Aloha Hawaiian,

Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI, Legacytrees.org) is a non-profit organization founded in 2014 that works to preserve economically viable and sustainable endemic/native Hawaiian forests, protect Hawaii’s endangered species, sequester carbon, and recharge watersheds.



Help us plant 1.3 million Native Hawaiian trees!

The Tree Trio

Do you like these trees so grand?

Would you like them in the sand?

Would you like them on a hill?

Would you like them standing still?

The Kauila Tree



🌺✨ Introducing the enchanting Kauila (Colubrina oppositifolia), a rare gem of Hawaii’s lush tapestry, whose very essence whispers of love, strength, and enduring beauty. 🌿💖

"Be Kind To Unkind People...They Need It the Most"

The Hawaiian Milo

Learn About Koa Trees

Faster koa tree growth without adverse ecosystem effects

USDA Forest Service - Pacific Southwest Research Station

Credit: U.S. Forest Service

We're Hiring

(1) New Position on the Big Island,

(1) New Position on Oahu

P.O. Box 22435, Honolulu, HI 96823

808-509-8733