Fountain grass — prescribed fire in maintenance phase

For established restoration sites with fuel load monitoring in place, carefully prescribed low-intensity fire can suppress fountain grass regrowth while benefiting fire-adapted natives.

1. Complete fuel load assessment per standard protocol. 2. Draft burn plan with clearly-defined weather prescription. 3. Obtain all required permits (county fire, DOFAW). 4. Establish holding lines and equipment stage. 5. Execute during prescription window with trained crew. 6. Post-burn: monitor native response at 6 weeks, 6 months, 12 months.

Prescribed fire requires certified burn boss, approved plan, and all crew in current fire qualification. DO NOT attempt without full agency backing.

High for grass suppression at 1–2 years post-burn. Native response variable; favor ʻaʻaliʻi and pili grass dominated sites.