Changing Climate and Fire: a Crisis Brewing in the Pacific

As the climate crisis rages on, wildfires will become ever more frequent, more intense, and more wide-spreading in Hawai’i and across the Pacific. This fact sheet summarizes the latest climate research as…

The Raging Flames of Palau (Video): The Value of Palau’s Forests

Learn about preventing the threat of fires to Palau’s population and forest, a source of cultural pride and biological diversity.

Wildfire Review Series: Abandoned Agriculture in 2019 is Hawai‘i’s Fire Problem

This review of Hawai‘i’s wildfires in 2019 aims to provide a sense of context for large fires across the state, particularly the abandonment of agriculture that same year.

Story Map: Wildfire in the Pacific

Brought to you by USDA Forest Service’s Pacific Island Forestry, this story map presents the full picture of wildfire in western Pacific islands. CHECK OUT THE STORY MAP

Palau Wildfire Awareness Curriculum: Grades 6-12

A multi-partner, standards-aligned, culturally-relevant wildfire awareness tailored to Palau’s school curriculum (grades 6-12).

Yap Wildfire Awareness Curriculum: Grades 6-12

A multi-partner, standards-aligned, culturally-relevant wildfire awareness tailored to Yap’s school curriculum (grades 6-12).

Virtual Workshop (Webinar): Dealing with Your Own Backyard During COVID-19

Watch an interactive, virtual workshop highlighting what Hawai‘i and Pacific Island residents & families can do around their homes to create wildfire-safe and resilient landscapes.

2019 Wildfire Summary in the Western Pacific

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. …

Guam Wildfire Awareness Curriculum: Grades 6-12

Fire Communication & Education, Western Pacific A multi-partner, standards-aligned, culturally-relevant wildfire awareness tailored to Guam’s school curriculum (grades 6-12).

Slide Presentation: Fire Management for Farmers

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.

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