forest and range management, the development of improved varieties of multipurpose trees, and the application of advanced satellite remote sensing to describing and understanding forest structure and function. This issue�s sponsors were Will J. Reid Foundation, Forest Solutions Inc., and HFIA. HFIA had 40 copies printed and distributed an electronic copy of the publication to 465 individuals and organizations including HFIA members, legislators, and other private and public partners. The Journal is also posted on the web. Ka Pilina Poina �Ole �Connections Not Forgotten� The Ka Pilina Poina �Ole �Connections Not Forgotten� project involves sustaining fragile endangered dry for-est ecosystems and sharing their unique historical, cultural, restoration, and scientific aspects to benefit Ha-wai�i residents and visitors. The project connects three culturally significant destinations in North Kona; Ka�ūpūlehu Dryland Forest Preserve, Kalaemanō Cultural Center and La�i�Ōpua Preserves. Two audio story centers, interpretive materials, and curriculum were developed along with a stewardship outreach program linking the three cultural heritage sites. The interpretive audio story centers features live voices from oral histories, bringing connections to the past alive. The project gives residents and visitors a unique opportu-nity to experience and understand the traditional Hawaiian use of ahupua�a lands, the significance of place names, and the importance of the interconnection between preservation of the mauka and makai environs.

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This year�s program was supported by the U.S. Department of Education's "Education through Cultural & Historical Organizations" (ECHO) grant, Arthur Lawrence Mullaly Fund and Kukio Community Fund of the Hawai�i Community Foundation, Atherton Family Foundation, and Bill Healy Foundation. Native Hawaiian Seed Bank Cooperative The Native Hawaiian Seed Bank Cooperative entails the collection and storage of native Hawaiian seeds that grow in native forests on Hawai�i Island. Seeds are being collected, deposited and withdrawn for fire mitiga-tion, restoration projects, research, and/or establishing living fire breaks.

The need for banking seed is critical as native habitat loss due to wildfires, ungulate grazing, and develop-ment continues to altar the landscape at an alarming rate. The precious species of Hawaii's dryland forest, mesic, and wet forest ecosystems need to be protected in many ways. Saving seed is one way; it allows for mitigation of habitat loss by seed broadcasting, restoration, creating living fuel breaks, and conducting re-search. All accessions are made up of species from Hawai�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, threat-ened, and endangered species.

Project Coordinator Jill Wagner�s focus for the Cooperative in 2010 was developing partnerships and obtain-ing collecting permits. Seed bank partners include: ! Kaloko-Honokohau National Park in Kona, which is a coastal dryland forest at approximately 150� eleva-

tion. The area was overtaken by keawe, however many native species have survived and are thriving in their coastal home. There are a number of species represented including ko�oko�olau, pua kala, alahe�e, naio, and aweoweo. Collecting permits were obtained from the National Park Service.

! Ka�ūpūlehu Dryland Forest Preserve is located at 1400� elevation and is one of the most important dryland forest sites on Hawai�i Island. It is a beautiful remnant dryland forest and also an on-going restoration site, therefore the trees are mixed in maturity. Seed is abundant at this site, making it a critical site for collection. Permits were obtained and deposits were made into the seed bank.

Interpretive panel on the new audio story center at Kalaemanō Cultural Center.


! State of Hawaii�s Aweowe site in the Pu�u Wa�a Wa�a region of North Kona, which is a remnant site that has good diversity and is an important collecting site for the seed bank.

! The Hawai�i Wildfire Management Organization is conducting a low elevation trial of broadcasting native. The seed bank will be providing aali�i, awikiwiki, maia pilo and aweoweo.

! The US Forest Service will be utilizing seed for roadways in recently burned areas on Mauna Kea. The seed bank will be providing mamane, aali�i, aweoweo, Bidens, and ilima seed. The Forest Service will also partici-pate by collecting and donating seed.

! Forest Solutions will be donating koa seed and expressed an interest in storage and seed cleaning services. ! The Mauna Kea Restoration Project ! Kukio Resort ! Keauhou Resort ! Waikaloa Dryland Forest Preserve ! Four Seasons Resort staff members are participating in a volunteer program to clean seed. ! Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden ! Lyon Arboretum Seed Conservation Laboratory, a long-term storage facility in Honolulu, is storing rare seed

shared by the seed bank. Facility Director Alvin Yoshinaga is providing advise on seed collection and storage. ! The Nature Conservancy ! Kona community individuals

Jill received a RC&D grant for seed cleaning equipment this year. In April, she represented the Seed Bank Coop-erative at the Hua Ka Hua Seed Symposium in Kona. Jill is creating a menu of services including seed collecting, cleaning, storage, and seed for sale. Each of these services will have a reasonable fee, which will help the seed bank sustain itself. The Seed Bank Cooperative was funded by the West Hawai�i Wildfire Management Organi-zation in 2008. An informative webpage has been created on HFI website. 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. Other Projects and Activities Kapāpala Forest: HFI is assisting HFIA seek funding to develop a plan to bring youth to the Kapāpala Forest for cultural and environmental education.

Discovery Forest: HFI is assisting HFIA plan and seek funding and community support for a forest demonstration project.

HFI website photos by J.B. Friday.

Public Relations and Advocacy HFIA provides a voice in public forums promoting policies and actions that foster healthy and productive forests. Public relations and advocacy efforts this year included:

! Submitted a letter of support for the release of the Brazilian Scale to control Strawberry Guava to the Ha-waii Department of Agriculture Plant Pest Control Branch.

! Submitted a letter of support for Senator Wyden�s �HomeStar Program� to Senator Akaka and Senator Inouye. This amendment would give tax incentives to individuals purchasing energy-efficient hardwood products (doors, windows, etc.) under the HomeStar Program. A similar amendment passed the House.

! Submitted a letter to Representative Hirono against a new ruling on Boiler MACT (Maximum Achievable Control Technology), which would significantly increase the cost of compliance for many hardwood op-erations depending on boilers for energy. The letter request that a letter circulated by other Congressman be sent to the EPA, which addresses the harm this new ruling would inflict on manufacturing jobs.

! Submitted a letter in support of Dr. Yiqing Li�s University of Hawai�i-Hilo tenure. ! Contributed $600 for the US Forest Service tree improvement conference. ! Submitted a letter of support for a Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station proposal. ! Promoted Hawaii�s WoodshowTM 2010 and the forest industry through a public information campaign. ! Produced and distributed the Association News and articles of interest.

See 2010 Hawai�i State Legislative Report on page 18 for a summary of legislation relating to the forest industry.


Flowers of ohia ha or mountain apple (Syzygium malaccense) (cultivated). Photo: J. B. Friday.


Financial Report Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2010 Profit and Loss January through December 2010

ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings HFIA Checking Register 180,749.21

Total Checking/Savings 180,749.21 Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable 3,867.28

Total Accounts Receivable 3,867.28 Other Current Assets

Undeposited Funds 3,539.60

Total Other Current Assets 3,539.60

Total Current Assets 188,156.09 Fixed Assets

Vehicles 12,315.55 Accumulated Deprn- Vehicles -8,769.00 Computer & Peripherals 2,864.77

Accum Depr Computer/Peripherals -2,740.73

Total Fixed Assets 3,670.59

TOTAL ASSETS 191,826.68

LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Accounts Payable 1,128.10

Total Accounts Payable 1,128.10

Total Current Liabilities 1,128.10

Total Liabilities 1,128.10 Equity

Opening Bal Equity 26,567.64 Retained Earnings 25,721.07

Net Income 138,409.87

Total Equity 190,698.58

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 191,826.68

Ordinary Income/Expense Income Contract for Services DHHL 351,846.00

KS 71,000.00 Total Contract for Services 422,846.00 Grants - State-Department of Agriculture 6,170.60 Grants - Other

Hawaii County 7,000.00

City and County of Honolulu 5,000.00 HTA 34,000.00 Total Grants - Other 46,000.00 Dues 12,299.32 Fees-AGM 1,150.00 Proceedings/Sales 662.25 Rents-Airport Display 1,105.00 Woodshow 40,733.43 HFI-Dryland Project Funds 38,158.31

Total Income 569,124.91

Expense Hawaii Forest Institute 1,469.40

Site Manager 54,397.98 Travel 2,160.02 Rentals-Storage 1,320.00 Advertising & Promos 269.70 Meals 990.80 Professional services 10,808.93 Dues & subscriptions 600.41 Supplies-Dryland 8,374.34 Postage 1,565.98 Executive Director 82,756.18 Contractual Services 70,271.73 Office Expenses 2,193.77 Telecommunications exp 3,215.71 Copier Lease 1,862.82 Interest pymt/bnk/Credit Charges 2,173.58 Utilities 1,050.00 Workshop/conference 610.00 Woodshow 37,344.41 Online Woodshow 8,424.11 Taxes 1,902.55 Insurance 4,621.34 La'i'opua Project 124,965.93 Discovery Forest Project 7,365.35

Total Expense 430,715.04

Net Ordinary Income 138,409.87

Net Income 138,409.87

By Denise Hayashi The 2010 Hawai�i State Legislature took up a number of legislative matters related to and affecting Hawaii�s forests and forest industry. Invasive species, renewable energy, agriculture, conservation, land ownership, sustainability and economic recovery and development were among the issues that received the most atten-tion. RENEWABLE ENERGY Both the House and Senate heard several bills to encourage the development of renewable energy and the pro-duction of bio-fuels. One measure was passed and signed into law: Act 151 (HB2450 HD1 SD2 CD1) - allows leases and easements for renewable energy projects without for-

mal subdivision approval. (Signed: May 28, 2010).

Other renewable energy issues introduced included: Providing tax credits and incentives for the production of renewable energy and development of renewable energy facilities; Permitting renewable energy uses in agri-culture and conservation districts; Expediting the review and approval of permits necessary for the develop-ment and operation of a renewable energy facility; and Streamlining the BLNR review process of renewable energy land leases by allowing it to be part of its customary public meeting schedule.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/INVASIVE SPECIES With the reduction in workforce of State agricultural inspectors, agricultural inspection, transportation of cargo and the introduction of invasive species were heavily debated this session. Three bills were passed and signed into law and one was passed and enacted without signature:

Act 128 (HB1684 HD2 SD2 CD1) - re-establishes court enforced penalties for the importation, possession or transporting of invasive species (Signed: May 5, 2010).

Act 172 (HB2775 HD2 SD2 CD1), extends the user fees for issuing permits to import certain living species into Hawai�i to include plants and soils, in addition to animals and micro-organisms (Signed: June 23, 2010).

Act 173 (SB2523 SD2 HD2) � makes various amendments to agricultural inspections and bio-security laws including: exempting aggregate bulk freight, cement freight, coal bulk freight and liquid bulk freight from the Pest Inspection, Quarantine and Eradication Service fee (Signed: June 23, 2010).

Act 209 (HB979 HD1 SD1 CD1) - temporarily allows funds authorized for the protection of cultural, natu-ral, and historic resources and dam safety to be used for invasive species control. (Without Signature: July 7, 2010).

Other environmental protection and invasive species issues introduced included: Establishing restrictions on interisland movement of certain agricultural and nonagricultural articles, amending the requirements on the notice of arrival, labeling, authority to inspect and import of certain agricultural and nonagricultural articles, establishing a misdemeanor offense and increasing the fine for violators; Using certain special funds to sup-port invasive species control and mitigation and to promote reforestation and sediment run-off mitigation; Es-tablishing fines for failing to pay, collect or remit the inspection, quarantine and eradication fee; Preventing and reducing the intentional introduction and spread of invasive species by establishing and revising penalties to the severity caused by the introduction and spread of invasive species to the economy, natural environment


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and the health and lifestyle of Hawaii�s people; and Establishing the Agricultural Inspection and Certification Special Fund under the DOA for the inspection, certification, weighing or grading of agricultural commodities that are to be imported into, exported from, or shipped within the state. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION A number of important environmental conservation bills were introduced and debated, but only one passed out of conference to become law:

Act 168 (HB2503 HD1 SD2 CD1) - expanding the uses of the Pesticides Revolving Fund to include costs of ensuring compliance with safe use of pesticides (Signed: June 22, 2010).

Other significant issues introduced relating to environmental conservation included: Providing an exemption from the environmental assessment requirement for actions that protect, preserve or enhance native species, na-tive habitats, or native ecosystem functions; Providing support and funding of the Recreational Renaissance Plan to maintain parks, forests and ocean recreational facilities at world-class levels, and protecting the precious natu-ral resources of the State; Authorizing the Chair of NARSC to designate a representative from the NARSC to serve on the LLCC, expanding the responsibilities of the LLCC to include protecting lands and the environment from harmful invasive species infestations and permitting the land conservation fund to pay grants to state and county agencies for invasive species prevention and eradication efforts; Establishing the Conservation and Re-sources Enforcement Special Fund administered by DLNR to enforce natural, cultural, and historic resources pro-tection laws and rules; Requiring DLNR in cooperation with DOT to establish and maintain kiosks at airports with information on the State�s fragile ecosystem and how to protect it; Requiring that park user fees collected in a county be used for repair, maintenance and operating costs of state parks within the same county; Establishing the intentional taking of an endangered species as a class C felony; Allowing the designation of important agri-cultural lands by the legislature; and Providing that a conservation plan is void if there is a subsequent change in the use of the land. OTHER SIGNIFICANT MEASURES OF INTEREST The following are laws and measures that have statewide implications and impacts upon the community:

HB2421 HD2 SD2 CD1 (Barrel Tax), - imposing a $1.00 increase in tax for each barrel of oil sold to promote the economic development for local food and energy businesses, to ensure Hawai�i is energy and food self-sufficient and sustainable to the maximum extent feasible, and to help Hawaii�s natural resources and humankind adapt and be resilient to the inevitable challenges brought on by climate change.

Other significant issues included: Providing that landowners have no duty of care to trespassers, establishing a rebuttable presumption of no liability if the land is posted with signs, permitting the trespasser to overcome the presumption if there is evidence that the owner was grossly negligent or intentionally injured a trespasser; and Incorporating the definitions, guiding principles and goals of the Hawai�i 2050 sustainability task force report into the Hawai�i state planning act. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) Department of Agriculture (DOA) Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Department of Transportation (DOT) Legacy Land Conservation Commission (LLCC) Natural Area Reserves System Commission (NARSC)


Corporate Members

Robert Jolley, American Forest Management, Inc. Mary and Eric Bello, Bello's Millwork Inc.

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

James Quinn, Hawaii Island Hardwoods, LLC Jeffrey Dunster, Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods Joshua Johansen, Honomalino Wood Mill Inc.

Kama Dancil, Kamehameha Schools Tom Zelko, King & Zelko Hawaiian Woodworks

Michael Tam, Martin & MacArthur, Ltd. Ed Takayesu, Maui Custom Woodworks, Inc.

Joyce H. Doty, Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens Fred and Connie Smales, Plywood Hawaii, Inc. Mike Lindstrom, Specialty Forest Products, Inc.

Don Bryan, Tradewinds Hawaiian Woods Dave Sweitzer, Western Hardwood Association

Carol Akimoto, Woodcraft Hawaii

Business Members

Sally Rice, Agro Resources, Inc. Aileen Yeh, Aileen's Nursery-Po�o Wai U; Hawaii Agriculture Research Center Owen J. Graham, Alaska Forest Association Andy Cole Jay Warner, Awapuhi Farms & Mill Bart Potter, C. Barton Potter Co. Cliff Johns, Cliff Johns Gallery Richard Cunningham, Cunningham 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 Gregg Smith, Gregg Smith - Woodturner Jeff Gomes, Hawaii Bookmark/Jeff�s Workbench Curtis Wilmington, Hawaiian Accessories, Inc. Vedad Kulalic, Hawaiian Fine Woodcraft LLC Bill Cowern, Hawaiian Mahogany, Inc. 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 Greg H. Blomgren, Koa Hawaiiana Kent Lighter, Kohala Nui Farms Rick Rutiz, Ma Ka Hana Ka� Ike

Mahalo to our Members


James A. Mehrwein, McKenzie River Associates, LLC Andy Parker, Parker Productions Unlimited Brandi Beaudet, Parker Ranch Robert Puakea Jr. Les Goya, Queen Emma Land Company Mike Robinson, Resource Management 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 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. Elin Walburn, Teichner Walburn & Associates Michael M. Kraus, Tree Works J.B. Friday, University of Hawaii Manoa Cooperative Extension Service Kevin Carl, William & Zimmer Woodworkers

Loren Wilson, Wilson Woodcraft Jorma Winkler, Winkler Woods, LLC Roy Tsumoto, Woodcraft by Roy Tsumoto Ron Hester, Woodworking Studio Hawaii Hidetaka Yamauchi, Yamaichi Fancy Veneer

Mahalo to our Members


Individual Members Don Albrecht Tom Alexander James Armstrong Neal Arnold Kimo Austin Cloud Bannick Rebecca Beckley-Duong Wilds Pihanui Brawner James Brewbaker Joel Bright John Britton Robert Broderick Michael Buck John Burke Robert Butts Thomas Calhoun Yvonne Yarber Carter Keoki Apokolani Carter Marcus Castaing Kahi Ching Stewart Chow David Clausnitzer Francisco Clemente Cecil Collins William Dalton William DeMent T. Dilcher Sharon Doughtie Nick Dudley Craig Elevitch Aaron Erickson Marsha Erickson Marty Fernandes Gerald Filipelli Shaun Fleming John Florek Gary Forrest Darrell Fox Danny Freeman Katie Friday Alan Gamble James Gargan

Scott Giarman Andrea Gill Joshua Goldstein Phil Green James Greenwell Michael Grier Deborah Griffiths Jeff Griswold Larry Hagmann Aaron Hammer Judy Hancock Adiyan Hara Stanley Hara Bev Harbin Scott Hare Chip Hartman Kapa Haskell Stanley Hebda Laurie Ho Rita Holden Robert Holden James Holm-Kennedy Dennis Holzer Arnold Hori Dogen Hosokawa John Hoxie, Jr. George Hudes Stephen Hynson Travis Idol Edwin Ikeda Rex Imaye Lloyd Jones Randall Kam Herb Kaneko Kelvin Kaneoka Tom Kaufman Rick Kelleher Nicole Keola Gomes William Kleiner Noni Koch Fred Kozy Patrick Kramer

Carol Kwan Lance La Pierre Robert LaReaux Mike Lewis Yiqing Li Thomas Loudat Christy Martin John Maruno Frank McClure Richard McCormick Robert Merriam Ralph Michaelis Steven Milner John Mydock Mark Nakashima George Newton Craig Nichols Lawrence Nitz Vikatoa Niu Robert O'Connell Anthony Oliver Robert Osgood Thomas Pasquale Frederic Peel Liba Pejchar Martha Peterson Edwin Petteys MCD Philpotts William Price Terry Quisenberry Albert Rabold William Redman David Reisland Donald Riedel Dave Rinell Scott Rolles Milton Rollins Bob Roseler Edwin Sasaki Robert Schaefer Randi Schneider Jeffrey Schott

Masako Schwalbenitz Sheryl Seaman Levan Sequeira Heather Simmons Peter Simmons Roy Simperman John Sincerbeaux Michael Smith Stephen Smith Myles Spann Terence Spencer Charles Spitz Robert Sporleder Gaylord Stadshaug Bill Stormont Ralph Suda Richard Sylva George Tanabe Kimo Thomas Steve Turnbull Diana Tusher Kent Untermann Sydney Vierra Rex Vlcek Charijean Watanabe Michael Weitzenhoff Rich Wellsheim Logan White Hank Whittington Alan Wilkinson John Wittenburg Roy Yamaguchi Marian Yasuda Jarred Yates Ben Yee Adel Youkhana Bruce Young William Yuen Keith Zeilinger Freddie Zollinger

Photos by J.B. Friday.

A&B Foundation Agro Resources Inc.

Aileen Yeh Akamai Glass

Atherton Family Foundation Bello�s Millwork, Inc.�Eric and Mary Bello

Bertelmann, Inc. Bill Healy Foundation

Bishop Museum C. Barton Potter Co.

C. Dudley Pratt Change Happens Foundation

College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources Current Events

Deborah Griffiths 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 Fogelvik Furniture

Future Forests Nursery, LLC Gregg Smith�Woodturner

Hawai�i Beach Homes Hawai�i Community Foundation

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 Island Hardwoods Hawai�i Tourism Authority

Heather Simmons Jana Bryan

J.B. Friday Ka �Ahahui o ka Nāhelehele

Kamehameha Schools Keoki Apokolani Carter

Kohala Center Lyons Brandt Cook & Hiramatsu

Marian Yasuda Martin and MacArthur

Mats Fogelvik Mike Robinson

Na�aina Kai Botanical Gardens Natural Resources Conservation Service

National Tropical Botanical Gardens O�ahu County

Peter D. Simmons R. Suda

Rachel Dunn Roger Skolmen

Ron Kent Teichner Walburn & Associates

Tradewinds Forest Products, LLC Travis Idol

Uncle Harry Koizumi US Fish and Wildlife Service

US Forest Service West Hawaii Fund

Wilds Pihanui Brawner Will J. Reid Foundation

William Yuen Woodcraft Hawaii

Yiqing Li Yvonne Yarber Carter

Mahalo to our Partners and Contributors

P. O. Box 66 �O�okala, HI 96774 Phone: 808-933-9411 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hawaiiforest.org

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