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

Pacific Island Fuel Breaks & Management Strategies

A quick reference guide to establishing fuel breaks in tropical grasslands and savannas for reducing hazardous wildfire conditions on Pacific Islands.

Research Brief: Measuring Recovery 25 Years After Fire

A look at the resiliency of a Hawaiian woodland forest within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park 25 years after fire.

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…

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:…

Webinar: First Annual Review of Wildfire in Hawaii – 2017

A review of the major fire incidents in Hawaii for 2017. Webinar participants chime in with questions and additional information about the fires. KEY WORDS: Fire Behavior & Weather, Fire Communication &…

Webinar: Land Cover Maps for Fire & Land Management

Matt Lucas presents on land cover Geographic Information Systems products for Hawai‘i and other Pacific Islands. He is a Master of Science graduate of the Natural Resource and Environmental Management Dept at…

Restoration Impacts on Fuels & Fire Potential

A research brief summarizing the results of an experiment to determine how ecological restoration with native Hawaiian species in Waianae Kai Forest Reserve on O`ahu can modify potential fire behavior.

Webinar: Fire & Ohia–What this disturbance means for Hawaii’s dominant tree

Mark Wasser presents on how ohia trees are affected by fire, how they will fare under changing environmental conditions, and management implications. WATCH THE WEBINAR

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