The state Department of Land and Natural Resources yesterday reopened the Kula Forest Reserve and the Polipoli Spring State Recreation Area.

The areas had been closed as a safety precaution because of a forecasts of possible high winds and the potential for danger from falling trees.

State forestry crews inspecting the reserve access road found it to be safe for four-wheel-drive vehicle access.

"We thank the public for their patience and cooperation with this brief closure in the interest of public safety," said Laura H. Thielen, DLNR chairwoman.