Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 32, Number 2, 1 February 2015 — Page 21 Advertisements Column 1 [ADVERTISEMENT]

NATIVEĒils HAWAIIAN HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION

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THE OFFICE 0F HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS

is currently accepting applications to sit on the 'Aha Kūkā (advisorycouncil)fortheWao KeleO Puna (WKOP) Forest Reserve. The 'Aha Kūkā will provide OHA with important mana'o (advice and counsel) as it develops a Comprehensive Management Plan for WKOP. Acquired by OHA in 2006, at 25,855 acres, WKOP is the largest lowland rainforest in the United States and hometomorethan200nativeplantandanimalspecies, many of whieh are threatened or endangered. WKOP stretches over 20% of the Pāhoa Aquifer, the largest in the State, and a primary source of drinking water for the lsland of Hawai'i. In addition, WKOP is considered Wahi Pana, a sacred plaee, by Native Hawaiians due to its cultural significance.

Applications are due by March 6, 2015. To receive an application package, or for further information please contact: Pua lshibashi, OHA land manager, lsland of Hawai'i 808-920-6423 or puai@oha.org.