Mt.Ka'ala hiking

Hiking around Mt.Ka'ala was a great experience due to the high concentration of native species. In the valley of Niu in which I live, the forest is devastated. Only thick groves of Strawberry Guava and Christmasberry stand along with the ever so successful Haole Koa and Irondwood. The only way for me to encounter a native is if i hike up around 500ft elevation and then you only see Ohi'a. Its a loud awakening to me and I am passionate about helping to reforest O'ahu with great programs like HYCC. I am very thankful that I was placed in such a wonderful and Pono group. You are all 'ohana and will never be forgotten:)