Growing Koa: A Hawaiian Legacy Tree - Softcover

Craig R. Elevitch; Kim M. Wilkinson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0970254423 ISBN 13: 9780970254429

Publisher: Permanent Agriculture Resources, 2003

Synopsis

This long anticipated and much needed reference book on native Hawaiian Koa is packed with valuable information, backed by solid research and long term field projects. It is a must for anyone who is interested in Hawaiian plants, as well as for those of us who are eager to grow and restore our beloved koa. With the help of this book, we may all reach our goal of sustainable healthy koa forests. It is easy and enjoyable to read, and to find the information that you seek. Hawaiian names and explanations are a great feature. There are fascinating personal accounts, sharing experiences on cherishing and growing koa by experts including a forester, a botanist, a woodworker, a farmer, a naturalist and a navigator. Excellent photos reinforce the messages shared in the text. This book is fabulous. Let s Grow Koa!--Heidi Leianuenue Bornhorst, Director of Honolulu Botanical Gardens and author of Growing Native Hawaiian Plants

Learning more about the wonderful koa tree is the kuleana (privilege and responsibility) of everyone who loves Hawaii. This easy to read, informative and inspiring book will show you how to: Understand what happened to the koa forests Plan for a successful koa planting Gather seeds Grow strong seedlings in the nursery Plant seedlings in the ground Take care of the trees as they grow Foster the genetic diversity of this majestic tree for future generations

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Review:

Growing Koa is a beautiful book, well written and organized. The illustrations show koa's remarkable diversity, both in the shape of the trees and leaves and also of the wood quality. The "state of the art" for growing koa is well presented, and the many areas where there are still unknown factors are also discussed. --J.B. Friday, Extension Forester, UH Manoa

I love this book. It is an enjoyable read, encouraging and simplifying koa cultivation. It made me feel less intimidated by this majestic tree. I enjoyed reading about people who are growing and cultivating our native giant. With Growing Koa as a guide, I feel inspired and empowered to plant koa and to recommend it in plantings for my clients and my students. --Diana Duff, Tropical gardening educator

About this edition

• Publisher: Permanent Agriculture Resources
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0970254423
• ISBN 13: 9780970254429
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104