Farm and Forest Hawaiʻi LLC is a conservation-focused business based in Captain Cook, Hawaiʻi, founded in 2021 by Lester Gebin. Our mission is to protect and restore Hawaiʻi’s native ecosystems through hands-on, field-based solutions grounded in local knowledge and best ecological practices. We also provide agricultural and residential land-management services tailored to the island’s diverse environments.

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We are a highly trained and fully insured team specializing in ungulate-proof fencing, feral animal control, invasive species management, and conservation consulting.

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Our work encompasses projects for public agencies, nonprofits, and private landowners — including work in remote and culturally sensitive areas across Hawaiʻi Island. Our team also supports long-term contracts focused on habitat protection, animal control, and ecological monitoring.

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Lester Gebin manages all projects on-site, drawing on 17 years of experience with The Nature Conservancy, where he helped manage over 10,000 acres of native forest in South Kona and Kaʻū. His background includes:

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• Fence construction and retrofitting

• Feral animal control

• Native species restoration and forest bird surveys

• Herbicide/pesticide application

• Cultural and archaeological site identification

• Community outreach and conservation education

• Heavy equipment use and helicopter operations

• Firearm safety (NRA certified)
   

Administration — including grant/proposal writing, budgeting, and communications — is provided by Aliza Gebin, who brings experience in small business operations and ʻāina-based work.​