Support the reforestation of dryland forests on the island of Molokai in the State of Hawaii.

We are proposing the the planting of 5,000,000 trees on the island of Molokai which will cool the land and promote rain fall and stop erosion that leads to the silting of the islands coral reef systems.

– Dryland forests, especially on West Molokai, have been destroyed by years of ranching. This project focuses on replanting uplands in West Molokai to restore plants and forests.

Eroding lands are one of the most significant problems on Molokai, particularly on the West End. A substantial portion of Maunaloa lands have bare soils that erode during seasonal storms. The worst problems occur along the south shore from Punakou to Hālena as the inner reef waters are red from land-based sedimentation. However, the entire West End is relatively dry and in need of protection from erosion and excessive run-off. The continued health of the coral reef and marine eco-system is dependent on implementation of erosion control measures, and this requires immediate attention.

Making Molokai Green Again – This project calls for the “greening” of the entire island of Molokai. It complements the reforestation and windbreak projects proposed at specific sites for environmental and/or economic reasons.

Ho'olehua wind breaks – Although the Ho'olehua plain has extremely fertile soil and access to irrigation water, its high winds cause crop damage and loss of water due to evaporation. This project will build on an existing Ho'olehua windbreak plan, and will extend the established Pāla'au reforestation project.