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This concurrent resolution urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and the City and County of Honolulu to implement green fire breaks in West Oahu as a strategy to mitigate wildfire risks. The resolution highlights the vulnerability of West Oahu to wildfires due to dry weather patterns, urban development, steep slopes, and non-native plant life, noting that the Hawaii Statewide Geographic Information System Program has identified the Leeward region as having a high fire risk. Green fire breaks are described as ecological buffer zones using native, fire-resistant plants that have higher moisture content and slower burn rates compared to invasive, highly flammable species. These fire breaks are intended to slow wildfire spread, provide more time for emergency response, enable safer resident evacuations, and improve overall community resilience. The resolution also specifies that the State Fire Council should be consulted during implementation to provide guidance on the best methods for establishing these green fire breaks. Finally, the resolution calls for certified copies to be sent to key officials at DLNR, the State Fire Council, and the City and County of Honolulu.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=15&year=2025