REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLABORATE TO ESTABLISH A FORMAL, LONG-TERM COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM TO EXPAND, EQUITABLY DISTRIBUTE, AND SUSTAIN TREE-CANOPY COVERAGE ACROSS PUBLIC SCHOOLS STATE WIDE.

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The resolution asks Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Education to work together to set up a formal, long‑term program that expands and maintains tree canopy on public school campuses, with a focus on equitable distribution. It calls for planning of tree species, locations, and ongoing care, and supports creating staff positions to manage the effort. The aim is to improve student health, outdoor learning, and environmental outcomes, especially in heat‑vulnerable and lower‑income schools.

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