Save the Mahogany Trees at the Honokaʻa County Park

It would be devastating to remove these trees. The trees are the lungs of the earth. Remember that. I wonder who would be the recipient of the Wood, (which is valuable) if these beautiful trees are cut. I smell a rat.

These trees are beautiful and provide shade in the park. Please let these trees live their lives.

There are only two trees that are in need of attention...according to the report!!!

Well stated. There is something more going on here for sure....

My research says each mature tree is worth about $50, 000 in board feet. I agree, follow the money!!!

Please look into options other than removal.

Save these trees! zits so important for shade in our tropical environment

Only cut the dead or diseased trees...

Save our relationship with our makuahine. Find out WHO, not the specific organization but who benefits. This whole proposal is not for anyone's safety...follow the money.

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Pursue practical options before removal, start replanting now.

save shade trees

With the amount of monies needed projects and infrastructure changes - you cannot justify the money you will spend in cutting down something the community wants. You cannot keep doing things “for the community” when the community does NOT want it. That park needs bathroom renovations- sidewalk repairs- the gym needs an overhaul- there is NO reason to spend any money cutting down trees the community wants.

Trees 4 Life

Mahalo for fighting for beautiful trees.

Please don’t cut down all the trees. Take a pause, reassess and see which few need to be removed that can be replanted with ohia and other natives. Leave some of the old trees while the natives get established. I used to be a park ranger, and went through the UH Hilo master gardener and Forest stewards program. A good plan would be divided into phases to that would support saving the parking lot, preserving shade for the community, and offering the most holistic ways for new trees to get established. Everyone can win here if the county takes a pause and reconsiders the plan.

Keep the trees. Oahu sucks cuz there are too many homes and many perfectly good trees and other plants have been lost to idiots who can't see things in the long run.

Please consider saving all old growth trees even if not native especially if they are not negatively impacting native Hawaiian species

Please work with our community to find a better solution to the pavement issues.

Shade is more important than a few parking stalls.