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Tokuda joins Hirono in introducing bill to fight Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
US Rep. Jill Tokuda and US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono have introduced legislation to fight the spread of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death in Hawaiʻi.
Hirono announces $5.6M in wildfire preparation funds for Hawaiʻi
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) announced that the US Forest Service is awarding more than $5.6 million to help plan for and prevent wildfires in Hawaiʻi. The funding, made available through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) Program, will be allocated to nine projects across the state to help at-risk communities plan for and reduce the risk of wildfires.
Molokaʻi resident takes action to reduce wildfire risks
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is telling the story of Molokaʻi resident Erin Peyton, who took action to protect her community from wildfires.
Native Hawaiian organizations to benefit from $12M in new reforestation funding
In efforts to make reforestation more affordable and accessible for underserved landowners, American Forests has received a $12 million investment from the USDA Forest Service (USFS).
Wildland firefighters complete ignition training
Last week, experts from the US Forest Service wrapped up ignition training by conducting a field exercise on former agriculture lands in south Kaua‘i. Hundreds of acres here are covered in invasive grasses, the most common fuel for wildfire in Hawai‘i. Some 25% of the land across the state is covered by these grasses, adding to the overall potential for devastating wildfires.
Federal grant applications open for wildfire risk reduction, landscape scale restoration in Hawaiʻi
Federal grant opportunities to assist landowners in reducing fire risk in Hawaiʻi include Landscape Scale Restoration grants, Community Wildfire Defense grants, and Wildland-Urban Interface grants.
Video shows how biocontrol saved native Wiliwili trees in Hawai’i from extinction
“Wiliwili is a keystone species in our dry forests, and nearly every part of this special tree is used by cultural practitioners. The impact of losing this species would have been profound.” — Chipper Wichman, President of the National Tropical Botanical Garden
Interior bill includes $12.9M in additional funds for acquisition of Kaupō Ranch for NPS
The discretionary funding level is $44.8 billion, an increase of $6.8 billion over the FY 2022 enacted level.
There is hope for reestablishment of native and climate-friendly ʻōhiʻa trees, study says
Federal and university researchers released a new study that provides “encouragement and guidance” for land managers to reestablish native ʻōhiʻa trees wiped out by a fungal disease or impacted by volcanic activity and wild fires.
Hawaiʻi’s Congressional Delegation Introduces Bill To Study Potential for a National Forest in Hawaiʻi
Hawai’i’s Congressional Delegation — Senators Mazie K. Hirono and Brian Schatz and Representatives Ed Case and Kai Kahele — introduced legislation that directs the US Forest Service to assess the potential for Hawai’i lands to be declared a national forest.
Haleakalā National Park Announces Entrance Fee-Free Days for 2021
Haleakalā National Park announced six entrance fee-free days in 2021. The entrance fee-free days do not include sunrise reservations or admittance to the park between the hours of 3:00 am-7:00 am.
Workshop: How to Prevent Fires With Native Plants
Kealia Pond National Wildlife will be hosting three workshops on Jan. 18, Feb. 15, and March 21 on photographing birds and preventing fires with native plants.