HI HR46

Urges the State Department of Transportation and the Department of Transportation Services of the City and County of Honolulu to landscape Hawaii's public highways and roads by planting more trees.

Identifies environmental benefits of trees including oxygen production, air purification, soil stabilization, erosion prevention, water conservation, and noise reduction.

Notes that trees reduce annual heating and cooling costs in the United States by $2,100,000,000 and lower air temperatures through water evaporation.

References Hawaii's successful "A Million Trees of Aloha" initiative from the 1980s that planted 1,200,000 trees and proposes a "Green Hawaii" concept to enhance the state's appearance.

Emphasizes that tree landscaping supports Hawaii's tourism industry by maintaining the state's reputation as a "Tropical Wonderland" and contributes to economic well-being and public health.