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Restoration of Nu'utele and Nu'ulua Islands (Aleipata Group), Samoa

Grantee Name: Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme

Hotspot
Polynesia-Micronesia
Location
Samoa
Amount
$63,000
Dates
Mar 2006 – Sep 2006
Keywords
Restoration, Invasive alien species

Establish the necessary preparatory groundwork, such as feasibility studies, operational plans, and management strategies for the restoration of the Aleipata islands by eradicating the Pacific or Polynesian rat (Rattus exulans) and controlling the yellow crazy ant (Anoplolepis gracilipes). Once eradicated, island populations of globally threatened birds and flying foxes will be secured.

Strategic Direction :

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

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