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2013 ANNUAL REPORT February 2014 Pan‘aewa Zoo Discovery Forest
2013 ANNUAL REPORT
February 2014
Pan‘aewa Zoo Discovery Forest
Board of Directors, Staff, and Contractors ………….….…....… 1
Preface………………………………………....……….…...….. 2
About the Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association..……….…. 3 Board of Directors, Staff, & Contractors
Annual General Meeting
Grants and Contracts
Projects and Programs……….…...………..…….…………….….…....... 5 Hawaii’s WoodTM Brand
Hawaii’s WoodshowTM
Hawai‘i Wood Guild Committee Hawaiian Hoary Bat Research
Kaloko Makai Dryland Forest Preserve Ka Pilina Poina ‘Ole “Connection Not Forgotten”
Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest, Kalaemanō Cultural Center, and La‘i‘Ōpua Preserves
K Young-Growth Koa Wood Quality Assessment and Demonstration
Hawai‘i Forest Institute …………..……….…………….....….. 13
Public Relations and Advocacy ……………………...….…….. 19
2013 Hawai‘i State Legislative Report….…………...….…….. 20
Financial Report….……………………………….…..…...…... 21
Mahalo to Our Members………………….……….……..…..... 23
Mahalo to Our Partners and Contributors……..…..………...… 25
Contents
Jay Warner
Director
Jorma Winkler
Director
Robert Osgood
Director
Aileen Yeh
Vice-President
Mike Robinson
Director
Tai Lake
President
Peter D. Simmons
Director
Mats Fogelvik
Secretary
Thomas Calhoun
Director
Kip Dunbar
Director
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Board of Directors, Staff, and Contractors
Sophia Cabral-Maikui
Administrative
Services
Keoki A. Carter
Dryland Cultural
Educator
Laurie Ho
Director
Nickolas Koch
Director
Yvonne Yarber Carter
Dryland Outreach
Coordinator
Jill Wagner
Ecological Services
Heather Simmons
Executive Director
Don Bryan
Director
Wilds Pihanui Brawner
Dryland Site Manager
Kevin Carl
Director
Diana Tusher
Director
Elin Walburn
Treasurer
Kealaka‘i Knoche Dryland Restoration
Technician
Kamakani Dancil
Director
Andy Cole
Hawaii’s Woodshow
Coordinator
Kekaulike Tomich Dryland Restoration
Technician
Lehua Alapai
Dryland Outreach
Apprentice
Ku’ulei Keakealani
Dryland Cultural
Educator
Preface This Annual Report describes the many activities of HFIA in 2013. To learn more about
a project or program, click the link on the project heading to its webpage.
It was an exciting time as we celebrated our 24th year as Hawaii’s recognized forest
industry trade association. In addition to expanding and enhancing existing projects
and programs, HFIA and its affiliate, the Hawai‘i Forest Institute (HFI) initiated several
new efforts this year including the Keauhou Bird Conservation Center Discovery For-
est; Mahalo ‘Āina: Give Back to the Forest Campaign; Humu‘ula Christmas Tree
Demonstration Project; and a collaborative effort to develop protocols for conducting
pre-harvest Hawaiian Hoary Bat surveys and in-harvest monitoring.
Hawaii's forests have seen significant changes over the past 24 years. As we progress
further into the 21st century, it is important we continue to utilize forest management
practices that sustain Hawaii’s forests over the long term. We are looking forward to
the exciting opportunities in 2014 as we celebrate our 25th anniversary of promoting
healthy and productive forests.
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Keauhou Forest
About the Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association
Established in 1989, the Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association (HFIA) is a nonprofit corporation founded by and for
people committed to managing and maintaining healthy and productive forests. Through education, planning,
information exchange, and advocacy, HFIA encourages the responsible growth of Hawaii’s forest industry. HFIA
’s programs promote healthier forests, increased business, and more jobs within the sector.
Board of Directors, Staff, & Contractors
HFIA Directors are Don Bryan-At-Large, Tradewinds Hawaiian Woods; Thomas Calhoun-Maui, World Wood
Works; Kevin Carl-Kaua‘i, The Koa Store; Kamakani Dancil-At Large, Kamehameha Schools; Kip Dunbar-Maui
(Moloka‘i), Kainalu Ranch; Mats Fogelvik-At-Large, Fogelvik Furniture; Laurie Ho-Kaua‘i, Retired USDA-NRCS;
Nicholas Koch-At-Large, Forest Solutions, Inc.; Tai Lake-At-Large, Tai Lake Fine Woodworking; Robert Osgood-At
-large, Agriculture Consultant; Mike Robinson-Hawai‘i Island, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Peter D.
Simmons-Hawai‘i Island, In the Woods; Diana Tusher-O‘ahu, Tusher Architectural Group; Elin Walburn-At-Large,
Teichner Walburn & Associates, LLC; Jay Warner-At-Large, Awapuhi Farms & Mill; Jorma Winkler-At-Large, Win-
kler Woods, Inc., and Aileen Yeh-At-Large, Aileen’s Nursery and Hawai‘i Agriculture Research Center.
HFIA’s executive officers are Tai Lake, President; Aileen Yeh, Vice-President; Elin Walburn, Treasurer; and Mats
Fogelvik, Secretary. Past President’s Committee members are Lloyd Jones, Sally Rice, Mike Robinson, Peter Sim-
mons, and Steve Smith. Former Directors Bill Cowern, Nick Dudley, Larry Nitz, Bart Potter, James Quinn, Donald
Riedel, and Bill Stormont continue to provide input to the Board.
HFIA staff and contractors are Heather Simmons, Executive Director; Sophia Cabral-Maikui, Administrative Ser-
vices; Wilds Pihanui Brawner, Dryland Forest Site Manager; Yvonne Yarber Carter, Dryland Outreach Coordina-
tor; Keoki Apokolani Carter and Ku’ulei Keakealani, Dryland Cultural Educators; Lehua Alapai, Dryland Outreach
Apprentice; Kekaulike Tomich, Dryland Restoration Technician; Jill Wagner, Ecological Services; Andy Cole, Ha-
waii’s WoodshowTM Coordinator, Heidi Wild, Legislative Consultant; and Agro Resources, Dryland Site Mainte-
nance Services. Mahalo to former La‘i‘Ōpua Preserves Restoration Technician Kealaka‘i Knoche and former Ha-
waii’s WoodshowTM Coordinator, Marian Yasuda.
Annual General Meeting
HFIA celebrated its 24th Annual General Membership (AGM) meeting at the Hilo Yacht Club in February 2013.
Attendees enjoyed Hilo Bay views, compelling presentations, and a delicious dinner buffet. A field trip to the De-
partment of Hawaiian Home Lands’ Humu‘ula project on the slopes of Mauna Kea was held the following day.
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L to R: Mike Robinson talks about DHHL restoration efforts at Humu‘ula. Aileen Yeh describes HARC’s conifer trials. J.B. Friday explains
one of the koa trials.
John Sylvia, CEO Hū Honua Bioenergy LLC gave a interesting talk on Hū Honua’s bioenergy project in Pe-
peekeo on Hawai‘i Island. Hu Honua’s plans are to build a 24-megawatt plant at Pepeekeo utilizing locally
grown biomass material. John has been an investor in and operator of companies in the energy industry for
over 20 years.
Jill Wagner, Future Forest Nursery gave a presentation on restoration efforts in the dryland forest. Jill is an
ethnobotanist and provides seed collection, propagation, and outplanting services for HFIA at several dry-
land habitats including Ka‘ūpūlehu, La‘i‘Ōpua, Kaloko-Makai, Pu'uhonua O' Honaunau, and Kaloko-
Honokohau National Historical Park.
HFIA Director and DHHL Property Development Agent Mike Robinson hosted the tour to Humu‘ula. Field
trip topics included Game management – feral sheep project; Feral cattle removal efforts; Fire management of
ungrazed grasses; Gorse control management efforts; Sugi pine growth/management; Young koa forest man-
agement; Koa seed orchards; and Christmas tree trials. Aileen Yeh showed the group the recent develop-
ments in the Hawaii Agriculture Research Center’s program to develop Fusarium wilt resistant koa popula-
tions and discussed the paper The Gorse Project: Forestry Options for the Sustainable Management of Woody Legu-
minous Weeds by Nick Dudley and Aileen Yeh. J.B. Friday showed the group the koa trial site in which a log
was harvested for the Young-growth Koa Demonstration Study.
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2013 Grants and Contracts
Funding Source Project Amount
Hawai‘i County Growing Koa in Hawai‘i Nei Symposium 2012 $ 600
Kamehameha Schools Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest Management & Outreach $ 322,861
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands La'i'Ōpua Preserve $ 129,236
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Christmas Tree Demonstration Project $ 1,635
DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife Pana‘ewa Zoo Discovery Forest $ 8,247
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Honolulu Zoo Children's Discovery Forest $ 79,910
Hawai‘i County through Nan Inc. Kaloko Makai Dryland Restoration $ 209,785
Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture Christmas Tree Demonstration Project $ 8,000
La‘i‘Ōpua 2020 Aupaka o Wao Lama Education Program $ 7,333
US Forest Service Young-Growth Koa Study $ 1,326
Hawai‘i Forest Institute Grant Administration & Project Services $ 21,717
Multiple Sources Hawaii Wood Guild Committee $ 39,760
Multiple Sources Hawaii's Woodshow $ 66,101
Multiple Sources Membership Dues $ 12,979
Multiple Sources Sales and Proceedings $ 499
Total $ 909,990
Honolulu Zoo Children's Discovery Forest
Projects and Programs
Hawaii’s WoodTM Brand The Hawaii’s WoodTM brand represents fine items crafted in Hawai‘i. Items designated as Hawaii’s
WoodTM are creations of Hawaii’s finest woodworkers, offering a tradition of value, quality and
beauty along with an intrinsic aura of aloha. The richness of a myriad of tropical woods and the art-
istry of local craftsmen are expressed in the Hawaii’s WoodTM brand. Hawaii’s WoodTM materials
include stickers, tags, brochures, post cards, and posters.
Hawaii’s WoodshowTM, Na La‘au o Hawai‘i The 2013 Hawaii's WoodshowTM, Na La’au o Hawai‘i, HFIA’s 21st annual juried furniture and woodworking exhi-
bition was held at the Honolulu Museum of Art School at Linekona. The Woodshow was judged by three jurors,
internationally recognized premier woodworker Paul Schurch, award-winning studio furniture designer Marian
Yasuda, and award-winning member of the American Institute of Architects and CEO at Group 70 International
Norman G. Y. Hong. This year’s winner were:
Best of Show: Tak Yoshino - Zen Meditation Chair “Mantra”
Award of Excellence: Joel Bright – Credenza
First Place Furniture: Douglas Gordon – Writing Desk
First Place Musical Instrument: Rich Godfrey - Mahina Koa Guitar
First Place Novice: Hongtao Zhou – Energy Wood
First Place Sculpture: Cliff Johns – Holo Hula
First Place Turning: Kelly Dunn – Plumeria Nocturne
First Place Open: Francisco Clemente – Silent Whisper
Honorable Mention:
R. W. Butts – King’s Cauldron
Tom Calhoun – Persephone’s Purse
Shaun Fleming – Maui Forest
Mats Fogelvik – Pua Koa
Scott Hare – The Last Kiss…Extinction
Michael Patrick Smith – Fan Leaf Sculpture
Michael Patrick Smith – Yin Yang Fern
Michael Patrick Smith – Earth, Sea & Sky
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L to R: Zen Meditation Chair “Mantra” by Tak Yoshino. Credenza by Joel Bright.
© Hal Lum 2013 © Hal Lum 2013
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The Spirit of the Show Award, which is sponsored by Bart Potter and showcases
use of wood from under-utilized non-native trees, was awarded to Landon
Hamada for his Curved Chair. Landon Hamada’s Curved Chair also won the
Kent Award, which is sponsored by Ron and Myra Kent and recognizes and
honors the most promising first-time entrant age 18 and under.
Scott Hare won both the Artist’s Choice Award and People’s Choice Award for
his magnificent piece The Last Kiss...Extinction. The People’s Choice Award is
based on votes by visitors to the exhibition and the Artist’s Choice Award,
which provides peer recognition for outstanding work, is voted on by participat-
ing artists.
In addition to serving as juror, acclaimed wood artist Paul Schurch conducted
Marquetry and Design Workshops on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island. Paul Schurch
is a talented artist who has been teaching furniture-making, veneer work and
marquetry for many years. Marquetry is the art and craft of applying pieces of
veneer to a structure to form decorative patterns, designs or pictures. Scott Hare’s The Last Kiss...Extinction.
© Hal Lum 2013
Shaun Fleming’s Maui Forest.
Francisco Clemente’s Silent Whisper.
© Hal Lum 2013
Landon Hamada’s Curved Chair.
© Hal Lum 2013
© Hal Lum 2013
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Alan Wilkinson Cathy Berenberg
Cliff Johns
Da Spot
David Louie Diana Tusher (dTusher)
Francisco Clemente
Heather Simmons Honolulu Museum of Art School
Irving Jenkins J.B. Friday
Jorma Winler
Landon Hamada
Marcus Castaing Marian Yasuda
Michael Patrick Smith
Neal Yasuda Ricardo Vasquez
Sandy Rhines Sophia Cabral-Maikui
Steve Hill
Tai Lake
Thor Minnick UH Mānoa School of Architecture
Uncle Harry Koizumi
Vince Hazen
A Special Mahalo to Event Coordinator Andy Cole and his team of volunteers.
Hawaii’s WoodshowTM 2013
Sponsors and Donors
Milo Kamehameha Schools
Kamani Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife
Hawai‘i Forest Institute
Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture & the Arts through appropriation from the
Legislature of the State of Hawaii and by the National Endowment for the Arts
Woodcraft Hawai‘i
Hāpu‘u Bubbies Ice Cream
C. Barton Potter (Bart Potter)
Halekulani On the Beach at Waikiki Hilo Frame Shop
Maui Custom Woodworkers, Inc.
Martin & MacArthur
Ocean Eagle (Richard Willson) Ron and Myra Kent
Thomas A. Loudat
Tusher Architectural Group
Grateful appreciation to:
L to R: Thomas Calhoun’s Persephone’s Purse. Paul Schurch with Kona Workshop artists with their artwork.
Hawaii’s Wood Guild Committee HFIA adopted the Hawaii Wood Guild (HWG) as a committee and administered the funds for the 2013 annual
HWG exhibition, which was held at Isaac’s Galley in Waimea. This year’s winners were:
Best of Show: Tai Lake - "Entry Chair"
Joinery 1st Place: Tim & Tiffany Shafto, Joshua Johansen - "Harmony Table"
Honorable Mention: Marcus Castaing - "Dream Keeper"
Sculpture 1st Place: John Mydock & Elmer Adams - "Oasis"
Honorable Mention: Cliff Johns - "Holo Hula"
Woodturning 1st Place: Michael Patrick Smith - "Blossom"
Honorable Mention: Scott Hare - "Hawaiian Hooker"
Peoples’ Choice: Mats Fogelvik - “Feathers”
Artist’s Choice: Tim &Tiffany Shafto, Joshua Johansen "Harmony Table".
Tiffany Shafto ended her term as HWG President and Marcus Castaing initiated his
term as President this year.
Hawaiian Hoary Bat Research HFIA coordinated a collaborative effort to develop protocols for conducting pre-harvest Hawaiian Hoary Bat
surveys and in-harvest monitoring. Consulting firm H. T. Harvey & Associates drafted a report that provided
technical expertise on both regulatory and biological aspects of this Hawaiian Hoary Bat.
Kaloko-Makai Dryland Forest Preserve HFIA has made significant progress with it restoration efforts at the Kaloko-Makai Dryland Forest Preserve. A
total of 1,754 native plants have been outplanted to date. The 150-acre dryland preserve was set aside to offset
the impacts of constructing Ane Keohokalole Highway, which intersects Hina Lani Street in North Kona. HFIA
entered into a four-year contract with Nan Inc., the company contracted to build the highway. Others involved
include the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Hawai‘i County Department of Public Works, Federal High-
way Administration (FHWA), and landowners Stanford Carr Developments and Lanihau Properties.
HFIA is implementing best efforts to continue the existence of endangered taxa, per conservation measures de-
veloped by the USFWS. In addition to these species, other species are being outplanted to create a healthy foun-
dation for the dryland forest, supporting the establishment of the rare
plants being planted among them.
Jill Wagner, Future Forests Nursery is coordinating the project and
providing seed collection, propagation, and outplanting services. Agro
Resources Inc. is providing weed control, irrigation, and outplanting
assistance and care. Jill also planted native plants including ‘Ohe
Makai, Lama, A‘ali‘i, ‘Ōhi‘a Alahe‘e, Mamane, Loulu palm, and Wili-
wili at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center, along the new Ane Keohokalole
Highway, which opened this year. Two project signs were produced
and posted onsite.
Ka Pilina Poina ‘Ole “Connection Not Forgotten” The Ka Pilina Poina ‘Ole “Connection Not Forgotten” project connects three culturally significant dryland forest
sites in West Hawai‘i: Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest; Kalaemanō Cultural Center; and La‘i‘Ōpua Dryland Preserve,
Kealakehe. The project is a growing revitalization effort to restore, maintain, and perpetuate endangered dry-
land forest habitat. It is increasing public awareness of the significance of Hawaii's tropical dryland forests as
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Jill Wagner locks the gate at an outplant site.
Tim & Tiffany Shafto and Joshua
Johansen’s "Harmony Table".
they pertain to Hawai‘i Island as well as to their importance in world ecology. Throughout Hawai‘i, only
about 5% of the dryland habitat remains, which makes safe havens such as these sites critical to the perpetua-
tion of native dryland species.
The project provides educational, cultural, and stewardship opportunities for students and other community
volunteers, scientists, and national and international visitors. Outreach includes interpretive materials and
signage, workshops, group presentations, forest stewardship events, and participation in off-site outreach
events. Over 600 youth participated in forest stewardship outreach events at Ka‘ūpūlehu, Kalaemanō, and
La‘i‘Ōpua this year. Cultural ecology, safety, restoration, science and stewardship protocols continued to be
focal points of the “learning while doing” partnership events. Stewardship activities included invasive spe-
cies removal; outplanting native plants; trail building; native
plant identification and care; and seed collection and disper-
sal. In addition to new online curriculum, ‘Ohe makai and Wil-
iwili native plant resource cards were produced.
The partnership Aupaka o Wao Lama was expanded this year
among Kealakehe Intermediate School; Ke Kama Pono, transi-
tional teen-male program; Kealakehe High School; La‘i‘Ōpua
2020 Kau I Ka Mālie Cultural Center and Aupaka Ke Kilo-
hana; Hui La‘au Kama‘aina La‘i‘Ōpua; Ho‘ola Ka Makana‘a
Ka‘ūpūlehu; and Ka‘ūpūlehu Cultural Center at Kalaemanō.
This “learn while doing” stewardship education partnership
integrates cultural and science ecology. It addresses needs in
advancing Hawaiian culture; protecting natural resources;
improving quality of life; and providing youth education and
volunteer opportunities.
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Kealakehe Intermediate Na Kahumoku students and Friends of the Future at Ka‘ūpūlehu. Photo: Keoki Carter.
Ku‘ulei Keakealani with HPA 8th grade students at
Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest. Photo: Keoki Carter.
Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest
HFIA has been managing Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest since
1993. In addition to the 70-acre site makai of Highway 30 in
North Kona, HFIA assists the National Tropical Botanical
Gardens care for a 6-acre forest located mauka of the high-
way. This year, an additional four acres were controlled of
invasive weeds, bringing the total acres being intensively
managed to 36 of the 76-acre forest. In addition to invasive
weed management, 500 native seedlings were outplanted,
along with companion species “soldier plants” grown at the
on-site nursery.
Kalaemanō Cultural Center
Located along the makai portion of Ka‘ūpūlehu Ahupua‘a,
the Kalaemanō Cultural Center at the Kukio Resort is at the site of the traditional salt ponds of Kalaemanō.
“Stories of place” come alive through audio story stations, which were funded by HFIA and HFI. Digitized live
voices from oral histories bring connections to the past to life. The audio features set a reverent tone and sense of
place for visitors who may be seeking a beach recreation experience rather than entering the fragile and precious
cultural site at Kalaemanō.
Ka Pilina Poina ‘Ole Program Director Ku‘ulei Keakealani is a lineal descendant of this Kekaha North Kona re-
gion, an educator, performing artist, and a Hawaiian language teacher. She is dedicated to continuing communi-
ty traditions with a focus on developing educational programs—reconnecting the upland slopes to the coastal
areas through culture, arts, and education.
La‘i‘Ōpua Preserve
The Ka Pilina Poina ‘Ole project was expanded in 2011 to in-
clude La‘i‘Ōpua Preserve in Kealakehe, North Kona, on Ha-
wai‘i Island. HFIA is assisting the Department of Hawaiian
Home Lands (DHHL) to implement their La‘i‘Ōpua Plant
Mitigation and Preserve Restoration Plan. HFIA is managing
the endangered plant preserves at the Villages of La‘i‘Ōpua,
while providing volunteer and educational opportunities
for West Hawai‘i youth. Two endangered plants, the Aupa-
ka (Isodendrion pyrifolium) and Uhiuhi (Caesalpinia ka-
vaiensis), as well as other native plant species are being pro-
tected and perpetuated in the 70-acre preserve. The main
focus in 2013 has been clearing invasive weeds and out-
planting native plants.
Jill Wagner took over as Site Manager in June 2013 and is managing the outplanting of native plants, irrigation,
and weed control. Agro Resources is providing weed control, irrigation, assistance with outplanting, and other
site maintenance duties. Keoki and Yvonne Carter are creating interpretive signage that show natural occurring
native plants of the area in both a restoration context and the context of an historic cultural homeland. The signs
will be installed along the groomed trail within the “Piko” area designated as the public and community-
learning portion of the larger Aupaka Preserve. Signs will also serve to provide historical highlights so they are
not lost as the area becomes more urbanized.
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Imi Pono students working on learning exercise at
Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest. Photo: Yvonne Carter.
Keoki Carter teaches Ke Kama Pono youth to build a
picnic table for La‘i‘Ōpua. Photo: Yvonne Carter.
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Cultural Ecology Team
Cultural Ecology Team members are Dryland Site Manager Wilds
Pihanui Brawner; Education and Cultural Outreach Coordinator
Yvonne Yarber Carter; Hawaiian Culture Educator Keoki
Apokolani Carter; Restoration Technician Kekaulike Tomich, Cul-
tural Educator Ku‘ulei Keakealani, and Cultural Apprentice Lehua
Alapai.
The Cultural Ecology Team has added several new components to
the outreach program this year including Keoki Carter’s Ho‘ohele
Mea Lā‘au Traveling School, which greatly expands the number of
students who benefit from the program. Also there has been an
expanded collaboration with Kapilina Poina ‘Ole Program Director Ku‘ulei Keakealani, who is dedicated to
perpetuating homeland knowledge and connection to mauka-makai Kekaha and Hualālai lands through
place-based story telling, oral traditions, ancestral knowledge, language, and literacy.
Pono Pacific’s Hawai‘i Youth Conservation Corp (HYCC) year-round interns, Tara Seely, Devan "Keoki"
Kailiwai-Ray, and Cimberlynn Kawailani Lewi provided valuable assistance with invasive weed control and
forest stewardship events.
Ka Pilina Poina ‘Ole “Connection Not Forgotten” Project Funders
This year’s funding was provided by Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Kamehameha Schools, Kukio
Community Fund and Arthur Lawrence Mullaly Fund of the Hawai'i Community Foundation, Hawaii
Wildfire Management Organization, La‘i‘Ōpua 2020, Hawai'i Forest Institute, and Friends of Hawaii Chari-
ties.
Kealakehe Intermediate Na Kahumoku students after pulling fountain grass at La‘i‘Ōpua Preserve. Just finishing up before going into the
La‘i‘Ōpua 2020 Mālie Tech Center for reinforcing e-curriculum. Photo: Yvonne Yarber Carter.
‘A‘ali‘i plant ID sign created Yvonne Yarber
Carter. To be installed at La‘i‘Ōpua Preserve.
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Young-Growth Koa Wood Quality Assessment and Demonstration HFIA teamed up with the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest (PNW) Research Station and the Northern Re-
search Station, and the University of Hawai‘i to implement the Young-Growth Koa Wood Quality Assessment and
Demonstration project. Others involved include Kamehameha Schools, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands,
and Parker Ranch. HFIA contracted with subcontractors to harvest and mill the project trees.
To address questions about the viability of young-growth koa in existing koa wood product markets, a study was
conducted in which 10 young-growth koa trees were harvested from three locations on Hawai‘i Island. Jay Warn-
er milled one log from each of the three sites, explained the milling process, and answered questions from
attendees. US Forest Service Researchers Jan Weidenbeck and Eini Lowell and research assistants Betsy Porterfield
and Judy Makowski collected data from the young-growth koa wood for important market attributes such as col-
or, heartwood/sapwood proportions, defects, wood density, and curl figure. UH Extension Forester Dr. J.B. Friday
and his assistants Holli Tidwell and Sarah Knox helped with the study. Merchantable log sections were measured,
analyzed for defect, photographed, and then sawn. It is anticipated that results of the study will provide a good
indication of the variability of the young-growth koa resource on these key attributes.
Woodworkers Ron Hester, Richard Cunningham, Don Albrecht, Mats Fogelvik, Scott Hare, and Clark Allred creat-
ed pieces from the young-growth koa wood, many of which were displayed at the “Growing Koa in Hawai‘i Nei”
Symposium 2012 and the 2013 Hawaii’s Woodshow. Imu Ukulele Co. crafted two
ukeulele’s from the young-growth koa.
Scott Hare generously donated his two beautiful young-growth koa bowls to Heather
Simmons, one of which will be donated for an incentive gift for the Mahalo ‘Āina:
Give Back to the Forest Campaign
Some of the left over wood was given to the UH Mānoa Art department for the wood-
working class taught by Professor David Landry. The pieces were on display at the
UH Mānoa art gallery in August 2012 and then displayed at fishcake gallery in Hono-
lulu.
Young-growth koa display at the 2013 Hawaii’s Woodshow.
UH Manoa student’s bench.
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Hawai‘i Forest Institute
HFIA formed the Hawai‘i Forest Institute (HFI), a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, in 2003. The
purpose of HFI is to promote the health and productivity of Hawai‘i forests through forest restora-
tion, education, and support for scientific research.
HFI held four Board meetings in 2013. HFIA Directors approved the following slate of HFI Direc-
tors at the annual meeting: J.B. Friday, Travis Idol, Robert Osgood, Mike Robinson, Peter D. Sim-
mons, Nickolas Koch, Peter Young, and William Yuen. HFI approved the following slate of HFI
Officers: Travis Idol, President; J.B. Friday, Vice President; William Yuen, Treasurer; and Peter D. Simmons, Secre-
tary. The Hawai‘i Forest Journal Editorial Review Committee members are Chair Travis Idol, J.B. Friday, Judy Han-
cock, and Carolyn Stewart. The Grants Committee members are Travis Idol, Robert Osgood, Mike Robinson, Aileen
Yeh, and William Yuen.
HFI 2013 Grants and Donations
Christmas Tree Demonstration Project
The Christmas Tree Demonstration Project involves importing and propagating seed and out-
planting Douglas fir, Noble fir, and Grand fir seedlings on two acres of Department of Hawai-
ian Home Lands (DHHL) land at an elevation of 6,500 feet in Humu‘ula on Hawai‘i Island.
DHHL fenced the site and the seed was imported and propagated by Aileen Yeh, Hawaii Agri-
culture Research Center at the DOFAW State Nursery in Kamuela. A web page was created to
document the project and provide information about the benefits of planting trees and protect-
ing and perpetuating Hawaii’s forests. Volunteers will be recruited to outplant seedlings in the summer of 2014.
Our intent is to show that Douglas fir, Noble fir, and Grand fir are suitable for Hawai‘i production and to establish
protocols and methods to create top quality trees that can compete with imported trees in our local markets. By
demonstrating that Hawai‘i can grow Christmas trees locally, we can significantly enhance competitiveness of locally
gown Christmas trees and provide a viable option for landowners who would like to grow trees on their land. The
Douglas Fir seedlings.
Grants
Funding Source Project Amount
Atherton Family Foundation Honolulu Zoo Children's Discovery Forest $ 15,000
Hawai‘i Community Foundation Mahalo ‘Āina: Give Back to the Forest Campaign $ 5,000
Friends of Hawaii Charities Aupaka o Wao Lama Forest Education Program $ 5,000
Hawai‘i County R&D Christmas Tree Demonstration Project $ 5,400
National Park Service Honokohau National Park Forest Restoration $ 13,500
US Fish & Wildlife Service Pu'uhonua O' Honaunau & Kaloko Honokohau National Historic Parks $ 5,500
Total $ 49,400
Donations
Funding Source Project Amount
Don Bryan Unrestricted Funds $ 100
Rhonda Darling Unrestricted Funds $ 50
Koa Wood Rings 1 % for The Planet Unrestricted Funds $ 2,400
Mike Robinson Unrestricted Funds $ 100
Peter D. Simmons Unrestricted Funds $ 200
William Yuen Unrestricted Funds $ 100
Total $ 2,950
funders are State of Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture, DHHL, and County of Hawai‘i Department of Research &
Development. Partners include College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Coordinating Group on Alien
Pest Species, DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife, Hawaii Agriculture Research Center, Hawaii Invasive Species
Council, Preserve Hawaii, and USDA Forest Service.
Mahalo ‘Āina: Give Back to the Forest Campaign
HFI initiated plans for the Mahalo ‘Āina: Give Back to the Forest Campaign, which will be the organization’s first,
long-term, self-sustaining, marketing program. The goals of the Campaign are to expand HFI’s public/private part-
nerships and gain support for the protection and perpetuation of Hawaii’s native forest ecosystems. Through a 12-
month Kick Off Marketing Campaign, HFI seeks to raise funds for its forest restoration and demonstration projects.
Funds raised will help support propagation, outplanting, and long-term care of the seedlings; site maintenance; edu-
cational programs; and campaign administrative and promotional activities.
This project will be different from other tree planting programs because in addition to raising funds to plant trees, it
will help to support total ecosystem management and provide forest stewardship opportunities and environmental
and cultural educational programs. The program will benefit the following projects:
Hawai‘i Island
Hawai‘i Island Native Hawaiian Seed Bank Cooperative
Humu‘ula Chistmas Tree Demonstration Project
Kaloko Makai Dryland Forest Preserve
Kapāpala Canoe Forest
Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest
Keauhou Bird Conservation Center Discovery Forest
Kua O Ka Lā Public Charter School
La‘i‘Ōpua Dryland Habitat Preserve
Palama Nui Dry Forest Preserve
Pana‘ewa Zoo Discovery Forest
O‘ahu
Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest
Projects on Maui and Kaua‘i to be identified.
Hawai‘i Forest Journal
The HFI Board has selected “Sandalwood in Hawai‘i” as the main theme for the seventh issue of the Hawai‘i Forest
Journal. The Journal Editorial Committee is developing articles from the presentations made at the 2012 Internation-
al Sandalwood Symposium.
Hawai‘i Island Native Seed Bank Cooperative
The Hawai‘i Island Native Seed Bank Cooperative entails the collection and
storage of native Hawaiian seeds that grow in native forests on Hawai‘i Is-
land. Seeds are being collected, deposited, and withdrawn for fire mitigation,
restoration, and research projects.
The need for banking seed is critical as native habitat loss due to wildfires,
ungulate grazing, and development continues to altar the landscape at an
alarming rate. The precious species of Hawaii's dryland forests need to be
protected and saving seed allows for mitigation of habitat loss through seed
broadcasting, restoration, and creating living fuel breaks. All accessions are
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Aileen Yeh with Alani seedlings.
Intern Katy Bridges.
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from Hawai‘i Island, with a focus on the dryland forest regions. In cooperation with local, Federal and State agen-
cies, the seed bank collects and accepts seed from rare, threatened, and endangered species.
The Hawai‘i Island Seed Bank became a part of the newly formed statewide Hawaiian Islands Native Seed Bank Part-
nership this year. In addition to helping to form the new Partnership, Project Coordinator Jill Wagner continued to
develop Hawai‘i Island Seed Bank partnerships. Hawai‘i Island Seed Bank Cooperative partner sites are:
Kaloko-Honokohau National Park
State of Hawaii-Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a
La‘i‘Ōpua Preserve
Kaloko Makai Dry Forest Preserve
Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative
Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
Kukio Community Association
Rogers Ranch- Pu'u Wa'a Wa'a
Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest
Nakoa Foundation
Lyon Arboretum Seed Repository
The National Park Service
The Nature Conservancy
Kona Community Individuals
US Forest Service
Forest Solutions
The West Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization initially funded the Seed Bank Cooperative in 2008 and pro-
vided funds in 2012 to purchase a 10' x10' walk-in refrigerator. Henk Rogers, Rogers Ranch at Pu‘uwa‘awa‘a granted
the seed bank permission to house the fridge at his ranch. The fridge is being operated with solar power, which is a
significant savings in electricity costs and a generous contribution by Henk Rogers.
Kaloko Honokohau & Pu'uhonua O' Honaunau National Historical Park
HFI’s contract with the National Park Service (NPS) to provide forest restoration services at the coastal dryland forest
in Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park in South Kona, Hawai‘i Island was renewed this year. Jill Wagner is
working with the NPS to develop a comprehensive program for coastal dryland
forest management in Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, which in-
cludes plant propagation, seed collection and storage, maintenance of rare spe-
cies, nursery management, and development of educational and interpretation
materials that link Hawaiian traditional practices to the coastal dryland forest.
The long term plan for vegetation management at Kaloko-Honokohau National
Historical Park is to remove exotic plant species, expose the in situ seed bank
for natural regeneration, restore native and Polynesian-introduced plants by
outplanting cuttings and seed-generated plants and sowing seed collected from
within the Park. Jill’s activities include mulching and fertilizing native trees and
plants, regularly checking irrigation system performance, collecting seed, moni-
toring threatened and endangered species, conducting nursery management
workshops, outplanting native plants, holding planning meetings on site, pro-
cessing seed (cleaning seed), storing seed, and maintaining a seed database.
HFI entered into a Kona Coastal Restoration agreement with US Fish & Wildlife Service to conduct restoration work
at Pu'uhonua O' Honaunau and Kaloko Honokohau National Historic Parks, expanding Jill’s seed collection, propa-
gation, and outplanting services.
Kaloko-Honokohau and Pu'u Honua O
Honaunau Workshop attendees.
Pua kala seed.
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Pan‘aewa Zoo Discovery Forest
HFIA and HFI, along with community partners, completed Phase II of the
Pana‘ewa Zoo Discovery Forest this year. The project is engaging com-
munity volunteers in creating and maintaining native and agro-forest
demonstration gardens at the Pana‘ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens in Hilo,
Hawai‘i.
Leonard Bisel Associates produced creative, low-maintenance native and
agro-forest (Polynesian-introduced plants) design plans. The Phase II Plan
connects the two Phase I demonstration gardens with additional native
and Polynesian-introduced plants and includes two interpretive signs, a
main kiosk, and plant ID signs.
Seven volunteer workdays engaged over 140 volunteers this year. Kiwa-
nis Kids are helping to create and maintain the Discovery Forest on a
quarterly basis. One workday engaged 80 Kamehameha Schools first
grade students in pulling weeds and outplanting seedlings. Other groups
included Pacific Quest, Hilo Girl Scouts, and Ford Institute Leadership
Program.
Project Coordinator Mike Donoho, UH Extension Forester Dr. J.B. Friday
and Horticulturalist Aileen Yeh conducted planting demonstrations and
talked to volunteers about the significance of the plantings and landscape
architects Leonard Bisel and Meredith Tanioka provided instructions on
implementing their design plans.
Phase II funding was received from the Captain Planet Foundation, Cleo
Foundation, and DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife (DOFAW) and
USDA Forest Service through the Kaulunani Urban Forestry Program.
Phase II included:
Clearing undesirable plants and trees;
Creating interpretive and plant ID signs; and
Documenting activities via web pages and articles.
Phase I funders and contributors were the Change Happens Foundation,
Hawai'i Tourism Authority, Aileen’s Nursery, Big Island Candies, Forest
Solutions, Hawai‘i Community College’s Forest TEAM, Hawai‘i Forest &
Trail, HPM Building Supply, Jay Warner, Mālama O Puna, Tree Works,
Inc., and UH Tropical Forestry Program.
The project features native, cultural, and medicinal plants that once grew
in the traditional farms and native forests of East Hawai'i, including Poly-
nesian-introduced plants that arrived with voyaging canoes. These "canoe
plants", along with many endemic species, play essential roles in Hawai-
ian culture, for food, fiber, tools, implements, and medicine. Many of
these plants can be found at the Discovery forest.
HFI received funding from Hawai‘i Tourism Authority to initiate Phase
III, which will include clearing undesirable trees and additional plantings.
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Keauhou Bird Conservation Center Discovery Forest
The Keauhou Bird Conservation Center (KBCC) Discovery Forest is part of HFI's Mahalo ‘Āina: Give Back to the
Forest Program. Using captive propagation and release techniques, KBCC is reestablishing self-sustaining popula-
tions of critically endangered birds in the wild. HFI is working with KBCC to initiate Phase I of the Discovery For-
est, which will include 1.8-acres of koa other native trees. The project will provide service learning opportunities for
volunteers and habitat and food for native birds. The land is owned by Kamehameha Schools and leased to KBCC, a
project of the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research. Phase I tasks will include: Completing the forest
stewardship plan; Preparing the site for planting; Engaging volunteers in planting koa and other native seedlings;
and Printing articles and documenting activities on the project webpage.
Project Funders
Hawai‘i Community Foundation
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority
Project Partners
Forest Solutions, Inc.
Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association
Hawai‘i Forest Institute
Kamehameha Schools
Keauhou Bird Conservation Center
San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research
Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest
HFI and HFIA are working with community partners to create the Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest. This
forest demonstration project is being created at the Honolulu Zoo, near the zoo entrance, adjacent to the future site
of a Native Hawaiian Village. The Discovery Forest will be a representation of natural systems, creating a scene of
Hawai‘i before the arrival of humans. The project will demonstrate culturally significant plant and tree species that
once grew near traditional shoreline villages of O‘ahu. This replication of coastal ecosystems will provide habitat for
Hawaiian plants, birds, and invertebrates. The exhibit is designed to demonstrate culturally significant Hawaiian
plant species, the significance of place, and the kuleana of mālama ‘āina by integrating traditional Hawaiian forest
ecosystems, forest stewardship opportunities, and innovative land-based education for residents and visitors.
Renown landscape designer, artist, and author Leland Miyano is working with award-winning landscape architects
PBR HAWAII & Associates, Inc. to lead the landscape planning and construction process. Leland completed the
schematic design plan and PBR HAWAII completed the topographical survey, tree inventory, and grading, land-
scape, and irrigation plans.
Plans for the exhibit include three zones, Polynesian-introduced species and cultivars, dryland mesic forest, and
strand vegetation. Plants that are associated with educational stories will be prominently displayed. For example, a
Alala at KBCC. Photo: Hollyn Johnson.
Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest Groundbreaking Celebration.
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depiction of a lowland loulu (Pritchardia palm) forest will be a unique feature. The landscape
of the Polynesian-introduced flora will provide opportunities for educational programs related
to topics such as evolution, ecological lessons, endangered species, watershed protection,
ahupua‘a resource management, and invasive species.
The Discovery Forest provides an outdoor educational setting where visitors learn about the
importance of the sustainability of native and Polynesian plantings within a framework of Ha-
waiian cultural values. The vast cultural, natural, and historical attributes of Hawaii’s coastal
flora and geology are being shared, demonstrating the bond that must be formed between peo-
ple and ‘āina if both are to thrive.
The Groundbreaking Celebration was held in April 2013 and was attended by student volunteers, parents, and invit-
ed guests. Council members Ernie Martin and Stanley Chang participated in the groundbreaking ceremony with
Landscape Designer Leland Miyano, PBR HAWAII President Thomas Witten, Department of Enterprise Services Di-
rector Gerald Saito, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Grant Administer Kehau Meyer, HFI Treasurer Wil-
liam Yuen, and HFI President Travis Idol. Each of the dignitaries planted a native tree and watched as the students
planted native seedlings. Student were from McKinley High School, Kaimuki Middle School, Jefferson Elementary,
Waikiki Elementary, Washington Elementary, Lunailio Elementary, Ala Wai Elementary, as well as pre-k children.
UH Mānoa graduate students volunteered to help the children plant their seedlings. Waiahole Botanicals donated
‘Ohi‘a seedlings for the children to take home and Side Street Inn and Halli’s Hawaiian Foods donated food for the
event.
An Early Childhood Advisory Committee provides guidance to HFI in creating educational resources and develop-
mentally appropriate activities at the Discovery Forest, which will benefit students in pre-kindergarten through sec-
ond grade, as well as early childhood educators. The Committee developed topics for Hawai‘i Early Learning and
Development Standards for four year-old children and Hawai‘i Content and Performance Standard Benchmarks for
students in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade. The committee also initiated the development of activities
and lesson plans.
Funding has been received from Atherton Family Foundation; Cooke Foundation; DLNR Division of Forestry &
Wildlife and USDA Forest Service through Kaulunani Urban Forestry Program; Department of Community Services,
City & County of Honolulu, Hawai‘i; Hawai‘i Community Foundation; Hawai‘i Tourism Authority; Pettus Founda-
tion; and Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation.
Website
The HFI website provides a wealth of information about HFI, its community partners, and conservation projects
statewide. Through the website, HFI has communicated its message of promoting awareness of the intrinsic value
of Hawaii's forests to the local and international community.
West Hawai‘i Civic Center Dry Forest Planting
Outplanting of native dry forest species was completed at the West Hawai‘i Civic Cen-
ter (WHCC) this year. HFIA and HFI partnered with Hawai‘i County, Nan Inc., and
subcontractors Jill Wagner, Future Forests Nursery and Agro Resources to recreate a
dry forest community along the new Ane Keohokalole Highway extension, fronting the
WHCC. Jill selected 12 species of dry forest plants, including Ohe makai, Aweoweo,
Lama, Aali'i, Wili wili, Ohia, Mamane, and Loulu Palm. There were also groundcovers,
shrubs, and trees, planted in groupings that mimic the dry forest and allow for ease of
irrigation. Two interpretive signs were produced and installed.
Wiliwili, Erythrina sandwicensis.
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Public Relations and Advocacy
HFIA provides a voice in public forums promoting policies and actions that foster healthy and productive forests.
HFIA contracted with Legislative Consultant Heidi Wild to track bills affecting agriculture and forestry and pro-
vide testimony upon request. Lloyd Jones took the lead in reviewing bills and directing Heidi on legislative issues.
See 2013 Legislative Report on next page for a summary of HFIA’s legislative efforts.
Public relations and advocacy efforts this year included:
HFIA signed on to a H-2B Workforce Coalition letter to Congress advocating the importance of a workable H-
2B guest worker program. The Coalition works to protect and support the H-2B temporary worker program.
HFIA submitted a letter to HDOA in support of HARC’s Production and Evaluation of Locally Grown Christmas
Trees for Table Tops, Floors, and Field Grown Christmas Trees to Replace Imports proposal.
HFIA signed on to a letter to Senators Jack Reed and Lisa Murkowski in support of funding for the Forest
Stewardship Program in Fiscal Year 2014.
HFIA signed on to a letter to Representatives Mike Simpson and James Moran in support of funding USDA
Forest Service—Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) in FY 2014 at $72 million to provide an accurate, up-to-
date inventory of America’s forests.
HFIA provided written testimony and Peter Simmons provided verbal testimony on behalf of HFIA at the
Department of Land & Natural Resources meeting supporting the assignment of Tradewinds Hawaiian
Woods License No 3 2007-H-01 in Waiākea. Tradewinds was assigned the license.
HFIA co-sign a letter to the leadership in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee urging Con-
gress to take steps to strengthen forest management programs.
HFIA co-signed a letter to Senator Mazie Hirono, Senator Brian E. Schatz, and Representative Tulsi Gabbard
regarding the government shutdown impact on the hardwood industry. The letter encouraged them and
their colleagues on Capitol Hill to make every effort to bring the debate to a speedy conclusion so that Federal
employees could get back to work.
HFIA co-signed a letter to Senate Natural Resources Committee Chairman Ron Wyden and Ranking Member
Lisa Murkowski expressing support for legislation to improve the health of federal forests through more ac-
tive management.
HFIA signed on to a letter in opposition to Bill 113 relating to restrictions on GMO crops and seeds.
April 16, 2013
Submitted by Heidi Wild, Legislative Consultant
2013 Hawai‘i State Legislative Report
AG Bills Title Description Action
SB993 SD2 HD1 Relating to Agricultural
Loans
Modifies the new farmer loan program of the Depart-ment of Agriculture (DOA) to promote the development of innovative technologies and to assist new farm enter-
prises. (SD1)
Senate Disagreed w/House Amendment
4/11; House appointed Conferees 4/15
SB753 SD2 HD1 Relating to Agriculture
Authorizes DOA to dispose of lands and negotiate and enter into leases with the agribusiness development corporation. Exempts non-agricultural parks lands dis-posed to the agribusiness development corporation from
section 166-8(b)(2) and (5), HRS. (SD1)
Senate Disagreed w/House Amendment 4/11; House appointed Conferees 4/15;
Senate Appointed Conferees 4/15
GMO Bills
HB673 HD2 SD2 Pesticides
Requires the DOA to post information regarding pesti-cide use to its website. Requires the Legislative Refer-
ence Bureau to conduct a study regarding other states' pesticide reporting and registration requests and report
its findings to the legislature Eff 7/1/50
House Disagreed w/Senate Amendment
4/11; House Appointed Conferees 4/15
Forestry
HB941 Natural Area Reserves
System
Adds a member with Native Hawaiian traditional and
customary practices, removes Superintendent of Educa-
tion as a member
Signed into Act 004 on 4/3
SB586 SD1 HD2 Ag Building Permits;
Exemptions
Provides under certain circumstances, an exemption for
building code and permit required for nonresidential buildings or structure on commercial farms and ranches
located outside the urban district
Senate Disagreed w/House Amendment 4/11; Senate Appointed Conferees 4/15;
House Appointed Conferees 4/15
SB948 SD1 HD1 Streamlined Sales and Use
Tax Am
Implements to streamlined sales and use tax agrement
creates committee to oversee
Senate Disagreed w/House Amendment 4/11; Senate Appointed Conferees 4/15;
House Appointed Conferees 4/15
HB749 HD2 SD2 Workforce Development East Hawaii Ag Workforce Advisory Board to promote
ag self-sufficiency in the State.
House Disagreed w/Senate Amendment
4/15; House Appointed Conferees 4/15
HB673 HD2 SD2 Pesticide Use Reporting; Fee Requires DOA to annually report on restricted use pesti-
cides in State.
House Disagreed w/Senate Amendment
4/15; House Appointed Conferees 4/15
SB454 SD1 HD1 Water Conservation
Encourages the widespread use of gray water in the interests of water conservation. Requires use of gray water to conform to the State Plumbing Code. Defines
gray water.
Senate Disagreed w/House Amendment
4/11; Senate Appointed Conferees 4/15;
House Appointed Conferees 4/15
Hawai‘i State Capital Building
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Financial Report
Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2013 Profit and Loss January through December 2013
HFIA 2013 Annual Report 21
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking
HFIA Checking Register 228,900
Total Checking/Savings 228,900
Other Current Assets
Accounts Receivable 19,083
Total Accounts Receivable 19,083
Total Current Assets 247,982
Fixed Assets
Vehicles 24,398
Accumulated Deprn- Vehicles
(16,343)
Computer & Peripherals 2,865
Accum Depr Computer/
Peripherals
(2,850)
Furniture & Fixtures 187
Accum Dep-Furniture (95)
Total Fixed Assets 8,162
TOTAL ASSETS 256,145
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Payroll Liabilities 490
Total Current Liabilities 490
Total Liabilities 490
Equity
Opening Bal Equity 26,568
Funds Balance 141,386
Net Income 87,701
Total Equity 255,654
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 256,145
INCOME/EXPENSE
Income
Contract for Services/Grants
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands 130,872
Laiopua 2020 7,333
Kamehameha Schools 322,861
Nan Inc. 209,785
Hawaii Department of Agriculture 8,000
Hawaii Tourism Authority 79,910
Hawaii County 600
Division of Forestry & Wildlife 8,247
US Forest Service 1,326
Total Contract for Services/Grants 768,934
Dues 12,979
HFI Grant Administration & Project Services 21,717
Hawaii's Woodshow/Proceedings/Sales 66,600
AGM/Meals 1,531
Hawaii Wood Guild Committee 39,760
Bad Debt (from previous years) (3,793)
Total Income 907,728
Expense
Administration
Executive Director 74,542
Benefits 16,399
Administrative Services 20,555
Total Administration 111,497
Overhead (storage rent, copier lease, office expenses,
telecommunications, utilities, bank fees, CPA) 16,707
Projects and Programs,
Kaupulehu Dryland Forest 302,064
Laiopua Dryland Preserve 128,955
Kaloko Makai Dryland Forest 100,821
Panaewa Zoo Discovery Forest 12,222
Honolulu Zoo Children's Discovery Forest 21,991
Christmas Tree Demonstration Project 2,074
Hawaii Wood Guild Committee 34,768
Hawaii's Woodshow /Workshop/Conferences 52,105
Total Projects and Programs 655,001
Legislative 812
Taxes and Insurance 16,690
Public Relations 8,797
Website 2,854
AGM/Meals/Meetings/Travel 7,155
Other: Dues & subscriptions, fees 515
Total Expense 820,027
NET INCOME 87,701
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2013 Revenues and Expenditures
Revenues
Expenses
Corporate Members
Robert Jolley, American Forest Management, Inc.
Mary and Eric Bello, Bello's Millwork Inc.
Sheri S. Mann, DLNR/Division of Forestry & Wildlife
Nicholas Koch, Forest Solutions, Inc
J. Scott Meidell, Haleakala Ranch
Wade C. Lee, Ha‘loa Aina (JAWMIN) LLC Jeffrey A. Dunster, Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods/Hawaiian Legacy Forests
Kama Dancil, Kamehameha Schools Michael Tam, Martin & MacArthur, Ltd.
Joyce H. Doty, Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens
Fred and Connie Smales, Plywood Hawaii, Inc.
Mike Lindstrom, Specialty Forest Products, Inc.
Kevin Carl, The Koa Store Charles Michler, USDA Forest Service
Dave Sweitzer, Western Hardwood Association
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, Woodworker
Jay Warner, Awapuhi Farms & Mill Scott Beaulaurier, Beaulaurier Forestry Services, Inc.
Clark Allred, Big Island Wood Products, LLC
Bart Potter, C. Barton Potter Co.
Cliff Johns, Cliff Johns 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 James Quinn, Hawaii Island Hardwoods, LLC
Curtis Wilmington, Hawaiian Accessories, Inc.
Vedad Kulalic, Hawaiian Fine Woodcraft LLC
Che Garcia, Hawaiian Koa Wood Rings
Honolulu Furniture Company
James De Mello, J.D. Enterprises
Terry & Carole Wells, Kahili Makai Ranch and Supply
Kip Dunbar, Kainalu Ranch
Charles Gerdes, Kalaau Graphics
A. C. Sandy Brodie, Kaua‘i Koa Farm
David Longacre, Kawika Tropical Fruit Orchards
Greg H. Blomgren, Koa Hawaiiana
Rick Rutiz, Ma Ka Hana Ka‘ Ike
Ed Takayesu, Maui Custom Woodworks, Inc.
Kent Lightner, Kohala Nui Farms
A. C. Sandy Brodie, Kaua'i Koa Farm
David Longacre, Kawika Tropical Fruit Orchards
Mahalo to our Members
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Kent Lighter, Kohala Nui Farms
Greg H. Blomgren, Koa Hawaiiana
Rick Rutiz, Ma Ka Hana Ka‘ Ike
Ed Takayesu, Maui Custom Woodworks, Inc.
James A. Mehrwein, McKenzie River Associates, LLC
Richard Willson, Ocean Eagle
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
Ron Kent
Roy Lambrecht, Roy Lambrecht Woodworking, INC
R.W Rollo Scheurenbrand, Scheurenbrand Guitars
Aaron Lau, Simply Wood Studios
Clay and Shel Simpson, Simpson Art Works
Edmund K. Clark, Stewardship Services
Martin Mansson, Swedish Woodwork & Design
Tai Lake, Tai Lake Fine Woodworking Takahiro and Junko Yoshino
Tay Perry, Tay W. Perry, Inc. Richard Cunningham, The Picture Frame Shop
Elin Walburn, Teichner Walburn & Associates
Don Bryan, Tradewinds Hawaiian Woods
Michael M. Kraus, Tree Works, Inc.
Diana and Terry Tusher, Tusher Architectural Group J.B. Friday, University of Hawaii Manoa Cooperative Extension Service
Alan Wilkinson, Wilkinson Koa Furniture
Loren Wilson, Wilson Woodcraft
Roy Tsumoto, Woodcraft by Roy Tsumoto
Shaun Fleming, Wooden Touches
Ron Hester, Woodworking Studio Hawaii Thomas M. Calhoun, World Wood Works
Tom Zelko, Zelko Woodworks, LLC
Hidetaka Yamauchi, Yamaichi Fancy Veneer
Mahalo to our Members
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Individual Members
Don Albrecht Neal Arnold
Amanda Auowolo
Nelson Ayers
Duke Baldwin Charles Barclay
Thomas Baribault
Douglas Beaton Scott Beaulaurier
Cathy Berenberg
Steve Bergfeld Elizabeth Boxler
James Brewbaker
Joel Bright
John Britton Anne Brooke
Michael Buck
Andrea Buckman Joseph Butterweck
Robert Butts
Alice Cannon Cheryl Carden
Marcus Castaing
Wayne Ching
Stewart Chow Andrew Christie
Francisco Clemente
Thomas Cole Colleen Cole
Paul Conry
Susan Cordell
Britt Craven John Cross
William Dalton
Mel Dean Dave DeEsch
William DeMent
Kirk Derasin Michael Dodge
Ross Dodge
Nick Dudley
Craig Elevitch Kyle Earnshaw
Marty Fernandes
Jill Ficke-Beaton
Steven Fraser Larry Frazier
Kathleen Friday
Julie Gaertner
Betsy Gagne Alan Gamble
Christian Giardina
Andrea Gill Seth Gonzales
Chris Graper
Emmy Greenwell Jimmy Greenwell
Jeff Griswold
Larry Hagmann
Aaron Hammer Judy Hancock
Mark Hanson
Adiyan Hara Bev Harbin
Scott Hare
Tyler Hare Alex Hare-Schuler
Chip Hartman
Reginald Hasegawa
Jon Hatakenaka Stanley Hebda
Dustin Hesse
Erin Hickey Dustyn Hirota
Laurie Ho
Dayday Hopkins
Arnold Hori Jane Horike
John Hoxie, Jr.
Stephen Hynson Travis Idol
Edwin Ikeda
Roger Imoto Lloyd Jones
Randall Kam
Herb Kaneko
Galen Kawakami Steve Kendall
Joseph Kern
William Kleiner
Robert LaReaux Eric Lebuse
Peter Lenhart
Christina Liang
Thomas Loudat Keith Maile
Christy Martin
Bob Masuda Frank McClure
Jim Meekhof
Ellen Mehos Robert Merriam
Ralph Michaelis
Susan Miyasaka
John Mydock George Newton
Craig Nichols
Lawrence Nitz Anthony Oliver
Robert Osgood
Elliott Parsons Thomas Pasquale
Frederic Peel
Jared Pere
Cheyenne Perry Lyman Perry
Martha Peterson
Edwin Petteys Patrick Porter
Robert, Jr Puakea
Ken Puliafico
Terry Quisenberry Albert Rabold
David Reisland
Donald Riedel Dave Rinell
Mike Robinson
Sherry Robinson Scott Rolles
Cynthia Salley
Raymond Salley
Rollo Scheurenbrand Randi Schneider
Christy Schumann
Masako Schwalbenitz
Paul Scowcroft Greg Seivert Luke Shaffer
Maho Shaw
Christine Sia-Escort Sierra McDaniel Peter Simmons
Heather Simmons
John Sincerbeaux David Smith
Michael Smith
Kimberley Smith
Lauren Solodky Terence Spencer
Irene Sprecher
Henk Stander Orlo Steele
Bill Stormont
Ralph Suda Richard Sylva
George Tanabe
Joseph Teijeiro
Jay Toriano Hugo Von Platen Luder
Amy Waishog
Charijean Watanabe Michael Weitzenhoff
Rich Von Wellsheim
Logan White
Namaka Whitehead Hank Whittington
Curtis Wilmington
Loren Wilson Jacob Witcraft
John Wittenburg
Chris Wong Marian Yasuda
Ben Yee
Bruce Young
David Young Peter Young
Chris Yuen
William Yuen Keith Zeilinger
Peter Ziroli
Photos by J.B. Friday.
A&B Foundation
Agro Resources Inc.
Aileen Yeh
Akamai Glass
Andy Cole Atherton Family Foundation
Hawai‘i Community Foundation Arthur Lawrence Mullay Fund
Hawai‘i Community Foundation Kukio Community Fund
Bello’s Millwork, Inc. - Eric and Mary Bello
Bertelmann, Inc.
Bill Healy Foundation
Bishop Museum
Bubbies Ice Cream
C. Barton Potter Co.
C. Dudley Pratt
Captain Planet Foundation
Change Happens Foundation Cleo Foundation
City and County of Honolulu
City & County of Honolulu Department of Community Services
College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources
Cooke Foundation
Creative Fundraising Associates
Creative Grant Writing Services
Current Events
Denise Hayashi
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Department of Land and Natural Resources
Division of Forestry and Wildlife
Dryland Forest Working Group
East Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization
Fogelvik Furniture
Friends of Hawaii Charities
Future Forests Nursery - Jill Wagner
Gregg Smith - Woodturner
Hal Lum Photography
Halekulani on the Beach at Waikiki
Hilo Frame Shop
Hawai‘i Agriculture Research Center Hawai‘i Community Foundation
State of Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture
Hawai‘i Forest Institute
Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation
Hawai‘i County Department of Research & Development
Hawai‘i County Department of Transportation
Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture & the Arts
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority
Hawai‘i Tropical Hardwood Tree Improvement & Regeneration Center
Honolulu Museum of Art School at Linekona
Hu Honua Bio Energy, LLC J.B. Friday
Ka ‘Ahahui o ka Nāhelehele
Kamehameha Schools
Kekaulike Tomich
Kealaka‘i Knoche
Keoki Apokolani Carter Koa Wood Rings
Kohala Center
Kukui Planning Company - Mike Donoho
Kupu
Ku‘ulei Keakealani
Lehua Alapai
La‘i‘Ōpua 2020
Leonard Bisel Associates
Lyons Brandt Cook & Hiramatsu
Masako E. Schwalbenitz
Mālama O Puna
Marian Yasuda Martin and MacArthur
Mats Fogelvik
Maui Custom Woodworks, Inc.
Mike Robinson
Na‘aina Kai Botanical Gardens
Nan Inc.
National Park Service
Natural Resources Conservation Service
National Tropical Botanical Gardens
Ocean Eagle (Richard Willson)
Pauline Worsham Pettus Foundation
Pono Pacific
Preserve Hawaii
R. Suda
Ron & Myra Kent
Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation
Scott Hare
Teichner Walburn & Associates
Thomas A. Loudat
Three Mountain Alliance
Tradewinds Hawaiian Woods
Travis Idol Tusher Architectural Group
UH Mānoa School of Architecture
US Fish and Wildlife Service
US Forest Service
West Hawai‘i Fund
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
West Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization
Wilds Pihanui Brawner
Will J. Reid Foundation
William Yuen
Woodcraft Hawaii Yvonne Yarber Carter
Mahalo to our Partners and Contributors
P. O. Box 66
‘O‘ōkala, HI 96774
Phone: 808-933-9411
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hawaiiforest.org
HFIA 2013 Annual Report 25
