Hawaii SB2336 mandates that state agencies managing trees must ensure professionals adhere to best management practices.

Hawaii SB2336 aims to improve tree management on public lands by requiring state departments, offices, agencies, and political subdivisions to enforce best management practices for tree care. These practices, defined as the American National Standards Institute A300 Tree Care standards, must be followed by all arborists and professionals managing trees or lands impacting public trees. The bill emphasizes the importance of trees for soil health, climate resiliency, and environmental benefits. This Act will take effect upon approval.

Hawaii SB2336 mandates that state agencies managing trees must ensure professionals adhere to best management practices.

Hawaii SB2336 aims to improve tree management on public lands by requiring state departments, offices, agencies, and political subdivisions to enforce best management practices for tree care. These practices, defined as the American National Standards Institute A300 Tree Care standards, must be followed by all arborists and professionals managing trees or lands impacting public trees. The bill emphasizes the importance of trees for soil health, climate resiliency, and environmental benefits. This Act will take effect upon approval.