Get Rooted in Aloha

During the last 200 years, development and deforestation have severely degraded the natural landscape of Maui with less than 30% of the natural wilderness remaining. In honor of their 30th anniversary, the Fairmont Kea Lani, in partnership with Skyline Conservation, is responding to this call with their Rooted in Aloha program which aims to restore the native forests along the slopes of Haleakalā and develop programs to educate visitors about the delicate ecosystem on Maui. Guests are encouraged to participate by donating to their program whose goal is to plant 5,000 native trees, shrubs and understory plants by the end of 2024. Participants can donate at the time of their booking with Fairmont Kea Lani, by visiting the resort front desk, or by donating online. A $30 donation will support the growth and long-term care of one native tree including koa, sandalwood, and ‘ōhi‘a trees. In addition to the main native trees planted, surrounding plants like māmaki, maile and hala pepe are planted in the area to support the biodiversity and health of the area. In addition to donating to support one native tree, guests are also welcome to donate in additional tiers where $500 will support a grove of seventeen canopy trees and $5,000 will support the construction of a conservation fence protecting an entire acre for native habitat restoration. While the past 200 years have devastated native environments, it is not too late heal the environment creating a better future for generations to come.

KRYSTAL KAKIMOTO

Rooted in Aloha at the Fairmont Kea Lani; 4410 Wailea Alanui Dr. Wailea-Makena, HI 96753; (808) 8754100; fairmont.com/kea-lani-maui/activities/rooted-in-aloha.