HB1380

Hawaii HB1380 mandates that certified arborists employed by the state adhere to best management practices in tree care.

Hawaii HB1380 aims to enhance tree care standards by requiring certified arborists employed by the state to follow best management practices. These practices, defined as the American National Standards Institute A300 Tree Care standards, ensure that arborists perform tasks such as planting, pruning, and disease treatment with industry-recognized expertise. The bill emphasizes the importance of trees in improving soil health, climate resilience, and public welfare.