Monday, January 21, 2008

Preserving Ag Land

State Sen. Robert Bunda, D-22nd (North Shore, Wahiawa), is
proposing a bill that would enable lawmakers to designate
certain agricultural lands with historical, cultural and
visual value as "historic agricultural landmarks."

The measure would designate Galbraith Trust's 2,100 acres
of former pineapple land in Central O'ahu as a historic
agricultural landmark. The use of such areas would be
restricted to agriculture.

Rep. Marcus Oshiro, D-39th (Wahiawa), is proposing
legislation that would enable the state to acquire the
Galbraith lands and said he's seeking partnerships with public
and private agencies to help with such a purchase.

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