This annual summary of fires in 2019 aims to provide a sense of context for wildfire activity on the Western US-Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) of Palau, Guam, the Northern Marianas, and Yap. …
PAUL HIGASHINO, AS PHOTOGRAPHED IN MAUI MAGAZINE’S “ENVIRONMENTAL HEROES” BY NINA LEE, ARNA JOHNSON In “Partner Perspectives” we get to know the diverse people, roles, and views of wildfire management in the…
Fire Communication & Education, Western Pacific A multi-partner, standards-aligned, culturally-relevant wildfire awareness tailored to Guam’s school curriculum (grades 6-12).
A slide presentation overview by Clay Trauernicht and Josh Silva of UH Mānoa of best practices for assessing and mitigating fire threats to farms and farmers.
In “Partner Perspectives” we get to know the diverse people, roles, and views of wildfire management in the Pacific. This month, we feature Shayna Decker, Manager of Communications for Maui Electric Company…
Pacific Island Fuel Breaks Quick Reference Guide; Research Brief: Measuring Recovery 25 Years After Fire; Annual Summary: 2018 Wildfire in Hawai‘i; fire and erosion webinar, field trips, new staff.
A quick reference guide to establishing fuel breaks in tropical grasslands and savannas for reducing hazardous wildfire conditions on Pacific Islands.
A look at the resiliency of a Hawaiian woodland forest within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park 25 years after fire.
The Pacific Fire Exchange hosted a webinar with Clay Trauernicht (University of Hawai‘i), Willie Rice (Forest Solutions, Inc.) and Jack Minassian (University of Hawai‘i) on the topic of fire and erosion.
Every wildfire incident is part of a larger pattern of wildfire occurrence and is an opportunity to gain experience and insight for wildfire management.