§183-16.5 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. [L 1997, c 256, §1]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 12. Conservation and Resources
183. Forest Reserves, Water Development, Zoning
183-11 Government land for forest reserves.
183-14 Vested rights protected.
183-15 Surrender of private land.
183-16 Revenue from forest reserves.
183-16.5 Harvesting from state-owned lands.
183-17 Timber trespass in forest reserves.
183-22 Disposition of fines, etc.
183-33 Effect on other agencies.
183-34 Use of lands and funds.
183-35 Vouchers for expenditures.