The fire — one of the most devastating wildfires to have occurred for many decades in Hawai'i — burned from Jan. 23 to Feb. 5, 2007.

Polipoli Springs State Park will also reopen on Sunday, the Department of Land and Natural Resources news release said.

The DLNR also will hold a public information meeting next week to inform the public about its current hazard reduction, and future reforestation management activities within the Kula Forest Reserve.

The meeting is scheduled for 6:30–8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Kula Community Center in Waiakoa, Maui. The DLNR said hunters, hikers, mountain bikers and others interested in the Kula Forest are encouraged to attend.

When the reserve opens on Sunday, game mammal hunting within the Kula Forest Reserve (Units C & E), will resume.

All trails within the reserve will also open for public use. Trail users are advised that it is mandatory to remain on the established trails, the DLNR said.

For information about reservations for Polipoli State Park cabin, call the Maui State Parks office at (808) 984-8109.

Visitors should be advised that the access road beyond the Polipoli State Park intersection remains difficult to traverse due to damage during and following the fire.

For further information on status of the Kula Forest Reserve please contact the Maui District Branch office at (808) 984-8100.