SURVEY OBJECTIVES
This report summarizes the findings of a flora and fauna survey of the proposed Kahului Airport Access Road Phase I Project which was conducted in May 2008. The objectives of the survey were to: 1. Document what plant, bird and mammal species occur on the property or may likely occur in the existing habitat. 2. Document the status and abundance of each species. 3. Determine the presence or likely occurrence of any native flora and fauna, particularly any that are Federally listed as Threatened or Endangered. If such occur, identify what features of the habitat may be essential for these species. 4. Determine if the project area contains any special habitats which if lost or altered might result in a significant negative impact on the flora and fauna in this part of the island. 5. Note which aspects of the proposed development pose significant concerns for plants or for wildlife and recommend measures that would mitigate or avoid these problems.
BOTA}UCALSURVEYREPORT SURVEY METHODS
A walk-through botanical survey method was used following routes to ensure that all parts of the project area were covered. Areas most likely to harbor native or rare plants such as gullys were more intensively examined. Notes were made on plant species, distribution and abundance as well as terrain and substrate. DESCRIPTION OF THE VEGETATION
The vegetation of the property is a low, dry grassland with a scattering of shrubs and agricultural weeds. Abundant throughout the area is Guinea grass (Panicum maximum) which is almost monotypic in places. Also common are buffelgrass (Cencfirus cifiaris), spiny amaranth (Jtmarantfius syinosus), golden crown-beard (Yer6esina encefioides) and cheeseweed (:MalVa yarviffora). A total of 48 plant species were recorded during two site visits to the property. Of these only 'uhaloa (Waltheria indica) was native. 'Uhaloa is widespread and common throughout Hawaii and occurs on many other Pacific islands as well. The remaining 47 species are all non-native in Hawaii and are of no special environmental interest or concern. 3