Honu'apo Park Resource Management Plan

Honuÿapo Park Final Resources Management Plan
H. Drought-tolerant Native Plant Restoration at Park and along Shoreline
Project Description: Phased planting and propagation of native coastal
strand and drought tolerant ground covers, shrubs, and trees for landscaping
of the park and camping areas, as well as preservation/restoration of native
shoreline habitats. The existing vegetation in inland disturbed areas of
Honuÿapo Park is dominated by guinea grass and is especially prone to
wildfires. Native plant restoration and preservation at the park, camping
areas, and along hiking trails will be an important measure to lessen the
threat of wildfires.
Preliminary Implementation Cost Estimate: $130,000
Long-term Management Considerations: Maintenance of native coastal
vegetation at the park will require regular weeding that can be
accomplished by DPR maintenance crews in park areas but may need to be
supplemented by volunteer help along hiking trails. Careful consideration of
maintenance requirements of various plant species will be important to
lessen the maintenance burden, particularly in more remote locations.
I. Park Regulatory Signage
Project Description: Install safety and regulatory signage at the parking lots
of Honuÿapo Park. Signage will be consolidated into one large sign at each
parking lot to conform with DPR’s signage at other County parks.
Preliminary Implementation Cost Estimate: $5,000
J. Park Management Warehouse and Parking
Project Description: Construct a 1,000-square-foot park maintenance
warehouse and office building for DPR maintenance and KOOH staff use,
with a fenced parking area adjacent to the warehouse.
Preliminary Implementation Cost Estimate: $300,000
K. Implementation of the Wetlands Restoration Plan
Project Description: Implement recommended projects of the Wetlands
Restoration Plan (Project A), which may include but not be limited to
removal of invasive exotic plants and native plant restoration, predator
eradication and exclusion (“excluder fence”), Makai Watch program, etc.
Preliminary Implementation Cost Estimate: will be detailed in the Wetlands
Restoration Plan.
Long-term Management Considerations: the Wetlands Restoration Plan
should take into account that KOOH will be responsible for the long-term
management of estuary restoration activities. KOOH should not only
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