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Kaiwiki Baseyard and Fruit Orchard
ISLAND
Hawaiʻi Island
Ahupua’a
Wainaku
Project Type
Agroforestry
Overview
On the lush, rainy slopes of Hilo, the Kaiwiki Baseyard and Tropical Fruit Orchard demonstrates how a working landscape can nourish both the earth and the people. This site is where Terraformation Hawai‘i conducts agroforestry services, blending operational support with a thriving tropical orchard. Here, we harvest longan, lychee, and mangosteen, showcasing how ecological restoration and sustainable food systems grow side-by-side.
- Seed Banking
- Agroforestry
Total Project Area
7.5 Acres
Project Start Date
July 2022
Climate Zone
Harvesting seasonal fruits for the local market
Orchard & Operations
Baseyard
0.5-acre baseyard with offices and shop
Nursery
Tropical fruit, Macadamia Nut and Fern nursery
Orchard
5-acre orchard producing longan, lychee, and mangosteen
Highlights
5,000 - 10,000 lbs of food
Provides 5,000 - 10,000 lbs of food for the local market every year
Cultivation & Restoration
Demonstrates sustainable tropical fruit cultivation integrated with restoration efforts
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