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Hawaiʻi Urban and Community Forestry projects awarded funding
Seven forestry projects have been selected by Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry, a program of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), to receive funds to strengthen community connections with trees. Funding from Kaulunani will support these projects on Kauaʻi, Maui, Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island over the next three years.
Breaking: Kamehameha Schools acquires thousands of acres at Kaupō Ranch and Hāmākualoa, Maui
Kamehameha Schools announced today its acquisition of more than 4,500 acres of land from Kaupō Ranch Ltd. on southeastern Maui for approximately $21 million. Kamehameha Schools has also acquired 1,053 acres within the Hāmākualoa district of north Maui for $13 million.
Maui Tomorrow Urges Testimony in Support of Pe’ahi Protection
The group hopes the County of Maui will invest more funds towards the purchase of the property to protect it from future development.
HCA Discusses Purchase of 267 acres at Hamakualoa Coast
The Haʻikū Community Association will host a meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20 to gather input and provide updates on: the Kalakupua Playground at Giggle Hill reopening; the County’s plans to purchase more than 260 acres of former pineapple land along the scenic Hamakualoa coastline; and a storm season preparedness presentation by MECO.
