Our mission is to promote the health and productivity of Hawaii’s forests.

We do this through forest restoration, educational programs, information dissemination, and support for scientific research.

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The mission of the Hawai‘i Forest Institute is to promote the health and productivity of Hawaii’s forests through forest restoration, educational programs, information dissemination, and support for scientific research.

MAHALO ‘ĀINA MESSAGE
We, the Hawai‘i Forest Institute and our sister organization the Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association give deep appreciation and thanks to our ‘āina. We understand that we are dependent upon the land and its forests; the land is not dependent on us. We are humbled, awed and inspired in the presence of one of the lands’ great expressions — its forests. We mahalo the ‘āina and we invite you to mahalo with us by Giving Back to the Forest.

MAHALO ‘ĀINA VISION
Our vision for MAHALO ‘ĀINA is to help ensure a thriving future for the Hawai‘i Forest Institute’s forest restoration and education programs to benefit the ‘āina and people of Hawai‘i.

He ali‘i ka ‘āina: He kauwa ke kanaka

The land is chief: Man its servant

MAHALO ‘ĀINA HPR Radio Series

HFI worked with Hawaii Public Radio (HPR) and community partners to create an original HPR radio series. The MAHALO ‘ĀINA radio series included 65 90-second segments that aired on HPR-1 for 13 weeks, with an encore airing on HPR-2 for 13 weeks.

Listen to MAHALO ‘ĀINA radio series at

http://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/mahaloaina

HPR Mahalo ‘Āina Radio Series 30-second PSA

HPR Mahalo ‘Āina Radio Series 70 sec PSA
MAHALO ‘ĀINA HPR Radio Series Schedule

Through MAHALO ‘ĀINA, we are building upon our many successes, with the help of supporters like you. By supporting MAHALO ‘ĀINA, you will help us achieve lasting results in conservation efforts that are vital to the health and productivity of Hawaii’s forest ecosystems.

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"This job is far from finished; we must continue the effort that has brought us this far."

Nicholas Koch, HFI Director and HFIA President

Testimonials

"Forests in Hawai‘i are both fragile and surprisingly resilient; there is ample evidence today of recovering of native ecosystems. Thanks to innovative programs such as MAHALO 'AINA, there is more forest restoration occurring in Hawai‘i today than ever before; a legacy I am proud to bequeath to the next generation of forest stewards. This job is far from finished, and threats continue to emerge; we must continue the effort that has brought us this far."
Nicholas Koch, HFI Director and HFIA President
"We, the Hawai‘i Forest Institute (HFI) and our sister organization the Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association (HFIA) give deep appreciation and thanks to our ‘āina. We understand that we are dependent upon the land and its forests; the land is not dependent on us. We are humbled, awed and inspired in the presence of one of the land's great expressions — its forests. We mahalo the ‘āina and we invite you to mahalo with us by Giving Back to the Forest."
Peter D. Simmons, HFI and HFIA Director
"The support we have received from HFI and HFIA’s internal family has been significant. Our Directors, staff, and contractors have demonstrated their commitment to giving back to the forest through the MAHALO ‘ĀINA program. As we launch this new program, I encourage you to join us in achieving our mission of promoting healthy and productive forests."
Heather Simmons, HFI and HFIA Executive Director
"Hawaii's forest ecosystems deserve a champion for their cause, and MAHALO 'AINA provides just that. I envision this program serving as the catalyst for future partnerships, educational endeavors and reforestation efforts on a massive scale. Its an exciting time to become involved in the preservation of Hawaii's forest resources."
Cindy Beth Davis-Dykema, Project Coordinator, Hawai‘i Forest Institute
"Mahalo Aina is about recognizing, building, and strengthening connections between people and the land and among those who care for and appreciate the abundant gifts we receive from the natural world. It is a way for us to show our appreciation, to literally give back, and to honor the land as a source of inspiration, education, and nourishment for body, mind, and spirit."
Travis Idol, Associate Professor of Tropical Forestry and Agroforestry, University of Hawaii

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