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The potential for the Arboretum is great. Exciting
projects continue to evolve as the
Arboretum progresses, committed to the preservation
of old Hawai`i, strong for future generations.
Click
here for Completed Grants 2009
FOFA PROJECTS 2009
December 2009
Fencing of the entire 17 acre cinder cone is completed
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FOFA PROJECTS 2008
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| David Moran volunteers tractor & time to spread wood chips on steep area of newly cleared fence line maintenance road- to prevent erosion.
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Projects Report:
Projects paid by individual donations:
- Weed and mow Arboretum trails every 2 weeks.
- Weed-eat Arboretum blocks once a month.
- Herbicides, insecticides, fertilizer expense
- Professional pruning
- Plant purchases
- Arboretum supplies
- Book-keeper
- Office Supplies
- Non-profit accountant
- Webmaster/ website update postings
- Liability insurance
- Special Arboretum projects not supported by grants
Projects by volunteer professionals:
- Parking and fence line maintenance road-tractor mowing
- Herbicide- weed control in Arboretum
- Selective broadleaf herbicide control at Pu’u Mahoe property [Arboretum not included].
- Gypsum & 10-20-20 fertilizer with trace elements distribution annually
- Insecticide sprays as needed.
- Equipment maintenance
- Plant/seed collecting, propagation and distribution
- Care of nursery seedlings for winter Arboretum out planting.
- Animal Control/eradication efforts
- Secretarial work/ news releases
- Grant writing
- Website updates prepared for webmaster
Projects by volunteer labor:
- Weeding
- Seed collection
- Haul pruning to compost site
- Rake leaves
Activities by volunteer management:
- Arboretum tours the last Saturday of every month.
- Special community and school events as requested.
- Volunteer workdays the second Saturday of every month.
- Arbor Day booth and community presentations
-2009 Project Focus:
- Complete Shed/Lua/Workshop facility
- Arboretum sign at entrance arch
- Trail upgrade
- Preparing 1 acre Arboretum expansion for out planting
- Remove all morning glory and glysine vine from Arboretum
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FOFA PROJECTS 2007
2007 Projects Paid For With Individual Donations
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Thanks to generous donations by individuals, FOFA has been able to support progressive projects as well
as Arboretum basic maintenance and FOFA's operating costs.
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Linda Pope, FOFA
bookkeeper, professional in
non-profit accounting.
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Terry Reim, webmaster and
newsletter producer.
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Cheryl Ambrozic, grant writer
and public relations.
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Vince Souci, on summer break
from college, completed mulch
distribution throughout the
Arboretum and irrigation
installation to 250 new
plantings.
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Propagation workshops include the community in preservation of
Hawai`i's native species by teaching how to air-layer, graft and
make successful cuttings. (Instructors Richard Nakagawa and
Terry Nutt - upper left).
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Tissue and soil analysis help direct
Arboretum health. The Alani shows
healthy new growth in response to the
application of gypsum (calcium and sulfur)
throughout the Arboretum.
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The Erythrina Gall Wasp was discovered on
Oahu in 2005 and in the Fleming Arboretum
January 2006. Arboretum Wiliwili are injected
every 5 months with Merit, a systemic
insecticide, proving somewhat effective.
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www.flemingarboretum.org
The website www.flemingarboretum.org
was created by donations in memory of
Jack Vockrodt, who supported the
Arboretum for 45 years, from 1957 to
2002. Ongoing updates are funded by
individual donations and volunteer time.
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With available funding, the Arboretum progresses.
Maggie and Ope explore newly cut trail #5 that will
no longer be difficult for a mower or hikers.
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Tai Domen, a certified arborist,
owner of Aliilani Arborcare LLC, in
charge of regular maintenance and
special projects.
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The rare Po`ola (Claoxylon
sandwicensis) propagated by Dr.
Fern Duvall of the Native Hawaiian
Plant Society. FOFA constantly
works to out-plant larger populations
of its rare species to be a
strong seed source for their
preservation.
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Antonio Diaz helps with special
Arboretum projects.
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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.
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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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FOFA PROJECTS 2006
Projects Paid For by Individual Donors
Thanks to generous donations by individuals, FOFA has been able to support progressive projects in 2006, as well as Arboretum basic maintenance. (Click
here for Donors List). The following are some of the projects supported by donations.
Propagation Workshops - April 15, 2006 / July 17, 2006
Annual propagation workshops include the community in preservation of Maui's dryland species. Airlayering and grafting skills are learned to encourage propagation and distribution of these species. The endangered Hibiscus hannerae and the most fragrant Hibiscus waimeae are propagated to be outplanted within the community. Propagation workshops fulfill FOFA's mission of preservation through protection, propagation and distribution.
FOFA's propagation workshops included students from 2006 Maui Master Gardeners, Nature Conservancy, Maui Nui Gardens and Haleakala National Park.
Click here for Airlayering Workshop Photos & Instruction
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Hog Wire Aprons
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Hog wire aprons were installed along lower trail of Arboretum to keep out baby pigs. Fencing was installed by Terry Quisenberry and Henrick Lyons (Maggie Moran stand-in).
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Humane Pig Trap
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A pig trap has been loaned by Tyler Thompson of Ululpalakua. Every 3 days the trap is checked and baited with avocadoes. Since January 2006, 15 pigs have been humanely captured to be raised for Imu (Hawaiian barbecue). A sow and 3 piglets are caught in the trap above.
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Mulch Distribution
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Mulch distribution is an ongoing job, redressing trees, expanding their mulch circumfrence and top-dressing new outplantings with the rich compost. Mulch and initial distribution was financed by grants. Ongoing distribution is paid for by individual donations. Francisco and Antonio Daiz distribute the rich mulch throughout the Arboretum.
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Native Specimens Collected for Outplanting in 2007
FOFA constantly works on acquiring new Auwahi species and greater populations of existing species for outplanting into the Arboretum. Our goal: for the Arboretum to be a strong seed bank for native dryland restoration efforts.
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'Ie'ie (Freycinetia arborea) propagated by Noah Judson in Orchids of Olinda nusery.
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Preservation of the Wiliwili
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Evidence of the Erythrina Gall Wasp was discovered in the Fleming Arboretum. In January, 2006, Anna Palomino immediately responded at FOFA's request to inject the trees with Merit, a systemic insceticide. Anna has been contracted to provide this service to the Arboretum every 5 months. Above, Anna uses a special kit to inject the trees.
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Seed and Plant Distribution
FOFA constantly works on seed distribution for reforestation projects and public & private outplantings.
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| David Orr and friend Louise show off the young Alani from the Fleming Arboretum that will be outplanted in Waimea Arboretum on Oahu, enhancing their collection of native species. |
Certified Arborist Tree Care
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Tai Domen of Ali'ilani Arborcare provides tree care for Arboretum health. Tai is a Maui boy raised in Kaupo by well-known parents
and owners of Kaupo Ranch Store, Linda and Manny Domen. Tai became a "Certified Arborist" in San Diego, CA. Maui
is fortunate to have his quality of work.
Projects from years passed...
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