In recent years, the inland village of Sili has refused to let the government of Samoa build a hydroelectric power plant on traditional land due to conservation and cultural concerns.

[1] The paramount title of this district is Lilomaiava,[citation needed] which is conferred in Vailoa.

As part of the selection process for the title-holder, Vailoa must consult Safotu village in the Gagaifomauga political district.

Safotu is the northern base of the Lilomaiava title in Savai'i.

Extensive pre-historic settlements have been surveyed and studied in the Palauli district where the Pulemelei Mound is situated.