PacificFireExchange

New gulch wildfire mitigation resources are launching. Join PFX for a free webinar (April 2, 10am HST) with experts from DOFAW, watershed partnerships, and more. Panel + live Q&A. Register: bit.ly/hawaiigulch #Wildfire #Hawaii

Wildfire can feel overwhelming, but landscaping is one place our choices matter. PFX, Surfrider Foundation, HWMO, and Ocean Friendly Gardens invite you to a free webinar on the Fire-Resilient Landscape Guide. Jan 27 | 12–1:30 pm HST Register: maui.surfrider.org/frlg

A safe New Year is a happy New Year. Fireworks can spark wildfires. Skip lighting fireworks yourself and enjoy professional displays instead. Protect our communities and landscapes.

Happy holidays from the team at PFX. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Wishing you a safe, peaceful, and joyful holiday season.

Two years later, the Lahaina and Kula fires remain in our hearts. We honor the lives lost by caring for the land, ocean, and each other, and by growing stronger roots of resilience. ʻAʻohe hana nui ke alu ʻia. Visit kuhiniamaui.org to reflect and support.

Missed our Building for Wildfire Resilience in Hawai‘i webinar with @headecon? Watch the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=-cXr1i… Slides: hwmo.org/s/HWMO-and-CPA… More resources: hwmo.org/build-wildfire… Let’s build and retrofit safe for wildfire. #WildfireResilience #Hawaii

In the aftermath of the August 2023 fires, there are so many questions about what to plant: native or non-native? What about direct seeding? Where can I get plants? What about moving around invasive pests? We have many answers! pacificfireexchange.org/resource/reveg…

As the rainy season begins, many of us are thinking of the places that have burned, some with devastating effects. We often get asked how to prevent soil erosion into streams and waterways. Find out more here: pacificfireexchange.org/resource/soil-…

One of the most frequent questions we've gotten at PFX is: what do I do to help my burned land? While the answers and approaches are many, we do have answers to some of these questions: pacificfireexchange.org/after-fire/

Speaking of webinars, if you missed it, here's a good one! "Kickin’ Grass in Hawaii for Wildfire Management & Restoration" with Dr. James Leary who presents his and experiments on tropical grasses herbicide timing, application method, and ingredients. pacificfireexchange.org/resource/webin…

Eric Moller, Deputy Chief of Hawai‘i County Fire shares his perspective of the changing fire regimes in Hawai‘i, current challenges and how we can help in his presentation "Wildland Considerations–A Hawai‘i Island Firefighter’s Perspective: pacificfireexchange.org/resource/prese…

Every month, PFX puts out the latest "hot topics"and we also highlight the very cool work that all of you are doing too! In order to stay in the know, subscribe to our monthly newsletter at our website: pacificfireexchange.org/wildfire-commu…

Every month, PFX puts out the latest "hot topics"and we also highlight the very cool work that all of you are doing too! In order to stay in the know, subscribe to our monthly newsletter at our website: pacificfireexchange.org/wildfire-commu…

Speaking of webinars, we tackle the climate crisis in Hawai`i and how this affects the risk of wildfire as well as the impacts to people and the archipelago's unique resources. Check it out here: pacificfireexchange.org/resource/webin…

This was one of the most well attended and interesting webinars we've had with Dr. Alyssa Anderson at UH Manoa presenting on wildfire in Hawai`i in the context of Hawaiian language 19th century "nupepa" (newspapers): pacificfireexchange.org/resource/talk-…

Speaking of "Grazing to Reduce Blazing", here's our Part II. This science share out was with UH's Dr. Clay Trauernicht; Raia Olsen of O‘ahu Grazers, Dr. Elliott Parsons, DLNR. They presented how-tos on hiring island professional grazers and lessons learned for contract grazing.

In case you missed it, our Talk Story Tuesday "Grazing to Reduce Blazing," we round up the latest research to understand more about how our four-legged friends (goats, sheep, cows, etc.) if managed properly can help reduce blazing and wildland fire: pacificfireexchange.org/resource/talk-…

Every month, PFX puts out the latest "hot topics"and we also highlight the very cool work that all of you are doing too! In order to stay in the know, subscribe to our monthly newsletter at our website: pacificfireexchange.org/wildfire-commu…

Did you know that the Federated States of Micronesia are an independent nation with 600+ high islands including Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae? Fire-prone savannas have a long history of intentional burning by people. Check it out here: pacificfireexchange.org/region/federat…

Did you know that Palau has been inhabited for 3,000 years and has high levels of endemism (locally unique) species. Like elsewhere in western Pacific islands, fire is set intentionally and is more common from March to April. Learn more here: pacificfireexchange.org/region/the-rep…