Forestry Programs

Across the state, FSP supports over 50 projects with various management objectives, such as native forest restoration/conservation, agroforestry, and timber production. 

Interactive map of FSP projects:

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

Ola Honua

Location: Kipahulu, Maui
Size: 121 acres
Year enrolled: 2005
Project goals:
-Native forest restoration
-Native wildlife habitat creation
-Sustainable agroforestry that incorporates both timber trees and understory agroforestry species

 

 

Kokua Kalihi Valley
Location: Kalihi Valley, O‘ahu
Size: 20 acres
Year enrolled: 2008
Project goals:
-Restoration of a native koa forest with a mixed understory of agroforestry species
-Community engagement through volunteer, educational, and cultural programs

 

Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative

Location: Waikoloa, Hawai‘i
Size: 275 acres
Year enrolled: 2009
Project goals:
-Restoration of a native wiliwili dry forest  
-Protection of endangered dry forest species
-Community education and outreach

 

 

Hui Ku Maoli Ola
Location: He‘eia, O‘ahu
Size: 30 acres
Year enrolled: 2012
Project goals:
-Native species restoration and habitat improvement
-Enhance forest recreational opportunities
-Community outreach and education

 

Waimea Valley, Hi‘ipaka LLC
Location: Waimea Valley, O‘ahu
Size: 101.5 acres
Year enrolled: 2015
Project goals:
-Conserve and restore mesic native forest and riparian areas
-Community outreach and education

 

 

Saiva Siddhanta
Location: Kapaa, Kaua‘i
Size: 80 acres
Year enrolled: 2014
Project goals:
-Convert non-native grassland to hardwood plantations of koa and mahagony
-Native forest restoration
-Provide a local seed source for wilt resistant koa

 

Haleakala Ranch
Location: Makawao, Maui
Size: 100 acres
Year enrolled: 2017
Project goals:
-Native forest restoration
-Develop a silvopastoral practice as a management tool for weed suppression and restoration
-Community outreach and education