Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Exploring the Removal of Threats on East Rennell as a Local Response to a World Heritage Area in Danger

Grantee Name: BirdLife International

Hotspot: East Melanesian Islands
Location: Solomon Islands
Amount: $19,964
Dates: Apr 2018 – Apr 2019
Keywords: Protected Areas, Invasive alien species

Determine the feasibility of managing (including eradicating) invasive alien rats on East Rennell in Solomon Islands, protecting sensitive species and habitats including the World Heritage Area (WHA). The project will establish a baseline among key biological indicators as a means of tracking the condition of the WHA. It will also, identify mechanisms for preventing future harmful invasive alien species introductions to East Rennell.

Strategic Direction : 1 Empower local communities to protect and manage globally significant biodiversity at priority Key Biodiversity Areas under-served by current conservation efforts

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Exploring the Removal of Threats on East Rennell as a Local Response to a World Heritage Area in Danger

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