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Appendix C

Forestry Related Assistance

Programs

APPENDIX C: FORESTRY RELATED ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Land Acquisition for Conservation Purposes and Forestry Related Programs

Overview As diverse as its unique flora, the State of Hawaii has an active community interested in land acquisition for conservation purposes. During the process of acquiring land or a conservation easment, it is common to partner with any number of entities such as Cities, Counties, State Departments, the Federal Government and/or non-profit partners. (See below). It is also common to utilize one or more funding sources, as well as utilize Landowner Assistance Forestry Related Programs for long term management of these lands. Some management focuses on conservation while other on sustainable forest products. See below for a fairly comprehensive list of assistance programs in Hawaii. The entities that make up the Partners each has a mission, specific goals and foci all based on differing criteria and benefits associated with any given land acquisition such as:

- % Forest Canopy and/or Forest Products - Agriculture Zoned - Coastal Areas - Designated Wildlife Habitat - % Threatened and Endangered - Culturally Sensitive - Historic or Archeologically Important - Open Space and/or Scenic Beauty - Recreation Opportunities or Public Access - Watershed, Waterway and/or Water Quality Protection - Coral Reef Protection - Highly Threatened Lands or Buffer Zones

This purpose of this Appendix is to provide a list of the prominent land acquisition entities in Hawaii including any plans or priorities. Also included are key issues that impact successful conservation of land. The intent is not to provide an exhaustive list of all issues, species, available data, or research gaps in Hawaii. Benefits Acquiring land for conservation purposes can provide a myriad of benefits both to the seller, the buyer, and to the community at large by protecting land from potential future threats. Some of the important benefits that intact ecosystems provide are watershed protection (acquifer recharge & water quality), habitat for native plants and animals, open space access for the community & future generations, forest products and more. Trends & Opportunities Many understand the value of strategically targeting specific areas and/or ecosystems for acquisition due to their rarity or imminent threat. While shared actions according to common strategic goals are of interest, other factors can and do impact how decisions are made. Some of these factors are: differences in prioritizing criteria, funding equity/representation among the islands, political influences, incompatible funding timelines and terminology, management


capacity, and others. It is very important that existing and future entities interested in acquisition for conservation purposes understand missions, goals, and methods of others in order to capitalize on partnerships and opportunities to pool funding. It is also important to collaborate on the development of strategic acquisition lists, lobbying special interest groups, staying abreast of future funding opportunities, and continually listening to and communicating with the public. In November 2007, the Department of Lands and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry & Wildlife prepared a Legislative Report entitled “Requesting DLNR to Conduct an Analysis of Incentives to Promote Landowner Protection of Important Mauka Lands”. This report outlines a number of strategies the State can strive to engage in and they are as follows:

1) Landowner Assistance Programs (see below) - Remove restrictive disincentives - Develop a ‘one-stop shop’ interactive website with all assistance programs - Revise the Forest Stewardship Program to equal favorable incentives in the State Natural Area Preserve Program (NAPP) - Improve the structure and deliverability of the Native Forest Dedication Program currently only found on the Big Island. 2) Actively Promote the use of Conservation Easements - Model conservation tax credit programs for Hawaii - Develop and enact a conservation tax credit 3) Real Property Taxes - Counties should consider adopting a modified property tax valuation that rewards landowners for maintaing land uses that provide ecosystem Services. 4) Quantifying and Mapping Ecosystem Services - Support the development of new methods for monitoring biodiversity ecosystem services in Hawaii that have consistent and timely information about trends and changes in the landscape. 5) Payment for Ecosystem Services – Possible Pilot Projects in Hawaii - Launch landowner demonstration projects that focus on selling ecosytem Services and developing business strategies to make conservation economically attractive. - Explore diversified funding sources to pay for ecosystem services, including launching a Hawaii Fund for Conservation. 6) Other Market-Based Funding Mechanisms - Conservation Development - Transferable Development Rights - Certification, Eco-labeling, and Niche Markets - Ecotourism - Conservation Banking

A number of the above have been considered to one degree or another, but clearly more efforts are needed to increase incentives for private landowners to engage in the conservation of land. Threats Conversion of forests to non-forest uses can cause deliterious impacts to the function of ecosystems and the benefits that many gain from them. The once plentiful Dryland forests are now the most threatened of all forest types in Hawaii. Many plants, animals and arthopods are


dependent on the unique forests that house them. With population increases comes forest conversion, temperature increases, fragmentation, and loss of ecosystem function. While the acquisition of land provides an immediate hault to forest conversion, it is only a tool that is successful when strategically used in conjunction with a number of other public incentives and continued resource restoration. Key Issues 1) What are top priority forest areas in Hawaii in need of conservation through land acquisition? Need to develop a plan and criteria for identifying priority landscapes in Hawaii by identify each organizations mission or priority landscapes. Where do priorities for conservation overlap? 2) Application Deadlines - Several attendees discussed the idea of streamlining application deadlines and perhaps requirements so that the overall process in Hawaii is easier. If two agencies have the same due date is this helpful or an impediment to applicants. Are there ways to make the process more compatible? 3) Ranking of Projects - There was some discussion about how projects are ranked and how to make these systems more accessible for inter-agency collaboration. Currently NARS and Legacy are identifying key points that overlap in the application and scoring process to make their programs more compatible. 4) Describe Future Plans and Goals Legacy has plans to amend the 2004 Assessment of Needs so that agriculture lands can be considered. NRCS has a new Healthy Forest Reserve Program. 5) Outreach, increase applicants - Create a website that links all of these organizations and clearly describes the timelines and application process for each agency or program. 6) Interagency Collaboration - Establish working groups to focus on some of the above issues, for example working out the details on the application process. Establish a regular schedule for meetings such as the Sept. 4, 2009 video conference.

Land Acquisition and Restoration Entities, Plans & Priorities and Programs

1. County Plans & Priorities

County of Hawaii

Hawaii County General Plan. Provides the legal basis for all subdivision, zoning and related ordinances for the County of Hawaii. It contains Historic, Natural Beauty, Natural Resources, Recreation, Land Use sections and several relevant maps and tables. http://co.hawaii.hi.us/la/gp/toc.html Community Development Plans (CDP). In conformance with the General Plan requirements, Steering Committees are formed to provide guidance and input throughout the CDP process. http://www.hcrc.info/community-planning/community-development-plans


Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission - This Commission develops two prioritized lists of lands for potential acquisition funding from the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund. It ranks potential county acquisitions and possible partnerships with the State or nonprofit organizations. http://www.co.hawaii.hi.us/finance/ponc.htm

County of Maui Maui County General Plan - The principal tool for the county in evaluating public and private projects and their impacts on land use, the economy, environment, infrastructure, and cultural resources. It contains Population, Land use, the Environment and Cultural Resources sections. http://www.co.maui.hi.us/index.asp?nid=421

Open Space, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, and Scenic Views Preservation Fund - no associated planning or prioritizing. Grants from this fund are considered by the Budget and Finance Committee and awarded by the County Council. http://www.co.maui.hi.us/index.asp?nid=592

Community plans - Nine community plans have been adopted by the Maui County Council. These plans establish the goals, objectives, policies, and implementing actions for each district, and include revised land use designations. http://www.co.maui.hi.us/index.asp?nid=423

The Shoreline Access Points Study lists specific parcels that have value as shoreline access points in a spreadsheet format and is available on the Maui County website at: http://www.mauicounty.gov/departments/Planning/czmp/Shoreline_access_pts.htm The Pali to Puamana Parkway Project aims to realign the Honoapiilani Highway mauka-ward to reduce shoreline erosion and preserve park and open space areas along the corresponding section of the West Maui shoreline. The final plan will include intended acquisitions of parks and open space. http://www.mauicoastallandtrust.org/parkway.php

County of Kauai

Kauai General Plan - A document that contains policies to guide the future physical development of the county and guides land regulation amendments and the review of specific zoning amendment and development applications. Includes Park Site needs, Land use maps, and Heritage maps. http://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments/PlanningDepartment/TheKauaiGeneralPlan/tabid/130/Default.aspx Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission - This Commission develops an annual list of recommended priorities of lands or property entitlements to be acquired or for the funding of projects directly related to the act, and to incorporate a countywide community input process into development of this annual list.


http://www.kauai.gov/Government/BoardsampCommissions/OpenSpaceCommission/tabid/294/Default.aspx

City and County of Honolulu Oahu General Plan - Guides long-term development in the City and County of Honolulu. Contains Culture and Recreation, Natural Environment sections. http://www.honoluludpp.org/planning/OahuGenPlan.asp Sustainable Communities Plans - The eight Sustainable Communities Plans provide conceptual, long-range visions and policies to guide the land use and infrastructure decisions for each region. Several of these community plans are scheduled for revision in late 2006. http://honoluludpp.org/planning/DevSustCommPlans.asp Special Area and Neighborhood Master Plans - These plans allow for the identification of the function, organization, and character of specific neighborhoods within a region’s Development or Sustainable Communities plan. http://www.honoluludpp.org/Planning/SpecAreaNeighbor.asp Clean Water and Natural Lands Commission - This commission has developed criteria for prioritizing annual project applications for land acquisition grants from the Clean Water and Natural Lands Fund. http://www.honolulu.gov/council/cbc/cwnl.htm

2. State Plans, Priorities &/or Programs (organized by agency)

Department of Land and Natural Resources

Coastal Erosion Management Plan (COEMAP). COEMAP seeks to improve the current erosion management in Hawaii. Land acquisition is listed as one of the tools for accomplishing this goal. Available at http://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/occl/files/coemap.pdf

Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). This is a federal-state partnership to encourage conservation and environmentally sound practices on degraded croplands, marginal pasture lands and/or riparian areas. The goals are to reduce sediment and runoff, increase coral reef health and marine diversity in near shore environments, improve endangered species habitats, reforestation of native riparian buffers and declining habitats and reduction and control of invasive species. Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy & Maps. In order to be eligible for federal State Wildlife Grants (SWF), states must prepare a Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy (CWCS). The SWF program provides federal funds for the development and implementation of programs that benefit native wildlife and their habitat. The CWCS includes information on the distribution and abundance of species of greatest conservation need, descriptions of the location and condition of key habitats for the identified species. Available at http://www.state.hi.us/dlnr/dofaw/cwcs/index.html


Forest Legacy Program, Assessment of Needs. Amended in 2004. DLNR & US Forest Service - This document assesses Hawaii’s forested natural resources and land use trends and outlines priority areas eligible for this Program. Includes Scoring Criteria. Available at: http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/dofaw/forestry/hflp Hawaii Forest Bird Recovery Plan, DLNR & USFWS. Revised in 2006, this plan provides individual species accounts and actions needed Statewide for the recovery of 21 taxa of forest birds in Hawai`i. In some cases the plan identifies specific land parcels where a particular recovery action is needed. Available at http://ecos.fws.gov/docs/recovery_plans/2006/060922a.pdf Hawaii Forest Stewardship Program Five-Year Program Plan (2001-2006). This plan contains information on the Forest Stewardship Program goals and direction, as well as State forest resources, management goals and mechanisms of interest or available through the State Forest Stewardship Program. Available at http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/dofaw/forestry/fsp Hawaii State Priority Plan. This plan for the Forest Land Enhancement Program contains information on State forest resources and management goals and mechanisms. Available at http://www.state.hi.us/dlnr/dofaw/hfsp/

(unofficial) Historic Preserves Program Plan. In 1993, the Historic Preservation Division completed a detailed plan for a preserves program. Files available at the DLNR, Historic Preservation Division.

Historic Preservation Library, Bibliography Database. Records of federal, state, and local development plans, permit applications, and land use approvals. Where historic properties were thought to be probable, inventory surveys were conducted. Available through the bibliography database at the Historic Preservation Library State Historic Preservation Plan. This plan is updated through 2001 and was created to provide a vision for historic preservation within the State. It serves as a guide for effective decision making, for coordinating historic preservation activities within Hawaii, and for communicating statewide historic preservation goals, policies and objectives. Available at http://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/hpd/presplan.htm

State of Hawaii Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Updated in 2008, the Hawaii SCORP provides the technical basis and planning assumptions for making decisions on State and County programs, County plans, and land use amendments. An update is required every five years for the state to qualify to receive federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant funds to expand outdoor recreation opportunities statewide. Available at http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/scorp

Water Resource Protection Plan. Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM). The objective of the WRPP is to protect and sustain ground- and surface-water resources, watersheds, and natural stream environments statewide. The plan is a comprehensive study of


occurrence, sustainability, conservation, augmentation, and other resource management measures. Available at http://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/cwrm/planning/wrpp.htm

Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH). Maps available on the State of Hawaii Office of Planning GIS website. Available at http://hawaii.gov/dbedt/gis/miscmaps.htm

Agricultural Water Use and Development Plan. The first two phases of the AWUDP were completed in 2003 and 2004, respectively, and focus on the rehabilitation needs of 10 state and private irrigation systems, estimated existing water demands, and identified projected diversified agricultural water needs through 2024. The AWUDP Phase 3 update is currently underway, and will focus on refining estimates of current and future water demands, including assessment of prime agricultural lands and GIS mapping of major agricultural water systems. Available at http://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/cwrm/planning/awudp.htm

Incentives for Important Agricultural Lands, Preliminary Report. Act 183, SLH 2005, provides for lands to be classified as important agricultural lands either through declaratory ruling or through a county mapping process. This report provides some information about the designation process and the incentives being proposed by HDOA to encourage the protection of agricultural lands. Updates and report available at http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/Info/ial/important-agricultural-lands-update

Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Plan. Hawaii Coastal Zone Management Program within the Office of Planning. This plan guides local participation in the federal Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program, which enables states to permanently protect coastal and estuarine lands by providing matching funds for community-based projects to acquire interests in property from willing sellers. Available at http://www.geography.hawaii.edu/projects/celcp/hawaii_plan.html Important Agricultural / Rural Lands Reform. The Office of Planning (OIP) has several power point presentations posted on OIP’s vision for rural and agricultural development for the State of Hawaii. Land acquisition is mentioned as a tool for accomplishing OIP’s goals. Available on the LUC website: http://luc.state.hi.us/project_ial.htm

Maps Depicting Patterns of Human Settlement and Agricultural Lands. Available on the LUC website: http://luc.state.hi.us/pattern_maps.htm

The Hawaii State Plan. (Office of Planning). Chapter 226, Hawaii Revised Statutes, establishes a statewide planning system that provides a framework for the implementation of State Plan policies, including State functional plans and guidance on county general plans. The State Plan sets out broad policies and priority guidelines in the areas of the economy, physical resources &


environment, and sociocultural development. Twelve State Functional Plans further define the State plan in twelve policy areas. Many of these policy areas relate to land acquisition: agriculture, conservation lands, historic preservation, recreation, water resources. The State Functional Plans were last updated in 1989 and 1991.

The Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Plan. (Office of the Auditor). Through Act 8, SLH 2005, the Legislature created the Hawai’i 2050 Sustainability Task Force to review the existing State Plan and address the planning needs of Hawaii with a view to year 2050. According to the Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Task Force Report, “the Hawai’i State Plan, the State’s Quality Growth Policy, and the State Functional Plans have now been generally recognized as no longer meeting the 21st century needs of State, county, and private agencies facing multiple issues of sustainability.” The Office of the Auditor is now in the process of creating the Hawai’i 2050 Sustainability Plan, with the first draft planned for community review in July 2007. Available at http://www.hawaii2050.org/

The University of Hawaii

Coastal Imagery. University of Hawaii Coastal Geology Group. Shoreline imagery and information is available for each of the main Hawaiian Islands. Soils of Hawaii, University of Hawaii CTAHR. Descriptions of the soil orders found in the Hawaiian Islands with maps of the soil order locations on each island. Available at: http://www2.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/SCM-20.pdf Forage Environment / Vegetative Zones of Hawaii, University of Hawaii CTAHR Maps based on a 1942 description of the various plant zones on the major Hawaiian Islands; these maps are deemed relevant as a basic indicator of foraging zones. Available at: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/ctahr2001/InfoCenter/Forages/environment.html

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA)

Mission: OHA shall protect and preserve Hawaii lands and their cultural significance by: • Bridging the ancient use of lands with future land use patterns • Advocating for land use and transaction practices and regulations congruent with the Hawaiian Sense of Place. • Creating financially viable Property Involvements. OHA has a number of programs that are outlined in their 2010-2016 Strategic Plan http://www.oha.org/stratplan/. Their REAL ESTATE VISION, MISSION, AND STRATEGY can be found at http://www.oha.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=834&Itemid=121 3. Land Trusts, Non-Profits & Joint Ventures. As of June 2010 it is expected that the majority of Land Trusts in the State of Hawaii will merge into one entity named the Hawaii Conservancy. If/When this is complete, it will likely be a high priority to define strategic lands for conservation acquistion. The State looks forward to playing a role in this type of future thinking strategic planning.


Hawaii Island Land Trust (HILT). Hawai’i Island Land Trust (HILT) facilitates the protection of environmentally-sensitive lands (watersheds, floodplains, native habitat), open space, agricultural and ranching lands, cultural sites, and historically significant areas that are important for present and future generations. This includes coastal lands, wetlands, pasture lands, mountain lands and forest lands. We serve only the Island of Hawai’i. Available at http://www.hawaiilandtrust.org/ Kpreserve Kauai’s places of the heart. Property under consideration by the Kauai Public LanTrust must meet one or more specific criteria for acquisition: Scenic Value & Open Space - is unique scenic value and is visible to the public; or its development would impair the scenic character of the local landscape or it would threaten scenic view planes. Significant Natural Habitat - in a relatively natural state and large enough to adequately protect the resource; it contains rare, endangered, threatened or other native species. Historical & Archaeological Significance - represents a significant cultural or historic resource, which may be damaged lost without protection, and is capable of being maintained in perpetuity. Public Recreation & Education - accessible to the general public; is an attractive or educational resource, or is valuable for recreational use. Productive Farmland - zoned for agriculture and is rated as pag land. Available at http://www.kauaipubliclandtrust.org/About.htm

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conservation tools to preserve Kauai’s places of the heart. Maui Coastal Land Trust (MCLT). MCLT operates in the County of Maui and has criteria

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for lands it seeks to protect. These criteria include: the property is located in Maui County, protects and preserves coastal areas of Maui, he protection of coastal lands be consistent with the Maui County General Plan, acquisition would protect coastal lands uthreat from either existing or foreseeable development within the county, and protection of thiproperty aids sound land use planning, promotes land conservation and encourages careful stewardship of coastal lands. Available at http://www.mauicoastallandtrust.org/index.html

Pacific Coast Joint Venture (PCJV). The mission of the Hawaii Wetland Joint Venture (HWJV)

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is to protect, restore, increase and enhance all types of wetlands, riparian habitat and associated uplands throughout the Hawaiian Islands through partnerships for the benefit of birds, other wildlife, people and the Hawaiian culture. Conservation strategies include: securement (acquisition, easements, agreements), restoration, enhancement, management and stewaprivate lands, monitoring, evaluation and research, communication and education. Available at http://www.pcjv.org/hawaii/ Tbiodiversity conservation planning document by the Nature Conservancy of Hawaii and opartner organizations. TNC’s goal is to bring active, protective management to representative, viable, native ecological systems and species of the Hawaiian Archipelago, and to thereby sus-tain the greatest possible complement of native Hawaiian biodiversity into the future. Working with partners, threats will be abated, health of terrestrial and freshwater ecological systems will be restored and maintained, and the unique biodiversity of the islands will be carried forward as an irreplaceable asset, meeting human needs and fulfilling ecosystem functions that serve all life in the islands.

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The Trust for Public Land (TPL) - TPL is nation-wide with a regional office in Hawaii and has five Conservation Initiatives including: Parks for People - TPL works in cities and suburbs across America to ensure that everyone, in particular every child, enjoys close-to-home access to a park, playground, or natural area.Working Lands - TPL protects farms, ranches, and forests that support land-based livelihoods and rural ways of life. Natural Lands - TPL conserves places of natural beauty that preserve wilderness for our children's children to explore and that support other species with whom we share the planet. Heritage Lands - TPL protects places of historic and cultural importance that keep us in touch with the past and who we are as a people. Land & Water - TPL preserves lands that protect clean water and the natural beauty of our coasts and waterways. Available at http://www.tpl.org/tier2_kad.cfm?folder_id=3149 Molokai Land Trust (MLT). The mission ust is to protect and restore the land, natural and cultural resources of Moloka’i, and to perpetuate the unique Native Hawaiian traditions and character of the islands for the benefit of the future generations of all Moloka’i, particularly Native Hawaiians. Values of MLT - Although there are many important principles that guide our work, the MLT emphasizes the following values as core to our efforts: Moloka’i Nui A Hina: reverence and love for Moloka‘i’s people and the land. Moloka’i Pule O’o: strength in mission through prayer, training and education Moloka’i Aina Momona: promotion and practicing of sustainable land use practices. Moloka’i No Ka Heke: remaining true to core Hawaiian values while embracing new technologies and ideas. William Haase, Executive Director (808)553-5626.


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ax

Red

uctio

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Com

mer

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tree

fa

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Priv

ate

prop

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inim

um 5

yea

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ccep

tabl

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evio

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ligib

le

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asse

ssm

ent 5

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f fai

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atio

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farm

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plan

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Agr

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rat

es

Haw

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mer

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tree

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rmin

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Priv

ate

prop

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A

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pro

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D

epen

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n de

dica

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and

time

fram

e

R

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rope

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ax D

ivis

ion

– A

ppra

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(8

08) 9

61-8

354

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ms &

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cella

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“Agr

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” lin

ks

“Agr

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ks


8

Nat

ive

Fore

st D

edic

atio

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Haw

ai’i

Cou

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ai

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was

rem

oved

from

th

is p

rogr

am in

199

9)

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erva

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re

stor

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ents

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gree

men

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land

as n

ativ

e fo

rest

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st m

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emen

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n;

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ten

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ativ

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Prop

erty

tax

trea

tmen

t M

aui C

ount

y

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farm

s (no

t sp

ecifi

cally

add

ress

ed

in C

ode,

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cou

ld b

e co

nsid

ered

“cr

op”)

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ate

prop

erty

or l

ease

; m

inim

um 5

yea

rs’

acce

ptab

le p

revi

ous

agric

ultu

ral l

and

use

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asse

ssm

ent 5

0% o

f fai

r mar

ket

valu

e 20

-yea

r ded

icat

ion;

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icat

ions

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ight

be

allo

wed

for

shor

t-rot

atio

n tre

e fa

rms

Petit

ion

Dire

ctor

of

Fina

nce

Rea

l Pro

perty

Tax

Div

isio

n (8

08) 2

70-7

297

http

://or

dlin

k.co

m/c

odes

/mau

i/ind

ex.h

tm

Scro

ll do

wn

to “

Arti

cle

7. V

alua

tions

, th

en c

lick

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8.35

0 D

edic

ated

Lan

ds”

links

Ada

pted

from

orig

inal

doc

umen

t Mar

ch 2

005

Aut

hors

: Sh

eri M

ann,

Haw

ai’i

Dep

t. La

nds &

Nat

ural

Res

ourc

es, D

ivis

ion

of F

ores

try a

nd W

ildlif

e (D

OFA

W)

Kat

ie F

riday

, Uni

ted

Stat

es D

epar

tmen

t of A

gric

ultu

re, F

ores

t Ser

vice

(USD

A F

S)

Stev

e Sm

ith, F

ores

try M

anag

emen

t Con

sulta

nts –

Haw

ai’i


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