Pacific Flight at Kaupalaoa

Once an ʻiliahi forest, this 45 acre site was covered with invasive buffelgrass and kiawe. Previously used for cattle ranching, the area was sparsely populated with native plants (ʻIlima and Pāʻū o Hiʻiaka) and modest population of ʻUhaloa (a Polynesian introduced plant).

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Start Date: late 2020

Current Phase: maintaining & monitoring

Stats:

• Elevation 250 - 400ft
• 13 inches of rain annually
• 22 Native Species Planted - over 9,000 plants
• 36.4 Acres Planted

Highlights & Successes: Plantings have begun producing seeds