WorldPingHollywood actor Jason Scott Lee transformed 25 acres of damaged Hawaiian land into a simple, self-sufficient home.
The property was once littered with car parts, paint cans and debris.
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Hollywood actor buys 25 acres of damaged Hawaiian land to restore rainforest
Couple's 1908 donation of 295 acres saved redwoods, created Muir Woods
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