Hawaii Land Trust Properties in Hawaii

Information about Hawaii Land Trust properties in Hawaii.

Hawaii Island

NAME: Kealakekua (Honolulu Coffee Company Phase 2), Kealakekua, Kona, Hawaii
SIZE: 150 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2017
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Agricultural lands, wildlife habitat, watershed
LAND FEATURES: Agricultural land, native forest
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> honolulu coffee company

NAME: Kaloko Kona Cloud Forest, Kaloko, Kona, Hawaii
SIZE: 10.15 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2017
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Ecological, watershed, wildlife, scenic
LAND FEATURES: ‘Ohi‘a forest with koa, hapu‘u fern, native plants
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> kona cloud forest

NAME: Kiolakaa (Macadamia Nut Farm), Kealakekua, Kona, Hawaii
SIZE: 211.1 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2016
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Agricultural lands, wildlife habitat, watershed
LAND FEATURES: Agricultural lands
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> naalehu

NAME: Kealakekua (Honolulu Coffee Company), Kealakekua, Kona, Hawaii
SIZE: 75 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2016
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Agricultural lands, wildlife habitat
LAND FEATURES: Forest
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> honolulu coffee company

NAME: Kipuka Mosaic – Taylor 3, Volcano
SIZE: 3 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2015
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Forest canopy protection, bird migration corridors
LAND FEATURES: Forest
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> kpuka mosaic project --> taylor volcano

NAME: Kaiholena, Kohala
SIZE: 35 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2015
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Shoreline, ancient cultural and archaeological sites
LAND FEATURES: Kiawe trees and grassland
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> kaiholena south

NAME: Paauilo, Hamakua
SIZE: 41.396 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2015
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Wildlife Habitat
LAND FEATURES: This forested land is strategically situated near the Oʻokala Cooperative Game Management Area and the Manowaialee Forest Reserve in the Hamakua District of Hawaii Island.
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> lundberg

NAME: Kipuka Mosaic - Jackson, Volcano
SIZE: 1.4431 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2014
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Forest canopy protection, bird migration corridors
LAND FEATURES: Forest
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> kpuka mosaic --> jackson volcano

NAME: Kipuka Mosaic – Irwin, Volcano
SIZE: 1.0 acre
YEAR PROTECTED: 2013
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Forest canopy protection, bird migration corridors
LAND FEATURES: Forest
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> kipuka mosaic --> irwin easement

NAME: Kipuka Mosaic – Taylor 2, Volcano
SIZE: 3 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2012
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Forest canopy protection, bird migration corridors
LAND FEATURES: Forest
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> kpuka mosaic project --> taylor volcano

NAME: Kipuka Mosaic – TNC (Deemer), Volcano
SIZE: 0.4 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2010
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Forest canopy protection, bird migration corridors
LAND FEATURES: Forest
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> kipuka mosaic --> tnc deemer

NAME: Kipuka Mosaic – Taylor 1, Volcano
SIZE: 3.4 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2010
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Forest canopy protection, bird migration corridors
LAND FEATURES: Forest
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> kpuka mosaic project --> taylor volcano

NAME: Honuapo Mauka Pasture, Kau, Hawaii
SIZE: 877 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2010
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Conservation and restricted agriculture
LAND FEATURES: Grassland, native forest
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> honuapo ka

NAME: Hawaii: Hilo Forest Reserve, Kukuau
SIZE: 1,336 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2008
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: Assisted conservation purchase (now owned by the State)
CONSERVATION VALUES: Native forest and threatened species habitat, watershed
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> kukuau

NAME: Kepuka Kai, Kona, Hawaii
SIZE: 184 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2006
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Shoreland and open space
LAND FEATURES: Lava and open space grassland
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> keopuka south kona

RESOURCE:
hilt.org --> protected lands --> hawaii island

Kauai Island

NAME: Wai Koa Loop Trail, Kalihiwai, Halelea, Kauai
SIZE: 5 mile hiking trail
YEAR PROTECTED: 2019
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Public recreation, forest, watershed, wildlife, scenic
LAND FEATURES: Loop trail, Kilauea stone dam built in 1880s, mahogany trees, organic orchard, food forest, catch & release fish ponds
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> waikoa loop trail

NAME: Waioli Loi Kalo, Waioli, Halelea, Kauai
SIZE: 39 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2015
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Agricultural (important for taro), historical and cultural, scenic and water resources
LAND FEATURES: Farmland in the historic Waiʻoli Valley, one of Hawaii’s most important taro producing areas
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> wilcox-= conservation easement waioli valley

NAME: Waioli Loi Kalo, Hanalei, Halelea, Kauai
SIZE: 0.14 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2015
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Agricultural (important for taro), historical and cultural, scenic and water resources
LAND FEATURES: Farmland in the historic Waiʻoli Valley, one of Hawaii’s most important taro producing areas
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> wilcox conservation easement waioli valley

NAME: Wainiha, Wainiha, Halelea, Kauai
SIZE: 0.4 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2008
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: Owned by HILT
CONSERVATION VALUES: Open space
LAND FEATURES: Ocean shore and beach
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> wainiha

NAME: Kilauea Falls, Kilauea, Koolau, Kauai
SIZE: 150 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2008
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Habitat, open space, archaeological preservation
LAND FEATURES: Steep forested canyon along Kilauea stream which flows into grassy estuary
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> somers easement klauea

Waiakalua Iki, Waiakalua, Koolau, Kauai
SIZE: 18.77 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2008
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Open space, cultural and habitat preservation
LAND FEATURES: Marine shoreline
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> cvengros easement klauea waiakalua

NAME: Kahili Beach Preserve, Kahili, Koʻolau, Kauai
SIZE: 17.63 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2003
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: Owned by HILT
CONSERVATION VALUES: Public beach access and habitat restoration
LAND FEATURES: Marine shoreline

RESOURCE:
hilt.org --> protected lands --> kauai

Maui Island

NAME: Opelu Point, Kipahulu, Maui
SIZE: 9.5 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2022
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: Owned & farmed by nonprofit Kipahulu Ohana with a conservation easement co-held by HILT & Maui County
CONSERVATION VALUES: Coastline protection which benefits marine ecosystem, archeological and cultural preservation, agricultural for local food, water (community fishery management homebase), scenic, ʻaina-based education.
LAND FEATURES: Marine shoreline fronting bay used for subsistence fishing, coastal cliffs, fertile lands for farming and animal husbandry
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> opelu point

NAME: Mokae, Hana, Maui
SIZE: 29 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2020
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Agriculture, Open Space, Scenic Views
LAND FEATURES: Coastal land
DESCRIPTION: (to be added)

NAME: Veterans Peace Park, Wailuku, Maui
SIZE: 4.5 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2015
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: Owned by HILT
CONSERVATION VALUES: Outdoor Recreation and Education, Historic Sites, Water Resource Values (land serves as natural filter strip for runoff heading to Kahului Bay), Scenic Vistas, Wildlife Habitat.
LAND FEATURES: Coastal land near Kahului Bay in a densely developed section of Wailuku
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> vpp

NAME: Kakio Opau, Kakio, Hana, Maui
SIZE: 10.63 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2014
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Open space and scenic values, agricultural, cultural and historical, water resource, and wildlife habitat values
LAND FEATURES: Coastal land
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> hrp hana llc

NAME: Kakio Kalawaiahakuole, Kakio, Hana, Maui
SIZE: 4.6 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2014
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Open space and scenic views, agricultural, cultural and historical, water resource, and wildlife habitat values
LAND FEATURES: Coastal land
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> dreisbach

NAME: Peahi Mauka (Merwin Conservancy), Peahi, Hamakualoa, Hawaii
SIZE: 18 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2014
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: The W.S. Merwin Palm Collection, one of the largest in the world, has nearly 3,000 individual palm trees, representing over 480 taxonomic species and more than 125 genera. According to experts at the National Tropical Botanical Gardens, the collection “is a living treasure house of palm DNA.” The property also has agricultural, wildlife habitat, archaeological and scenic values.
LAND FEATURES: Extensive wet palm forest situated on a ridge between bays
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> protected lands --> maui --> merwin palm forst

NAME: Kaulahao Open Space, Hamakuapoko, Hamakuapoko, Maui
SIZE: About 1 acre
YEAR PROTECTED: Fee Simple 2013 and Conservation Easement 2014
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Archaeological sites, seabird habitat, public access
LAND FEATURES: Coastal habitat, shoreline.
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> kaulahao

NAME: Nuu Refuge, Nuu, Kaupo, Maui
SIZE: 81 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2011
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: Owned by HILT
CONSERVATION VALUES: Cultural site, wetland habitat, shoreline access, wildlife habitat
LAND FEATURES: Wetlands, dry forest habitat
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> nuu

NAME: Ulupalakua Mauka (Ulupalakua Ranch), Peahu, Palauea, Keauhou, Papaanui, Kanaio, Kula and Honuaula, Maui
SIZE: 11,051 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2009
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Wildlife habitat, agricultural preservation
LAND FEATURES: Upland habitat
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> protected lands --> maui --> ulupalakua-ranch

NAME: Kipahulu Landing, Kukuiula, Kipahulu, Maui
SIZE: 35 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2007
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Cultural preservation, shoreline access
LAND FEATURES: Marine shoreline
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> mays landing

NAME: Makila Nui, Launiupoko, Lahaina, Maui
SIZE: 223 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2007
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Open space, Public access
LAND FEATURES: Native plants, unusual geologic formations and archaeological features, Pu‘u Hipa and Pu‘u Mahana Lua Nui cinder cones
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> makila nui

NAME: Papaula, Wailuku, Maui
SIZE: 20 acres Year Protected­: 2005
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Public shoreline access, open space, wetlands habitat, historical plantation significance
LAND FEATURES: Marine shoreline, wetlands, sand dunes
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> spreckelsville

NAME: Nahiku Keaaiki Stream, Koolau, Koolau, Maui
SIZE: 55 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2005
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Native plant and habitat restoration
LAND FEATURES: Wet forest habitat
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> nahiku

NAME: Kukuiula Mauka, Kukuiula, Kipahulu, Maui
SIZE: 74 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2004
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Organic Agriculture
LAND FEATURES: Wet forest habitat
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> ola honua

NAME: Hawea Point, Honokahua, Kaanapali, Maui
SIZE: 2 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2004
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Seabird nesting protection, public shoreline access, cultural sites
LAND FEATURES: Marine shoreline, coastal bluffs
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> hawea point

NAME: Waihee Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Refuge, Waihee, Maui
SIZE: 277 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2004
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: Owned by HILT
CONSERVATION VALUES: Recreation, archeological and cultural preservation, education, and habitat for native plants and animals
LAND FEATURES: Coastal wetlands, dunes, marine shoreline, near-shore reef systems and riparian habitat
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> waihee

NAME: Makaalae Point, Waiohonu and Kakio, Hana, Maui
SIZE: 60 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2003
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Oceanfront and shoreline protection, public access
LAND FEATURES: Marine shoreline
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> makaalae hana

RESOURCE:
hilt.org --> protected lands --> maui

Molokai Island

NAME: Puniuohua (Kainalu Ranch), Puniuohua, Kona, Molokai
SIZE: 167 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2007
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Mauka to Makai Ahupua‘a
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> kainalu ranch easement

NAME: Puu O Hoku Ranch, Moakea, Pohakupili, Lupehu, Honoulimaloo, Kona, Molokai
SIZE: 2697 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2007
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Pasture land, watershed
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> protected lands --> molokai --> puu o hoku

NAME: Pohakupili, Pohakupili and Lupehu, Kona, Molokai
SIZE: 76 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2006
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Coastal land protection adjacent to Pohakupili Bay
LAND FEATURES: Marine shoreline
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> protected lands --> molokai --> puu o hoku

RESOURCE:
hilt.org --> protected lands --> molokai

Oahu Island

NAME: Kahumana Food Hub and Organic Farms, Waianae, Oahu
SIZE: 24 Acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2022
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Agriculture, water, and scenic values.
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> kahumana

NAME: Hakipuu Loi Kalo, Koolauloa, Oahu
SIZE: 1.5 Acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2020
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Agriculture, cultural practice and education

LAND FEATURES: Historic Sites
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> protected lands --> oahu --> hakipuu

NAME: Palikea (MAO Organic Farms), Waianae, Oahu
SIZE: 21.14 Acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2019
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Agriculture
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> protected lands --> mao organic farms

NAME: Maunawila Heiau Complex, Hauula, Koolauloa, Oahu
SIZE: 9.08 Acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2014
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: Owned by HILT
CONSERVATION VALUES: Archaeological and cultural preservation; Habitat restoration; Cultural practice and education
LAND FEATURES: Historic Sites
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> maunawila

NAME: Honouliuli, Honouliuli, Ewa, Oahu
SIZE: 1276 acres
YEAR PROTECTED: 2010
LAND PROTECTION STRATEGY: HILT Conservation Easement
CONSERVATION VALUES: Conservation and restricted agriculture
LAND FEATURES: Dry forest
DESCRIPTION: hilt.org --> protected lands --> honouliuli

RESOURCE:
hilt.org --> protected lands --> oahu

More Information

ENTITY: Hawaii Land Trust
ALSO KNOWN AS: Hawaiian Islands Land Trust (HILT)
The HILT was established in January of 23011 as a merger of the Kauai Public Land Trust, the Oahu Land Trust, the Maui Coastal Land Trust and the Hawaii Island Land Trust.
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