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Legacy News
Stories, updates, and newsletters from the forests of Hawai'i
Makana Eyre: State Seeks Traditional Canoe Builders For Koa Wood Logs
via Honolulu Civil Beat by Makana Eyre Hawaiʻi Seeks Traditional Artisans for Rare Koa Wood Logs The state of Hawaiʻi is looking for traditional canoe builders (kālai waʻa) to transform salvaged old-growth koa wood logs into traditional voyaging and racing canoes (waʻa). Because old-growth koa trees large enough for canoes are incredibly rare and highly protected, the state is treating these logs as sacred cultural resources rather than commercial commodities. Instead of a st
Where to Stay on Oahu If You Actually Care What Happens to the Reef
via Ethos by The Ethos Editors Conscious Luxury: Where to Stay on Oʻahu for Reef and Land Conservation Oʻahu’s busy tourism scene places heavy pressure on its delicate marine and land ecosystems. For travelers looking to minimize their environmental footprint, The Ethos highlights four standout resorts that integrate deep-seated sustainability, community engagement, and environmental protection into their operations. Top Eco-Conscious Resorts on Oʻahu ʻAlohilani Resort Waikik
NHLA introduces a new hardwood species, Hawaiian Acacia Koa
via Wood & Panel USA. The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) has introduced the first national grading standard for Hawaiian Acacia koa, transforming it from a niche product into a standardized commercial hardwood. Developed with Hawaiian Legacy Hardwoods (HLH LLC) and Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative, these standards promote market transparency and support ecological restoration efforts, ensuring sustainable sourcing. Read the full story at Wood & Panel USA.
Nonprofit plants native trees
Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative is nearly halfway toward its goal of planting 1.3 million native trees, representing one tree for every resident in the state.
National Hardwood Lumber Association Introduces First-Ever National Grading Standard for Hawaiian Koa Wood
Setting a National Standard for a Heritage Hardwood This standard shifts koa trading from subjective and fragmented to transparent and globally credible” — Spessert MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / -- The National Hardwood Lumber Association 1 (NHLA) proudly introduces a groundbreaking national grading standard for Hawaiian Acacia koa—a milestone in recognizing the commercial resurgence of one of the most cherished hardwood species in the wor
Mahalo to JAL for planting trees with HLRI!
Mahalo to JAL for planting trees at our Legacy Forest at Haleiwa! Mahalo JAL!
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