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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 Photo Credit: J.B. Friday Julie Gaertner HFIA Intern University of Hawai̕ i at Hilo Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science Graduate Program
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.
2012 Koa Symposium Workshop Current (1980), Former & Potential Koa Distribution Map credit: Dwight Matsuwaki
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
Hawai̕’i Island Acres & Elevation Acres Elevation (ft) 37 Total Responses
Koa distribution on Maui Acres Elevation (ft) 6 responses
Koa distribution on O’ahu Acres Elevation (ft) 3 responses
Kaua̕i Elevation (ft) Acres 2 responses Moloka’i 1 response
Did you plant koa or allow it to regenerate naturally? 36 completed surveys Photo Credit: J.B. Friday
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
What’s being done beyond the establishment phase? 36 completed surveys Photo Credits: J.B. Friday
How long have you been growing koa? 36 completed surveys Photo Credit: J.B. Friday
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
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
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