Community groups and individuals, visitors and Maui residents alike, have contributed many hours of valuable, thoughtful service to the Arboretum and to the preservation of Hawai`i's native species.

David Moran, Pu’u Mahoe property manager, cuts and removes Eucalyptus trees from edge of road--dangerous to vehicles and hikers.

Native Hawaiian Plant Society members gather for group photo on Volunteer Work Day at the Arboretum.

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Volunteers Carl and Ingrid Skyrman rest by the Nutt, Kevin Botellio, Donna Mann, Suzy Mastroianni. proof of their labors—2 large bags of Fireweed. Pu’u Mahoe is regularly groomed, pulling this invasive and toxic alien species.

Jack Hazen, Native Hawaiian Plant Society volunteer, cleans trail of branches and leaves and any stones—much appreciated by those that do the mowing. Maui Association of Landscape Professionals members pause briefly for a photo during Volunteer Work Day at the Arboretum. 21 large Podocarpus were professionally pruned and tree labeling was completed. Left to right: Terry Volunteers Carl and Ingrid Skyrman rest by the Nutt, Kevin Botellio, Donna Mann, Suzy Mastroianni.

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“Thank you for helping Kaunoa Senior Center live its mission to continuously create special and exceptional experiences and opportunities which will make the retirement years of the Seniors feel like the best years of their lives.” Lana Queddeng, Kaunoa Senior Center Activity Director. Seventy-five Seniors took an Arboretum Tour in 2007, led by a volunteer tour guide.

Feral pigs are humanely captured alive and removed to a new location to be domesticated. Pig control is an ongoing job. Thankfully, due to special pig fencing, they can not get into the Arboretum.

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Winter 2007-2008 Newsletter

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