Hawaii Land Trust in partnership with Na Kalai Wa‘a; federal, state and county agencies; and the Kohala community has completed its largest purchase, permanently protecting 642 acres of land at Mahukona on Hawaii island, the nonprofit announced last week.
The property includes the coastal regions of six ahupua‘a (historic land divisions), provides habitat for threatened or endangered native Hawaiian plants and animals and is a rare space for Hawaiian cultural practice.
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The nonprofit Hawai‘i Land Trust has received a $1.1 million grant from the Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund to create temporary jobs for 4
The nonprofit Hawaiʻi Land Trust has received a more than $1.1 million grant from the Hawai‘i Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund to create temporary workforce opportunities in partnership with KUPU for 48 Maui residents who have been affected by the recent wildfires. Applications are open through Nov. 17, 2023.