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Safeguarding the Endemic Henderson Crake During the Restoration of Henderson Island World Heritage Site

Grantee Name: Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

Hotspot
Polynesia-Micronesia
Location
Pitcairn
Amount
$129,425
Dates
Sep 2010 – Dec 2011
Keywords
Species Conservation, World Heritage Site, Invasive alien species

Gather and protect ex-situ a viable number of Henderson crakes (Porzana atra) that are endemic to Henderson Island in the Pitcairn Group during a sustained campaign to remove Pacific rats. This project will make significant strides to prevent the global extinction of this species as well as several other threatened marine birds achieving a milestone in maintaining and protecting the natural heritage uniqueness of Henderson Island World Heritage site.

Strategic Direction :

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

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