Скачать или смотреть Reducing Wildfire Risk on Kaala Farm

From restoring the loi and native plants to grazing sheep, Eric Enos, executive director of Kaala Farm, and AK, Kaala Farm supervisor, are not just restoring culture, but also combating the invasive species that pose a threat of wildfire for the Wai'anae community.

Invasive species cover much of Waianae Valley, and become dry in the summer, meaning it is the perfect fuel for a wildfire and poses a threat to the community below. If the area catches fire, it also has the potential to burn Waianae’s water source, and the forest, which holds water and protects against flooding when there are heavy rains in the winter.

Kaala Farm is continuing to try new methods to protect their land, Waianae Valley’s resources, and the community, and are hoping to implement and spread the knowledge of these fire reduction tactics to other areas of Hawai'i.

Video credit: Malama Learning Center