We restore native forests through the full lifecycle of restoration, from seed to established tree. Our work spans dry forest, mesic forest, and other native ecosystems across Hawaiʻi, each restored with species and methods suited to that site's conditions. Terraware and GIS mapping track every plant, for cutting edge analysis and project visualization to tell the story of the plant's health and the habitat's growth.

Before any project begins, we work alongside partners and communities to develop a plan tailored to the site's ecological conditions, project goals, and long-term vision. Whether supporting forest restoration, agroforestry, wildfire mitigation, or other land stewardship initiatives, our planning process includes site assessment, species selection, operational planning, and implementation strategies. Drawing on lessons learned from projects across Hawaiʻi, we help organizations build resilient landscapes that support healthy ecosystems, thriving communities, and long-term climate resilience.

We collect and bank native seed to preserve genetic diversity and ensure a reliable supply of high-quality seed for restoration, agroforestry, and conservation efforts. Where projects require it, we can deploy off-grid, containerized seed labs for on-site seed processing and storage or develop a tailored seed banking setup that suits the project's needs. Terraformation-built seed banks are now operating across five Hawaiian islands, contributing to a more resilient statewide seed banking network. Through this work, we contribute to the Hawaiʻi Seed Bank Partnership and implement itʻs best practices.

Our nurseries are a critical link in the full lifecycle of forest restoration, agroforestry, and native ecosystem management. A reliable seed source from our seed bank, paired with species-specific propagation and growth protocols, improves plant health and outplanting success. In addition to native forest species, we propagate tropical fruit trees, nut trees, traditional canoe crop trees, and native ferns to support a wide range of restoration, agroforestry, and community resilience initiatives. We operate nurseries across diverse climate zones on Hawaiʻi Island—from high-elevation wet forests to low-elevation dryland and coastal environments—with every plant tracked by Terraware throughout its lifecycle.

We design, install, and maintain food forests that combine native and productive species, supporting both ecosystem health and community food access. This work includes an operating orchard and baseyard at Kaiwiki and a functional food forest designed in partnership with Chef Peter Merriman, each managed with the same long-term care approach we bring to native forest restoration. We see Agroforestry as a model that is uniquely positioned to combine ecological restoration with local food production to bring multiple benefits to communities.