Talk Story Tuesdays: Grazing to Reduce Blazing Part II
2023-02-21 11:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
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What: In this Pacific Fire Exchange talk story Q&A session, we round up the latest research, past and present for managers and landowners wanting to understand more about how our four-legged friends (goats, sheep, cows, etc.) if managed properly can help reduce blazing and wildland fire.
When: February 21, 2023 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm HST
Who: This month’s science share out and conversation will be with Raia Olsen of O’ahu Grazers and Dan Macon, County Director, Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor at the University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources. They will present the how-tos on hiring island professional grazers as well as the continental perspective on contract grazing.
Research & Papers on Grazing to Reduce Blazing
Prescribed Herbivory For Vegetation Treatment Projects (Range Management Advisory Committee CAL FIRE, 2015)
Moisture availability and ecological restoration limit fine fuels and modelled wildfire intensity following non-native ungulate removal in Hawaii (Zhu et al, 2021)
Effects of Prescribed Grazing and Burning Treatments on Fire Regimes in Alien Grass-dominated Wildland-Urban Interface Areas, Leeward Hawaii (Castillo and McAdams, 2006)
Aloha to Flammable Fountain Grass: Fuels Management Comes to the Big Island of Hawaii (Marjie Brown, 2009)
Removal of Invasive Fire-Prone Grasses to Increase Training Lands in the Pacific (Ansari et al, 2008)
Assessment of Livestock Grazing Impacts on Fuels and Cultural Resources at Mākua Military Reservation (Warren et al, 2007)

Talk Story Tuesdays: Informing Contemporary Wildfire Science from Historical Hawaiian Language Newspapers
2023-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
What: The Pacific Fire Exchange hosts bi-monthly Talk Story Tuesdays where we host you in lively, fun and casual conversation with the latest experts and scientists on a variety of wildfire evaluation and prevention tools as well as topics like wildfire history and impacts.
When: March 21, 2023 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm HST
Who: Dr. Clay Trauernicht fire & ecosystems scientist with UH Mānoa Cooperative Extension and Dr. Alyssa Anderson, Postdoctoral Fellow, Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center will present wildfire in Hawai’i in the context of Hawaiian language 19th century “nupepa” (newspapers), as well as the historical landscape changes of the 20th century.

2023 Wildland Urban Interface Conference
2023-03-28 08:00 - 2023-03-30 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The International Association of Fire Chief’s Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) conference offers hands-on training and interactive sessions designed to address the challenges of wildland fire.

Webinar: Changing Climate and Wildfire in Hawaiʻi
2023-04-12 14:00 - 15:30 (Pacific/Honolulu)
What: In this joint webinar hosted by the Pacific Fire Exchange and the Pacific Regional Invasive Species Climate Change, we tackle the climate crisis in Hawai`i and how this affects the risk of wildfire as well as the impacts to people and the archipelago’s unique resources.
When: April 12, 2023 at 2:00 – 3:30 pm HST
Who: Speakers include Michael Walker, Fire Protection Forester with the Hawaiʻi DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife, Dr. Clay Trauernicht, Extension Specialist with NREM, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, and Emma Yuen, Native Ecosystems Program Manager with DLNR, Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
Additional Resources: refer to the the PFX Fact Sheet: Changing Climate & Wildfire in Hawai’i: Current Observations & Future Projections.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/FXBKtmHtf2M

Talk Story Tuesdays: Reducing wildfire risk across boundaries - recent projects and lessons learned
2023-08-29 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
What: The Pacific Fire Exchange hosts bi-monthly Talk Story Tuesdays where we host the latest experts and scientists in conversation on a variety of wildfire evaluation and prevention tools as well as topics like wildfire history and impacts.
When: August 29, 2023 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm HST
Who: Members of our community from three islands will talk about their efforts in reducing the threat of wildfire across boundaries. Robbie Justice of Forest Solution, Inc. on Hawai’i Island, Jeremie Makepa of ‘Āina Alliance on Kaua’i, and Erin Peyton of Paniolo Hale Firewise Committee on Moloka’i share their lessons learned in reducing hazardous fuels and how agencies, landowners and residents can work together collectively.

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Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) 10th World Conference
2023-09-26 08:00 - 2023-09-30 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) will host its 10th World Conference in Darwin, Australia which will focus on big picture restoration issues and broad trends, as well as specific tools, techniques, research, and policies for restoration.

6th National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop
2023-11-06 - 2023-11-10
This workshop will provide practitioners and decision-makers with tools and ideas that support positive fire outcomes and identify opportunities for accelerated Cohesive Strategy implementation.

10th Annual Fire Ecology and Management Congress
2023-12-04 - 2023-12-08
The 10th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress will be held in Monterey, California December 4-8, 2023. This event will include workshops, field trips, and 3 full days of presentations, discussion groups, and networking opportunities around the theme, Igniting Connections: Celebrating our fire family across generations, cultures, and disciplines.

International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (Virtual)
2024-01-30 07:00 - 2024-01-31 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
The INAUGURAL International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC) organized by the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Management Network is January 30 and 31, 2024. This conference is VIRTUAL allowing for more international attendance while reducing our carbon footprint.
Registration: FREE
Conference registration is free and features topics including sessions on:

New arrivals and emerging invasion pathways
Managing invasive species in a changing climate
Practitioner success stories
Lessons learned from island ecosystems
AND MORE…

Because biological invasions and climate change are global issues that know no boundaries, the IISCCC strives to create space to share research and management practices, expand networks, and promote translational experiences.

Fire Behavior and Fuels Conference
2024-04-15 - 2024-04-19 | Boise, ID, Boise, United States
The 7th International Fire Behaviour and Fuels Conference offers a forum where past Fire Management experience and lessons learned are documented, current work showcased, and emerging research, innovation and techniques on fire management shared, towards developing integrated solutions to these challenges.
This conference on three continents provides an opportunity to showcase how different countries can implement newly developed fire management policies and frameworks at local, regional and local levels to address fire risks and build resilience. The Conference will unite policy makers, scientists, fire managers and Indigenous land stewards for a shared purpose and a different future living with fire.

2024 Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference
2024-07-30 - 2024-08-01
31st Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference
ʻAUAMO KULEANA – AMPLIFYING STRENGTH THROUGH BALANCE
July 30th – August 1st, 2024
At the Hawaiʻi Convention Center
1801 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Call for Abstracts HERE are open through February 23rd, 2024 at 5 PM HST

2024 Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop
2024-09-16 - 2024-09-19 | Atlantic City, New Jersey
The Annual Cohesive Strategy Workshops were conceived to help stakeholders understand the Cohesive Strategy and see themselves as part of the solutions to wildland fire issues across the nation. The Workshops helped to build and strengthen relationships, support Cohesive Strategy activities, and facilitate Cohesive Strategy implementation.

Hawai'i Wildfire Summit
2025-02-27 08:30 - 2025-02-28 18:30 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Join us for the Hawaii Wildfire Summit 2025, a two-day event bringing together community leaders, emergency responders, policymakers, and wildfire experts to share insights, tackle challenges, and build a stronger, more wildfire-resilient Hawaii.

Hawaii Conservation Conference 2025
2025-07-22 - 2025-07-24
The Pacific Fire Exchange will be tabling resources at the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization exhibitor table and presenting in the Pacific RISCC Symposium organized by Elliot Parsons. Please come by and say hello and share partner events and any exciting news!

Nāhelehele Dryland Forest Symposium
2025-11-07
PFX will be tabling alongside Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization at the Nāhelehele Dryland Forest Symposium on November 7th! Please come stop by and and say hi. We’re looking forward to some great presentations! Registration includes a full day of exciting presentations and discussions, lunch, and a pau hana reception to extend your networking time.

Association for Fire Ecology 11th International Congress
2025-12-02 - 2025-12-06
The Pacific Fire Exchange will be presenting at and attending the Association for Fire Ecology 11th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress in New Orleans, December 2-6. PFX will be presenting in a Fire Science Exchange Network symposium titled “Science Exchange to Address Some of Wildfire’s Most Pressing Issues: WUI, Fuels Reduction, Tribal Engagement, & Post-Fire Response” on Friday morning Dec 5th 10:40-12:20 and a Fire Circle on Friday afternoon Dec 5th 1:50-3:30 titled “Fire Science in Action: Communication, Collaboration, and Connection”.

Webinar: Re-Planting After Fire
2026-01-27 12:00 - 13:30 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Wildfire can feel overwhelming. Landscaping is one place where our choices truly matter.
Pacific Fire Exchange, Surfrider Foundation, Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization, and Ocean Friendly Gardens worked together to release a new resource supporting communities rebuilding after the 2023 Maui wildfires:
Re-Planting After Fire: A Fire-Resilient Landscape Guide for Lahaina and West Maui
To help share this resource and answer community questions, we invite you to join us for a free public webinar.
Free Webinar: Fire-Resilient Landscaping for Lahaina and West Maui
Tuesday, January 27
12:00–1:30 pm HST
Online via Zoom
Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/f1Z2ODEQTeeZPF7sGEQOPQ#/registration
View the guide here: https://maui.surfrider.org/frlg
During the webinar, presenters will walk through the guide and discuss:

What fire resilient landscaping around homes actually means
Why healthy, well maintained plants can reduce wildfire risk
Practical, local guidance for Lahaina and West Maui
Simple steps homeowners can take right now

While the plant list in this guide is tailored to Lahaina and West Maui, the landscaping principles apply across Hawaiʻi and are relevant for anyone interested in reducing wildfire risk around their home. The guide was created by fire scientists, plant experts, and local practitioners to provide clear, practical guidance that people can trust.
We hope you will join us and bring your questions.

Webinar: Understanding the Wildfire-Insurance Crisis
2026-02-06 11:00 - 12:30 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Wildfire risk is reshaping the insurance landscape nationwide, and Hawaiʻi is beginning to feel the impacts. Rising premiums, nonrenewals, and new mitigation expectations are creating real challenges for homeowners, communities, and decision makers across the state.
Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization, in partnership with Headwaters Economics, the National Fire Protection Association, the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, and Verisk, invites you to a free webinar featuring nationally recognized experts at the forefront of wildfire insurance and mitigation.
This timely webinar will break down what is driving insurance decisions, how wildfire risk is being assessed, and where mitigation efforts can make a difference. The presentation will be followed by an interactive Q and A, giving participants the opportunity to ask real world questions directly to national experts.
It’s Complicated: Understanding the Wildfire Insurance Crisis
Friday, February 6, 2026
11 am-12 pm HST
Live on Zoom
Register here: bit.ly/WICHAWAII
We hope you will join us for this important conversation.

Webinar: Managing Gulches - Wildfire Mitigation Lessons
2026-04-02 10:00 - 11:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Join the Pacific Fire Exchange program (PFX) for a webinar launching new resources that share practical lessons from Hawaiʻi land managers working to reduce wildfire risk in and around gulches . Subject matter experts (SMEs) interviewed for this project include Lance DeSilva (DOFAW DLNR Maui), Paul Higashino (Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve Commission), Joe Imhoff (Skyline Conservation Initiative), Yumi Kam (Wai‘anae Mountains Watershed Partnership), Cheyenne Hiapo Perry (Mauna Kea Watershed Alliance), Willie Rice (Kealakekua Mountain Reserve), Sara Tekula (Kula Community Watershed Alliance), Amy Tsuneyoshi (Board of Water Supply).
The webinar will introduce the suite of new resources on gulch management best practices, followed by a panel discussion with some of our SMEs on key takeaways, and will conclude with an open talk story and audience Q&A to explore applications, challenges, and opportunities for wildfire mitigation in drainage areas.

Hawaiʻi Wildfire Summit 2026
2026-05-07 - 2026-05-08
Join us for the Hawaiʻi Wildfire Summit 2026, a two-day gathering on Kauaʻi bringing together agencies, organizations, and communities from across Hawaiʻi to learn together, share progress, and advance wildfire resilience statewide.
This year’s event is hosted through a partnership between the Kauaʻi Fire Department, Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency, Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization, and Hawaiʻi DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife, with support from additional County of Kauaʻi partners and fire and emergency management partners from across the state and country.

Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference 2026
2026-07-14 - 2026-07-16 | Sheraton Waikīkī & Royal Hawaiian Hotel, 2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, 96815, United States
The Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference brings together scientists, policymakers, conservation professionals, educators, students, and community members from Hawaiʻi and the Pacific to connect, share, and inspire collective care for our natural resources.
Come visit HWMO and the PFX Program at our exhibitor booth and learn about wildfire resilience across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific!

Where: Sheraton Waikiki and Royal Hawaiian Hotel
When: July 14-16
Theme: ʻImi i Ke Ēwe o Ka ʻĀina, “Guided by the Wisdom of ʻĀina”
