Native Plants Journal - Article
The Pu 'Ole 'Ole blows and 'Awa is poured: Maui Kumu Kel'i Tau'a welcomes Hawaiian seedlings back to Auwahi
Abstract:
Like the American Indians of the continental US and Canada, the indigenous Hawaiians feel a very spiritual connectedness to the land and plants and the ola (life)within them. A traditional Hawaiian blessing was performed before beginning restoration activities in the dry forest habitats of Haleakala Volcano on Maui.
Issue & Pages:
Spring 2003 Pages: 48-51
Article Download:
4-1NPJ48-51.pdf (PDF document)
Authors:
- AC Medeiros
Keywords:
reforestation, outplanting