HCC §14-57

What counts as an exceptional tree

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This section defines what an exceptional tree is. It is a tree or group of trees that the county council has officially marked as worth saving because of its history, culture, age, rarity, location, size, beauty, or being native. Trees grown for commercial forestry are not included.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Definitions

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

For purposes of this article, “exceptional trees” means a tree or grove of trees with historic or cultural value, or which by reason of its age, rarity, location, size, aesthetic quality, or endemic status has been designated by the council as worthy of preservation. The term exceptional trees does not apply to trees planted for commercial forestry operations. Exceptional trees may be designated generally by biotaxy or individually by location or class. (1984, ord 84-22, sec 1.)14-57

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗as published Jul 16, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.

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