HI SB990

Increases reimbursement rate for developing forest stewardship management plans from 50% to 75% of total costs, while maintaining 50% reimbursement for implementing approved plans.

Expands eligible lands to include those managed under existing federal, state, or private sector financial assistance programs if landowners agree to comply with program requirements or enhance forest management activities.

Adds "forest products" alongside "forest resources" as eligible management objectives and clarifies that non-native forest product management may occur on lands not cleared of native vegetation in the previous five years (instead of requiring lands cleared before January 1, 1991).

Defines "program implementation agreement" as a written forest stewardship management contract between the board and program applicant, establishing clearer contractual framework for participation.

Changes terminology from "private landowners" to "landowners of privately managed forests" throughout the statute to broaden eligibility and clarify program scope.