Islands are at the forefront of the global extinction crisis, with invasive vertebrates posing a significant threat to native flora and fauna. The removal of these invasive species is crucial for the restoration and protection of island ecosystems, helping to prevent extinctions and promote biodiversity! 

Island Conservation hosts an invaluable dataset to help show the impact of this key environmental intervention: the Database of Island Invasive Species Eradications (DIISE). 

This comprehensive dataset compiles historical and current invasive vertebrate eradication projects on islands, with a primary focus on invasive mammals. The data includes island location and characteristics, details about the eradication efforts such as focal species, methods, and outcomes, and links for further information.  

We redesigned and relaunched the DIISE to make it more user-friendly and visually appealing–so check it out! The DIISE is an invaluable tool for conservationists, decisionmakers, and anyone curious about the need for invasive species removal on islands. Here’s what you can see: 

• Enhanced User Interface: The redesigned DIISE features an intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it easier to navigate and access important information. 
• Comprehensive Data: The dataset includes details on each eradication project up to 2019, providing valuable insights into the methods and outcomes of invasive vertebrate removal efforts. Using this data, we can show how effective our current methods are and see where there’s room to experiment with new ones. 
• Impact Evaluation: The DIISE serves as a foundation for evaluating the biodiversity, climate resilience, and sustainable development outcomes of invasive vertebrate eradications. This helps us assess the long-term benefits of these interventions and show how impactful these kinds of projects can really be! 
• Global Indicator: By compiling data from eradication projects worldwide, the DIISE acts as a global indicator towards achieving biodiversity goals. It highlights the progress made in protecting island ecosystems and encourages us to keep pushing forward to protect Earth’s most vulnerable ecosystems! 

The redesign and launch of the DIISE have been made possible through the generous support of The Nature Conservancy, The David and Lucille Packard Foundation, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and the Global Environment Facility. Their contributions have been instrumental in enhancing the dataset and ensuring its continued impact on conservation efforts. he redesign and launch of the DIISE have been made possible through the generous support of The Nature Conservancy, The David and Lucille Packard Foundation, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and the Global Environment Facility. Their contributions have been instrumental in enhancing the dataset and ensuring its continued impact on conservation efforts.

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