Vegetation—Rainfall interactions reveal how climate variability and climate change alter spatial patterns of wildland fire probability on Big Island, Hawai’i (Science of the Total Environment, 2019)

Author Clay Trauernicht provides a spatial fire occurrence models to reveal the relative influence of multiple drivers, and discusses rainfall-vegetation interactions as a key predictor of fire risk variability as well as future drying predictions with climate change.

Partner Perspective: Mike Walker, Fire Protection Forester, Division of Forestry and Wildlife

In “Partner Perspectives” we get to know the diverse people, roles, and views of wildfire management in the Pacific. Mike Walker kindly spent some time with us to share about his experience…

January 2019 Newsletter

Andy Kikuta U.S. Fish and Wildlife interview, Kikin’ Grass webinar, events, news and resources.

Partner Perspective: Andy Kikuta, Hakalau Fire Management Specialist, US Fish & Wildlife

In “Partner Perspectives” we get to know the diverse people, roles, and views of wildfire management in the Pacific. When we caught wind that Andy would be retiring at the end of…

Webinar: Kickin’ Grass in Hawaii for Wildfire Management & Restoration

What: Observations and experiments on tropical grasses, including information on different grass species and on herbicide timing, application method, and ingredients. James Leary presents on over a decade of observations and experiments…

Partner Perspective: Carolyn Stewart, Board Member, Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization

In “Partner Perspectives” we get to know the diverse people, roles, and views of wildfire management in the Pacific. Carolyn Stewart kindly spent some time with us discussing her experiences working in…

October 2018 Newsletter

Partner Perspective with Carolyn Stewart, Grass-Fire Cycle Fact Sheet, Chili Cook-off, News & Upcoming Events

Wildfire In Paradise – Management Context and Challenges

This 2-page fact sheet explains the problem of wildfire on tropical islands as it intersects with watershed and marine resource health, invasive species, climate and weather. Tags: Hawaii, Climate & Fire, Fire…

The Grass-Fire Cycle on Pacific Islands

Understanding the Grass-Fire Cycle can help to better manage grasslands and savannas, reduce the risk of wildland fire, and limit the impacts of re on our communities, watersheds, and native ecosystems. Tags:…

2017 Wildfires in Hawaii – PFX Annual Summary

Every wildfire incident is part of a larger pattern of wildfire occurrence and is an opportunity to gain experience and insight for wildfire management. View the 2017 Wildfire Summary for Hawaii. Tags:…

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