[PART VI.]  SOUTH KONA WILDERNESS AREA

 

     [§6E-81]  South Kona wilderness area; establishment.  There is established the south Kona wilderness area on the island of Hawaii in the area described in section 6E-82 to be administered by the department of land and natural resources for the preservation of the visual, cultural, biological, and historical aspects of the lands covered in this part and to:

     (1)  Preserve the extensive archaeological sites in the area, including ancient homesites, a holua slide, a heiau, and burial caves;

     (2)  Preserve and protect native Hawaiian plants and animals currently in the area;

     (3)  Provide for a wilderness area with minimal manmade structures;

     (4)  Permit limited non-vehicular access for recreational purposes, such as fishing, swimming, and exploration; and

     (5)  Prevent additional development in the area. [L 2011, c 178, pt of §2]