Forest Reserve System Permitting & Public Use

Hawai‛i Forest Reserve System

Permitting & Public Use

The public is generally free to enter Forest Reserves during daylight hours, unless otherwise restricted. Access permits may be required to control impacts to sensitive areas, prevent incompatible uses, regulate entry during periods of high fire danger, or authorize scientific collection of plants or animals.

Public Uses Permits available in conjunction with the Forest Reserve System are described in HAR §13-104 or Hunting Guidelines § 13-121 to123. For hiking or multi-use trails refer to Na Ala Hele program at http://www.hawaiitrails.org/

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State of Hawaii
Department of Land and Natural Resources
Division of Forestry and Wildlife

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	Hawai‛i Forest Reserve System
Permitting & Public Use The public is generally free to enter Forest Reserves during daylight hours, unless otherwise restricted. Access permits may be required to control impacts to sensitive areas, prevent incompatible uses, regulate entry during periods of high fire danger, or authorize scientific collection of plants or animals.
	The following public use permits may be obtained from the Department at the Branch Offices during normal business hours:
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	Camping	All persons, groups, organizations, or associations wishing to camp within a forest reserve are required to obtain a camping permit. Camping is only allowed at official campsites.
	Collecting	All persons wishing to collect forest items, such as ti leaves or bamboo, for personal or cultural use are required to obtain a permit at no charge authorizing the collection in a specific area. Collection of endangered or threatened wildlife or plants will not be permitted except as provided by Chapter §13-124 HAR.
	Commercial Harvest	All persons wishing to purchase, harvest, and/or remove forest products, such as timber, seedlings, tree ferns, cinder, and lava rock are required to obtain a commercial harvest permit authorizing the use, area, and quantity of material. Value of raw material to be harvested shall not exceed $10,000, minimum $10 processing fee.
	Access	For access to or entry into restricted forest reserve, all persons require an access permit. For specific uses requirements or allowable uses under an access permit, see Branch offices.
	Hunting	All hunters are required to carry the appropriate hunting licenses as well as any required permits or stamps. For specific hunting rules and regulations, see Branch offices.
	Special Use	All other types of uses which are considered compatible with the functions and purposes of each individual area, facility, or unit within a forest reserve. Such activities include but are not limited to meetings, weddings, concerts, shows, and other community events or activities and scientific collection of plants and animals. Must be approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources.
Public Uses Permits available in conjunction with the Forest Reserve System are described in HAR §13-104 or Hunting Guidelines § 13-121 to123. For hiking or multi-use trails refer to Na Ala Hele program at http://www.hawaiitrails.org/
For information on volunteer opportunities please contact the DOFAW Branch Offices. Information on other programs administered by DOFAW refer to www.dofaw.net
State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife
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