Ahupua‘a – n. Land division, usually extending from the uplands to the sea, so called because the boundary was marked by a heap (ahu) of stones surmounted by an image of a pig (pua‘a), or because a pig or other tribute was laid on the alter as tax to the chief. The landlord or owner of an ahupua‘a might be a konohiki.
Source – Pukui, Mary Kawena and Samuel H. Elbert, (1986) Hawaiian Dictionary. Revised and enlarged edition. University of Hawai‘i Press. Honolulu.
Aloha – nvt., nvs. Aloha, love, affection, compassion, mercy, sympathy, pity, kindness, sentiment, grace, charity; greeting, salutation, regards; sweetheart, lover, loved one; beloved, loving, kind, compassionate, charitable, lovable; to love, be fond of; to show kindness, mercy, pity, charity, affection; to venerate; to remember with affection; to greet, hail. Greetings! Hello! Good-by! Farewell! Alas!
Source – Pukui, Mary Kawena and Samuel H. Elbert, (1986) Hawaiian Dictionary. Revised and enlarged edition. University of Hawai‘i Press. Honolulu.
Conservation easement – is an encumbrance — sometimes including a transfer of usage rights (easement) — which creates a legally enforceable land preservation agreement between a landowner and a government agency (municipality, county, state, federal) or a qualified land protection organization (often called a “land trust”), for the purposes of conservation. It restricts real estate development, commercial and industrial uses, and certain other activities on a property to a mutually agreed upon level. The property remains the private property of the landowner.
Source – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservation_easement
Kama’aina – nvi. Native-born, one born in a place, host; native plant; acquainted, familiar, Lit., land child.
Source – Pukui, Mary Kawena and Samuel H. Elbert, (1986) Hawaiian Dictionary. Revised and enlarged edition. University of Hawai‘i Press. Honolulu.
Kānāwai – nvs. Law, code, rule, statute, act, regulation, ordinance, decree, edict; legal; to obey a law; to be prohibited; to learn from experience. Fig., ti leaves, as used in religious ceremonies as a plant respected by spirits.
Source – Pukui, Mary Kawena and Samuel H. Elbert, (1986) Hawaiian Dictionary. Revised and enlarged edition. University of Hawai‘i Press. Honolulu.
Kapu - nvs. Taboo, prohibition; special privilege or exemption from ordinary taboo; sacredness; prohibited, forbidden; sacred, holy, consecrated; no trespassing, keep out. ho‘o.kapu To make taboo, prohibit, sanctify consecrate, forbid.
Source – Pukui, Mary Kawena and Samuel H. Elbert, (1986) Hawaiian Dictionary. Revised and enlarged edition. University of Hawai‘i Press. Honolulu.
Konohiki – n. Headman of an ahupua‘a land division under the chief; land or fishing rights under control of the konohiki; such rights are sometimes called konohiki rights.
Source – Pukui, Mary Kawena and Samuel H. Elbert, (1986) Hawaiian Dictionary. Revised and enlarged edition. University of Hawai‘i Press. Honolulu.
Kula – n. Plain, field, open country, pasture. An act of 1884 distinguished dry or kula land from wet or taro land. Kō kula kai, shore dweller.
Source – Pukui, Mary Kawena and Samuel H. Elbert, (1986) Hawaiian Dictionary. Revised and enlarged edition. University of Hawai‘i Press. Honolulu.
Makai – On the seaside, toward the sea, in the direction of the sea.
Source – Pukui, Mary Kawena and Samuel H. Elbert, (1986) Hawaiian Dictionary. Revised and enlarged edition. University of Hawai‘i Press. Honolulu.
Marine Conservation – Marine conservation, also known as marine resources conservation, is the protection and preservation of ecosystems in oceans and seas. Marine conservation focuses on limiting human-caused damage to marine ecosystems, and on restoring damaged marine ecosystems. Marine conservation also focuses on preserving vulnerable marine species.
Source – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_conservation
Mauka – See uka, loc.n. Inland, upland, towards the mountain, shoreward (if at sea); shore, uplands (often preceded by the particles i, ma- [usually written mauka], or o). Source – Pukui, Mary Kawena and Samuel H. Elbert, (1986) Hawaiian Dictionary. Revised and enlarged edition. University of Hawai‘i Press. Honolulu.
Moku – n. District, island, islet, section, forest, grove, clump, severed portion, fragment, cut, laceration, scene in a play.
Source – Pukui, Mary Kawena and Samuel H. Elbert, (1986) Hawaiian Dictionary. Revised and enlarged edition. University of Hawai‘i Press. Honolulu.
North Shore Community Land Trust (NSCLT) – The NSCLT works to protect, steward, and enhance the natural landscapes, cultural heritage, and rural character of the North Shore
Source – http://northshoreland.org/
Ohana – nvs. Family, relative, kin group; related. Source – Pukui, Mary Kawena and Samuel H. Elbert, (1986) Hawaiian Dictionary. Revised and enlarged edition. University of Hawai‘i Press. Honolulu.
Revetments – A barricade against explosives
Source – http://www.thefreedictionary.com/revetment
Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) – A SEIS reviews the findings in an existing Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). A SEIS considers new or additional environmental impacts, based on the introduction of new improvement options and/or major changes in the natural environment or communities.
Source – http://www.improvei70.org/pdf/WhatIsASEIS.pdf
SEIS Lands – The Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement will study the Turtle Bay Resort lands, makai of Kamehameha Highway, that are currently undeveloped. Accordingly, this will exclude the land currently occupied by the existing hotel, cottages, Ocean Villas and Kuilima Estates. The SEIS Lands described are visually depicted in the linked map.
Talk Story – “Talk story” is a Hawaiian expression, used as a noun or verb, meaning “an informal chat” or “to chat informally.”
Source – http://www.folklife.si.edu/center/talk.aspx
Trust for Public Lands (TPL) – The TPL is a national nonprofit that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens, historic sites, rural lands, and other natural places.
Source – http://www.tpl.org/
Unilateral Agreement (UA) – A UA is an agreement in which a single party agrees to make good certain terms of said agreement. In the case of the 1986 UA, Turtle Bay agrees to make good on all the terms and stipulations of the agreement.
Source – see Unilateral Contract in: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contract
1986 original Unilateral Agreement : view PDF
1988 amendment Unilateral Agreement : VIEW PDF