#papaanui tract

Kula Forest Storm Assessment Shows Hundreds of Trees Flattened in Storm

John Niezman, a DOFAW invasive species technician said, “During my time with DOFAW, along Polipoli Spring Road, this is the worst damage I’ve seen with so many trees down and a lot of culverts blocked.”  

Hazardous Conditions Prompt Closure of Maui Recreation Area & Two Forest Reserves

Due to hazardous conditions and impassable roads and trails caused by this week’s heavy rains and strong winds, DLNR has closed the Kula State Forest Reserve, Kahikinui State Forest Reserve – Papa’anui Tract, and Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area.   The forest reserve roads and trails will remain closed to all users until further notice. Personnel from […]

Maui’s Kula Forest Reserve, Polipoli Reopen

The Kula Forest Reserve and Polipoli Spring Recreation Area reopened following completion of a two-month project for road repairs and fuel mitigation work.

Public Input Sought on Maui’s Kula and Kahikinui Forest Reserves

The state is seeking public input on a draft forest reserve management plan for Kula Forest Reserve and Papa‘anui tract of the Kahikinui Forest Reserve on Maui.

Polipoli, Kula Forest Reserve to Close Sept. 12-23

The Kula Forest Reserve, Walpoli Access Road, Kahananui Forest Reserve, and Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area will close from Sept. 12-23, 2016.