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Institutional Capacity Building for Invasive Bird Control in the Pacific

Grantee Name: Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

Hotspot
Polynesia-Micronesia
Location
Samoa
Amount
$70,807
Dates
Nov 2011 – Dec 2012
Keywords
Capacity building, Invasive alien species

Undertake an analysis of past attempts at avian control focusing on myna birds (Acridotheres tristis) and compile these into a comprehensive analysis of techniques and lessons learned. Based upon this study, convene a workshop of relevant practitioners in avian control techniques and collectively develop a state-of-art tool kit that can be used in future, drawing upon the approaches pioneered on Atiu in the Cook Islands.

Strategic Direction :

1 Prevent, control, and eradicate invasive species in key biodiversity areas

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