Punahoa Heritage Forest

A Future Where People and Nature Thrive

 
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 Planting Seeds of Hope: 30 Years of Mālama ʻĀina, Mālama Kanaka

For three decades, the Pūʻā Foundation has nurtured healing and renewal for both land and people — Mālama ʻĀina, Mālama Kanaka. This legacy continues through the Punahoa Heritage Forest, where we are restoring native ecosystems and planting a new generation of ROD-resistant ʻōhiʻa lehua—a first for any Native Hawaiian nonprofit.

Join us for our 30th Anniversary Benefit Gala, Planting Seeds of Hope, honoring Kahu Kealahou Alika and Aunty Roberta Jahrling, whose leadership has guided our journey. Your support helps protect Hawaiʻi’s forests, uplift our communities, and ensure a future rooted in aloha ʻāina.

Hawaiʻi Proud

Join us in establishing the Punahoa Heritage Forest


 

A Bold Vision

For a forest of world-renown that enables Hawaiians to know, care and connect with their heritage.

 
 

A Clear Mission

To preserve and protect the natural state of the forest. Help the forest flourish by creating a place of gathering, rejuvenation and cultural expression for all those who embrace Hawaiian culture - locally, regionally and globally.

 
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The Land

Our Kīpuka Forests

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‘Ōhi‘a Lehua blossom

Natural beauty. Culturally important.

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On Hawaiʻi Island - Moku o Keawe

Accessible and reachable. For those who embrace Hawaiian culture.

 
 
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