Author of Growing Koa: A Hawaiian Legacy Tree, a practical manual for perpetuating Hawai'i's key native tree. "A magnificent manual...excellent photography and user friendly layout. I am most impressed with the quality of your seedling production and look forward to improving my own techniques through the guidance you have provided me. Your new publication has also provided me with new initiative in providing meaningful information and technology to the efforts focused on the conservation of Koa."—James John Kalani Leary, University of Hawai`i at Manoa “A beautiful book, well written and organized. The illustrations show koa's remarkable diversity, both in the shape of the trees and leaves and also of the wood quality. The "state of the art" for growing koa is well presented, and the many areas where there are still unknown factors are also discussed.”—J. B. Friday, Extension Forester, University of Hawai`i at Manoa "Excellent...packed with useful information about the biology, growth, and care of koa trees. The "Perspectives" chapter reflects the intricate and long-term relationship of people to koa forest. The book will serve as a valuable guide for years to come."—Candace Lutzow-Felling, Botanist, University of Hawai`i “I love this book. It is an enjoyable read, encouraging and simplifying koa cultivation. With Growing Koa as a guide, I feel inspired and empowered to plant koa and to recommend it in plantings for my clients and my students.”—Diana Duff, Hawai`i Island Landscape Association

Editor of The Overstory Book: Cultivating Connections with Trees. A compilation of practical agroforestry and reforestation articles by experts from around the world. “A rich source...filled with useful information.”—LEISA Magazine “An excellent guide to agroforestry...which will be enjoyed and valued both by newcomers and old hands.” —The New Agriculturalist “Well-written and informative...The Overstory Book lends itself marvelously as a resource to those new to the subject and is highly recommended for students of both agroforestry and sustainable agriculture. Instructors and facilitators will also be well served by this reference with its extensive scope.”—Agroforestry Systems “A concise source of pertinent information, a resource packed with practical advice and innovations.” —Adam J. Tomasek, World Wildlife Fund, Washington, DC

Editor and co-author of Agroforestry Guides for Pacific Islands, an agroforestry training manual for producers, Natural Resource Conservation Service personnel, extension agents, and the Pacific Island community. “Well-researched, concise, user-friendly...an invaluable practical resource for those working to conserve and expand the use of trees in agricultural systems.” — APANews, The Asia-Pacific Agroforestry Newsletter FAO Regional Office, Bangkok, Thailand “A significant contribution to public education, advancing the cause of integrated agriculture and forestry...a resource of lasting value.” — The Permaculture Activist, North Carolina “Provides a real clearinghouse on traditional and modern agroforestry not only for Pacific Islands, also very useful for other regions.” — ILEIA Newsletter for Low External Input and Sustainable Agriculture The Netherlands “Eloquently makes a case for reintroducing and emphasizing trees in our island agriculture.” — Dr. Bill Raynor, Program Director, The Nature Conservancy Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia

Author/Editor, The Overstory, a bimonthly agroforestry e-mail journal and information source serving development workers and farmers in over 155 countries. The first 75 editions are available in print in The Overstory Book. (Photo: View through canopy of a coconut palm) “A great service... extremely useful to field based scientists and development staff.” —Bala Balasubramanian, CGIAR, The Philippines “Broadens my perspective of forestry and all plant life. As you know, there is something new every day in this field and your research is fresh and often unusual. Your presentation and writing are helpful, clear and concise in a wordy and muddled world.” —Bill Eger, Hawaii “A positive influence I would not miss.” —Marco G. Kappenberger, Samoa

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