Resources

Information and Services

• Kalanikine Services Excavation: 808-209-1421.

• Database of native species: http://nativeplants.hawaii.edu/index/

• Lookup for natives and ratings for compatible species: https://plantpono.org

• Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry: https://research.fs.usda.gov/psw

• Hawaii Seed Bank: https://www.drylandforest.org/seed-bank

• Plant disease and pest diagnostics: https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/Site/ADSC.aspx

• Little Fire Ant Info: https://littlefireants.com/about-us/

• Big Island Invasive Species Council: https://www.biisc.org

Nurseries Selling Native & Compatible Plants

On site nursery at Pono Acres: https://www.ponoacres.org

ESP Nursery - Great selection of ʻŌhia varieties: https://espnursery.com/

Mala Laʻau - nursery dedicated to native plants: https://malalaauhawaii.com/

Aikane Nursery: https://www.aikanenursery.com

Lehua Lena: https://lehualenanursery.wixsite.com/website

Ulu Co-op: https://eatbreadfruit.com/

Functional Forest Concept, Tax Credits and More

Functional Forest Concept: https://hilo.hawaii.edu/depts/biology/news/1541

Liko Na Polina Demonstration Project: https://www.hawaii.edu/likonapilina/

Land Dedication Options: https://www.hilt.org/blog/county-of-hawaii-native-expands-forest-dedication-program

County forms & information: https://hawaiipropertytax.com/dedications.html