Pulitzer-winning poet W.S. Merwin turned barren Maui land into 19-acre palm forest

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Renowned American poet W.S. Merwin began transforming a barren plot of land in Maui, Hawaii, into a thriving 19-acre palm forest during the 1970s. Seeking solitude, Merwin dedicated years of effort to cultivating the land into a rich ecological sanctuary featuring diverse palm species. The project stands as a remarkable example of individual conservation commitment, turning degraded terrain into a biodiverse haven. Today, the Merwin Conservancy continues to protect and preserve this environmental legacy on behalf of the public.

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