Members of our community from three islands will talk about their efforts in reducing the threat of wildfire across boundaries. Robbie Justice of Forest Solutions, 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.
Some introduced grasses in Hawai`i are especially fire prone and present challenges to land owners, land stewards and those concerned with the spread of wildfire. This ID guide is a quick reference to identify and control fire-adapted grasses.
After fire, there are immediate actions you can take to ensure a recovery for the people first of all, soil and water conservation
A slide presentation on what we can all do to prevent and prepare for wildfires.
A slide presentation overview on wildfire causes, conditions and threats in Hawai`i.
Since the devastating fires last month, we have been working around the clock to provide critical information to those in need including this critical listing of many requested wildfire resources
As wildfire, drought and invasive species increasingly impact native ecosystems, plants and animals, our remaining natural and cultural Hawaiian heritage is more threatened than ever.
It’s June already, and it’s getting warm out there! As such, our annual statewide wildfire awareness & preparedness campaign, Wildfire & Drought LOOKOUT is well underway, as well as some **terrific** community evacuation preparation work by Waikōloa and our public responders. Check out some of the news concerning several fire in Hawai‘i, and the latest about Guam’s typhoon. There’s also some interesting news from the mainland about smoke, water quality after fire, and lawsuits shaping how responders fight fires.
This month’s roundup includes a **stellar** joint PFX and Pacific Regional Invasive Species Climate Change webinar Changing Climate and Wildfire in Hawai‘i, some super news about $400,000 in wildfire prevention planning for Hawai‘i communities, new tools and tips for creating consistent messaging about fire, and the latest wildfire news and research.
This month’s roundup includes a **stellar** joint PFX and Pacific Regional Invasive Species Climate Change webinar Changing Climate and Wildfire in Hawai‘i, some super news about $400,000 in wildfire prevention planning for Hawai‘i communities, new tools and tips for creating consistent messaging about fire, and the latest wildfire news and research.