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    A vision of sustainability

    In Hawaiian, Pūlama means to cherish or treasure. Pūlama Lānaʻi seeks to cherish the unique beauty and deep spirit of aloha on Lānaʻi by creating sustainable practices, cultural connections and economic opportunities that support our island and community.

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What We Do

Pūlama Lānaʻi is a land and resource management company, a cultural steward, a community builder.

We develop solutions ranging from conservation programs to hydroponic gardening to freshwater systems that serve both residents and guests.

We bring together people and companies to promote preservation, progress and sustainability on Lānaʻi.

The History Of Lānaʻi

The sixth largest island in the Hawaiian chain, Lānaʻi is home to 3,000 residents, one school, one hospital, zero traffic lights and countless unique and untouched landscapes.

Lānaʻi’s early history is deeply woven into the island’s many storied sites. From the remains of Kaunolū village to Waia‘ōpae fishpond, you’ll find evidence of ancient Hawaiian settlers who lived off the land, planting taro and catching fish along the shore as early as the 1500s.

In 1922, James Dole purchased Lānaʻi and the tiny island became one of the largest pineapple plantations in the world. Immigrants came from the Philippines, Japan, China, Portugal, Korea and Puerto Rico to work in the fields, and Lānaʻi City was established as a small plantation settlement.

The island changed hands from Dole Food Company to Castle & Cooke, which began developing resort opportunities in the 1980s. Lānaʻi’s pineapple history came to an end soon after with the last harvest held in 1992.

In 2012, Lānaʻi was purchased by Larry Ellison, and Pūlama Lānaʻi was created to manage, preserve and protect our precious land and natural resources.

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Street in Lanai

Lānaʻi’s Future

Today, Lānaʻi is again being redefined — this time, as a sustainable community.

Pūlama Lānaʻi is helping to shape the future of our island by creating new opportunities driven by agriculture, resource management, conservation and more.

We strive to enhance and perpetuate the island’s diverse species and fragile ecosystem through game management, natural species preservation, watershed management, erosion control, coastal resources and fisheries management, invasive species control and conservation education. Pūlama Lānaʻi brings an integrated and comprehensive approach to protect and manage Lānaʻi’s natural resources.

Bound by a strong sense of community, we are committed to building infrastructure and expanding essential services to improve the lives of Lānaʻi residents.

  • Our Vision

    A self-sustaining, vibrant island community where people and future generations thrive.

  • Our Mission

    To build a sustainable future for the island of Lānaʻi by preserving our culture, building economic opportunity, stewarding our lands and investing in people.

  • Our Values

    E Ho‘ohanohano: Respect

    E Ho‘oha‘aha‘a: To be humble (in all we do)

    E Po‘okela: Excellence

    E Mālama iā Lānaʻi: To care for Lānaʻi as it cares for us

    E ‘Ike Pono: To be of good spirit and mind

Careers

At Pūlama Lānaʻi, we honor our island’s history and celebrate its future every day. Our employees on Lānaʻi and O‘ahu work with residents and businesses to achieve our bright vision together.

If you are passionate about culture, collaboration, sustainability, economic diversity, community engagement and land stewardship on Lānaʻi, we invite you to consider our open positions.

Check out employment opportunities and apply online with Pūlama Lānaʻi.

For more information, please email hr@pulamalanai.com.

Contact

We look forward to hearing your thoughts, ideas and questions about our work on Lānaʻi. Please contact Pūlama Lānaʻi using the form below.



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