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DIY Biosecurity: 5 Ways To Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species

Invasive species are damaging to ecosystems, agriculture, economies, and human health. Follow these simple rules to help prevent the spread of invasive species. 1. Check Your Hiking Gear for Invasive Species A simple walk through the local park trail or hike in the nearby nature reserve could mark the beginning of a non-native species introduction. The moment you brush […]

Written by on February 27, 2017

Towards Responsible Domestic Animal Ownership in Juan Fernández, Chile

Engaging Juan Fernández Archipelago communities to support responsible domestic animal ownership. Of all island clusters, the Juan Fernández Archipelago, 700 KM off the coast of mainland Chile, has one of the highest densities of endemic plants and animals. This high endemism led to its declaration as a Chilean National Park in 1935 and a UNESCO Biosphere […]

Written by on December 13, 2016

People and Native Species of Hawaii Disturbed by Invasive Fire Ants

Invasive ants are wreaking havoc on the Hawaiian Islands. David Moverly, the Invasive Species Advisor for the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Program in Samoa and manager of the Hawai’i Ant Lab in Hilo, is part of a global movement to manage and prevent the spread of invasive species. One invasive species he is […]

Written by on October 3, 2016