By Canadian Press

Paul Simon joins environmentalists at Hawaii forest preserve

Aug 18, 2019 | 9:08 PM

AUWAHI, Hawaii — Musician Paul Simon has joined environmentalists attempting to reinvigorate a Hawaii woodland by planting a tree during a ceremony on Maui.

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Friday that the celebrated singer-songwriter joined Auwahi Forest Restoration Project volunteers seeking to revive the area’s plant life.

Simon helped plant a lama tree and participated in chants with the group following a helicopter tour.

The part-time Maui resident performed two environmental benefit concerts at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center earlier in the week that drew more than 8,000 attendees.

Simon plans to donate his proceeds to the Auwahi project and Hawaii environmental group Kuaaina Ulu Auamo.

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Simon was put in contact with the environmentalists after visiting Hoolawa Farms in Haiku to view a rare kanaloa plant, one of only two in existence.

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Information from: Honolulu Star-Advertiser, http://www.staradvertiser.com

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