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DLNR outlines Exceptional Tree Program and how residents can nominate and protect trees

Neighborhood Board No. 14 (Honolulu County) · February 7, 2026
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DLNR urban and community forester Heather McMillan described the Exceptional Tree Program’s nomination criteria, protections for designated trees and how the program supports urban canopy, stormwater and heat-mitigation benefits; the board asked about incentives and qualified-arborist lists.

Heather McMillan, DLNR urban and community forester, presented the Exceptional Tree Program and explained how trees become exceptionalized and protected under the city and county ordinance that grew out of the Exceptional Tree Act (1975). She said nominations require property-owner support and that designated trees are protected against improper pruning or removal unless a city permit finds a threat…

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