Uhiwai O Haleakalā

Name

Uhiwai O Haleakalā

Legal name

Uhiwai O Haleakalā

Website

https://uhiwai.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Habitat Restoration and Watershed Conservation Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Forestry (800), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Ecosystem Restoration & Rewilding Services (AFAMAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC), Tree Planting & Transplanting (HSAIADAE)

Keywords

• Habitat restoration services
• Watershed conservation planning
• Native species reforestation
• Voluntary carbon offset programs
• Endangered species protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Maekawa

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Uhiwai generates revenue primarily through individual, corporate, and nonprofit donations collected via its website donation portal, direct mail campaigns, and community fundraising events such as farm dinners and golf tournaments.
2. Adopt-a-Tree Carbon Offset Program: Uhiwai operates a voluntary carbon offset program through its Adopt-a-Tree initiative. Donors can purchase individual tree plantings ($50–$100 per tree) or dedicate forest groves ($10,000–$80,000 for 1–5 acres). The program supports carbon sequestration, reforestation, and provides tax benefits to donors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Uhiwai O Haleakalā is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that restores native ecosystems and watersheds on the leeward slopes of Haleakalā volcano on Maui through habitat restoration, native seed collection, outplanting, fence maintenance, and community-led stewardship. It operates three primary programs: an Adopt-a-Tree voluntary carbon offset donation program, the Native Plants Program for seed collection and propagation, and the Kahikinui Project, a 23,000-acre landscape-level restoration initiative. Revenue is generated through charitable donations, grants, and a tiered unit-pricing carbon offset adoption model.

Product overview

Uhiwai O Haleakalā is a non-profit conservation organization (established 2018, 501(c)(3)) that does not offer a software product or platform. Its programs consist of conservation and restoration initiatives, including the Adopt-a-Tree Carbon Offset Program for donations supporting reforestation, the Native Plants Program for seed collection and native species outplanting, and the Kahikinui Project for community-led ecosystem restoration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adopt-a-Tree Carbon Offset Program A voluntary carbon offset donation program where individuals and corporations adopt individual native trees or dedicate forest groves (1-5 acres) on leeward Haleakalā to fund landscape-level reforestation and carbon sequestration, with tax-deductible status under Uhiwai's 501(c)(3).
• Native Plants Program A restoration program centered on native Hawaiian seed collection, propagation, and outplanting of endemic species to rebuild biodiversity and watershed function on leeward Haleakalā.
• Kahikinui Project A 23,000-acre community-led restoration initiative on leeward Haleakalā that combines habitat restoration, rare species reintroduction, freshwater capture, and ungulate-exclusion fencing with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and Ka ʻOhana Kahikinui.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fence over 9 miles long maintained for Kahikinui project, taking ~3 days to thoroughly inspect and maintain, protecting remnant native habitat from feral ungulates.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Leeward Haleakalā Watershed Restoration Project (LHWRP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLHWRP is a key landowning partner and the primary collaborative entity with which Uhiwai co-manages restoration activities on the leeward slopes of Haleakalā. The watershed partnership model involving LHWRP has become a statewide model for landscape-level conservation in Hawaii.
• Department of Hawaiian Home LandscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHHL is both a landowning partner and a collaborator with Uhiwai, particularly in the Kahikinui project where Uhiwai supports DHHL and Ka 'Ohana Kahikinui in community-based habitat restoration across the 23,000 acre moku.
• Ulupalakua RanchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner'Ulupalakua Ranch is a landowning partner contributing acreage to the landscape-level conservation effort on leeward Haleakalā. Andy Graham, Uhiwai's Vice President, is also a managing partner at Nu'u Mauka Ranch and has historical ties to ranch operations on Maui.
• Ka 'Ohana O KahikinuicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKa 'Ohana O Kahikinui is a community organization collaborating with Uhiwai and DHHL to settle and restore the 23,000 acre moku of Kahikinui through cooperative, community-based habitat restoration and experiential learning.
• Kupu HawaiisupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerKupu Hawaii partners with over 170 organizations across Hawai'i and the Pacific to provide hands-on training programs to youth and emerging professionals. Uhiwai participates in this program to recruit one-year paid interns with health benefits for restoration work.
• Natural Resources Conservation ServicesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRCS is a federal agency providing technical and financial assistance for conservation practices. Listed as a supporting partner, likely contributing expertise and resources for watershed restoration and soil conservation activities.
• US Fish and Wildlife ServicesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSFWS is a federal agency supporting conservation efforts. Listed as a supporting partner, likely contributing funding, technical expertise, and regulatory guidance for endangered species reintroduction in the Kahikinui region.
• University of Hawai'isupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Hawai'i is listed as a supporting partner, likely contributing scientific research, monitoring data, and student involvement to Uhiwai's restoration and monitoring programs.
• Hawaii Wildfire Management OrganizationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHWMO supports wildfire prevention and management efforts in Hawaii. Given the heightened fire risk on leeward Haleakalā and the devastation of August 2023 wildfires, this partnership addresses shared wildfire mitigation goals.
• Additional Landowning Partners (Department of Land & Natural Resources, Haleakala National Park, Kaono'ulu Ranch, Kaupo Ranch, Nu'u Mauka Ranch, Thompson Ranch, Waiohuli Mana Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA network of public and private landowners across leeward Haleakalā enabling landscape-level restoration. Includes state agencies (DLNR, Haleakala National Park), private ranches, and community foundations collectively managing watershed protection beyond individual property boundaries.
• Additional Supporting Partners (Auwahi Wind, County of Maui Office of Economic Development, Hawaii Agricultural Research Center, Hawaii Off-Grid, KIA Hawaii, Laurence H. Dorcy Hawaiian Foundation)supportingOthersA broad coalition of supporting organizations including county government, agricultural research entities, economic development offices, and private foundations that provide funding, in-kind support, and cross-sector collaboration for Maui's conservation efforts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Forests: National nonprofit focused on reforestation, urban forests, and tree-based climate solutions with corporate partnerships and carbon-related programs. Direct peer in tree-planting philanthropy, carbon offset programs, and reforestation nonprofit operations.
• Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project: Maui-based nonprofit focused on native Hawaiian forest bird conservation through habitat restoration and endangered species recovery on Maui. Direct peer in Hawaiian native ecosystem restoration, sharing geography, target species, and partnership networks (including DHHL and USFWS) with Uhiwai.
• Trees for the Future: International nonprofit that plants trees with farming communities to restore degraded land and provide sustainable livelihoods. Direct peer in tree-planting nonprofit operations and recurring donor fundraising, though operating internationally rather than in Hawaii.
• Hawaiian Islands Land Trust: Hawaii-focused nonprofit land trust that conserves natural and cultural resources through land acquisition, easements, and stewardship across the Hawaiian Islands. Direct peer in Hawaiian land conservation and watershed protection, with overlapping Maui operations and conservation nonprofit structure.
• Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization: Hawaii-based nonprofit dedicated to wildfire prevention, preparedness, and restoration across the state. Direct peer and explicit partner addressing wildfire risk on leeward Haleakalā, sharing the post-August 2023 wildfire restoration agenda.

Broad incumbents

• Conservation International: Global nonprofit that protects nature through science, policy, and partnerships across priority ecosystems including Hawaii. Broad incumbent with overlapping biodiversity, climate, and indigenous-led conservation work, but operating at global scale with broader portfolio scope.
• Arbor Day Foundation: National nonprofit focused on tree planting and forest stewardship across the United States, with a carbon offset/tree donation program. Broad incumbent in tree-planting philanthropy with comparable Adopt-a-Tree-style programs, though operating at national scale.
• The Nature Conservancy Hawaii: The Hawaii chapter of a global conservation nonprofit that protects forests, watersheds, and native species across the islands, including leeward Haleakalā projects. Broad incumbent with overlapping mission and Hawaiian geographic focus, but operating at global scale with a much larger portfolio.
• National Tropical Botanical Garden: Federal Tropical Botanical Garden chartered by Congress that operates research gardens and conducts native plant conservation across Hawaii. Broad incumbent in Hawaiian native plant research and restoration, with comparable focus on endemic species preservation.

Emerging players

• Kupu Hawaii: Hawaii-based conservation workforce nonprofit providing paid internships and training to youth across 170+ partner organizations. Emerging player in the Hawaiian conservation ecosystem that serves as Uhiwai's labor pipeline; comparable in nonprofit structure and conservation focus but distinct in workforce development mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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