STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
NOTICE TO CITIZENS AND COMMUNITIES

Notice is hereby given that the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife is accepting applications for year 2004-2005 Kaulunani Urban Forestry Grants. Kaulunani provides financial assistance on a dollar (State) for dollar (private) match to develop projects designed to enhance the health and beauty of Hawaii=s urban forests. Four grant categories are being offered: 1) tree planting and demonstration; 2) educational and information; 3) tree care and technical assistance; and 4) Arbor Day activities. Awards generally range from $500 to $10,000. Exceptional proposals may be considered for funding over $10,000. All projects are given on a cost-share basis to encourage local investment in urban forest landscapes that will benefit the public.

Deadlines for receiving applications are August 15, 2004, November 15, 2004, February 15, 2005 and May 15, 2005. Interested persons can obtain grant application materials by contacting Teresa Trueman-Madriaga, Kaulunani Coordinator, at 672-3383 or the Cooperative Resource Management Forester, Division of Forestry and Wildlife Office in Honolulu, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 325, Honolulu, HI 96813; (808) 587-4172.

Peter Young, Chairperson
Board of Land and Natural Resources