Rooted in Grit! The Roots of Koali Niu
Welcome to the visual “scrapbook” of Koali Niu! Before the Gene Bank became a sanctuary for niu (coconuts), it was a wild, untamed frontier. Dive into our history and see the “Before & After” that purely defines a labor of love. You’ll find shots of the land in its raw, overgrown state—back when “clearing the lot” felt more like a mission into the unknown—and the incredible amount of grit it took to pave the way for our gene bank.
From vrooming chainsaws to swinging machetes, it took significant manpower to clear the land and create the lush, thriving landscape you see today. These photos celebrate the hands that built this haven and the history rooted deep in our soil. If you’re interested in visiting Koali Niu, please contact Vicky Durand to make arrangements.
The Gene Bank today.Â
This is the original property before the land clearing.
Vicky Durand and her husband Bob Liljestrand, founders of Koali Niu.
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If you have photos from the land blessing ceremony, or from your visit at Koali Nui, and you would like to add them to our gallery, please email them to koaliniu@gmail.com
The crew is hard at work clearing the land in preparation for planting the niu seedlings.Â
