Land deal to protect Maunawili Valley serves as a model for other communities

A deal is underway to protect over 1,000 acres in Maunawili Valley, located in the ahupuaʻa of Kailua. The area was historically favored by aliʻi for its productive kalo lands. Decades ago, there were plans to develop more golf courses and luxury housing across the fertile ground on the windward side of Oʻahu. Now groups are working to keep the prime agricultural land in production to help with food security.