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Hawaiʻi Public Radio Airs Mahalo ‘Āina Radio Series

Community awareness initiative supports forest restoration and education efforts throughout Hawaiʻi

(ʻOʻōkala and Honolulu, Hawai‘i) The Hawai‘i Forest Institute (HFI), in partnership with the Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association, recently launched its MAHALO ʻĀINA: Give Back to the Forest Initiative to gain support for the protection and perpetuation of Hawai‘i's forest resources.

Starting this month and continuing for 26 weeks, Hawaiʻi Public Radio (HPR) airs the Mahalo ʻĀina radio series to broaden community awareness about the importance of perpetuating Hawai‘i's forests.

"Protection of Hawai‘i's forest ecosystems is all of our kuleana. It is important to recognize the environmental, social/cultural, and economic value of our island forests. Today's wise ecosystem management and stewardship will help ensure our forests for future generations," said Hawai‘i Forest Institute Executive Director Heather Simmons.

The HPR Mahalo ʻĀina radio series began May 4th and runs for 13 weeks through July 31st, every Monday through Friday at 8:18 a.m. on HPR-1. An encore airing will run on HPR-2 for a second 13 weeks beginning August 3rd and running through October 30th.

"We pursued a partnership with HPR because of the station's statewide reach and the general quality of its listeners. The forests we need to protect and perpetuate, as well as the individuals and groups already taking care of the āina are located on all of the islands. We wanted to be sure that this idea of ‘giving back to the forest' was heard by a geographically diverse audience, and one that is deeply interested in matters of science and the environment," said Simmons.

Michael Titterton, President and General Manager of HPR, added "We are always on the lookout for collaborations with local nonprofits that enrich our sense of this shared place. We're delighted to have found that in the Mahalo Āina project. And we're thoroughly enjoying adding radio's unique storytelling capabilities to bring the forests to life for our listeners."

The 65 Hawaiʻi Public Radio episodes include these subjects: the MAHALO ʻĀINA Initiative, Plant Extinction Prevention Program, Fountain Grass, Palila, Wild Fires, Watershed, Invasive Species, Hoary Bat, Local Christmas Trees, Ohi‘a Fungus, Koa Forest, Silversword, Hawaiian Hibiscus, ‘Ohi‘a ‘Elepaio, Io -- Hawaiian Hawk, ‘Alalā -- The Hawaiian Crow, Citizen Stewardship, Dryland Forest Restoration, Pollinators, Pueo, Hakalau, I‘iwi, Sandalwood, Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project, Hawai‘i Public Seed Initiative, Ka‘ū Preserve, Native Seed Bank, Kaua‘i Coqui, and other topics.

The 90-second vignettes for radio are hosted and written by science communications and education specialist Christopher Phillips. His work focuses on scientific issues affecting society in the 21st century and has been featured in such diverse fields as astronomy, climate change, and technological development.

The Mahalo ʻĀina episodes are archived on Hawaiʻi Public Radio's website. The sound files are posted after airing at www.hawaiipublicradio.org/mahaloaina.

Project sponsors are Atherton Family Foundation, County of Hawaii Department of Research & Development, DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association, Hawai‘i Forest Institute, Hawaiʻi Public Radio, Kamehameha Schools, and State of Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture.

About the Hawai‘i Forest Institute

HFI is a 501c3 nonprofit organization formed by the Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association in 2003. HFI's mission is to promote the health and productivity of Hawaii's forests through forest management, educational programs, information dissemination, and support for scientific research.

About the MAHALO ‘ÅINA: Give Back to the Forest Initiative

Contributions and participation in the MAHALO ‘ÅINA: Give Back to the Forest Initiative help support seed collection, storage and propagation; planting and long-term care of seedlings; site maintenance; and educational programs. In addition to planting trees, the initiative is helping to support total ecosystem management, provide forest stewardship opportunities and environmental and cultural education.

The MAHALO ‘ÅINA: Give Back to the Forest Initiative will initially benefit these projects on Hawai‘i Island, O‘ahu, Maui, and Kaua‘i: Hawai‘i Island Native Seed Bank, Honolulu Zoo Children's Discovery Forest, ‘Āina Mauna Christmas Tree Demonstration Project, Kaloko Makai Dryland Forest Preserve, Kapāpala Canoe Forest, Ka‘ūpūlehu Dryland Forest, Keauhou Bird Conservation Center Discovery Forest, Kua O Ka Lā Public Charter School, La‘iŌpua Dryland Habitat Preserve, Hawaii's Woodshow, Hawaii Wood Guild, Pālamanui Dry Forest Preserve, Honokohau National Historical Park & Pu‘uhonua O Honaunau Restoration, Pana‘ewa Zoo Discovery Forest, Kōkeʻe Forest Reserve and Maui Bird Conservation Center Discovery Forest.

Visit the MAHALO ‘ĀINA: Give Back to the Forest webpage to learn more.

About Hawai‘i Public Radio

HPR is a private, non-profit organization which broadcasts classical, jazz, and international music; and in-depth news and informational programming from National Public Radio, American Public Media, Public Radio International, and other local, national, and international program sources, as well as programs produced by Hawai‘i Public Radio. In December 2014, Charity Navigator, the premier charity evaluator, awarded HPR its third consecutive four-star rating for exceptional fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

HPR's mission is to serve the entire population of the state of Hawai‘i with two excellent program streams. HPR-1, the news magazine and fine arts stream, can currently be heard on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i (KHPR 88.1 FM and 88.5 FM); Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, and West Hawai‘i (KKUA 90.7 FM); and East Hawai‘i (KANO 91.1 FM (Hilo) and 94.7 FM (Waimea)). HPR-2, the news, local talk, and music stream, is found on Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KIPH 88.3 FM (Hana)); West Hawai‘i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KHPH 88.7 FM); the newest station in south Hawai‘i (KAHU 91.7 FM); O‘ahu and Kaua‘i (KIPO 89.3 FM; KIPL 89.9 FM). HPR is online and streaming at hawaiipublicradio.org and hpr2.org; as well as on Facebook (hawaiipublicradio) and Twitter (@hipubradio). Free iOS and Android™ apps for "Hawaii Public Radio" are available for download from the App Store or Google Play™. HPR-1 and HPR-2 may also be heard via cable broadcasts from Oceanic Time Warner (channels 864 and 865) or Hawaiian Telcom TV (channels 661 and 662).

PIX caption: Punahou students plant koa seedlings at Keauhou Bird Conservation Center Discovery Forest. (Photo courtesy of HFIA.)

About Hawaii Public Radio
HPR is a private, non-profit organization which broadcasts classical, jazz, and international music; and in-depth news and informational programming from National Public Radio, Public Radio International, and other local, national, and international program sources, as well as programs produced by Hawaii Public Radio. In 2013, Charity Navigator, the premier charity evaluator, awarded HPR its second consecutive highest, four-star rating for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

HPR's mission is to serve the entire population of the state of Hawai‘i with two excellent program streams. HPR-1, the news magazine and fine arts stream, can currently be heard on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i (KHPR 88.1 FM and 88.5 FM); Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, and West Hawai‘i (KKUA 90.7 FM); and East Hawai‘i (KANO 91.1 FM (Hilo) and 94.7 FM (Waimea)). HPR-2, the news, local talk, and music stream, is found on Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KIPH 88.3 FM (Hana)); West Hawai‘i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KHPH 88.7 FM); O‘ahu and Kaua‘i (KIPO 89.3 FM; KIPL 89.9 FM).

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