Hawaii HB1278 allocates funds for the assessment and removal of hazardous trees on state lands to prevent damage and protect public safety.

Hawaii HB1278 addresses the need for managing hazardous trees on state lands to prevent damage and protect public safety. The bill allocates $165,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. This funding will be used to assess and remove hazardous trees on state lands, particularly those adjacent to residential areas. The funds will be distributed among the islands as follows: $15,000 for Kauai, $25,000 for Oahu, $50,000 for Maui, and $75,000 for Hawaii Island.

Hawaii HB1278 allocates funds for the assessment and removal of hazardous trees on state lands to prevent damage and protect public safety.

Hawaii HB1278 addresses the need for managing hazardous trees on state lands to prevent damage and protect public safety. The bill allocates $165,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. This funding will be used to assess and remove hazardous trees on state lands, particularly those adjacent to residential areas. The funds will be distributed among the islands as follows: $15,000 for Kauai, $25,000 for Oahu, $50,000 for Maui, and $75,000 for Hawaii Island.