Eh, you heard da latest news? Four properties, two on Oahu, one on Kauai, and one on Molokai, going be added to da 2023 Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Legacy Land Conservation Program. All dis went happen afta da Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) wen approve $6.35 million in grant awards from da Land Conservation Fund fo’ buy dese properties. ???
Da kala fo’ buy these lands not only coming from da state, you know. County programs and some private donations also planning fo’ chip in, with matching funds around $9 million, one news release wen tell. ??Lan
Da properties we talking about include 515.75 acres in Makolelau, Molokai. Dis land going be taken care by da DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife. Da odda lands, dey being bought by nonprofit organizations. Like da 116.49 and 59.27 acres on Oahu in Hookuaaina and Kauluakalana. And also, one small kine 3.45-acres property in Kipuka Kuleana, Kauai. ??️
Chairwoman Dawn Chang of DLNR/BLNR wen share how important dese grant awards fo’ fulfilling their mission of protecting our resources. She wen say dey help make strong private-public partnerships fo’ land conservation. All dis make sure we protect and preserve dese important ecosystems fo’ things like watershed management, trails access, and keeping dem safe from potential development. ????️
Da Legacy Land Conservation Program was first started in 2005. Da goal was fo’ buy lands dat get plenty resource value fo’ da state, one news release wen explain. Every year, da Legacy Land Conservation Commission reviews and recommends which lands fo’ buy. ??
By law, da Commission gotta give priority to certain kine lands wen dey recommend which ones fo’ buy. Lands dat get “exceptional value” ’cause of unique beauty, cultural or archaeological resources, or habitats for threatened or endangered species. Lands dat might soon be changed or used in one way dat make ’em less valuable. Lands dat provide critical habitats for threatened or endangered species dat could be harmed or negatively impacted soon. Lands dat get cultural or archaeological sites or resources dat could be stolen or destroyed. Or lands dat are unique and productive agricultural lands. ?️??
So, das da story, brah. Molokai get one new addition to da Legacy Land Conservation Program. Da goal is fo’ make sure we protect and preserve these lands fo’ da future. All us guys gotta do our part fo’ malama da aina, yeah? ???
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?️? Exciting News! Molokai Property Set to Join the State Legacy Land! ??
Have you heard the latest news? Four properties, two located on Oahu, one on Kauai, and another on Molokai, are set to be added to the 2023 Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Legacy Land Conservation Program. This development comes after the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) approved grant awards of $6.35 million from the Land Conservation Fund for the acquisition of these properties. ???
The funding for these acquisitions isn’t solely coming from the state. County programs and private donations are also stepping up, with matching funds expected to be around $9 million, according to a news release. ??
The properties that are to be acquired include a massive 515.75-acre plot in Makolelau, Molokai. This land will be managed by the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife. Other lands are being purchased by nonprofit organizations, such as the 116.49 and 59.27-acre plots on Oahu in Hookuaaina and Kauluakalana, respectively. Also included is a modest 3.45-acre property in Kipuka Kuleana, Kauai. ??️
Dawn Chang, the Chairwoman of DLNR/BLNR, has expressed the significance of these grant awards in achieving their resource protection mission. She stated that these grants aid in establishing robust private-public partnerships for land conservation, ensuring the protection and preservation of these vital ecosystems for watershed management, trails access, and protection from potential development. ????️
The Legacy Land Conservation Program was initiated in 2005 with the aim of acquiring lands that hold significant resource value for the state, a news release explained. Each year, the Legacy Land Conservation Commission reviews and recommends which lands should be acquired. ??
By law, the Commission is obliged to prioritize certain types of lands when making recommendations for acquisitions. These include lands that possess “exceptional value” due to unique aesthetic resources, cultural or archaeological resources, or habitats for threatened or endangered species; lands that are in imminent danger of modification, change, or usage that could diminish their value; lands that provide critical habitats for threatened or endangered species that are in imminent danger of harm or negative impact; lands containing cultural or archaeological sites or resources at risk of theft or destruction; and lands that are unique and productive agricultural lands. ?️??
So, that’s the story. Molokai will soon see a new addition to the Legacy Land Conservation Program. The aim is to protect and preserve these lands for future generations. It’s a reminder to us all to care for our land, right? ???
