Ko'olau District

Abstract

Ko'olau is literally the "windward" part of the island (Figure 1), and predictably it ceives abundant and reliable rainfall. However, most of the streams are cut steeply to drainages, creating little or no opportunity for irrigated terracing on the steepsides valley slopes. Outside Papa'a and Anahola, extensive taro terraces are impossible except near the coast where the streams banks are more accommodating. 111e role of arboriculture probably deserves more attention.