An Inventory and Analysis of Economic Potential. Table 1 compares the value of forest products to other agricultural crops. It is clear that on a per acre basis, the production of forest products, and the value which the current industry adds to those products, is highly competitive with other agricultural industries. If forests were actively managed as farms, productivity per acre could probably be doubled or tripled. The key to Hawaii's forest industry success is its extensive networks and business linkages, combined with intense utilization of the resource.
Many businesses are small and adaptable to market conditions.
Personal relationships aid in the efficient transfer of technology, resources, and marketing among industry people. Forestry is a viable agricultural alternative in Hawaii.