{ "title": "K\u0101\u2018anapali Beach Resort Grows Hope for L\u0101hain\u0101 with Donation\u00a0", "modified_at": "2024-09-25 08:00:07", "published_at": "2024-09-25 08:00:00", "url": "https://marriott-s-maui-ocean-club.prezly.com/kaanapali-beach-resort-grows-hope-for-lahaina-with-donation-of-1600-trees-to-treecovery", "short_url": "http://prez.ly/TLTc", "culture": "en", "language": "EN", "subtitle": "The new trees and four new grow hubs across K\u0101\u2018anapali resorts nurture ecological restoration in West Maui ", "slug": "kaanapali-beach-resort-grows-hope-for-lahaina-with-donation-of-1600-trees-to-treecovery", "body": "

K\u0101‘anapali, HI (Sept. 25, 2024) – \u200b As West Maui rebuilds from the 2023 wildfires, K\u0101‘anapali Beach Resort has expanded its commitment to restoring the region’s ecosystem through Treecovery’s reforestation efforts. With four new grow hubs across the resort and over 1,600 trees donated, K\u0101‘anapali Beach Resort is nurturing the community’s long-term ecological and cultural resilience.

Advancing Treecovery’s Next Phase of Reforestation

Earlier this year, Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club (MMOC) successfully cultivated 125 trees in its lobby. Building on this success, the trees are now being moved outdoors to the property of David Uchimura—a MMOC associate and wildfire survivor—in L\u0101hain\u0101 to adjust to the local conditions before being gifted to other wildfire survivors. Treecovery, Royal Pacific Landscape and Brothers Landscaping are teaming up to coordinate all the relocation and replanting efforts.

“Being part of the first stage of the Treecovery’s process and witnessing its success has been incredibly rewarding,” said Uchimura. “With the resorts expanding their support, Treecovery’s efforts are making a real impact—restoring not only our land but also strengthening the resilience and unity of our community as we work toward a stronger L\u0101hain\u0101.”

New Grow Hubs Across K\u0101‘anapali

Since establishing the first grow hub at Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club (MMOC) in April 2024, Treecovery has expanded its reforestation efforts by partnering with several other K\u0101‘anapali resorts. These new grow hubs are part of a larger initiative to restore L\u0101hain\u0101’s landscape and contribute to West Maui’s ecological recovery.

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Collectively, the new grow hubs will add more than 400 native trees to aid in West Maui’s restoration. Photo courtesy of Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa.
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“Treecovery gives us an opportunity to be part of something larger than ourselves,” said Fred Findlen, General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa. “Establishing a grow hub at our property allows us to help restore the natural beauty of West Maui while supporting the resilience of our community.”

Among the newest grow hubs:

“Partnering with Treecovery is a meaningful way for the resorts to give back and support the recovery of West Maui,” said Tetsuji Yamazaki, General Manager of Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. “Through our journey with Treecovery, we’re providing a place for these trees to grow until they’re ready for their forever homes in L\u0101hain\u0101.”

K\u0101‘anapali Beach Resort Donates 1,000 Native Saplings to Boost Treecovery Efforts

Additionally, the K\u0101‘anapali Beach Resort donated 1,000 native saplings, including \u02bb\u014chi‘a Lehua, Wiliwili, \u02bbIliahialo\u02bbe Sandalwood, and ‘Ohe Makai to grow hubs across West Maui. This contribution bolsters Treecovery’s reforestation initiatives by supplying vital native species, key to restoring Maui’s biodiversity and revitalizing L\u0101hain\u0101’s cultural heritage for future generations. The saplings will also sustain the various grow hubs, enabling ongoing reforestation efforts and future tree gifting to wildfire victims in West Maui.

How to Request Trees

Maui residents who lost trees in the wildfire can request new trees by visiting www.treecoveryhawaii.org and clicking “Request Trees.”

Media Kit

About Treecovery Hawai‘i

Treecovery Hawai‘i was founded after the devastating August 2023 Maui wildfires to aid surviving trees in burn zones and propagate new trees to support ecological revitalization. The nonprofit, dedicated to preserving and restoring Maui’s unique ecosystem, fosters a more sustainable future through community outreach and partnerships with corporate sponsors and resort partners to grow trees for future generations across the Hawaiian Islands. As of a September 24, 2024 press release, Treecovery Hawai‘i has over 4,000 trees growing in 16 grow hubs, including K\u012bpahulu, Ha‘ik\u016b, Makawao, Kula, Waikap\u016b, Wailuku, Olowalu, L\u0101hain\u0101, and Kapalua, with a goal of growing 30,000 trees. For more information, visit www.treecoveryhawaii.org.

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