1880 Piiholo Rd., Makawao, HI 96768
p: 1-973-271-0788
http://www.ecomauikoa.com
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Eco Maui Koa handcrafts naturally fallen and salvaged hardwoods into valuable pieces of one-of-a-kind furniture and art. Jitendra Russell leads a team of talented craftspeople building conference tables, dining room sets, writing tables, benches, alters and other custom pieces. His organic designs allow the wood's grain and natural character to fully shine...Eco Maui Koa is dedicated to environmental sustainability and green business practices. Eco Maui Koa was formed after the discovery of a rare grove of fallen Koa, trees that had been weakened by invasive eucalyptus and guava and then knocked over by a hurricane in 1986. Uniquely adapted to the tropics, and imbued with a special island beauty, Maui hardwoods like Koa, Mango, Ilee, Monkeypod and Pheasant Wood are in high demand around the world and declining in supply. Eco Maui Koa understands the value of Maui's hardwood trees both in the marketplace and standing tall. Eco Maui Koa has never cut down live Koa, only harvesting diseased, fallen or dead trees. On Maui when trees are removed because of development or safety, they are usually chopped up and put into the landfill. Thousands of tons of desirable and dwindling local hardwoods are thrown out every year. Eco Maui Koa provides an answer to some of the waste and shines as an example of "closing the loop," building a company on sustainable and ecologically sensitive practices. Trees that were once destined for the dump now head to Jitendra's workshop to be transformed into timeless pieces of art. Eco Maui Koa is a one of a kind salvage lumber project on Maui.