Hanohano `O Kona Lecture Series for September 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 5:30PM - 7:00PM, West Hawai`i Civic Center, Kealakehe Parkway, Kailua Kona
Hawaii Tribune-Herald
Rebirth in the Heart of a Cemetery: West Hawai`i Veterans Cemetery and Restoration of Kona’s Forests
Dr. Richard Stevens joins us to talk about restoring a part of the disappearing native habitats of Dryland Forests in Hawaii, specifically at the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Since there is only about 10 percent of native dry land forest remaining in Hawaii’s ecosystems, these forests have become an extremely endangered habitat that is on the brink of extinction. With most humans residing on the coastal parts of each island, where most dry land forests are seen to grow, these forests are one of the most threatened habitats in Hawai’i. Dr. Stevens will feature his slideshow on the “how to” of a reforestation project, often using endangered plants, and discuss the challenges and successes. Dr. Stevens is a UH-West Hawai`i lecturer who has written several books on nature and organic gardening in Hawai`i.
This is the September portion of a community lecture series for 2012 that spotlights local and state speakers on a wide variety of cultural and historical subjects. Presented by Kona Historical Society, in cooperation with the County of Hawai’i, this lecture series is a gift from the Society to the community that has supported it for so long. Free of charge, it is open to all, residents and visitors alike.