John Niezman, a DOFAW invasive species technician said, “During my time with DOFAW, along Polipoli Spring Road, this is the worst damage I’ve seen with so many trees down and a lot of culverts blocked.”
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Due to hazardous conditions and impassable roads and trails caused by this week’s heavy rains and strong winds, DLNR has closed the Kula State Forest Reserve, Kahikinui State Forest Reserve – Papa’anui Tract, and Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area. The forest reserve roads and trails will remain closed to all users until further notice. Personnel from […]
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The state Department of Land and Natural Resourcesâ Division of Forestry and Wildlife is seeking public input on a draft 10-year management plan for the 2,916-acre Kahikinui Forest Reserve. Anthony McWhorter photos
Watershed restoration, invasive species management and community access to public trails are among the state’s 10-year goals for a nearly 3,000-acre native forest on the slopes of Haleakala that has endured many changes over the years.
Kahikinui Forest Reserve, first established in 1928, covers 2,916 acres of public land mostly within the Kaupo district in the ahupua’a of Nakula, according to a draft management plan for the reserve.
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Viliami Tangatailoa carves a tiki out of milo wood Thursday near the Pioneer Inn in Lahaina. He and his father, Kalolo Tangatailoa, alternate working at the Island Wood Carving Hawaii display. “I’ve been doing this 35 years,” Tangatailoa said. “I’m a fifth-generation woodcarver.” Tangatailoa said his craft has taken him around the country to work, create and learn from others. The Maui News / MATTHEW THAYER photo Maui Fire Department Chief David Thyne announced recently that he will retire July 1. MFD photo
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