Qualifications and conditions

HRS §195F-6, under Chapter 195F.

HRS §195F-6

§195F-6 Qualifications and conditions. (a) Payments from the forest stewardship fund shall not exceed:

Total payments to any one landowner shall be determined by the board, and the reasonable value of material, goods, and services contributed toward the management plan by the landowner shall be included in determining the amount of the landowner's cost. The landowner shall be required to spend private funds before reimbursements are made. In-kind services such as heavy equipment and existing sources of labor may be utilized as a portion of the landowner's contribution in implementing the management plan that is consistent with this chapter.

(b) The board shall determine the appropriate reimbursement rate for making cost-share payments and the schedule of the payments after determining consistency with this chapter and giving appropriate consideration to:

(c) To receive funds under the forest stewardship program, an applicant shall:

(d) The board shall review the annual progress report and shall determine whether the landowner has met the objectives of the management plan. To facilitate the review, the department shall have the right to make inspections of the forest land after prior notice to the landowner. The board may approve alteration of the management plan to adapt to current conditions. Amendments to the management plan shall be available for public review.

(e) The board shall submit annually a detailed report to the governor and legislature that shall: