A Homecoming for Floreana
Roger McDonough from our partners at Galápagos Conservancy explains the process behind raising hybrid tortoises for Floreana!
Tag: Floreana
Restoring an Island, One Ecosystem at a Time
A new podcast episode explains the full benefits of holistic restoration on Floreana Island!
Eden vs. Reality: The True Story of Floreana’s Ecological Drama
Read the full ecological story of Floreana Island in the Galápagos from the early settlements to today.
Holistic Ecological Restoration on Floreana Island: A Model for the Future
Holistic restoration is at work on Floreana Island, where the largest conservation project in the history of the Galápagos is underway!
Return of the Rails: Signs of Recovery on Floreana Island
A locally-extinct species of ground-dwelling bird was found on Floreana Island!
New Tech for Island Restoration: Sentinel Camera Traps
We’re using a cutting-edge new tool to sense and detect animals in remote locations. Find out how!
Marine Monitoring: Expect the Unexpected and Other Experiences from Islands Lost in Time
Read about Nathaniel Hanna Holloway’s experience doing marine monitoring in the Galápagos!
Island restoration and the vital role of connector species
Penny Becker, Island Conservation’s Vice President of Conservation, wrote an article about connector species that was recently featured by our partners at Galapagos Conservation Trust. Her groundbreaking research has helped uncover the vital connections between land and sea, sparking a new era of holistic restoration from ridge to reef. The idea that the land and […]
PRESS RELEASE: Finches Released in the Galapagos Signal Triumph for Floreana Island Restoration Project
Five native finch species were released on Floreana Island, forecasting success for the largest conservation project in the Galapagos!
My Experience on Floreana Island: GIS, Conservation and Community
Island Conservation’s GIS Data Science Specialist shares how her experience on Floreana has been shaped by community.