{"id":1319,"date":"2021-11-21T15:14:19","date_gmt":"2021-11-21T15:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecorc.wp-landing.com\/index.php\/about\/"},"modified":"2025-03-15T21:46:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T21:46:48","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecorc.wp-landing.com\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1319\" class=\"elementor elementor-1319\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c8ddeb6 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-items-top elementor-section-content-bottom elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c8ddeb6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6a5337e\" data-id=\"6a5337e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-feefb6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"feefb6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">about us<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-034f786 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"034f786\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ba0c118\" data-id=\"ba0c118\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5215a21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5215a21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Hawaiian Heritage Reforestation Initiative (<em><strong>HHRI <\/strong><\/em>) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and restoring the native plants and trees of Hawaii. Our mission is to combat the decline of Hawaii\u2019s native flora through active reforestation efforts, community engagement, and education, preserving the ecological balance and cultural legacy of the Hawaiian Islands.<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2102 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ecorc.wp-landing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pritchardia_1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecorc.wp-landing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pritchardia_1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ecorc.wp-landing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pritchardia_1200-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecorc.wp-landing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pritchardia_1200-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecorc.wp-landing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pritchardia_1200-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><br \/>* Pritchardia Woodii<\/p><p>With native Hawaiian plants and trees facing unprecedented threats from invasive species, habitat loss, and climate change, our organization emerged as a response to this ecological crisis. Our founders\u2014a diverse group of environmentalists, scientists, and local community members\u2014united with a shared vision: to restore and protect the natural heritage of Hawaii.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1942 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ecorc.wp-landing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/koa-tree-2241140_1280-1024x572.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecorc.wp-landing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/koa-tree-2241140_1280-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecorc.wp-landing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/koa-tree-2241140_1280-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecorc.wp-landing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/koa-tree-2241140_1280-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecorc.wp-landing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/koa-tree-2241140_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>** Koa Tree<\/p><p>Hawaii\u2019s native plants and trees are more than just flora; they are the backbone of the islands\u2019 ecosystems and a living testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Hawaiian people. These species provide essential habitat and food for native wildlife, help maintain the delicate balance of the islands\u2019 unique environments, and hold deep cultural significance, featuring prominently in traditional Hawaiian practices, medicine, and storytelling. However, many of these precious species are now endangered, threatened by invasive species, urban development, and the impacts of climate change.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2103\" src=\"https:\/\/ecorc.wp-landing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hibiscus_1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecorc.wp-landing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hibiscus_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ecorc.wp-landing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hibiscus_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecorc.wp-landing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hibiscus_1280-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ecorc.wp-landing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hibiscus_1280-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>*** Hawaiian Yellow Hibiscus<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64c3a2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64c3a2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At the Hawaiian Heritage Reforestation Initiative, we take a multifaceted approach to conservation:<\/p><p><strong>**Reforestation Projects**:<\/strong><br \/>We organize and lead tree-planting events across the islands, focusing on native species to restore degraded habitats and create new forests.<\/p><p><strong>**Community Engagement**:<\/strong><br \/>We work closely with local communities, schools, and volunteers to foster a sense of stewardship and provide hands-on opportunities to participate in conservation efforts.<\/p><p><strong>**Education and Outreach**:<\/strong><br \/>Through workshops, seminars, and educational materials, we raise awareness about the importance of native plants and the threats they face.<\/p><p><strong>**Research and Collaboration**:<\/strong><br \/>We partner with scientists, universities, and other organizations to study native species, develop effective conservation strategies, and advocate for policies that protect Hawaii\u2019s natural heritage.<\/p><p>Our team is composed of dedicated professionals and volunteers who bring a wealth of knowledge in botany, ecology, and Hawaiian culture, united by a shared passion for preserving the islands\u2019 natural beauty.<\/p><p>Join us in our mission to preserve Hawaii\u2019s natural legacy. Whether you can volunteer your time, donate to support our projects, or simply spread the word about the importance of native plant conservation, your contribution makes a difference. Together, we can ensure that the beauty and biodiversity of Hawaii\u2019s forests endure for future generations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-275b9c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"275b9c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Restoring Hawaii\u2019s forests, one tree at a time.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e89c960 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e89c960\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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