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  • Our Story
  • How to Visit
    • Botanical Tour of the Bioreserve
    • Tour the Bioreserve – Animal Cuddles
  • The Plant Collection
  • Plant Sales
    • Nursery – Local Pickup
    • Xmas Trees – Local Pickup
    • Nursery – Certified for Shipping
  • Research
    • Volunteering at the Bioreserve
    • Regenerative Farming
    • Research Projects
    • Ko Hawaiʻi Pae ʻĀina
    • Zen Practice
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Category: Crop Field Production

Regenerative farming has a direct, positive relationship with crop production by focusing on improving soil health, which is the foundation of productive and sustainable agriculture. Unlike conventional farming, which often depletes the soil of nutrients and relies heavily on chemical inputs, regenerative farming works to enhance soil fertility naturally. Techniques such as cover cropping, crop rotation, minimal tillage, and composting improve soil structure, boost organic matter, and promote a diverse community of soil organisms that are essential for plant health. Healthier soil leads to better water retention, reduced erosion, and enhanced nutrient availability, all of which contribute to more resilient crops and higher yields over time.

the cloudforest

The Mauna Kea Cloudforest Bioreserve is a joint project of the Wao Aku Conservancy and Aloha Cloudforest Destinations. 

ways to visit

  • Guided Tours
  • Overnight stays at the Kikala Waterfall Lodge
  • Volunteering
  • Community Outreach
  • Plant Sales

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From time to time we send out a newsletter with updates on the farm with tidbits on botany and research project updates, as well as special offers from the Kikala Waterfall Lodge.

  • Located on Mauna kea above Hilo
  • Phone: 808-935-1605
  • Email: [email protected]
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