2014 ANNUAL REPORT

March 2015

Volunteers plant seedlings at Keauhou Bird Conservation Center Discovery Forest

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 Hawaii’s WoodTM Brand

Hawaii’s WoodshowTM

Hawai‘i Wood Guild Committee Hawaiian Hoary Bat Research

Kaloko Makai Dryland Forest Preserve Ki Pilina Poina ‘Ole “Connection Not Forgotten” Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest, Kalaemanō Cultural Center, and La‘i‘Ōpua Preserves

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

Public Relations and Advocacy ……………………...….…….. 17

2014 Hawai‘i State Legislative Report….…………...….…. .. 18

Financial Report….……………………………….…..…...…... 19

Mahalo to Our Members………………….……….……..…..... 21

Mahalo to Our Partners and Contributors……..…..………...… 23

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

Apprentice

Ku’ulei Keakealani

Dryland Cultural

Educator

Andy Cole

Director

Marian Yasuda

Hawaii’s WoodshowTM

Coordinator

Preface This Annual Report describes the many activities of the Hawai‘i Forest Industry Asso-

ciation (HFIA) in 2014. 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 25th year as Hawaii’s recognized forest

industry trade association. In addition to expanding and enhancing existing projects

and programs, HFIA and its affiliate, the Hawai‘i Forest Institute (HFI) initiated a spe-

cial new effort this year, the MAHALO ‘ĀINA: Give Back to the Forest Initiative.

MAHALO ‘ĀINA supports forest restoration and education projects throughout the

State, including a new partnership with Hawai’i Public Radio to create an original

MAHALO ‘ĀINA radio series.

Hawaii's forests have seen significant changes over the past 25 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 2015 as we celebrate our 26th year promoting healthy and

productive forests.

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Laupahoehoe 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, Tradewinds Hawaiian 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 Fur-

niture; 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 25th Annual General Membership meeting at the Hilo Yacht Club on February 28, 2014. At-

tendees enjoyed Hilo Bay views, compelling presentations, and a delicious dinner buffet. A field trip to Pana‘ewa

Zoo Discovery Forest and Keauhou Bird Conservation Center (KBCC) was held the following day.

Presentations were given by Iwikau'ikaua (Iwi) Joaquin, KBCC Outreach Coordinator; Sheri S. Mann, DLNR Divi-

sion of Forestry (DOFAW) Program Manager; and Lisa Hadway, DLNR DOFAW Statewide Administrator. Iwi

spoke about his role as KBCC Outreach Coordinator, Sheri spoke about current and future statewide biomass-

related projects on DOFAW lands, and Lisa spoke about her goals for implementing important DOFAW programs.

At the Pana‘ewa Zoo Discovery Forest, HFI Director and CTAHR Extension Forester Dr. J. B. Friday spoke about

the project and the native and Polynesian-introduced plantings. The group viewed the new interpretive signs and

pulled weeds at the Discovery Forest before moving on to KBCC.

Conservation Programs Manager Bryce Masuda led the group through a

tour of the KBCC facility and gave an informative presentation about the en-

dangered birds. He spoke about the eight endangered birds at the facility

and provided an opportunity for the group to view two ‘Alalā, which are

extinct in the wild.

HFIA President, HFI Director, and Forest Solutions General Manager Nick

Koch and Forest Solutions District Forester Kirk Derasin led the group to the

KBCC Discovery Forest site. The site had been prepared for planting by

punching planting hole and the group planted 56 koa seedlings. This was a

momentous occasion, being the initiation of HFIA/HFI’s first koa restoration

project.

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J.B. Friday speaks at the Pana‘ewa Zoo Discovery Forest.

Projects and Programs

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 art-

istry 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 2014 Hawaii's WoodshowTM, Na La’au o Hawai‘i, HFIA’s 22nd annual juried furniture and woodworking exhi-

bition was held at the Honolulu Museum of Art School at Linekona. The Woodshow was judged by three jurors,

critically acclaimed artist Binh Pho,, miller, sawyer and award-winning furniture maker Jay Warner, and accom-

plished Oʻahu Studio Artist Mary Mitsuda.

This year’s winner were:

Best of Show: Scott Hare...Are We Next? EXTINCTION

Award of Excellence: Alan Wilkinson...Intimate Dining Table

First Place Furniture: Takahiro Yoshino...The Zen Chair

First Place Novice: Robert Duffer...Wood Building 1969-2012

First Place Sculpture: Craig Swedberg...Rebirth

First Place Turning: Andy Cole...Outburst

First Place Main: Francisco Clemente...Lychee Dream

Honorable Mentions

Andy Cole...Can't Have Just One!

Victor DiNovi...Chess Table & Chess Set

Ron Hester...Asymmetry Walking

Yoshiyasu Ito...KAPPO

Cliff Johns...The ʻOhana Series

John Mydock...Aloha From Ridge to Reef

Luke Shaffer...Natural Edge Mango Bench

Gregg Smith...Urn with Tattoo Design Ring

Sharon Doughtie...Involution

Ricardo Vasquez...Uakoko

The Kent Award, which is sponsored by Ron and Myra Kent and recognizes and honors the most promising first

-time entrant age 18 and under, went to Kai Yoshino for his Koa Soprano Ukulele and Yuuki Yoshino for his Koa

Soprano Ukulele. The Spirit of the Show Award, which is sponsored by Bart Potter and showcases use of wood

from under-utilized non-native trees, was awarded to Mohuhano Tuikolongahau for his Rise Chair.

Michael Patrick Smith won the Artist’s Choice Award for his Ahi and Joe Butterweck won the People’s Choice

Award for his Hula Chest. The People’s Choice Award is based on votes by visitors to the exhibition and the

Artist’s Choice Award, which provides peer recognition for outstanding work, is voted on by participating art-

ists.

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Wood Building 1969-2012 by Robert Duffer.

© Hal Lum 2014

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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 Nicholas Koch

Sandy Rhines Steve Hill Sophia Cabral-Maikui Tai Lake Tom Calhoun UH Mānoa School of Architecture Uncle Harry Koizumi Vince Hazen

A Special Mahalo to Event Coordinators Andy Cole and Marian Yasuda and their team of volunteers.

Hawaii’s WoodshowTM 2014

Sponsors and Donors

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 and Nadia Savoldilli

Tusher Architectural Group

Maile Forest Solutions Inc.

Gregg Smith Woodturner Halekulani on the Beach at Waikiki

Jeffery Griswold Jorma Winkler, JACY INC.

Scheurenbrand Guitars

Grateful appreciation to:

L to R: Urn with Tattoo Design Ring by Gregg Smith. Involution by Sharon Doughtie.

© Hal Lum 2014 © Hal Lum 2014

Hawaii’s Wood Guild Committee The Hawaii Wood Guild (HWG) 2014 Annual Exhibition was held at Isaac’s Galley in Waimea. This year’s win-

ners were:

Best of Show: Michael Patrick Smith -Bamboo Garden

Joinery Honorable mention: David Reisland - Jewelry Tower

Joinery 1st Place: Josh Johansen - Demi Lune Side Board

Open 1st Place: Tim & Tiffany Shafto - Nature's Palette

Open Honorable Mention: Marcus Castaing - Craftsman sofa

Sculpture 1st Place: David Young - Pahu

Sculpture Honorable mention: Cliff Johns - Ohana

Turning 1st Place: Gregg Smith - Mosaic Vessel

Turning Honorable Mention: John Mydock - Hapu Fern garden

The HWG is lead by President Marcus Castaing.

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 a second report that provided technical expertise on both regulatory and biological aspects of the Hawai-

ian Hoary Bat.

Kaloko-Makai Dryland Forest Preserve HFIA has made significant progress with it restoration efforts at the

Kaloko-Makai Dryland Forest Preserve. A total of 2,233 native plants

have been outplanted to date. The 150-acre dryland preserve was set

aside to offset the impacts of constructing Ane Keohokalole High-

way, which intersects Hina Lani Street in North Kona. 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, Fed-

eral Highway Administration (FHWA), and landowners Stanford

Carr Developments and Lanihau Properties.

HFIA is implementing best efforts to continue the existence of endan-

gered taxa per conservation measures developed by the USFWS. In

addition to these species, other species are being 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 is coordinating the project and providing seed collection, propagation, and

outplanting services. Agro Resources Inc. is providing weed control, irrigation, and outplanting assistance and

care. Jill also planted native plants including ‘Ohe Makai, Lama, A‘ali‘i, ‘Ōhi‘a Alahe‘e, Māmane, 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 growing revitalization effort to restore, maintain, and perpetuate endangered dryland forest habitat.

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Jill Wagner next to a wild Caesalpinia kavaiensis tree at Kaloko Makai.

Michael Patrick Smith’s Bamboo Garden.

It is increasing public awareness of the significance of Hawaii's tropical dryland forests as they pertain to Ha-

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

land habitat remains, which makes safe havens such as these sites critical to the perpetuation of native dry-

land species.

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 600 youth participated in forest stewardship outreach events at Ka‘ūpūlehu, Kalaemanō, and

La‘i‘Ōpua this year. Cultural ecology, safety, restoration, science

and stewardship protocols continued to be focal points of the

“learning while doing” partnership events. Stewardship activi-

ties 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 Ko-

na, HFIA assists the National Tropical Botanical Gardens care for

a 6-acre forest located mauka of the highway. This year, an ad-

ditional four acres were controlled of invasive weeds, bringing

the total acres being intensively managed to 36 of the 76-acre for-

est. In addition to invasive weed management, 500 native seed-

lings were outplanted, along with companion species “soldier

plants” grown at the on-site nursery.

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Uncle Keoki Carter teaches Kealakehe Intermediate students how to make an o‘o as part of his Mea Lā‘au curriculum. Photo: Yvonne Yarber Carter.

Ku‘ulei Keakealani shares mo‘olelo with HTA and HCF representatives at Ka‘ūpūlehu. Photo: Toby Hoogs.

Kalaemanō Cultural Center

Located along the makai portion of Ka‘ūpūlehu Ahupua‘a, the

Kalaemanō Cultural Center at the Kukio Resort is at the site of the

traditional salt ponds of Kalaemanō. “Stories of place” come alive

through audio story stations, which were funded by HFIA and HFI.

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 Kalae-

manō.

Ka Pilina Poina ‘Ole Program Director Ku‘ulei Keakealani is a lineal

descendant of this Kekaha North Kona region, an educator, per-

forming 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 Dryland Preserve

The Ki Pilina Poina ‘Ole project was expanded in 2011 to include La‘i‘Ōpua Preserve in Kealakehe, North Kona,

on Hawai‘i Island. HFIA is assisting the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) to 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 was clearing

invasive weeds and outplanting native plants.

Keoki and 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 his-

torical highlights of the native plants so they are not lost as

the area becomes more urbanized.

Community Liaison Anthony Savvis is coordinating Keala-

kehe School Complex groups’ forest stewardship activities

and overseeing the Hana ‘Āina crew, who are helping to

maintain the La‘i‘Ōpua community garden. Anthony is the

Na Kahumoku Program Leader and engages students in ac-

tivities emphasizing environment, culture, service and lead-

ership. He develops curriculum and teaches classes at Kea-

lakehe Intermediate and High School and is the Executive

Director of Hawai‘i Island Youth Corps (HIYC).

Connections Not Forgotten Cultural Ecology Team

In addition to Anthony Savvis, Cultural Ecology Team members are Dryland Site Manager Wilds Pihanui

Brawner; Education and Cultural Outreach Coordinator Yvonne Yarber Carter; Cultural Educator Keoki

Apokolani Carter; Cultural Educator Ku‘ulei Keakealani, Cultural Assistant Lehua Alapai, and Restoration Tech-

nician Kekaulike Tomich.

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Keoki Carter does his Mea Lā‘au demonstration at Kalaemanō Talk Story. Photo: Yvonne Yarber Carter.

La‘i‘Ōpua interpretive sign. Photo: Yvonne Yarber Carter.

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The Cultural Ecology Team continues to expand the outreach

program with Keoki Carter’s Ho‘ohele Mea Lā‘au Traveling

School, which greatly increases the number of students who

benefit from the program. Kapilina Poina ‘Ole Program Direc-

tor Ku‘ulei Keakealani continues to perpetuate homeland

knowledge and connection to mauka-makai Kekaha and

Hualālai lands through place-based story telling, oral tradi-

tions, ancestral knowledge, language, and literacy. The

Team worked hard on the Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest 10-

year Integrated Management Plan, which is scheduled for

completion in 2015.

Pono Pacific’s Hawai‘i Youth Conservation Corp (HYCC) year-round interns Kekoa Gillette and Keanu Al-

fonso provided valuable assistance with invasive weed control and forest stewardship events.

Ki Pilina Poina ‘Ole “Connection Not Forgotten” Project Funders

This year’s funding was provided by:

Kamehameha Schools;

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 FLEX grant program; and

Hawai'i Tourism Authority Kūkulu Ola: Living Hawaiian Culture Program.

Outplanting at the Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest with Parker Ranch Paniolo. Photo: Yvonne Yarber Carter.

La‘i‘Ōpua ‘A‘ali‘i plant ID sign created by Yvonne Yarber Carter.

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Hawai‘i Forest Institute

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

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

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

HFI held four Board meetings in 2014. HFIA Directors approved the following slate of HFI Direc-

tors at the annual meeting: Don Bryan, J.B. Friday, Travis Idol, Sheri S. Mann, Mike Robinson, Pe-

ter 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. Sim-

mons, Secretary. The Hawai‘i Forest Journal Editorial Review Committee members are Chair Travis Idol, J.B. Fri-

day, Judy Hancock, and Carolyn Stewart. The Grants Committee members are Travis Idol, Robert Osgood, Mike

Robinson, and William Yuen.

HFI launched the MAHALO ‘ĀINA: Give Back to the Forest Initiative this year, which is an effort to raise funds and

awareness for forest restoration and demonstration projects. The goals of the Initiative are to expand HFI’s public

and private partnerships to gain support for the protection and perpetuation of Hawaii’s forest ecosystems. Funds

raised are helping to support propagation, outplanting, and long-term care of the seedlings; site maintenance; edu-

cational programs; public and community relations, and project coordination and administration.

MAHALO ‘ĀINA is different from other tree planting programs because in addition to raising funds to plant trees,

it is helping to support total ecosystem management and provide forest stewardship opportunities and environ-

mental and cultural educational programs. The initiative benefits the following projects:

Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest, Hawai‘i Island

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

Kaloko Makai Dryland Forest 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

Kapāpala Canoe Forest, 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

Kua O Ka Lā Public Charter School, Hawai‘i Island

Hawai‘i Island Native Hawaiian Seed Bank Cooperative, Hawai‘i Island

Honokohau National Historical Park & Pu‘uhonua O‘Honaunau Restoration, Hawai‘i Island

Kōkeʻe Area Restoration and Reforestation Project, Kaua‘i

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

In December, HFI held its first crowdfunding campaign, titled MAHALO 'ĀINA 40 DAYS FOR HAWAII'S FOR-

ESTS! Due to the generous donations of $5,500 from Rob and Cindy Pacheco, Hawai'i Forest & Trail and over 50

other supporters, HFI exceeded its $10,000 funding goal to support its restoration and education pro-

jects. MAHALO 'ĀINA t-shirts, caps, tote bags, and tumblers were created for crowdfunding perks, donor incen-

tives, and to sell at outreach events.

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Mahalo to MAHALO ‘ĀINA: Give Back to the Forest Donors

‘Ōhi‘a Māmane Forest ($10,000 and above) Atherton Family Foundation

County of Hawai‘i Department of Research and Development DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife

Hawai‘i Public Radio State of Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture

‘Ōhi‘a ʻIliahi Forest ($5,000-$9,999)

Hawai‘i Community Foundation Hawai‘i Tourism Authority

Rob and Cindy Pacheco, Hawaii Forest & Trail

‘Ōhi‘a Koa Forest ($1,000-$4,999) Anonymous (2)

Heather Simmons Mark Matsuo

Nicholas Koch Peter D. Simmons

William Yuen

‘Ōhi‘a Hāpu‘u Forest ($500-$999) Mike Robinson Ross Wilson Jr.

‘Ōhi‘a Lama Forest ($100 to $499)

Anonymous (1) Agro Resources, Inc.

Aileen Yeh Ann and Dan Burns

Cindy Beth Davis-Dykema Christine Piper

Constance Davis Elin Walburn

Jorma Winkler Kevin Carl

Lehua Alapai Lloyd Jones

Mayuran Sokkan Nathan Richards

Sally Rice, Agro Resources, Inc. Scheurenbrand Guitars

Scott O'neal Sheri S. Mann

Stephen E. Smith Peter T. Young

R. W. Rollo Scheurenbrand Travis Idol

Tusher Architectural Group

‘Ōhi‘a Maile Forest (Up to $99) Dennis Wong Mats Fogelvik

Michael Gibson Penny Souder

Razelle Perkins Tom England

‘Āina Mauna Christmas Tree Demonstration Project

The ‘Āina Mauna Christmas Tree Demonstration Project involves importing and

propagating seed and outplanting Douglas fir, Noble fir, and Grand fir seedlings on

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) land in Humu‘ula/Pi‘ihonua on Ha-

wai‘i Island.

DHHL fenced the first two-acre site and the seed was imported and propagated by

Aileen Yeh, Hawaii Agriculture Research Center at the DOFAW State Nursery in

Kamuela. A web page was created to document the project and provide infor-

mation about the benefits of planting trees and protecting and perpetuating Ha-

waii’s forests. In August and December 2014, volunteers outplanted 1,400 seedlings. An educational workshop and

planting demonstrations were conducted by Mike Robinson and Aileen Yeh. DHHL is preparing the next two-acre

site, which will be planted, in conjunction with a workshop and demonstrations, in 2016

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 mar-

kets. By demonstrating that Hawai‘i can grow Christmas trees locally, we can significantly enhance competitiveness

of locally gown Christmas trees and provide a viable option for landowners who would like to grow trees on their

land. Project funders are State of Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture, DHHL, and County of Hawai‘i Department of

Research & Development. Partners include College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Coordinating

Group on Alien Pest Species, DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife, Hawaii Agriculture Research Center, Hawaii

Invasive Species Council, Preserve Hawaii, and USDA Forest Service.

Hawai‘i Forest Journal

The HFI Board selected “Sandalwood in Hawai‘i” as the theme for the 7th Hawai‘i Forest Journal issue. The Editori-

al Committee is developing articles from presentations made at the 2012 International Sandalwood Symposium.

Hawai‘i Island Native Seed Bank

The Hawai‘i Island Seed Bank entails the collection and storage of native seeds that grow in native forests on Hawai‘i

Island. Seeds are being collected, deposited, and withdrawn for fire mitigation, restoration, and research projects.

The need for banking seed is critical as native habitat loss due to wildfires, ungulate grazing, and development con-

tinues to altar the landscape at an alarming rate. The precious 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 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, threatened, and endangered species.

The Hawai‘i Island Native Seed Bank is a member of the statewide Hawaii Seed Bank Partnership. Members of the

statewide partnership 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

In addition to working with the statewide partnership, Project Coordinator Jill Wagner continued to develop Ha-

wai‘i Island Natve Seed Bank partnerships. Hawai‘i Island Seed Bank participants are:

Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden

Forest Solutions, Inc.

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A community volunteer plants a Douglas fir seedling in August 2014.

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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 Hawai‘i Island Seed Bank in 2008 and pro-

vided 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

significant savings in electricity costs and a generous contribution by Henk Rogers. Henk recently build a structure

around the seed bank and it now has over eight inches of insulation and a foyer to enter before entering the

fridge. This will keep the temperature more constant and the fridge cleaner.

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

Jill Wagner continues work for the National Park Service contract to pro-

vide restoration services at the coastal dryland forest in Kaloko-

Honokohau National Historical Park and the US Fish & Wildlife Service

contract for restoration work at Pu'uhonua O' Honaunau and Kaloko

Honokohau National Historic Parks in South Kona, Hawai‘i Island. She is

developing a comprehensive program for coastal dryland forest manage-

ment 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 that link Hawaiian traditional practices to the coastal dryland for-

est.

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, re-

store 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.

Kaloko-Honokohau and Pu'u Honua O Honaunau workshop field trip conducted by Jill Wagner.

Awikiwiki Seed.

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Pan‘aewa Zoo Discovery Forest

HFIA and HFI, along with community partners, continued to work on

Phase II of the Pana‘ewa Zoo Discovery Forest this year. The project is en-

gaging community volunteers in creating and maintaining native and agro-

forest demonstration gardens at the Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens in

Hilo, Hawai‘i.

Phase II connected the two Phase I demonstration gardens with additional

native and Polynesian-introduced plants and included two interpretive

signs, a main kiosk, and plant ID signs.

Kiwanis Kids are helping to create and maintain the Discovery Forest on a

quarterly basis. Project Coordinators Mike Donoho and 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.

Phase II funding was received from the Hawai'i Tourism Authority, Cap-

tain Planet Foundation, Cleo Foundation, and DLNR Division of Forestry &

Wildlife (DOFAW) and USDA Forest Service through the Kaulunani Urban

Forestry Program. Phase II included:

Clearing undesirable plants and trees;

Creating interpretive and plant ID signs; and

Documenting activities via web pages and articles.

Other funders and contributors are Change Happens Foundation, Aileen’s

Nursery, Big Island Candies, Forest Solutions, Hawai‘i Community Col-

lege’s Forest TEAM, Hawai‘i Forest & Trail, HPM Building Supply, Jay

Warner, Mālama O Puna, Tree Works, Inc., and UH Tropical Forestry Pro-

gram.

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

the traditional farms and native forests of East Hawai'i, including Polyne-

sian-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.

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 oppor-

tunities 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.

Phase I was completed in 2014, which included planting Acacia koa and

Māmane seedlings on 1.8-acres. Phase I tasks included: Preparing the sit

by controlling grasses and punching planting holes; Engaging volunteers in

planting trees and learning about the plantings and native birds; and Print-

ing articles and documenting activities on the project webpage. Pana‘ewa Zoo Discovery Forest.

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The land is owned by Kamehameha Schools and leased to KBCC, a project of the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conser-

vation Research. KBCC Conservation Programs Manager Bryce Masuda and Kamehameha Schools Outreach Coor-

dinator Iwikau’ikaua (Iwi) Joaquin have provided valuable support and assistance pursuing funds and scheduling

and coordinating volunteers.

Project Funders

American Forests’ Global ReLeaf

Bill Healy Foundation

Hawai‘i Community Foundation

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority

DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife Forest Stewardship Program

Project Partners

Forest Solutions, Inc.

Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association

Hawai‘i Forest Institute

Kamehameha Schools

Keauhou Bird Conservation Center

San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research

Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest

HFI and HFIA are working with community partners to create the Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest. This

forest demonstration project is being created at the Honolulu Zoo, near the zoo entrance, adjacent to the future site

of a Native Hawaiian Village. The Discovery Forest is a representation of natural systems, creating a scene of Ha-

wai‘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 culturally significant

Hawaiian plant species, the significance of place, and the kuleana of mālama ‘āina by integrating traditional Hawai-

ian 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. Plants that are associated with educational stories will be prominently displayed. For example, a

depiction of a lowland loulu (Pritchardia palm) forest will be a unique feature. The landscape of the Polynesian-

introduced flora will provide opportunities for educational programs related to topics such as evolution, ecological

lessons, endangered species, watershed protection, ahupua‘a resource management, and invasive species.

Landscape designer Leland Miyano is working with landscape architects PBR HAWAII & Associates, Inc. to oversee

the construction process. Landscape contractor Turf & Shrub Care, Hawaii was selected to do the site preparation,

hardscapes, irrigation systems, and some planting.

Punahou students at the KBCC Discovery Forest.

Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest Polynesian-introduced Zone.

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The Discovery Forest provides an outdoor educational setting where vis-

itors learn about the importance of the sustainability of native and Poly-

nesian 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.

An Early Childhood Advisory Committee provides guidance to HFI in creating educational resources and develop-

mentally appropriate activities at the Discovery Forest, which will benefit students in pre-kindergarten through sec-

ond grade, as well as early childhood educators. The Committee developed topics for Hawai‘i Early Learning and

Development Standards for four year-old children and Hawai‘i Content and Performance Standard Benchmarks for

students in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade. The committee also initiated the development of activities

and lesson plans.

Funding has been received from Atherton Family Foundation; Cooke Foundation; DLNR Division of Forestry &

Wildlife and USDA Forest Service through Kaulunani Urban Forestry Program; Department of Community Services,

City & County of Honolulu, Hawai‘i; Hawai‘i Community Foundation; Hawai‘i Tourism Authority; Pettus Founda-

tion; and Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation.

Websites

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 new MAHALO ‘ĀINA website was created at

www.mahaloaina.org.

MAHALO ‘ĀINA HPR Radio Series

HFI received funding this your for the creation of an original Hawaii Public Radio (HPR) radio series. The

MAHALO ‘ĀINA radio series will include 65 90-second segments that will air on HPR-1 for 13 weeks, with an en-

core airing on HPR-2 for 13 weeks. The series is scheduled to begin in Spring 2015.

MAHALO ‘ĀINA HPR Radio Series Funders

Atherton Family Foundation Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association

County of Hawai‘i Department of Research & Development Hawai‘i Forest Institute

DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife Hawaii Public Radio

Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture

Aileen Yeh with Alani seedlings.

Volunteers weeding at the Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest.

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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.

Heidi Wild and Sophia Cabral-Maikui assisted Lloyd Jones and his Legislative Committee track bills affecting agri-

culture and forestry and provide testimony. See 2014 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 Senator Mazie Hirono, Senator Brian E. Schatz, and Senator Brian E. Schatz in support of Silvi-

culture Regulatory Consistency Act (S 971, HR 2026), which blocks EPA from requiring permits for forest

roads or silvicultural activities under Clean Water Act authority; and blocks citizens’ suits from challenging

how EPA enforces any non-permit measures EPA may impose to regulate forest road stormwater runoff.

Sent a letter of support to the Joint Fire Science Knowledge Exchange Consortia for the Pacific Fire Exchange

(PFX). The PFX serves as a platform for information and communication related to wildfire science and man-

agement in the Pacific Region.

Co-signed a letter to Representatives Ken Calvert and James Moran in support of funding for the Forest In-

ventory and Analysis (FIA) program.

Co- signed a letter to Senator Mikulski, Chair of the Appropriations Committee seeking continued funding

protection of the H-2B temporary worker program.

Co-signed a letter to the US Department of Agriculture and the White House Council on Environmental

Quality, supporting the increased use of wood in building construction. The letter expressed strong support

for the role that increased use of wood products in buildings can play in supporting strong rural economies,

mitigating climate change, and protecting the nation's forests and the environment.

Submitted support for Richard Ha’s nomination for the Board of Agriculture.

Hawaii Wood Guild 2014 Exhibition first place Joinery by Josh Johansen, titled Demi Lune Side Board.

2014 Hawai‘i State Legislative Report

Hawai‘i State Capital Building

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Title Description Action

AG

HB2362 RELATING TO AGRICUL-TURAL EXTENSION SER-VICE.

Appropriates funds for critical positions in University of Hawaii College of Tropi-cal Agriculture and Human Resources Extension Program. Appropriation. Effec-tive July 1, 2014.

H 1/27/2014: Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 7

SB2941

MAKING AN APPROPRIA-TION TO MANAGE ALBI-ZIA TREES ON THE IS-LAND OF HAWAII.

Makes an appropriation to the University of Hawaii at Hilo for the Hawaii island Invasive Species committee for the immediate, coordinated management of Albizia trees on the Island of Hawaii.

S 1/23/2014: Referred to ENE/HRE, WAM.

HB1765 HD1 RELATING TO SANDAL-WOOD.

Establishes a task force in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to investigate and make recommendations on sustainable management and regu-lated harvesting of native sandalwood. Makes appropriation. Effective July 1, 2014. (HB1765 HD1)

H 2/11/2014: Re-referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 20

SB2960 RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.

Establishes Department of Land and Natural Resources duties regarding sandal-wood. Requires a harvest permit for commercial harvesting of native sandal-wood trees. Requires replanting of native sandalwood trees for any trees har-vested. Bans the export of raw or unprocessed sandalwood timber. Establishes penalties for the destruction or harvesting of native sandalwood trees.

S 1/23/2014: Referred to WTL/JDL, WAM.

HB2431 RELATING TO THE LITTLE FIRE ANT.

Appropriates funds to the Hawaii invasive species council for the creation of a statewide public awareness campaign on the little fire ant.

H 2/10/2014: The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

GMO

HB174 HD2 RELATING TO FOOD LABELING.

Imposes labeling requirements and import restrictions on imported genetically engineered produce. Authorizes labeling of non-genetically engineered food and creates a private right of action to enjoin violations. Effective July 1, 2112. (HB174 HD2)

S 3/21/2013: The committee on HTH deferred the measure.

Education

SB380 SD1 RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

Provides funding for an outreach program to conduct a needs assessment for a potential learning center project in Puna under the College of Agriculture, For-estry, and Natural Resource Management of the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

H 3/7/2013: Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 30

Misc

HB1902 HD2 SD2

RELATING TO HUNTING.

Establishes the hunting advisory commission. Establishes a hunting pilot program on the island of Hawaii. Makes an appropriation for the hunting advisory com-mission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

H 4/25/2014: Conference Committee Meeting will re-convene on Friday, 04-25-14 at 5:28pm in Conference Room 423.

Financial Report

Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2014 Profit and Loss January through December 2014

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ASSETS

Current Assets

Checking

HFIA Checking Register

70,184

Other Current Assets

Accounts Receivable

131,291

Total Current Assets

201,475

Fixed Assets

Vehicles

24,398

Accumulated Deprn- Vehicles

(16,343)

Computer & Peripherals

2,865

Accum Depr Computer/Peripherals

(2,850)

Furniture & Fixtures

187

Accum Dep-Furniture

(95)

Total Fixed Assets

8,162

TOTAL ASSETS

200,637

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Liabilities

Current Liabilities

Direct Deposit Liabilities

(126)

Payroll Liabilities

8,219

Total Liabilities

8,039

Equity

Opening Bal Equity

26,568

Funds Balance

229,995

Net Income

(55,018)

Total Equity

201,544

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY

200,637

Income

Contract for Services/Grants

DHHL-Laiopua 93,111

DHHL-Christmas Tree Project 3,045

HDOA-Christmas Tree Project 2,000

KS-Kaupulehu 459,078

Nan Inc.-Kaloko Makai 39,470

DOFAW-Panaewa Zoo Discovery Forest 1,753

NTGB-Kaupulehu 5,000

Total Contract for Services/Grants 603,458

Other Income

Hawaiian Hoary Bat Study 22,228

Membership Dues 14,031

HFI Grant & Project Services 18,175

Hawaii's Woodshow 59,982

Hawaii Wood Guild Committee 30,992

Board Gifts/Donations/Sales/AGM/Meals 3,267

Total Income 752,132

Expense

Administration

Executive Director 72,863

Benefits 22,588

Administrative Services 18,855

Total Administration 114,306

Overhead

Storage Rental/Copier Lease 3,361

Office Expenses/Telecommunications 7,205

Tax/Accounting /Merchant Acct./Fees 5,665

Taxes 4,918

Travel 4,213

AGM/Meals/Board Meetings/Gifts/Fees/Dues 3,027

Total Overhead 28,389

Projects, Programs, and Services

Kaupulehu Dryland Forest 333,778

Laiopua Dryland Preserve 76,263

Kaloko Makai Dryland Forest 84,114

Honolulu Zoo Children's Discovery Forest 46,504

Christmas Tree Demonstration Project 6,316

Hawaiian Hoary Bat Study 18,601

Hawaii Wood Guild Committee 29,652

Hawaii's Woodshow 61,473

Legislative Services 1,108

Public Relations/Website 5,568

Other: Dues & subscriptions, fees, refunds 1,078

Total Projects, Programs, and Services 664,455

Total Expense 807,150

Net Income (55,018)

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2014 Revenues and Expenditures

Revenues

Expenses

Category Amount Percentage

Contract for Services/Grants $ 599,503 80%

Hawaii's Woodshow $ 60,215 8%

Hawaii Wood Guild Committee $ 30,992 4%

HFI Grant & Project Services $ 18,175 2%

Membership Dues $ 14,031 2%

Hawaiian Hoary Bat Study $ 22,228 3%

Board Gifts/Donations/AGM $ 3,033 0%

Totals $ 748,177 100%

Category Amount Percentage

Projects, Programs, and Services $ 664,455 82%

Administration $ 114,306 14%

Overhead $ 28,389 4%

Totals $ 807,150 100%

Corporate Members

Robert Jolley, 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 Kama Dancil, Kamehameha Schools

Michael Tam, Martin & MacArthur, Ltd. Andrew Thomas, Plywood Hawaii, Inc.

Mike Lindstrom, Specialty Forest Products, Inc. Kevin Carl, The Koa Store

Charles Michler, USDA Forest Service Jorma Winkler, Winkler Woods, LLC

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 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 James De Mello, J.D. Enterprises

J. Kelly Dunn 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 David Longacre, Kawika Tropical Fruit Orchards Greg H. Blomgren, Koa Hawaiiana

Mahalo to our Members

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Muriel Lighter, Kohala Nui Farms, LLC Rick Rutiz, Ma Ki Hana Ki‘ Ike Eddie Takayesu, Maui Custom Woodworks, Inc.

James A. Mehrwein, McKenzie River Associates, LLC Joyce H. Doty, Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens Dale Adams – Owner, Oahu Tree Recycling, Inc. Richard Willson, Ocean Eagle 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 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 Laura Aquino Neal Arnold Thomas Baribault Jill Beaton Henry Biscardi Wilds Brawner James Brewbaker Joel Bright John Britton Sandy Brodie Mililani Browning Jana Bryan Michael Buck Joe Butterweck Robert Butts Sophia Cabral-Maikui Yvonne Carter Keoki Carter Marcus Castaing Mildred Casuga Tor Chantara Jodi Chew Michael Chu David Chung John Ciambrone Francisco Clemente Paul Conry Richard Cunningham William Dalton Cindy Beth Davis-Dykema William DeMent Kirk Derasin Mike Donoho Sharon Doughtie Robert Duffer Nicole Evans

John Fackrell Nadia Fairlamb Michael Felig Marty Fernandes Liz Field David Fitch Mary Flemming Steve Fraser Daniel Fuller David Gagnon Alan Gamble Christian Giardina Andrea Gill Douglas Gordon Jeff Griswold Landon Hamada Aaron Hammer Judy Hancock Adiyan Hara Scott Hare Chip Hartman Stan Hebda Laurie Ho Arnold Hori John Hoxie, Jr. Travis Idol Edwin Ikeda Yoshiyasu Ito Iwikau'ikaua Joaquin Joshua Johansen Lloyd Jones Randall Kam Kuulei Keakealani William Kleiner Kealaka'i Knoche Pat Kramer Ulrich Krauer Lance La Pierre Tai Lake

Robert LaReaux Eric Lebuse Robert Lingley David Longacre David Louie Hal Lum Beth Lum Keith Maile Sheri Mann Michelle Manna Jacqueline Marlin Christy Martin Bryce Masuda Jim Meekhof Ellen Mehos Robert Merriam Ralph Michaelis Leland Miyano John Mydock George Newton Craig Nichols Lawrence Nitz Jon Ogata Anthony Oliver Suzie Osborne Robert Osgood Thomas Pasquale Frederic Peel Martha Peterson Edwin Petteys Terry Quisenberry Albert Rabold William Redman David Reisland Donald Riedel Dave Rinell Mike Robinson Sherry Robinson Clayton Roche

Scott Rolles Raymond Salley Rollo Scheurenbrand Randi Schneider Christy Schumann Roger Schweitzer Luke Shaffer Tim Shafto Peter Simmons Heather Simmons Earl Smith Terence Spencer Irene Sprecher Ralph Suda Richard Sylva Kekaulike Tomich Ronald Tosh Teresa Trueman-Madriaga Scott Turn Charijean Watanabe Michael Weitzenhoff Logan White Namaka Whitehead Hank Whittington Heidi Wild Alan Wilkinson Curtis Wilmington Ross Wilson Marian Yasuda Byron Yeager Ben Yee Bruce Young David Young Peter Young William Yuen Keith Zeilinger Hongtao Zhou Peter Ziroli

Photos by J.B. Friday.

A&B Foundation Agro Resources Inc.

Aileen Yeh Akamai Glass

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 Creative Fundraising Associates Creative Grant Writing Services

Current Events Denise Hayashi

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

Friends of Hawaii Charities Future Forests Nursery - Jill Wagner

Gregg Smith - Woodturner Hal Lum Photography

Halekulani on the Beach at Waikiki Hilo Frame Shop

Hawai‘i Agriculture Research Center Hawai‘i Community Foundation

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 Ki ‘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. 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 Tradewinds Hawaiian Woods

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: hfia@hawaiiforest.org

Website: www.hawaiiforest.org

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