HRS §183-16.5
Rules for cutting trees on state land
This section says that cutting trees on public land must follow a plan approved by the board and must protect wildlife, plants, and the environment. For native trees, the department must use fire prevention and good forestry practices. Native forests cannot be turned into non-native tree farms.
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The statute, as written — Harvesting from state-owned lands
All harvesting of trees on public lands shall be done in accordance with a management plan approved by the board, and in accordance with the provisions regarding conservation of aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants, and the provisions regarding environmental impact statements. For any harvesting of native trees from public lands, the department shall use existing fire prevention and management programs and ensure that appropriate silvicultural practices are used to encourage native biodiversity and ecosystem processes. No native forests on public lands shall be converted to introduced forest plantations.
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