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We are excited to launch the Grow Tree Grow Community Project—an inspiring new initiative that brings together the U.S. Forest Service, the Kaulunani Urban Forestry Program (DLNR Hawai‘i), and Micronesians United–Big Island (501c3) to support Micronesian (COFA) families in growing stronger, more resilient communities through the power of trees and community.
This project will purchase and distribute agroforest trees—like breadfruit, coconut, banana, and other culturally and nutritionally important species—to Micronesian households across Hawai‘i Island. These trees not only strengthen food security and climate resilience, but they also reconnect us with our island traditions and deep-rooted knowledge of land and community care.
Let’s plant the seeds of resilience, culture, and community—together.
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We will also be holding community events to educate the community about how to care for the plants and invasive species that impact agricultural plants in Hawaiʻi.
Resources
Learn how to deal with Little Fire Ants (LFA) and the coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB), and the best gardening and agroforestry practices.
Our Program includes:
We are reaching out to the community to inform them of the program and to engage them in how best we can serve their needs.
We purchase and distribute trees, plants, tools, and fertilizers to the community.
We provide resources for community education and training opportunities
We help families and community garden plant their trees with the help of community volunteers