Some state forestry sites and parks in Upcountry Maui will be closed in April to allow for trail repairs and fuel mitigation work.

The state Divisions of Forestry and Wildlife and State Parks will close the Kula State Forest Reserve, Waipoli Access Road, Kahikinui Forest Reserve – Papaʻanui Tract, and Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area from April 1-30.

Any forest or park permits for Polipoli Spring SRA for that period are being canceled. All roads, hunting areas, trails and facilities and activities including hiking, biking, camping and hunting that are associated with these areas will be affected by these closures, the state said.

The Waipoli Access Road will be closed from the Waipoli access road gate to the Skyline Trailhead gate.

For more information, contact the Maui Division of Forestry and Wildlife office at 808-984-8100. To report violations, the public is advised to contact the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement at (808) 873-3990. Closure dates and times may be subject to change on short notice.