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Chapter 3 ⎯ Affected Environmentcomplexes, and a lithic scatter. Most of these are common site types representing short-term occupation,resource exploitation, and lithic procurement.The PTA Trail, also called the Tactical Vehicle Trail, begins at the Kawaihae Harbor where there areno known archaeological resources. The PTA Trail then runs inland from the harbor and across thePuukohola National Historic Landmark and National Park. This historic park is associated with thefounding of the Hawaiian Kingdom. There are many known archaeological sites north and east of theharbor and along the proposed alignment for the PTA Trail.Historic Built EnvironmentThe DPW Buildings List includes 138 structures at PTA that are already or soon will be 50 years old.A survey and condition assessment has been completed, and an MOA for treatment of the structuresis being developed. These 138 structures include Quonset huts dating from 1955 to 1958. All of thestructures from the late 1950s should be treated as being 50 years old. Other associated structures inthe cantonment area, BAAF, and other areas of the PTA date from World War II or the Cold War era.No historic buildings or structures have been identified along the PTA Trail. The report of investigationsfor SBCT-related projects between 2004 and 2006 (USAG-HI 2006) indicates that five historicbuildings or structures have been identified in areas of new survey. These have not yet been evaluatedfor NRHP eligibility.Areas of Traditional InterestA draft report of an oral history survey of PTA was completed in 2002. The report summarizes previouswork and information on place names, trail systems, and known Native Hawaiian structures(USAG-HI 2004). Informants indicated concern about possible burials in the general area of the Saddle,but no exact locations were given. Informants also indicated that traditional trails through thePTA are still used and the area is still used for bird hunting. Several studies of the Mauna Kea areasuggest that this area remains significant to Native Hawaiians and should be considered an eligibleTCP.3.1.5 LAND USE AND RECREATIONThe ROI for the land use and recreation analysis is each Army installation potentially affected by theproposed activities and adjacent or surrounding lands (Figure 3–1). The current land uses and recreationalresources, as well as pertinent federal, state, and local land use regulations, policies, and plansfor the ROI are described in the following subsections.This section summarizes the affected environment for land uses and recreational resources within theROI in Hawaii. The proposed project activities would primarily be located on land owned by the federalgovernment. The following subsections describe the existing land uses and recreational resourceswithin the ROI in Hawaii for the Army installation and surrounding lands potentially affected by theProject.The proposed federal activities are subject to the federal authorities, but are not required to conformto state plans and policies or related land use documents. For informational purposes, the descriptionsof existing land uses in this section include the State Land Use District designations. These designationslist all lands in one of four districts: Conservation, Agriculture, Urban, or Rural (State of Hawaii2002a). Conservation District Subzone designations, regulated by HDLNR, are Protective, Limited,Resource, General, and Special. The state designations for Agricultural Lands of Importance to theState of Hawaii (ALISH) categorize agricultural land as Prime, Unique, or Other (State of Hawaii2002a).February 2008 3–40 2/25th SBCT Final EIS

Chapter 3 ⎯ Affected EnvironmentIn general, most of the proposed project activities would occur within Army installation boundaries asshown on Figure 3–1. Activities that have occurred outside of the Army installation boundaries includefixed tactical internet (FTI) sites within state-designated Conservation District land, acquisitionand use of agricultural land (pineapple cultivation and cattle ranch land), and construction of militaryvehicle trails.A range of recreational activities is available on lands within the ROI including surfing, hunting, fishing,mountain biking, and visiting national monuments. Additional recreational opportunities areavailable on some of the lands adjacent to or near the Army installations. Existing land uses and recreationalopportunities are summarized in the following subsections for each of the Army installationswithin the ROI and surrounding lands.3.1.5.1 Schofield Barracks Military ReservationThe following subsections describe the existing land uses and recreational resources within the ROIin Hawaii for the Army installation and surrounding lands potentially affected by the Project, includingthe SBMP, WAAF, SBER, SRRA, the Helemano Trail, and surrounding lands.Schofield Barracks Main Post. SBMP encompasses 9,880 acres. Current land uses at the SBMP includetraining (ranges and ordnance impact area), supply/storage, outdoor recreation, operations, andhousing (Belt Collins 1993). These land uses are generally consistent with planned land uses identifiedwithin the installation master plan.The SBMP includes some lands within the state-designated Urban, Agricultural, and ConservationDistricts (State of Hawaii 2002a). The mountainous areas of SBMP are within the Conservation District:Resource and Protective Subzones. Some of the lands within the SBMP are within statedesignateddistricts for Prime and Other agricultural lands of state importance; however, these landsare actually training ranges and the ordnance impact area.Recreational opportunities at the SBMP include archery, skeet shooting, and hiking. Limited huntingis permitted at SBMP. Hiking trails include the 2-mile Puu Hapapa Trail, and the 2.5-mile Puu KalenaTrail, all of which the Army manages.Land uses surrounding the SBMP include agriculture, forest, urban, and military. The Kaala NaturalArea Reserve is northwest of the SBMP, with agricultural land to the north. The town of Wahiawaand Wahiawa Reservoir are east of the SBMP, with WAAF to the southeast. Land to the south of theSBMP includes the recently acquired SRAA, the military’s Field Station Kunia, the Honouliuli Preserve,and Naval Magazine Pearl Harbor Lualualei Branch. Land use to the west of the SBMP includesthe Waianae Kai Forest Reserve, which includes a remnant native forest (USAG-HI 2004).Wheeler Army Airfield. WAAF, a sub-installation of SBMR, is located southeast of SBMR and KuniaRoad. WAAF encompasses 1,369 acres and provides administration, housing, maintenance, training,and flight facilities for peacetime mission requirements, including security and law enforcement support.The installation master plan identified land uses in the project areas as operations/airfield, supply/storage,and training (Belt Collins 1994). Portions of WAAF are on lands within the statedesignatedUrban and Agricultural Districts (State of Hawaii 2002a). No state hunting or hiking areaswere identified in the state literature.Land uses surrounding WAAF include Urban, Military, and Agriculture. The town of Wahiawa is tothe north, and Mililani Town is to the east-southeast of WAAF. The Main Post and Field Station Ku-February 2008 3–41 2/25th SBCT Final EIS

Chapter 3 ⎯ Affected EnvironmentIn general, most of the proposed project activities would occur within Army installation boundaries asshown on Figure 3–1. Activities that have occurred outside of the Army installation boundaries includefixed tactical internet (FTI) sites within state-designated Conservation District land, acquisitionand <strong>us</strong>e of agricultural land (pineapple cultivation and cattle ranch land), and construction of militaryvehicle trails.A range of recreational activities is available on lands within the ROI including surfing, hunting, fishing,mountain biking, and visiting national monuments. Additional recreational opportunities areavailable on some of the lands adjacent to or near the Army installations. Existing land <strong>us</strong>es and recreationalopportunities are summarized in the following subsections for each of the Army installationswithin the ROI and surrounding lands.3.1.5.1 Schofield Barracks Military ReservationThe following subsections describe the existing land <strong>us</strong>es and recreational resources within the ROIin Hawaii for the Army installation and surrounding lands potentially affected by the Project, includingthe SBMP, WAAF, SBER, SRRA, the Helemano Trail, and surrounding lands.Schofield Barracks Main Post. SBMP encompasses 9,880 acres. Current land <strong>us</strong>es at the SBMP includetraining (ranges and ordnance impact area), supply/storage, outdoor recreation, operations, andho<strong>us</strong>ing (Belt Collins 1993). These land <strong>us</strong>es are generally consistent with planned land <strong>us</strong>es identifiedwithin the installation master plan.The SBMP includes some lands within the state-designated Urban, Agricultural, and ConservationDistricts (State of Hawaii 2002a). The mountaino<strong>us</strong> areas of SBMP are within the Conservation District:Resource and Protective Subzones. Some of the lands within the SBMP are within statedesignateddistricts for Prime and Other agricultural lands of state importance; however, these landsare actually training ranges and the ordnance impact area.Recreational opportunities at the SBMP include archery, skeet shooting, and hiking. Limited huntingis permitted at SBMP. Hiking trails include the 2-mile Puu Hapapa Trail, and the 2.5-mile Puu KalenaTrail, all of which the Army manages.Land <strong>us</strong>es surrounding the SBMP include agriculture, forest, urban, and military. The Kaala NaturalArea Reserve is northwest of the SBMP, with agricultural land to the north. The town of Wahiawaand Wahiawa Reservoir are east of the SBMP, with WAAF to the southeast. Land to the south of theSBMP includes the recently acquired SRAA, the military’s Field Station Kunia, the Honouliuli Preserve,and Naval Magazine Pearl Harbor Lualualei Branch. Land <strong>us</strong>e to the west of the SBMP includesthe Waianae Kai Forest Reserve, which includes a remnant native forest (USAG-HI 2004).Wheeler Army Airfield. WAAF, a sub-installation of SBMR, is located southeast of SBMR and KuniaRoad. WAAF encompasses 1,369 acres and provides administration, ho<strong>us</strong>ing, maintenance, training,and flight facilities for peacetime mission requirements, including security and law enforcement support.The installation master plan identified land <strong>us</strong>es in the project areas as operations/airfield, supply/storage,and training (Belt Collins 1994). Portions of WAAF are on lands within the statedesignatedUrban and Agricultural Districts (State of Hawaii 2002a). No state hunting or hiking areaswere identified in the state literature.Land <strong>us</strong>es surrounding WAAF include Urban, Military, and Agriculture. The town of Wahiawa is tothe north, and Mililani Town is to the east-southeast of WAAF. The Main Post and Field Station Ku-February 2008 3–41 2/25th <strong>SBCT</strong> <strong>Final</strong> <strong>EIS</strong>

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