#Acacia Koa
Input sought on management of Hawaiʻiʻs Kapāpala Koa Canoe Management Area
The 1,257-acre area, also known as the Kapāpala Canoe Forest, holds special significance as it is the only state land currently designated for the purposes of cultivating and providing koa for use in kālaiwaʻa, or traditional Hawaiian canoe construction.
Eco-tourism pioneer Skyline Hawai’i celebrates 20 years
Skyline Hawaiʻi – the United States’ first commercial zipline company– celebrated 20 years in operation on Dec. 16 by inviting staff and community partners to its original Haleakalā Ranch location to plant its 20,000th native tree.
Acacia Koa Wood Salvaged from Public Lands on Maui, to be Offered at Auction
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife will conduct a forest products auction for Acacia koa wood. All wood pieces are from the West Maui State Forest Reserve on the island of Maui.