#reforestation

Kā‘anapali Beach Resort grows hope for Lahaina with tree donations 

As West Maui rebuilds from the 2023 wildfires, Kā‘anapali Beach Resort has expanded its commitment to restoring the region’s ecosystem through Treecovery’s reforestation efforts. With four new grow hubs across the resort and more than 1,600 trees donated, Kā‘anapali Beach Resort is nurturing the community’s long-term ecological and cultural resilience.

Want to plant native trees, remove invasive weeds? DLNR has new grant available

Are you an individual or part of an organization that wants to help climate resiliency by planting native trees and removing invasive weeds in Hawai’i? The state Department of Land and Natural Resources wants to get you federal money as part of a new grant opportunity, a news release said.

Fairmont Kea Lani Launches 30th Anniversary Reforestation Initiative

The Fairmont Kea Lani will plant 100 trees along the slopes of Haleakalā in honor of the resort’s 30th Anniversary. It’s part of the resort’s Rooted in Aloha program, a reforestation initiative held in partnership with Skyline Conservation. 

Rare Seedlings Planted at Auwahi to Prevent Extinction of Native Hawaiian Tree

A small group from the Auwahi Forest Restoration Project gathered on the leeward slopes of Haleakalā to return six seedlings of one of the rarest trees in the world, mēhamehame (Flueggea neowawraea) back to the wild. In doing this, the global population of this tree species was increased by 12%.

The Kahikinui Project on Maui Launches Kickstarter Campaign

The project aims to utilize over 500,000 pounds of truly wild protein that need to be removed in order for restoration to be successful.

50,000th NATIVE SEEDLING TO BE OUTPLANTED AT AUWAHI TO HONOR KUMU RENE SYLVA

A 50,000th Native seedling will be out-planted this weekend at the Auwahi forest on Maui’s `Ulupalakua Ranch.  The Maui Restoration Group and Leeward Haleakalā Watershed Restoration Partnership are conducting the ceremonial planting to honor the recent passing of famed Maui conservationist and Kumu Rene Sylva.  Since initiating the vision of reforestation nine-years ago, more than […]