Native
ecosystems in Hawaii A web page that talks about native species,
native ecosystems, and Hawaiian culture.Kapolei, a planned community on
the island of Oahu. The Design Paradise team was invited to speak at a
staff update meeting for Campbell Estates, the company planning Kapolei.
In planning the city, developers are taking into consideration things like
the path of raw material from barges to precessing plants and the cost
efficiency of natural lighting in Kapolei's office buildings.
What's going on: A meeting was held to discuss the Environmental
Assesment report for the proposed Poipu bypass road from Weliweli
road to Maluhia Road. Residents had the chance to give feedback to the
engineers and project consultants who are proposing the new road.
How it affects balance: The purpose of the road is to decrease
traffic going from Koloa to the main town of Lihue. Engineers are also
proposing sound barriers to lessen traffic noise near residential areas.
What's going on: Kikiaola Land Co. is using federal loans for
Hurricane Iniki to rennovate 9 hurricane damaged plantation houses in
Waimea. Among the rennovations being made are new plumbing, electrical
work, new roofing, and new paint. Eventually, Kikiaola Land Co. plans to
rebuild the Higashi Hongwanji temple destroyed in the Hurricane, restore
the Old Japanese school and restore the old Mana Store.
How it affects balance: The project is aimed at preserving the
lifestyle of residents living near the old Waimea sugar mill and,
in the long run, making the area into a living museum.
What's going on: Residents of Kaua'i and interested tourists and
archaeologists
were allowed to tour a number of Heiaus on the island on April 11. Among
the heiaus visited were the Kihe Heiau on property owned by Meadow Gold
Dairy and Moloa'a; the Malae Heiau, located in a sugar cane field mauka of
Lydgate Park; Kapinao Heiau, south of Kilauea; and Ho'oku Heiau in
Princeville. Of these, the Kapinau Heiau was classified as a Po'okanaka,
or the highest classification in the Native Hawaiian system. This also
means that human sacrifices may have taken place here. How it affects balance: The tours of the Heiaus helped inform
residents and tourists alike of the spiritual and religious significance
of some areas on Kauai.
Source: Chris Cook The Garden
Island, Tuesday, April 15, 1997
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Green Hawaii a sourcebook for development alternatives by Dr.
Ira Rohter, University of Hawaii
What's going on: The Poli'ahu Heiau
will soon be the site of a native Hawaiian garden. The Poli'ahu Heiau
garden implementation plan is designed to show tourists the important
relationship between the Hawaiian
lifestyle and the land. Funded in part by County of Kaua'i Office
of Economic Development and the McInerny Foundation, the project begins
its first of three phases in July.
Some of the plants that will be used in the garden are: 'ohia,
kukui, hau, hala, koa, kamani, wiliwili, 'a'ali'i, sword fern, ti, and
kolea. Woods used in rituals will be placed along the highway; other
plants will be used to highlight the lookout area, and some will be
planted where community gatherings took place.
How it affects balance:The Poli'ahu garden implementation plan
will improve the quality and environment of Kaua'i and will support
ecotourism as well as share the cultural and natural history of Kaua'i.
Source: Sheila Heathcote The Garden
Island, Wednesday, May 7, 1997
Related Links
Hawaiian Plant
Detectives--information on native plants compiled by
Wheeler Elementary School students
The
Hawaii Natural Heritage Program--an affiliate of the Nature
Conservancy of Hawaii
21st Century
Hawaii--"21st Century Hawaii is a guide to unique ecotravel
and learning experiences on the Big Island with info on the environment,
endangered species, a gallery and market place."
What's going on:The 1,002 acre Limahuli Garden and Preserve,
located above Ka'ena, was recently selected as the nation's top natural
botanical garden by the American Hortiscultural society. The garden
covers two different ecosystems and, according to owner Charles Wichman,
illustrates the struggle between native and alien plants. The wai'awai
tree for example, produces toxins that kill off competitors. Native
Hawaiian plants on the other hand are less aggressive and are more
susceptible to alien insects and diseases. This is due in part to the
fact that Hawaii was isolated for a long period of time, eliminating the
need for natural defenses agains foreign invaders. In addition to
managing the garden, Wichman is working to help preserve endangered plant
species by increasing public awareness.
How it affects balance: Preserving native and alien plants will
help preserve the natural beauty of Kauai valued by tourists and the
rural, community lifestyle valued by residents.
Source: Chris Beaudoin The Garden
Island, Saturday, May 24, 1997
What's going on:The County of Kauai recieved a Historic
Preservation honor award for its efforts to restore the County Building
which was originally built in 1913.
Source: The Honolulu Advertiser,
Sunday, June 1, 1997.
What's going on: Amfac/JMB, a major land development company on
Kauai is selling the Kealia Ahupua'a
How it affects balance: The effect on the economic balance of Kauai will depend on how the parcels of land are used.
What's going on:The members of the Design Paradise Think Quest team just finished their entries into the Think Quest
97 competition. Check out their sites:
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