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Managing Invasive Species at Key Biodiversity Areas in Palau and Fiji

Grantee Name: BirdLife International

Hotspot
Polynesia-Micronesia
Location
Fiji, Palau
Amount
$194,292
Dates
Mar 2011 – Oct 2013
Keywords
Livelihoods, Invasive alien species

Improve well-being and livelihoods for communities on Kayangel atoll, Palau and Mabualau, Vatu-I-Ra and seven of the Ringgold islands by removing invasive rodents from these islands, put in place effective bio-security mechanisms to prevent recolonization, and generate income through tourism and promoting artisanal crafts. In addition, assess the opportunities to declare these sites as community protected areas.

Strategic Direction :

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

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