Here are some safe ways you can ho‘iho‘i your lei during
this Merrie Monarch Season- Mahalo!
To protect ʻŌhiʻa on other islands and uninfected areas
there is a ban on moving ʻŌhiʻa liko, leaves, stems,and lehua (flowers) off Hawaiʻi Island
Returning ʻōhiʻa lei safely on Hawaiʻi Island
Lei can be left at any of these locations in provided Hoʻihoʻi baskets
Division of Forestry and Wildlife 19 East Kawili Street. Hilo Hawai‘i, 96720
Hilo and Kona Airports Plant Quarantine Kiosks Ho‘iho‘i Areas
Lei can also be returned safely to the forests located on Saddle Road (between 12 & 16 mile markers)
Please remember to remove any non-biodegradable materials from lei.