Hawaii Forest Institute

Programs: Palamanui dryland preserve - palamanui dry forest preserve: hfi is working with palamanui global holdings llc. To optimize forest health of the 53 acre palamanui dry forest preserve in north kona. Jill wagner, future forests nursery is collecting seed, propagating and outplanting native species, and overseeing the maintenance of the preserve. Agro resources is providing weed control, irrigation, and plant maintenance and care assistance.

2. Honolulu zoo children's discovery forest - hfi and hfia are working with community partners to create the honolulu zoo children's discovery forest at the honolulu zoo. The exhibit is designed to demonstrate culturally significant hawaiian plant species, the significance of place, and the kuleana of malama aina by integrating traditional hawaiian forest ecosystems, forest stewardship opportunities, and innovative land-based education for residents and visitors.

3. Dryland kaupulehu - provide services for the dryland forest restoration at kaupulehu

keauhou bird conservation center (kbcc): the kbcc discovery forest is providing service learning opportunities for volunteers and habitat and food for native birds. Using captive propagation and release techniques, kbcc is reestablishing self-sustaining populations of critically endangered hawaiian birds in the wild. In 2014, hfi worked with kbcc to create the first 1. 8-acres of the discovery forest. An additional 4 acres are being planted in 2015. Expenses 12,484. Including grants of 0. Revenue 0. Kaloko-honokohau national historical park: hfi entered into a contract with the national park service and expanded jill wagner's seed bank contract to provide forest restoration services at the coastal dryland forest in kaloko-honokohau national historical park in south kona, hawai'i island. Jill is working with the national park service to develop a comprehensive program for coastal dryland forest management in kaloko-honokohau national historical park, which will include projects involving plan propagation, seed collection and storage, maintenance of rare species, nursery management, and development of educational and interpretation materials that link hawaiian traditional practices to the coastal dryland forest. Expenses 15,944. Including grants of 0. Revenue 5,000. Mahalo aina: give back to the forest: in partnership with the hfia, the goal of mahalo'aina is to expand hfi's community partnerships and gain support for the protection and perpetuation of hawaii's forest ecosystems. Funds raised through mahalo'aina are helping to support: propagation, outplanting, and long-term care of plantings; site maintenance; cultural and environmental education programs; and coordination and promotional activities. Expenses 13,593 including grants of 0. Revenue 0. Other programs: expenses 14,816. Including grants of 0. Revenue 0.