Summer 2015 Hawaii’s WoodshowTM Na La‘au o Hawai‘i

Showcase of Hawaii's Finest Wood Artists- September 20-October 11, 2015

Hawaii’s WoodshowTM, Na La‘au o Hawai‘i is HFIA annual juried woodworking exhibition. The 2015 Hawaii’s Woodshow will be held September 20, 2015 through October 11, 2015 at the beautiful Honolulu Museum of Art School Gallery at Linekona. The Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, September 19th from 6:30-9:00 PM. This year’s jurors are Craig Nutt, Tiffany DeEtte Shafto, and Craig Mason: Craig Nutt, Nationally known Studio Furniture Maker: As studio furniture maker, sculptor, and public artist, Craig is known for vegetable-inspired work included in collections such as Renwick Gallery (Smithsonian’s American Art Museum), Hartsfield- Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Birmingham Museum of Art, Huntsville Museum of Art, Mobile Museum of Art, and Hawai‘i SFCA. He is Director of Programs for CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund + Artists’ Emergency Resources); was a founding member of the Furniture Society; Interim Executive Director of the Tennessee Association of Craft Artists; and has served on boards of national and local arts organizations. He lectures and writes about his art, artist emergency preparedness and professional practices, and has served on peer review panels, and juries for exhibitions programs, grants and fellowships. www.craignutt.com

Writing desk by Doug Gordon. Photo: Hal Lum 2013.

Tiffany DeEtte Shafto, Curator, Designer, Art Book Publisher: Tiffany first became immersed in the Hawai‘i art scene collaborating with her husband, Timothy Allan Shafto as part of Hawaii’s Woodshow 2006. The community spirit shared by local woodworkers, the processes they developed to bring ideas to life, and the native environment inspired her to create the award-winning coffee table book, Contemporary Hawaii Woodworkers as well as Wood the Art the Aloha with Lynda McDaniel. She connects artists of all media with collectors through Tiffany’s Art Agency and a new coffee table book, Aloha Expressionism by Contemporary Hawaii Artists. www.TiffanysArtAgency.com, www.AlohaExpressionism.com Craig Mason, O‘ahu Woodworker: With an interest in wood beginning in childhood, Craig has experience with carving, building musical instruments and furniture making. For the past 25 years he has focused on wood turning, utilizing exclusively wood salvaged from the many species of trees grown in Hawai‘i. His turnings are currently on display at galleries on O‘ahu, Lāna‘i and Hawai‘i Island, and in the collections of many Waikiki hotels. Craig is a Charter Member of Honolulu Woodturners. www.honoluluwoodturners.org/gallery_1.html.

This year 48 artists entered 106 extraordinary heirloom-quality works made interesting and beautiful Hawai‘i-grown woods. Hawaii’s Woodshow encourages an appreciation for the participating artists and the materials they use. It promotes the positive role forests play in our economy and ecology. The Show calls for the use of wood from Hawaiian-grown tree species, especially those that have been planted and brought to maturity here in Hawai‘i. It serves as a reference point for the planting of native and non-native high value hardwoods for future generations. Three Jurors are selected from a broad range of expertise. Typically one juror is a nationally renowned artist from the abroad. Judging is based on “Inspiration of Design” and “Excellence of Implementation.” In the initial round of judging, each judge selects multiple entries from each category creating a pool of entries from each category, from which the First Place and Honorable Mention Awards are selected. Awards typically include: Career Recognition Award, as many as five First Place awards in various categories, Honorable Mentions, Spirit of the Show, Kent Award, Artist’s Choice Award, and People’s Choice Award. This Career Recognition Award is presented to the artist of a single premier piece submitted by one of several invited artists. The invited artists have accumulated many awards throughout the Woodshow history and are no longer competing for awards in the main category. First Place Award categories are typically Furniture, Sculpture, Musical Instrument, Turning, Open, and Novice. Honorable Mentions are conferred at the discretion of the Judges. The Spirit of the Show Award recognizes the best use of wood from under-utilized Hawaii-grown, non-native trees while meeting exhibition criteria. Winners of this award receive premiums underwritten by C. Barton Potter. The Kent Award, sponsored by Ron and Myra Kent, recognizes and encourages the most promising young artist. The People’s Choice Award is based on a tally of the votes by the viewing public and the Artist’s Choice Award is a tally of votes by the participating artisans.

2015 Hawaii’s Woodshow Sponsors Milo

Kamehameha Schools Kamani

DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife State Foundation on Culture & the Arts

Woodcraft Hawaii Hāpu‘u

Bubbies Ice Cream C. Barton Potter

Hawai‘i Forest Institute Ron and Myra Kent

Tom Loudat Tusher Architectural Group

Maile Akamai Glass Company

Gregg Smith-Woodturner Gail and Robert Holm-Kennedy

Halekulani on the Beach at Waikiki Takahiro Yoshino

For more information about Hawaii’s Woodshow, contact Marian Yasuda at mnyasuda@hawaii.rr.com or visit the website at http://woodshow.hawaiiforest.org/.

Graig Nutt Workshop

Sunday, September 20th 10 AM – 5 PM Location: Wilkinson Koa Furniture

176 Waihona Street #115 Pearl City 96782

Cost: $75 More information and registration Contact: Alan @ 456-1006

http://woodshow.hawaiiforest.org/wp-content/uploads/Graig-Nutt-Workshop-Flyer-9-20-2015.pdf

HPR MAHALO 'ĀINA Radio Series

Encore Broadcast on HPR-2

Hawai‘i Public Radio (HPR) is airing the MAHALO ‘ĀINA radio series a second time to continue to broaden community awareness about the importance of perpetuating Hawaii’s forests. The MAHALO ‘ĀINA radio series began in May and ran for 13 weeks on HPR-1. An encore airing began on HPR-2 for a second 13 weeks on August 3 and runs through October 30. The radio series airs on HRR-2 weekdays at 3:58 pm.

Eco-tourism Segment: Rob Pacheco, Hawaii Forest & Trail, leads a Kohala Waterfalls Tour. The 90-second vignettes are hosted and written by science communications and education specialist Christopher Phillips. Christopher’s work focuses on scientific issues affecting society in the 21st century and has been featured in such diverse fields as astronomy, climate change, and technological development. Christopher did an exception job of capturing and conveying the MAHALO 'ĀINA message. The episodes are archived on HPR's website, so if you missed an episode or would like to hear one again, visit HPR's MAHALO 'ĀINA Radio Series webpage at http://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/mahaloaina. Each of the 65 episodes has a link to the sound file and a photo depicting the topic. In addition to other topics, the Hawaiʻi Public Radio episodes include the MAHALO ‘ĀINA Initiative, Plant Extinction Prevention Program, Fountain Grass, Palila, Wildfires, Watersheds, Invasive Species, Hoary Bat, Local Christmas Trees, ‘Ōhi‘a Fungus, Koa Forests, Silversword, Hawaiian Hibiscus, O‘ahu ‘Elepaio, Io – Hawaiian Hawk, ‘Alalā – The Hawaiian Crow, Citizen Stewardship, Dryland Forest Restoration, Pollinators, Pueo, Hakalau, ‘I‘iwi, Sandalwood, Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project, Hawai‘i Public Seed Initiative, Ka‘ū Preserve, Hawaiʻi Island Native Seed Bank and Kaua‘i Coqui.

Project sponsors are Atherton Family Foundation, County of Hawai‘i Department of Research & Development, DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife, HFIA, Hawai‘i Forest Institute, Hawai‘i Public Radio, Kamehameha Schools (KS), and State of Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture. A special mahalo to J. B. Friday, PhD, Extension Forester, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) for his significant contributions to this project. KS, in collaboration with HFI and San Diego Zoo Global’s Keauhou Bird Conservation Center created a 30 second and 70 second Public Service Announcement (PSA) to help promote the MAHALO ‘ĀINA and the radio series. The MAHALO ‘ĀINA Radio Series is part of the MAHALO ‘ĀINA: Give Back to the Forest Initiative, a partnership of the Hawai‘i Forest Institute (HFI) and HFIA to promote awareness and gain support for the protection and perpetuation of Hawaii's forest resources.

HPR Mahalo ‘Āina Radio Series 30-second PSA HPR Mahalo ‘Āina Radio Series 70 sec PSA

Pana'ewa Zoo Discovery Forest Hale Building Workshops Certified Traditional Hawaiian Hale Builder “Unko Waltah” has conducted four community workshops to construct a traditional Hawaiian hale at the Pana‘ewa Zoo Discovery Forest. Unko Waltah is so full of aloha and very engaging with each and every volunteer. He is sharing his knowledge about this unique Hawaiian tradition and is teaching volunteers how to properly dig a puka and install the hale posts, shave the bark off the poles, as well as thatching techniques. The workshops are helping to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture and bring back the skills of building a structure out of materials from the ‘āina. Materials for the Hale Mala came from Pana‘ewa lands. Email Heather at hfia@hawaiiforest.org if you are interested in volunteering for future workshops.

Hale Building group, July 11, 20105. Volunteers install scaffolding, August 8, 2015.

Friends of Hawaii Charities Supports KBCC Discovery Forest

The Hawai‘i Forest Institute (HFI) was awarded a $3,000 grant by Friends of Hawaii Charities, which will help to restore four acres of native forest habitat, provide fruit and perching limbs for birds in captivity, and provide youth with a forest stewardship learning experience at Keauhou Bird Conservation Center (KBCC) Discovery Forest. During 2015, 2,500 native seedlings will be outplanted, which will benefit Hawaiian birds in captivity and in the wild. Other project funders are American Forests Global ReLeaf Program, Bill Healy Foundation, Hawai‘i Community Foundation, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, and DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife's Forest Stewardship Program. Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) Forest Stewardship Committee recently approved the 10-year management plan, which calls for the restoration of 40 acres over 10 years. The KBCC is located near Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Hawai‘i Island. The land is owned by Kamehameha Schools and leased to KBCC, which is part of the Hawaii Endangered Bird Conservation Program, a partnership between the San Diego Zoo Global Institute for Conservation Research, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and DOFAW.

Students plant trees at KBCC. Koa tree planted in 2014.

Hāmākua Harvest Hosts First Farmer Market

Hāmākua Harvest held its first farmers market on Sunday, September 6th. Read about the opening by Diane Scheurell at https://manifestingparadisedotcom.wordpress.com/2015/09/11/hamakua-harvest-these-are-my-farmers/. Learn more about Hāmākua Harvest farm, market and learning center at www.hamakuaharvest.org or visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HamakuaHarvest.

Hāmākua Harvest blessing, September 6, 2015.

Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest Engages Community Volunteers

The Hawai‘i Forest Institute (HFI) held a community volunteer event to maintain the Honolulu Zoo Children's Discovery Forest Polynesian-introduced Zone on August 22, 2015. HFI President Dr. Travis Idol gave an informative talk about HFI and the project as well as the native and Polynesian-introduced plant species and their cultural significance. Four trash bags of invasive grasses and weeds were removed from the site and the volunteers unwound sweet potato vines from the native trees to ensure growth. At the end of the event, the volunteers filled out an evaluation survey. Highlights documented included “learning about Hawaii’s native plants” and “to do a good deed”. Volunteer pulls weeds, August 22, 2015. In February of this year HFI, HFIA, and the Honolulu Zoo celebrated the Children's Discovery Forest Phase I Dedication with a traditional blessing ceremony and planting of seedlings in the Polynesian-introduced Zone. Noted Hawaiian chanter and musician Kalama Cabigon led a traditional blessing ceremony and HFI Treasurer William Yuen, Honolulu Zoo Director Baird Fleming, City Councilmember Ernie Martin, Landscape Architect Leland Miyano. and HFI President Travis Idol gave welcoming remarks. HFI recently received a Grant-in-Aid award from the City & County of Honolulu Department of Community Services to seek community support for the project and engage volunteers in planting seedlings, pulling weeds, and learning about the culturally significant plants featured in the Discovery Forest. Other project supporters include Atherton Family Foundation; Cooke Foundation; State Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry & Wildlife, USDA Forest Service’s Kaulunani Urban Forestry Program; Hawai‘i Community Foundation; Hawai‘i Tourism Authority; Pettus Foundation; and Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation.

The Children’s Discovery Forest was designed to create a representation of natural systems, including a vision of Hawai‘i before the arrival of humans. The exhibit demonstrates culturally significant Hawaiian plant species, the significance of place, and the kuleana of mālama ‘āina (responsibility to care for the land) by integrating traditional Hawaiian forest ecosystems, forest stewardship opportunities, and innovative land-based education for residents and visitors. Once complete, the Children’s

HFI President Travis Idol talks to Cub Scout Den 115, May 17, 2015.

Once construction is complete, the Discovery Forest will reconnect urban visitors with the Hawaiian forest through three demonstration zones: Polynesian-introduced, Dryland Mesic, and Strand Vegetation. HFI is currently seeking monetary and in-kind donations to complete the construction of Phase II, the Dryland Mesic Zone. To learn more and contribute to the Discovery Forest, go to our newly designed webpage at http://www.mahaloaina.org/homepage/projects/zoo-discovery-forest/. If you would like to volunteer to help out with one of the upcoming volunteer events, contact Linda Duling at LMDULING@hawaii.edu. Upcoming Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest Volunteer Events Honolulu Zoo Sept. 26th Volunteer Event October 17th 9 am-11 am November 21st 9 am-11 am December 19th 9 am-11 am

Students and Hana ‘Āina Work Crew Maintain La‘i‘Ōpua Community Garden

Community Liaison Anthony Savvis is coordinating student forest stewardship activities and overseeing the Hana ‘Āina crew, who are helping to maintain the La‘i‘Ōpua community garden. This work is funded by a Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Kūkulu Ola: Living Hawaiian Culture Program grant awarded to the Hawai‘i Forest Institute. The grant also supports environmental and cultural education at the Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest. Anthony is the Na Kahumoku Program Leader and engages Kealakehe Intermediate students in activities emphasizing environment, culture, service and leadership. He develops curriculum and teaches classes at Kealakehe Intermediate/High School and is Executive Director of Hawai‘i Island Youth Corps. Students learn from the La‘i‘Ōpua interpretive sign. Anthony coordinates Kealakehe School Complex groups and oversees the Hana ‘Āina maintenance crew. Hana ‘Āina is a for-profit extension of Hawai‘i Island Youth Corps and is made up of 15 youth. Through this grant, we are stimulating the local economy and creating economic value by supporting the Hana ‘Āina crew who are earning a wage and receiving on-the-job training maintaining the La‘i‘Ōpua community garden. Over the past five months, Anthony coordinated three Hana ‘Āina maintenance days and two community volunteer events. Although deliverable s from the grant have been completed, Anthony offered to volunteer his time to coordinate one more Hana ‘Āina maintenance day and community volunteer event at no charge because of interest from

the La‘i‘Ōpua community and a desire to keep the momentum going despite financial constraints. La‘i‘Ōpua Village is a Department of Hawaiian Home Lands residential community.

Students learn about dryland forests at La‘i‘Ōpua Community Garden.

Hana ‘Āina maintenance crew clears invasive weeds.

La‘i‘Ōpua Community Garden. Photos: Anthony Savvis.

Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry News

Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Is Big Concern Across the State Hawai‘i Board of Agriculture Approved an Interim Quarantine Rule for the intrastate movement of ‘Ōhi‘a plants and plant parts, including flowers, leaves, seeds, stems, twigs, cuttings, untreated wood, logs, mulch greenwaste and frass (sawdust from boring beetles) from the Island of Hawai‘i. A permit is needed from the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture to transport any of these items. The interim rule went into effect this month and will last for one year. The Emergency Quarantine Rule is in response to the alarming spread of ‘Ōhi‘a Wilt or Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death caused by the Ceratocystis fimbriata fungus. Infected trees rapidly decline. First the crowns of the ‘Ōhi‘a turn yellow and brown within days to weeks followed by the death of the tree. More information on Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death may be found at:

• HDOA website • University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources website

Hawai‘i to host the next IUCN World Conservation Congress

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Council has selected Hawai‘i as the host of the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress – the world’s largest conservation event. Held every four years, the Congress brings together leaders from government, the public sector, non-governmental organizations, businesses, UN agencies and indigenous and grass-roots organizations to discuss and decide on solutions to the world’s most pressing environment and development challenges. “After a robust evaluation process and careful consideration of the two exceptional proposals received from Hawai‘i and Turkey, we are extremely pleased to announce Hawai‘i as the host of the next IUCN World Conservation Congress,” said Julia Marton-Lefèvre, IUCN Director General. “I have every confidence that Hawai‘i, with its outstanding facilities, rich biological diversity, vibrant indigenous culture, ‘Aloha spirit’ and strong commitment to conservation and sustainable development, will provide an outstanding setting for our 2016 Congress.” The IUCN Congress will be held from September 1 to 10, 2016. It will provide the host country with the opportunity to promote and demonstrate leadership on global environmental issues by profiling national conservation programs and activities, as well as links to other sectors of government and the economy. The last World Conservation Congress was held in 2012 in Jeju, Republic of Korea. Learn more at http://www.iucn.org/?14840/Hawaii-to-host-the-next-IUCN-World-Conservation-Congress

Newsletter Articles Wanted

If you have a story to share about your forestry-related business or project, please email it in Word format with jpg. photos attached to hfia@hawaiiforest.org.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mahalo to New and Renewing HFIA Members

Renewing Members

Corporate ($300)

Mary and Eric Bello - Bello's Millwork Inc. Sheri S. Mann - Forestry Program Manager, DLNR/Division of Forestry & Wildlife

Nickolas Koch – General Manager, Forest Solutions, Inc. Gilles Lebbe - Green Energy Team LLC

J. Scott Meidell - General Manager / V.P., Haleakala Ranch Co. Hawaiian Pacific Hardwoods

Rob Pacheco - Founder and President, Hawai‘i Forest & Trail, Ltd. USDA Forest Service, PSW, Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry Kama Dancil - Regional Assets Manager, Kamehameha Schools

Alan Okami – Koaloha Ukulele Kevin Carl – Partner, The Koa Store

Business ($125)

Derrick Nishimura – General Manager, Agro Resources, Inc. Aileen K. F. Yeh – Horticulturist, Aileen’s Nursery-Po’o wai u/Hawaii Agriculture Research Center (HARC)

Cliff Johns – Cliff Johns Gallery Andy Cole

Jay Warner - Awapuhi Farms & Mill Mats Fogelvik - Woodworker, Fogelvik Furniture

Gregg Smith – Woodturner David Gomes - Gomes Guitars & Ukuleles

Shaun Fleming – Wooden Touches, Inc. Kelly Dunn - Wood Lathe Artist

Les Goya - Vice President, Queen Emma Land Company Thomas A. Loudat, TNSP, Inc.

Peter Ziroli

Individual ($50) Neal Arnold

Derek Bencomo Joel Bright Don Bryan

Michael G. Buck RW Butts

Joe Butterweck Tor Chantara

David K.Y. Chung Francisco Clemente

Paul Conry Richard Cunningham

Nadia Fairlamb David Gagnon Alan F. Gamble Douglas Gordon

Scott Hare Travis Idol

Ulrich Krauer Eric Lebuse David Louie

Douglas Lung Keith Maile

Christy Martin John Mydock Lelan Nishek

Lawrence Nitz Jon Ogata

Edwin Petteys Terry Quisenberry

David Reisland Dave Rinell

R. W. “Rollo” Scheurenbrand Timothy Allan Shafto Michael Patrick Smith

Terence Spencer Ronald Tosh Scott Q. Turn Bruce Young

Keith Zeilinger Charijean Watanabe

New Members

Individual ($50)

Adam Baker Joshua Bowles

Marijcke Christianson Robert Forbes

Charlie Rillamas Mohuhano Tuikolongahau

Barret Werk

HFIA Board of Directors Nickolas Koch, President

Aileen Yeh, Vice-President Mats Fogelvik, Secretary Elin Walburn, Treasurer

Don Bryan Thomas Calhoun

Kevin Carl Andy Cole

Kamakani Dancil Kip Dunbar Laurie Ho Tai Lake

Sheri S. Mann Mike Robinson

Peter D. Simmons Diana Tusher Jay Warner

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

Hawaiian Pacific Hardwoods Kama Dancil, Kamehameha Schools

Alan Okami, Koaloha Ukulele Michael Tam, Martin & MacArthur, Ltd. Andrew Thomas, Plywood Hawaii, Inc.

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

USDA Forest Service, PSW, Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry 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

Curtis Wilmington, Hawaiian Accessories, Inc. William Cowern, Hawaiian Mahogany, Inc.

Che Garcia, Hawaiian Koa Wood Rings Herb Kaneko

Honolulu Furniture Company 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 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 Ron Wolfe, Sea Wolfe Forestry, LLC

Jonathan Somaoang, Simon-Jon Gallery Clay and Shel Simpson, Simpson Art Works

Martin Mansson, Swedish Woodwork & Design Takahiro and Junko Yoshino Tay Perry, Tay W. Perry, Inc.

Elin Walburn, Teichner Walburn & Associates Thomas Loudat, TNSP, Inc.

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 Hidetaka Yamauchi, Yamaichi Fancy Veneer

Tom Zelko, Zelko Woodworks, LLC Peter Ziroli

Links & Articles of Interest

Scientists: Ohia wilt is spreading, July 3, 2015 Hawaii Tribune Herald: http://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/news/local-news/scientists-ohia-wilt-spreading Korean Onggi Pottery Wheel: http://www.honoluluwoodturners.org/tips_onggi.html Hawaii's Woodshow | Na La‘au o Hawai‘i 2015: http://honolulumuseum.org/art/exhibitions/15321-hawaiis_woodshow_na_laau_o_hawaii_2015/ University of Hawaii: Jun 1, 2015 - The university presents an outline of an action plan for improved stewardship of Maunakea. UH implementation plan for improved stewardship of ... Biomass101 Project: monitors media reporting on the sustainability and carbon-neutrality of forest-based bio-energy, and confronts inaccurate or biased reporting, either privately through communications to reporters and editors or publicly through published responses, blog entries, and social media messaging. Forest Landowners September Newsletter http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=4c1caf28b13a6c00eaaa61e12&id=f1836b8fa8&e=45b5ac399c How to report suspected Ohia Wilt/Rapid Ohia Death Posted on Jun 16, 2015 http://hdoa.hawaii.gov/blog/main/reportingohiawilt/ CTAHR Alumni & Friends http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/site/e-notes/08_17_2015.html Rapid Ohia Death (ROD) Emergency Rule info 081415 http://www.hawaiiforestinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Rapid-Ohia-Death-ROD-Emergency-Rule-info-081415.pdf Forest Service R&D Newsletter - August 2015 http://us11.campaign-archive1.com/?u=3b5795219792d47e72ce46ec2&id=3a9c4a12a0&e=050e96192c USDA Building a Better Future for Our Children http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAOC/bulletins/113c232 Mango Jam. http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/29728212/mango-jam-honolulu-kicks-o Wood Industry US, July 2015

http://audience2.omnidataservices.com/display.php?M=107279&C=e362c84ff4066663e907ab747ebb8524&S=231&L=7&N=93 About the Hawai'i Forest Industry Association (HFIA): HFIA's mission is to promote healthy and productive forests and a sustainable forest industry through forest management, education, planning, information exchange, and advocacy. HFIA and the Hawai'i Forest Institute's projects include the Honolulu Zoo Children's Discovery Forest; Pana‘ewa Zoo Discovery Forest; Keauhou Bird Conservation Center Discovery Forest; ‘Āina Mauna Christmas Tree Demonstration; MAHALO ‘ĀINA: Give Back to the Forest Program: Hawai‘i Island Native Seed Bank; Hawaii's Woodshow Na La'au o Hawai‘i; and native forest restoration and education at several dryland forest sites in West Hawai‘i.