MAHALO ‘ĀINA: Give Back to the Forest is a new initiative of the Hawai‘i Forest Institute. In partnership with the Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association (HFIA), the goals of MAHALO ‘ĀINA are to expand our public and private partnerships in order to gain support for the protection and perpetuation of Hawaii’s forest ecosystems.
MAHALO ‘ĀINA is not simply a tree planting program. In addition to planting trees, it is helping to support total ecosystem management and provide forest stewardship opportunities and educational programs at project sites throughout the State. Funds raised through MAHALO ‘ĀINA help support propagation, outplanting, and long-term care of plantings; site maintenance; cultural and environmental education programs; coordination and promotional activities.
The MAHALO ‘ĀINA Give Back to the Forest Initiative is initially benefit the following projects:
- Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest, Hawai‘i Island
- La‘i‘Ōpua Dryland Habitat Preserve, Hawai‘i Island
- Kaloko Makai Dryland Forest Preserve, Hawai‘i Island
- Pana‘ewa Zoo Discovery Forest, Hawai‘i Island
- Pālamanui Dry Forest Preserve, Hawai‘i Island
- ‘Āina Mauna Christmas Tree Demonstration Project, Hawai‘i Island
- Kapāpala Canoe Forest, Hawai‘i Island
- Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest, O‘ahu
- Hawaii’s Woodshow™, Na Lā‘au o Hawai‘i, O‘ahu
- Hawaii’s Wood Guild, Hawai‘i Island
- Keauhou Bird Conservation Center Discovery Forest, Hawai‘i Island
- Kua O Ka Lā Public Charter School, Hawai‘i Island
- Hawai‘i Island Native Seed Bank, Hawai‘i Island
- Honokohau National Historical Park & Pu‘uhonua O‘Honaunau Restoration, Hawai‘i Island
- Kōkeʻe Area Restoration and Reforestation Project, Kaua‘i
- Maui Bird Conservation Center Discovery Forest, Maui
