Wildfire Plans & Maps

Vegetation Mapping and Results
Fire History Maps
Communities at Risk from Wildfires Assessments
Kawaihae Wildfire Plan
Understanding the Wildfire Management System
Community Wildfire Protection Plans
Communities Wildfire Hazard Assessments
2023 Wildfire Reflections and Future Direction

Community Wildfire Protection Plans

  • CWPP Status and Meeting Sign-up

    CWPP Status and Meeting Sign-up

    Join us at the table for wildfire learning and risk-reduction action for your region!

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  • A fact sheet from Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization explaining what a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is, its benefits, and discussion topics for stakeholders.

    CWPP Overview Sheet

    Empower communities with CWPPs: Vital for federal funding & wildfire protection. Prioritize safety, resources, and action.

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  • Guide for community wildfire protection planning meeting, with steps for brainstorming, writing statements, discussing, and voting using stickers.

    CWPP Small Group Facilitation Guide

    Facilitate small group collaboration in CWPP Community Meetings with this print-out.

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  • Map showing areas of Hawaii covered by community wildfire protection plans in 2023, with different colors indicating completed, in process, and national park zones. Areas with completion years and statuses are labeled, and an inset shows the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization logo.

    CWPP State Coverage Map

    Discover CWPP State Map: Assess wildfire risk across Hawaiʻi!

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  • Map and informational text about the Ka'u Community Wildfire Protection Plan on the island of Hawai'i, showing wildfire areas in red and black.

    Kaʻū CWPP - Updated 2024

    Explore the updated Kau CWPP for current wildfire protection measures and strategies.

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  • Cover page of the Northwest Hawai'i Island Community Wildfire Protection Plan, featuring a map of the island with marked wildfire hazard areas, and logos of the Hawai'i Wildfire Management Organization, U.S. Forest Service, and Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources.

    Northwest Hawaiʻi Island CWPP - Updated 2024

    Discover updated wildfire protection strategies in the Northwest Hawaiʻi Island CWPP.

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  • Hawai'i Community Wildfire Protection Plan map showing wildfire risk zones on the island of Hawai'i, outlined in blue with green areas indicating priority projects; includes logos of Hawai'i Wildfire Management Organization, U.S. Forest Service, and Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources.

    Hāmākua CWPP - Updated 2024

    Explore the Hāmākua CWPP for effective wildfire mitigation strategies and community resilience.

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  • Cover page of the North Kona Community Wildfire Protection Plan with a map of Hawaii, highlighting North Kona on the island of Hawaii, and logos of Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization, Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, and U.S. Forest Service.

    North Kona CWPP - Updated 2024

    Discover the North Kona CWPP, a roadmap for wildfire resilience in the region.

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  • Map of Hawaii showing South Kona's wildfire protection zone in red on the island of Hawai'i with the title 'South Kona Community Wildfire Protection Plan' and text describing the plan updates and agencies involved.

    South Kona CWPP - Updated 2024

    Delve into the revised South Kona CWPP for crucial wildfire readiness details.

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  • Cover page of the Maui Community Wildfire Protection Plan, featuring a map of Maui, Hawaii, and logos of the Hawai'i Wildfire Management Organization, Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, and U.S. Forest Service.

    Upcountry Maui CWPP - Updated 2024

    Discover Upcountry Maui CWPP, a strategic blueprint for wildfire resilience.

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  • Document cover page with title 'Leeward Haleakalā Community Wildfire,' maps of Maui island, and logos of Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization, Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, U.S. Forest Service.

    Leeward Haleakala CWPP - Updated 2024

    Explore the Leeward Haleakala CWPP for comprehensive wildfire protection strategies.

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  • Map and overview of the South Maui Community Wildfire Protection Plan, showing the island of Maui with highlighted areas for wildfire risk management, and logos of Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization, Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, and US Forest Service.

    South Maui CWPP - Updated 2024

    Explore the South Maui CWPP for effective wildfire mitigation strategies and community resilience.

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  • Map of Maui island in Hawaii showing the Western Maui community wildfire protection area.

    Western Maui CWPP - Updated 2024

    Discover strategies outlined in the Western Maui CWPP for effective wildfire mitigation.

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  • Map of the Island of Oahu, Hawaii with outlined wildfire protection area, part of the North Shore Community Wildfire Protection Plan, 2021 original plan and 2024 updated priority projects, logos of Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization, Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, U.S. Forest Service, and text explaining the wildfire risk reduction efforts.

    North Shore Oʻahu CWPP - Updated 2024

    Discover the North Shore Oahu CWPP for effective wildfire mitigation strategies.

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  • Map of East Honolulu, Hawaii, highlighting the wildfire protection plan area, with smaller maps showing its location on Oahu and the Hawaiian Islands, and logos of local organizations involved in wildfire management.

    East Honolulu CWPP - Updated 2024

    Explore the East Honolulu CWPP for effective wildfire mitigation strategies and community resilience.

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  • Map of Hawaiian island Oahu with a detailed overview of the Western O'ahu Community Wildfire Protection Plan, development timelines from 2016 to 2024, and logos of organizations involved.

    Western Oʻahu CWPP - Updated 2024

    Discover the Western Oahu CWPP, a blueprint for wildfire resilience in the region.

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  • Map of the island of Kaua'i, Hawaii, with the title 'Kaua'i Community Wildfire Protection Plan' and logos of Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization, Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, and U.S. Forest Service at the bottom.

    Kauaʻi CWPP - Updated 2024

    Explore the updated Kauaʻi CWPP for enhanced wildfire preparedness measures.

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  • A poster for the Molokai Community Wildfire Protection Plan featuring a map of Molokai island in Hawaii, with text about the plan's development and priority projects, logos of the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization, Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, and U.S. Forest Service.

    Molokaʻi CWPP - Updated 2024

    Discover the Molokai CWPP for effective wildfire mitigation strategies.

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Fire History Maps

  • Map of Hawaii showing wildfire incidents from 1999 to 2022, with red circles indicating acres burned on each island, including Kaua'i, Moloka'i, Lanai, Kaho'olawe, O'ahu, Maui, and Hawaii. The size of circles varies based on the amount of area burned.

    State of Hawaiʻi Wildfire History Map (1999-2022)

    Updated wildfire incident map (1999-2022) compiled by HWMO from federal, state, and local agencies' data

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  • Map showing wildfire incidents across Hawaii's six main islands, marked with red dots indicating fire locations. Islands include Hawai'i, Maui, O'ahu, Moloka'i, Lāna'i, and Kaua'i. The map features a legend for roads and wildfires, and provides a scale of 1:160,000.

    State of Hawaiʻi Wildfire History Map (2002-2012)

    USFS funded HWMO to gather fire data, collaborating with UH. Records were meticulously compiled and geo-located.

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Vegetation Mapping and Results

  • A group of people attending a presentation or meeting in a bright, spacious room with large windows. Some are seated listening, while a woman stands at a microphone and a line of security or police officers stands near the door.

    2018-19 Rapid Assessment of Vegetation Management Results

    Hawaiʻi faces increasing wildfire hazards due to land use and climate change. Vegetation management is crucial for mitigating these risks, ensuring firefighter safety, and fostering climate adaptation. Collaborative efforts are essential for creating wildfire-resilient communities, as highlighted by HWMO's initiatives and partnerships.

    Check out each island's reports

Community Wildfire Hazard Assessments

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Communities at Risk from Wildfires

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Kawaihae Wildfire Plan

The Greater Kawaihae Wildfire Plan provides a comprehensive framework to improve wildfire readiness, safety, and recovery for communities, landscapes, and emergency response agencies in the region.

Developed through collaboration between landowners, government agencies, and community partners, the plan outlines goals and priority actions for before, during, and after wildfire events.

Its purpose is to guide coordinated efforts that protect lives, homes, natural resources, and nearshore waters while building long-term resilience across the Greater Kawaihae region.

Download the Kawaihae Wildfire Plan
Cover page of the Greater Kawaihae Region Wildfire Plan, September 2022, by the Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization, featuring a logo with stylized flames and a landscape with sky, water, and green fields.