HI HB897

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife for emergency response equipment in forest reserves and state lands for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021.

Appropriates funds for improving recreation opportunities in Hawaii's forest reserve system for fiscal year 2019-2020.

Appropriates funds for tree planting initiatives focused on carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation in Hawaii's forests for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021.

Establishes ten temporary positions including foresters, technicians, workers, and a mechanic across multiple counties for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021.

Appropriates funds for purchasing four renewable energy vehicles and specialized equipment including a grappler with fork loading attachment for Kauai County.

Effective date: July 1, 2019.