In 2002 the site of Skyline Haleakala had only 2 koa trees remaining … survivors from the grazing of livestock and competition from Eucalyptus Globulus, Black Wattle, and Kikuyu grass. Today 13 acres have been cleared and restored with more than 20,000 native plants installed at this location. Trees are currently in various states of growth from 6 inches to 35 ft tall. This location is now beginning to attract ʻamakihi, ʻapapane and iʻiwi honeycreeper birds to feast on the nectar of blooming native flowers. This easily accessible site allows artists of all ages to spend time learning about native species and the ability to view native species up close. Special arrangements can be made on the tour with Joe if extended time is requested for painting onsite or other art creation.
Species available to view include:
- Acacia Koa
- ʻAʻaliʻi
- ʻĀhinahina
- ʻĀkala
- Alaheʻe
- ʻŌhiʻa
- Māmane
- Māmake
- ʻŪlei
- Hōʻawa
- Nēnē Laʻau
- ʻIliahi
- Pūkiawe
- Maile
- Kauila
- ʻAmaʻu Fern
- Palapali Fern
- ʻOhe Mauka
- Hame
- ʻUkiʻUki
- Kūkaenēne
- Pilo
- Hala pepe
The Skyline Haleakala Restoration site on Haleakala Ranch is a great example of how a native landscape can recover in the aftermath of Eucalyptus removal. Skyline Conservation Initiative is a charitable program of Na Koa Manu Conservation 501C3 with a mission to develop programs, partnerships, and leverage resources at the intersection of conservation, agriculture, eco-tourism, and education. www.skylineconservation.org
Friday, June 21st
Skyline Conservation Restoration Site Tour
To Register: E-mail at joe@skylineconservation.org or phone at (808)250-1469
- Skyline Eco-Adventures on Haleakalā, Maui
- 2pm
- Free
- Bring: Please wear long sleeves and long pants (there can be mosquitoes!) and good walking shoes. We’ll have bug spray and walking sticks.
