Koa Wood

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

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.

MEDIA CONTACT Teddi Anderson President, TLC PR (808) 535-9099 teddi@tlcpr.com Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative and Kō Hana Distillers Launch First Rum Aged in Koa Wood Barrels; Each Batch Supports Reforestation Available on Black Friday, the first 50 of 437 bottles are numbered and packaged in a limited-edition koa box Honolulu, Hawaii, November 20, 2019 – The