About Us
Mission Statement
In 2003, the Hawai`i Forest Institute's founding member, the Hawai`i Forest Industry Association, now in its twentieth year, incorporated the Hawai`i Forest Institute as a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization.
The Institute's mandate is to improve and internationally promote the health and productivity of Hawaii's forests through its mandate to generate:
- Scientific research in forestry, reforestation, forest species, forest habitats and forest products,
- Educational programs in forestry management practices and forestry related enterprises, and
- Information dissemination and other charitable scientific and educational endeavors related to forestry.
The Board comprises individuals who provide knowledgeable and respected contributions in education, industry, science, law, environmental and cultural conservation, organizational governance and academic research. The strength of the Institute lies in the Board's ability to take thoughtful and measured steps to match goals with organizational mandate. Please contact us for more information.