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Press Releases
From landmark partnerships to forest milestones, HLRI's work continues to make headlines across Hawai'i and beyond. Browse our official press releases below, or reach out to our team for media inquiries.
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
Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative Launches 400-Acre Hawaiian Legacy Forest at Haleiwa
MEDIA CONTACT Teddi Anderson President, TLC PR (808) 535-9099 teddi@tlcpr.com Honolulu, Hawaii, September 28, 2022 – Pomaika’i Partners’ Laukiha’a Farms and the nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) today announced a partnership to create the Hawaiian Legacy Forest at Haleiwa on Oahu’s North Shore. The initial project will span approximately 400 acres of
MV George III, the Newest Addition to Pasha Hawaii’s Containership Fleet, Makes Her Inaugural Arrival at Honolulu Harbor’s Pier 51
<p class="">Arrival marks Hawaii’s first containership to operate on liquified natural gas; company announces partnership with Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative</p>
Hawai‘i Convention Center Launches Carbon Offset Program for Meetings, Events
MEDIA CONTACT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Teddi Anderson President, TLC PR (808) 535-9099 teddi@tlcpr.com Meeting planners can offset the environmental impact of their
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Plants 50,000TH Legacy Tree on Hawaii Island
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai , the first and only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star Resort on Hawaii Island, announces the planting of its 50,000th tree within Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Legacy Forest. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is a leader in environmental stewardship and has made sustainability a priority. This collaboration with Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative is one way the Resort fosters a healthy and prosperous Hawaii. The Legacy Trees planted by the Hu
The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort Goes Carbon Neutral and Creates First-Ever On-Property Hawaiian Legacy Forest with Plans to Plant 100,000 Legacy Trees
In partnership with Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative Kohala Coast, Hawaiʻi—April 29, 2022 —The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort and the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) today launched its tree planting partnership, creating Hawaiʻi Island’s first carbon neutral resort, along with a new 100,000-tree Legacy Forest on-property at The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. These trees will be planted over the following years and will significantly contribute to the restorat
Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk Partners with Hawaii’s First-Ever Certified Carbon Project to Provide Carbon Neutral Guest Accommodations Through Reforesting Hawaiian Trees
MEDIA CONTACT Teddi Anderson President, TLC PR (808) 535-9099 teddi@tlcpr.com Honolulu, Hawaii, February 22, 2022 – Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk has partnered with the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) and Legacy Carbon LLC to provide its clientele with the unique opportunity to offset the carbon footprint of their vacation through the planting
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach Becomes First Hotel in Hawaii to Announce Carbon Neutral Certification Commitment
The only footprint guests will leave is on the beach NEWS PROVIDED BY ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach Feb 09, 2022 HONOLULU, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach , the award-winning hotel located steps from the beach in the center of Waikiki, today announces its commitment to achieve PAS 2060 carbon neutral certification. The resort has engaged DEKRA for verification services and has partnered with the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) an
Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative Completes Master Featherwork Art Replica of Cloak and Helmet Worn by Hawaiian High Chief Kahekili
MEDIA CONTACT Teddi Anderson President, TLC PR (808) 535-9099 teddi@tlcpr.com Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative Completes Master Featherwork Art Replica of Cloak and Helmet Worn by Hawaiian High Chief Kahekili The historic collection will be on permanent display at Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk HONOLULU, Dec. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The nonprofit Haw
Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei to Plant 50,000 Trees In partnership with Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative
MEDIA CONTACT Teddi Anderson President, TLC PR (808) 535-9099 teddi@tlcpr.com Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei to Plant 50,000 Trees In partnership with Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative Honolulu, Hawaii—August 24, 2021— Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei and the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) today announced a partnership to plant 50,000 nativ
The Kahala Hotel and Resort Plants 10,000th Endemic Hawaiian Milo Tree
MEDIA CONTACT Teddi Anderson President, TLC PR (808) 535-9099 teddi@tlcpr.com The Kahala Hotel and Resort Plants 10,000th Endemic Hawaiian Milo Tree The initiative is in partnership with the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative to reestablish critical habitat for many of the state’s rarest plant and bird species Honolulu, Hawaii, April 22, 2021 – The Kahala Hotel and Reso
Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk Plants Alula Tree for Earth Day
MEDIA CONTACT Teddi Anderson President, TLC PR (808) 535-9099 teddi@tlcpr.com Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk Plants Alula Tree for Earth Day The partnership with Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative is part of an effort to reintroduce native plants, including the Alula, which is extinct in the wild Waikiki, Hawaii, April 21, 2021 – In honor of Earth Day and in partners
75th Anniversary of WWII’s Most Iconic Battle is Being Commemorated by the Creation of the “Iwo Jima Memorial Legacy Forest”
MEDIA CONTACT Teddi Anderson President, TLC PR (808) 535-9099 teddi@tlcpr.com 75th Anniversary of WWII’s Most Iconic Battle is Being Commemorated by the Creation of the “Iwo Jima Memorial Legacy Forest” Paauilo, Hawaii, February 19, 2020 – The Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) today announced that it has joined with The Veterans Movement Foundation (VMF) to cre
Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative Plants 500,000th Tree
MEDIA CONTACT Teddi Anderson President, TLC PR (808) 535-9099 teddi@tlcpr.com Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative Plants 500,000th Tree Paauilo, Hawaii, February 18, 2020 – The Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) today announced the planting of its 500,000th native tree in Hawaii. More than 1,200 acres of former pastureland on both Oahu and Hawaii Island ha
Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative Welcomes Susan Dujmovic as Board Member
MEDIA CONTACT Teddi Anderson President, TLC PR (808) 535-9099 teddi@tlcpr.com Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative Welcomes Susan Dujmovic as Board Member Honolulu, Hawaii, January 30, 2020 – The nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) is pleased to welcome Susan Dujmovic as a board director and finance committee member. She holds a B.A. from the Univer
10,000 Trees Project Kicks Off at Oahu Legacy Forest in Honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
MEDIA CONTACT Teddi Anderson President, TLC PR (808) 535-9099 teddi@tlcpr.com 10,000 Trees Project Kicks Off at Oahu Legacy Forest in Honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Honolulu, Hawaii, December 9, 2019 – The nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) is partnering in the University of Hawaii Carbon Neutrality Challenge to help reforest 10,000 nat
Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative Welcomes Francis A. Wong as Board Chairman
MEDIA CONTACT Teddi Anderson President, TLC PR (808) 535-9099 teddi@tlcpr.com Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative Welcomes Francis A. Wong as Board Chairman Honolulu, Hawaii, December 2, 2019 – The nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) is pleased to welcome Francis A. Wong as chairman of the board. Born and raised in Hawaii, Wong is a graduate of St.
Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative and Kō Hana Distillers Launch First...
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
HLRI Partners with Jet-Set Offset
MEDIA CONTACT Teddi Anderson President, TLC PR (808) 535-9099 teddi@tlcpr.com Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative Partners with Jet-Set Offset to Provide Carbon Neutral Air Travel While Helping to Restore Hawaii’s Rare Forests Honolulu, Hawaii, September 17, 2019 – The nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) announced the launch of its partners
Miss Hawaii Organization Celebrates 5th Year of Reforesting Legacy Trees
MEDIA CONTACT Teddi Anderson President, TLC PR (808) 535-9099 teddi@tlcpr.com Miss Hawaii Organization Celebrates 5th Year of Reforesting Legacy Trees Honolulu, Hawaii, June 18, 2018 – On Saturday, the nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI), together with the Miss Hawaii Organization, planted 250 native and endemic Legacy Trees on the Island of Hawaii. Pe
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