Bayer
Upper Kunia Pollinator Habitat
Kunia, Hawaii, United States
Certified through 2024
Project Name
Project Type
Upper Kunia Pollinator Habitat
Grassland
About the Program
Bayer Crop Science's Upper Kunia Farm is located on the island of O'ahu, 22 miles northwest of Honolulu. The site encompasses 220 acres of public-private agricultural fields. In 2016, three acres were set aside to be managed as a native grassland habitat for pollinators. The habitat is planted with native shrubs, grasses and trees to preserve the endemic flora of Hawai'i.
Practices and Impacts
Bayer Crop Science's Upper Kunia Farm is located on the island of O'ahu, 22 miles northwest of Honolulu. The site encompasses 220 acres of public-private agricultural fields. In 2016, three acres were set aside to be managed as a native grassland habitat for pollinators. The habitat is planted with native shrubs, grasses and trees to preserve the endemic flora of Hawai'i.
Practices and Impacts
- The team maintains almost three acres of plants. Maintenance activities include weeding, mulching, mowing and watering.
- The team also maintains an irrigation system on-site.
- The team collects data on plant health and diversity of over 20 native plant species during the growing season
