URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO IMPLEMENT GREEN FIRE BREAKS IN WEST OAHU TO MITIGATE THE RISK OF WILDFIRES.

This House Resolution (HR 15) urges Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources and the City and County of Honolulu to implement "green fire breaks" in West Oahu. Green fire breaks use native, fire-resistant vegetation with higher moisture content to slow wildfire spread, replacing traditional fire breaks. The resolution specifically targets West Oahu's high wildfire risk area, citing dry weather, urban development, steep slopes, and invasive non-native plants as key concerns. It is a non-binding resolution requiring consultation with the State Fire Council but does not create new laws or funding.