Section 13-109-4 - Applicant eligibility(a) In order to qualify under this program, applicants shall be private individuals, joint owners, private organizations, private associations, or corporations.(b) Applicants are eligible to receive program assistance if private forest is:(1) Managed by applying approved practices as defined by chapter 195F-5(b), HRS.(2) Managed so as not to degrade native vegetation, as defined by section 195F-2, HRS., while applicant is implementing approved management plan as set forth in section 195F-5, HRS.(c) Applicants are ineligible to receive program assistance, if private property is: (1) Leasehold for a period of less than ten years following program approval;(2) Managed under existing federal, state, or private financial assistance programs. Private forest lands managed under existing federal, state, or private sector financial and technical assistance programs may be eligible for assistance if the applicant agrees to comply with the requirements of the program or if forest management practices are expanded or enhanced to meet the requirements of this section; or(3) A potential natural area reserve as defined in this chapter.(d) A minimum of five contiguous acres of private property shall be dedicated to the program.[Eff. JAN 08 1999] (Auth: HRS § 195F-8) (Imp: HRS § 195F-6)