After the destructive wildfires on Maui in 2023 and in response to a huge interest in transforming hazardous vegetation, PFX crowdsourced expert opinion on the hardiness of plants used in restoration and landscaping across Hawai`i.  The purpose of this resource is to provide information and options for plant species that can replace fire-prone vegetation and thereby reduce fire risk.  Known as “green strips” or “green firebreaks," zones such as these disrupt continuous fire-prone grasses, lower fire intensity, and slow the rate of wildfire spread. We identified and evaluated 30 native and non-native plants, focusing on two criteria: 1) species which are commercially available and/or could be propagated easily and 2) species which require less maintenance or care.   These aspects were deemed more important than species flammability (which can be high for many weeds) because plant survival is key to ensuring green firebreaks do not become a fire hazard themselves (for more information about weeds which can be a risk for fire >>READ MORE HERE). It is important to note that green firebreaks will require maintenance and protection from fire and ungulates, especially during their early phase of establishment.  Green firebreaks alone will not prevent the spread and containment of all wildfires and are intended to provide safer conditions in concert with emergency response.  Under certain conditions such as prolonged drought, low humidity and high windspeed, nearly any vegetation has potential to burn regardless of the species.