Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 184-6

  • Department: means the department of land and natural resources. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 184-1
  • Park: means an area which, by reason of location, natural features, scenic beauty or legendary, historical, or scientific interest, possesses distinctive physical, aesthetic, intellectual, creative, or social values. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 184-1

The department of land and natural resources shall preserve the parks and parkways in the state park system in their natural condition so far as may be consistent with their use and safety, and improve them in such manner as to retain to a maximum extent their natural scenic, historic, and wildlife values for the use and enjoyment of the public.