Thee ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach has pledged to plant 100,000 native trees – koa, milo and sandalwood – on Oahu and the Big Island, in partnership with the non-profit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative and with guests to either sponsor or personally plant the trees.
“Becoming a part of the community and giving back to Hawaii is something integral to ʻAlohilani,” stated Vann Avedisian, a principal of Highgate Holdings, in a statement to Star Advertiser. “It’s exciting to be able to now announce that through our partnership with Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative, we have pledged to plant 100,000 indigenous trees on Oahu and the Big Island.”
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“Hawaii’s ecology has been a delicate balance since the very beginning of human contact. Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative has led the movement to restore these forests that are vital to the natural health and identity of these islands. Our partnership with HLRI gives guests of ‘Alohilani the chance to experience reforestation firsthand on horseback along the North Shore, and play a part in restoring balance to the area by planting their own indigenous hardwood tree.”
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Read more at alohilaniresort.com and legacytrees.org.
