Arborist Advisory Committee

The Hawaii County Arborist Advisory Committee advises the county on policies related to tree management, urban forestry, and the protection of significant trees on public and private lands across the Big Island. It reviews requests involving the removal or trimming of trees designated as significant under county ordinance and makes recommendations to the administration. The committee also advises on tree planting programs and the county's urban tree canopy goals.

Big Island residents who want to protect mature trees in their neighborhood, or who are navigating county rules about removing trees on their own property, may find their case reviewed by this committee. Its recommendations shape the county's balance between development and the preservation of the island's tree cover.