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.
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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