Increasing temperatures, an expanding human population, and increased cover of invasive shrubs and grasses, such as common gorse, fountain grass and guinea grass, all contribute to increased risk of wildfire in Hawai'i. Resource State Climate Summary: Hawai'i Applicable Sectors Forest Carbon Management Forested watershed Non-Forested Wetlands Recreation Forest Urban Agriculture Urban Forest Health Wildlife Management Grassland Fire Management Great Lakes Coastal Ecosystems
