Mālama Puʻuloa: Understanding Soil Conditions and Recommendations for Restoration

Abstract

Mālama Puʻuloa intends to restore three sites at Pu’uloa and reconnect the community to the Pu’uloa through growing food and reintroducing native plants, but there is unknown soil condition (fertility, toxicity, and health) which may impact or restrict restoration efforts. We performed three soil tests (fertility, toxicity and health) to more deeply understand the soil condition and provide recommendations to Mālama Puʻuloa for their three project sites.