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Offered Services

  • Land Management

    Kīpuka Land Management takes a balanced approach to land management that supports land use, sustainability, and conservation and addresses current and future needs. KLM assists clients in evaluating various aspects of a property, including invasive species, topography, slope, vegetation, water flow, erosion, and soil quality, while considering the owner’s short-, medium-, and long-term goals.

  • Native Reforestation

    Restore degraded landscapes by removing invasive species and replanting with native and desirable plants to reestablish a healthy, balanced ecosystem. This approach prevents further weed incursions, supports biodiversity, and fosters long-term ecological health and resilience.

  • Grant Writing

    Identify grant funding opportunities that align with the applicant’s needs and funders' goals. Kīpuka Land Management assists clients with grant research, conservation planning, application completion and ensures compliance with reporting and regulatory requirements.

  • Conservation Planning

    Kīpuka Land Management develops custom land management strategies that consider a propertyʻs unique characteristics, including native reforestation, water conservation, and erosion control solutions to enhance ecosystem resilience.

  • Erosion Control

    Erosion control is essential for preventing soil erosion. Kīpuka Land Management provides natural solutions to stabilize soils, reduce runoff and  protect water quality.

  • Plant Sales

    Kīpuka Land Management supplies important native Hawaiian plants. Contact them for more information about availability and pricing (see plant list below).

Plant List

Reach out to inquire about plant availability and pricing…or to just say hello!

NATIVE

  • Dodonaea viscosa

    Keystone shrub that is very hardy and drought tolerant—culturally significant lei-making material.

  • Bacopa monnieri

    Groundcover that is good for erosion control. Prefers moist environment in partial to full sun.

  • Cyperus javanicus

    Great for erosion control.

  • Hibiscus furcellatus

    Flowering shrub that grows 6-10 ft, requires full or partial sun.

  • Psydrax odorata

    Shrub or small tree ranging from 6 - 30 ft tall with clusters of small white fragrant flowers. Grows in dry to moist environments.

  • Carex wahuensis

    Perennial sedge that grows in a mix of full sun and understory conditions.

  • Pandanus tectorius

  • Plumbago zeylanica

    Ground cover with small white flowers.

  • Sida fallax

  • Acacia koa

    Koa is the largest native tree species in the Hawaiian islands, reaching heights of approximately 115 feet.

  • Nephrolepis cordifolia

    Common native sword fern. It spreads and grows rapidly to compete with weed growth.

  • Vigna marina

    A hardy native nitrogen fixer that grows vigorously and can compete with invasive species. It is an aggressive groundcover species that makes a great cover crop.

  • Jaquemontia ovalifolia

    Crawling vine.

  • Heterogpogon contortus

    The plant has tufts of light blueish-green leaf blades that range in height from two to three feet. Suitable for erosion control.

  • Vitex rotundifolia

  • Dianella sandwicensis

    Native lily that is excellent for stabilizing soils. It thrives in the understory and works well as a companion plant. It also produces natural purple dye.

NON-NATIVE/AGROFORESTRY

  • Gliricidia

    Small to medium-sized leguminous tree that is fast-growing with a height range of 16 to 50 feet.

  • Arachis species

  • Cordyline fruticosa

  • Chrysopogon zizanioides

    Deep-rooted perennial grass that is excellent for slope stabilization and erosion control.

* Generally requires 1 - 2 month lead time.