kauai cs- rachel martin
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Rachel Martin
Conservation Specialist
Help farmers and ranchers develop conservation plans for the agricultural exemptions to the Kauai County Sediment and Erosion Control Ordinance
Assist SWCD in various public outreach activities about agricultural and environmental issues
SWCD will not be viable organization to help the agricultural industry and our communities in natural resources conservation and protection
Lack of conservation specialist will weaken the SWCD operation
Farm In Kahili Ridge Produce high quality lumber
and other forest products for local consumption on a sustainable basis
Mahogany, Albizia, Eucalyptus, Pheasant Wood, Ebony
3,000 ac. Practices Implemented:
~ Forest Site Preparation~ Pest Management~ Tree/Shrub Establishment~Forest Stand Improvement ~Forest Buffer
Cooperator in Kokee Conserve and restore native
plant communities to provide habitats for endangered plants and animals.
Removal of Kahili Ginger, Strawberry Guava and Privet
Critical habitat for endangered plant species and home to the Hawaiian Hoary Bat and Nene Goose
221 ac. Practices Implemented:
~Restoration and Management of Declining Habitat~ Upland Wildlife Habitat Management
Cooperator in Limahuli Establishment of native
species to provide habitat for native insects and endangered plants.
1000 ac. Practices Implemented:
~Tree/Shrub Establishment
~Upland Wildlife Habitat Management
Small Farms
Farm in Kalaheo To produce quality crops
while maintaining resources. Help alleviate soil erosion in
immediate area planned and improve soil condition and plant health.
3.7 ac Orchard and cacao trees Practices Implemented:
~ Conservation Cover
~ Mulching
Farm in Hanapepe Convert abandoned
cropland into a sustainable field-stock nursery.
13 ac. Practices Implemented:
~Access Road
~Fence
~Tree and Shrub Establishment
~Windbreak Establishment
Large Farms
Farm in Moloaa & Kilauea Sustain an organic avocado farm
by enhancing organic matter and using nutrients more effectively.
To improve nutrient management system and provide increased ground cover to improve soil quality and to control invasive plants.
Two lots; 5 ac. and 17 ac. Practices Implemented:
~Conservation Cover~Cover Crop ~Nutrient Management
Ranch in Kipu Maintain an economically
viable grazing operation that is also environmentally sustainable.
Grazing animals will be used to improve pasture conditions by increasing utilization of undesirable forages, rattail while increasing productivity and vigor of desirable species, kikuyugrass and pangola grass
1200 ac. Practices Implemented:
~Fencing~ Prescribed Grazing~ Water Facility
Ranch in Hanamaulu Develop a sustainable grazing
system for their cow/calf operation
975 ac. (514 ac.) Practices Implemented:
~Pipeline
~Prescribed Grazing
~Water Facility
~Fence
Ranch in Wailua Maintain an economically viable and
environmentally sustainable livestock enterprise that will improve livestock distribution and harvest efficiencies.
Management strategy is sensitive to water quality issues and plant community habitat types.
600 ac Practices Implemented:
~Pest Management
~Fence
~Pipeline
~Water Facility
Ranch in Kahili Ridge Develop a sustainable grazing
system. Plant community consists of
Hilo and Carpet grass, would like increase plant community to a more productive forage such as Pangola grass.
185 ac. Practices Implemented:
~Pipeline
~Pumping Plant
~Watering Facility
Garden Fair Mid April Hosted by Kauai County Farm
Bureau and the UH College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources at KCC
Provides a network of resources to Kauai residents and visitors who are interested in agriculture
East and West Kauai SWCDs shared a booth with NRCS and FSA
Provide educational material to the public about conservation as well as information about our agencies
Farm Bureau County Fair Late August East and West Kauai SWCDs
participate with NRCS and FSA
Publicizes our activities and role with natural resources conservation
County Department of Water Annual “Make A Splash Water Festival”
Held in September 5th graders on island Promote awareness, appreciation,
knowledge and stewardship of water resources with youth.
Conservation Awareness ContestLand Judging Contest Held in November Receive assistance from UH
Cooperative Extension Service and the State Department of Education
High school students learn the importance of natural resource conservation in agricultural production.
Duties of a conservation specialist require me to participate in a variety of different activities including:
Conservation planning Providing technical assistance Engineering and elevation
surveys Education and outreach Support and assistance for
partners, NRCS, USDA Training
How and why your position is so important to the SWCD?
Contribute to the districts by being involved in a variety of related areas including:
•Erosion control plan reviews of agricultural lands• Federal cost-share assistance for small agricultural operations by reviewing an approving conservation plans• Control of non-point source pollution• Watershed planning• Flood prevention• Agroforestry• Wildlife habitat preservation• Community outreach• Conservation education
Again without conservation specialist our environment will greatly affected. With our main goal reducing soil erosion and sediment due to runoff to prevent non-point source pollution of our streams, rivers and ocean, I believe we can make a difference!
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