Ha’apai Islets boost Tonga’s Biodiversity Conservation Efforts with Invasive Species Removal
Our work in Tonumea and Kelefesia shows how Tonga is leading the way in restoration and rewilding in the Pacific!
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Our work in Tonumea and Kelefesia shows how Tonga is leading the way in restoration and rewilding in the Pacific!
Written by Bren Ram on January 21, 2025
Invasive species pose a threat to island biodiversity, but we’re working to holistically restore these ecosystems worldwide!
Written by Bren Ram on February 27, 2024
A new plan to restore seabird habitats in areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon disaster includes invasive species removal.
Written by Bren Ram on October 6, 2023
What facts do you know about invasive species? These nine facts reveal their negative impacts and what humans can do to stop them!
Written by Sally on September 18, 2023
Invasive alien species (IAS) pose a major global threat to nature, economies, food security and human health. New IPBES Report provides data.
Written by Island Conservation on September 15, 2023
The global economy loses more than $423 billion every year to invasive species which threaten nature, food security, and human health. A new report by the International Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) shows that invasive species pose a major threat to biodiversity, healthy ecosystems, and sustainable communities. Aimed at policymakers around the world, […]
Written by Bren Ram on September 8, 2023
Island Conservation’s Late Island project is the feature of a new article in New Zealand Geographic. The article highlights the expertise of our many collaborators—especially the New Zealanders who first developed the techniques that make the removal of invasive species possible. Journalist Kate Evans describes the people, institutions, and know-how that come together to make […]
Written by Bren Ram on September 6, 2023
With support from the Kingdom of Tonga’s Environment Department, Late Island has now become the largest island in the Pacific to have been cleared of invasive species. This is a historic landmark: Tonga is now leading the Pacific region in efforts to scale up invasive species management and rewilding projects. Late Island’s rich, biodiverse ecosystem is now ready for the reintroduction of native species.
Written by Island Conservation on August 29, 2023
A new study in ScienceDirect led by Anna J. Turbelin analyzes biological invasions (invasive species) and natural hazards (storms, floods and wildfires) damage cost data over 1980–2019 and finds that invasion costs are as costly and increased faster over time with harmful impacts to societies and their environments, and human health. Highlights Scientists reported that […]
Written by Island Conservation on July 17, 2023
Islands are renowned for their unique ecosystems, captivating biodiversity, and vibrant communities. However, these isolated paradises often face an insidious threat that jeopardizes not only their natural heritage but also the well-being of their inhabitants: invasive species. In this blog post, we explore the profound impacts invasive species have on island biodiversity, fragile ecosystems, and […]
Written by Island Conservation on July 10, 2023