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Unfortunately, these koa pages are becoming dated. As of 2018 the koa scene has changed here. I no longer have the access to the koa forest that I once had. I miss that very much! The info on my koa pages is still interesting, but is from days gone by.

Planting Koa 

I am luckier than most woodworkers on the planet. Once in awhile, about twice a year these days, I get the opportunity to to replenish some of the wood that I use. The trees will take up to 100 years to be useable, but it seems like a good thing to be doing.

I am fortunate to know a logger that sees the value in helping to improve the pasture land that cattle, pigs, and irresponsible logging have destroyed over the last century. He grows the koa seedlings that we plant, makes clearings for the planting, and oversees the new growth as best he can. It is not a money making venture for him. It is an act of conscience. Here are a few photos.

Open pasture land at about 6,000 feet with Mauna Kea in the background.


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Koa seedlings ready for planting.
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The group at work.
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Robin and KaTrice with seedlings.



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The youngest member of our crew, Nolan
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Me at work!
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​Growing Koa Page

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​The Koa Forest


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