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

Hawaii HB1380 requires the state and its departments, offices, agencies, and political subdivisions to enforce adherence to best management practices in tree management and arboriculture-related care by all certified arborists in its employ or under contract. These best management practices are defined as the American National Standards Institute A300 Tree Care standards. The bill emphasizes the importance of trees for soil health, climate resiliency, and environmental benefits, and it aims to raise the level of professionalism and public confidence in the field of tree care.

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

Hawaii HB1380 requires the state and its departments, offices, agencies, and political subdivisions to enforce adherence to best management practices in tree management and arboriculture-related care by all certified arborists in its employ or under contract. These best management practices are defined as the American National Standards Institute A300 Tree Care standards. The bill emphasizes the importance of trees for soil health, climate resiliency, and environmental benefits, and it aims to raise the level of professionalism and public confidence in the field of tree care.