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Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative Plants 500,000th Tree

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
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PAAUILO, Hawaii, Feb. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) today announced the planting of its 500,000th native tree in Hawaii.

Key Points: 
  • PAAUILO, Hawaii, Feb. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) today announced the planting of its 500,000th native tree in Hawaii.
  • The `io (Hawaiian hawk), the pueo (Hawaiian owl), and the nene (Hawaiian goose) all have taken up residence again in the Legacy Forests.
  • Through these partnerships, tens of thousands of individuals have participated in the Legacy Tree program.
  • The Legacy Tree program supports more than 400 charities worldwide, truly planting roots in both the forest and in the community.