Environmental Stewardship on The Big Island

Our Hawaiian Sandalwood comes from the western coast of the island of Hawaii (The Big Island), specifically the Kealakekua Mountain Reserve. Over the past 150 years, cattle ranching and logging have hindered the regrowth of forests. Today, about 9,000 acres of the reserve’s total acreage are under conservation. A forest management plan has been approved and is overseen by the State of Hawaii. We estimate that by 2020 this will be the largest reforestation effort in all of Hawaii.

The conservation plan specifies that only dead or fallen sandalwood trees may be gathered for distillation at the outset of these efforts. This will allow existing trees to grow fully to maturity before they are harvested at the appropriate time and under sustainable tree management practices. We understand it will take decades to see sustainable progress and are dedicated to a plan of longevity.