SB1550

Hawaii SB1550 establishes a program to protect exceptional and significant trees through county and state advisory committees.

Hawaii SB1550 creates a framework for the protection of exceptional and significant trees across the state. It establishes county arborist advisory committees to oversee nominations and protections for exceptional trees, which are defined by criteria such as age, historical value, and cultural significance. The bill also sets up a state arborist advisory committee to provide guidance and support to the county committees. Additionally, the legislation introduces a recognition program for significant trees, which exhibit some but not all of the criteria for exceptional trees.