Maui's Skyline Hawaii ziplines itself to island conservation

"You come here, you ride a zipline and you can plant trees and it's a really amazing way to connect with what makes Maui a really special place. We have the most endemic plants on Earth, meaning they don't grow anywhere else on Earth ... and we're doing the best that we can to bring it back, to restore it."

"He became part of 1% for the planet and started donating 1% of all revenues to local conservation nonprofits. It's so important to restore a native habitat because that's the ecological identity of this place."

"Visitors come to the island of Maui and they really want to give back. This place is really special and it's worth saving."

Skyline Hawaii, located on Mt. Haleakalā in Maui, transformed from Hawaii's first ziplining business into a significant environmental steward. Owner Danny Baron joined 1% for the Planet, committing 1% of all revenues to local conservation nonprofits. The company focuses on restoring Maui's unique native plants, many of which are endemic and found nowhere else on Earth. Employee Joe Imhoff, passionate about the company's conservation mission, emphasizes the importance of ecological restoration for preserving Maui's identity. Visitors participate in tree-planting activities during their ziplining experiences, contributing to environmental recovery efforts. Through partnerships with organizations like The Fairmont Kea Lani, the company has generated thousands of dollars for conservation initiatives.

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