Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Makatea, un Site Majeur Pour L'Avefaune Endemique

Grantee Name: Société d'Ornithologie de Polynésie Manu

Hotspot: Polynesia-Micronesia
Location: French Polynesia
Amount: $17,657
Dates: Apr 2010 – Oct 2011
Keywords: Species Conservation, Invasive alien species

Conduct assessment on Makatea Island to confirm if it is rat free and propose to use the island as a site for the conservation of endangered bird species like the Polynesia Imperial pigeon and the Makatea ground-dove. SOP Manu will implement biosecurity measures necessary to protect Makatea against any rat invasions.

Strategic Direction : 2 Strengthen the conservation status and management of 60 key biodiversity areas