What kind of forestry management program is the koa wood under?
On State land there is no management for koa production. Private lands vary from extensive replanting of seedling trees, scarification or just taking the cattle off the land. Koa itself grows very easily, but is a highly desired food for cattle, goats and sheep, all of which are a problem on the Big Island. Animal control and control of competing alien weeds is the main management action needed to grow koa.
