Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

The Viwa Island Restoration Project, Fiji

Grantee Name: University Of The South Pacific

Hotspot: Polynesia-Micronesia
Location: Fiji
Amount: $122,250
Dates: Sep 2005 – Aug 2006
Keywords: Livelihoods, Restoration, Species Conservation

Restore the populations of native fauna of Viwa Island and ensure the long-term conservation of the Endangered Fijian ground frog (Platymantis vitiana). This integrated project will also address water storage on the island as well as develop ecotourism potential.

Strategic Direction :

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