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Isle advisory council applicants sought

MEDIA RELEASE

The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, is now accepting applications for vacant seats on the Laupahoehoe Advisory Council and the Puu Waawaa Advisory Council.

Laupahoehoe Advisory Council

LAC members are expected and encouraged to provide guidance to DLNR and the USDA Forest Service on issues related to management, research, education and public access in the Hawaii Experimental Tropical Forest and state lands in the Hamakua District (Laupahoehoe Natural Area Reserve and Forest Reserve).

On the windward side of Hawaii Island, this includes 12,300 acres of wet tropical forest in both Forest Reserve land as well as a Natural Area Reserve.

The LAC consists of 14 members with two members representing each of the following categories: Cultural Resources, Natural Resource Management, Recreation (including hunters), Education, Laupahoehoe Community, Hawaii Community at Large, and Scientific Research.

Members of the LAC serve a 2- or 3-year term (staggered within each category).

Applicants are now being sought to fill the open scientific research seat. These applicants should have a background in forest ecology or other natural resources related research field and an interest in serving the Laupahoehoe community as a representative.

The LAC meets 6-8 p.m. the first Wendesday of odd months in Laupahoehoe.

Puu Waawaa Advisory Council

PAC members are expected and encouraged to provide guidance to DLNR for state lands in North Kona, including the Puu Waawaa Forest Reserve, Puu Waawaa Forest Bird Sanctuary, Kiholo State Park Reserve, and the makai lands of Puu Anahulu.

Puu Waawaa is on the leeward side of Hawaii Island on the northern flank of Hualalai and includes tropical dry and wet forests, grasslands and coastal ecosystems, including anchialine ponds.

The greater ahupuaa of Puu Waawaa is 40,711 acres of state land and includes the Forest Bird Sanctuary, Puu Waawaa Forest Reserve, and Kiholo State Park Reserve.

The PAC consists of 14 members in the following categories: Natural Resource Specialist and Recreation Use Specialist (three members each, including hunting interests), Hui Ohana mai Puu Anahulu Representative and Grazing Specialist (two members each), Cultural Expert, Neighboring Landowner, Business/Ecotourism Specialist, and Grant Writing Expertise/Coastal Zone Management (one member each).

Members of the PAC serve for a 2- or 3-year term.

Applicants are being sought to fill two positions, one of each in the following categories 1) neighboring landowner, and 2) grazing specialist. All applicants should have an appropriate background in the category area as well as an interest in representing community stakeholders related to their respective categories.

The PAC meets quarterly at Puu Waawaa Forest Reserve in North Kona.

Individuals who are interested in serving on either the Laupahoehoe or Puu Waawaa Advisory Councils may submit an application.

Applications will be reviewed by the Division of Forestry and Wildlife, the Hawaii Experimental Tropical Forest working group, and current members of the selected Advisory Council. Final selections are made by the DLNR chairperson.

Applications must be received by May 30, 2012. Application forms including submittal instructions can be found at www.hetf.us/page/home

For more information on either the Laupahoehoe or Puu Waawaa Advisory Councils and the application process, contact DOFAW Branch Manager Roger Imoto at (808) 974-4221.

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