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Koa Grower & Land Manager Survey

Koa Grower & Land Manager Survey . Photo Credit: J.B. Friday. Julie Gaertner. HFIA Intern University of Hawai ̕ i at Hilo Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science Graduate Program. 2005 Koa Forest: Hawai’i GAP Analysis. Map credit: Gon 2006 and Jacobi 1990. .

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Koa Grower & Land Manager Survey

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  1. Koa Grower & Land Manager Survey Photo Credit: J.B. Friday Julie Gaertner HFIA Intern University of Hawai̕ i at Hilo Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science Graduate Program

  2. 2005 Koa Forest: Hawai’i GAP Analysis Map credit: Gon 2006 and Jacobi 1990. Reference : Baker, P. J.; Scowcroft P. G.; Ewel J. J. 2009. Koa (Acacia koa) Ecology and Silviculture . Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-GTR-211. Albany, CA: USDA, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station 129 p.

  3. 2012 Koa Symposium Workshop Current (1980), Former & Potential Koa Distribution Map credit: Dwight Matsuwaki

  4. 2012 Survey Results What are your goals for growing koa? •• Seed Production •• Cultural Significance •• Erosion Control •• Regeneration on Residential Lots •• Propagation Methods •• Hybrid Testing & Investment 37 completed surveys

  5. Hawai̕’i Island Acres & Elevation Acres Elevation (ft) 37 Total Responses

  6. Koa distribution on Maui Acres Elevation (ft) 6 responses

  7. Koa distribution on O’ahu Acres Elevation (ft) 3 responses

  8. Kaua̕i Elevation (ft) Acres 2 responses Moloka’i 1 response

  9. Did you plant koa or allow it to regenerate naturally? 36 completed surveys Photo Credit: J.B. Friday

  10. How was koa established and what was the seed source? •• Natural regeneration & volunteers. •• Mauna Kea seed source •• Refuge staff provided seed •• Unknown 36 completed surveys Photo Credit: J.B. Friday

  11. What’s being done beyond the establishment phase? 36 completed surveys Photo Credits: J.B. Friday

  12. How long have you been growing koa? 36 completed surveys Photo Credit: J.B. Friday

  13. Is it easy to get seeds/seedlings/technical assistance? Photo Credit: J.B. Friday Do you sell koa wood or wood products? Photo Credit: J.B. Friday 36 completed surveys

  14. What are your constraints/limitations in growing koa? •• Difficulty collecting seed from canopy •• Endangered species safe harbor •• Pests (moth, black twig borer) •• Drought conditions •• Lack of genetic and BMP research •• Time & distance •• Lack of political support for koa restoration in State Forest Reserves 36 completed surveys

  15. Thanks to the Koa Symposium Planning Committee for your support. Mike Robinson Heather Gallo-Simmons Sheri Mann J.B. Friday Paul Scowcroft Nick Koch Kama Dancil Cheyenne Perry Michael Constantinides Orlo Steele Peter Simmons Travis Idol Photo Credit: J.B. Friday

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