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Holistic Island Restoration: Removing Invasive Coconut Palms for Seabird Recovery

New research seeks to determine the role management of invasive coconut palms should play in island restoration. Historically, the conversion of land on islands into coconut palm plantations—in many cases a non-native species, has outcompeted native plants and became an invasive—degrading habitat for many seabird populations. Today, these impoverished ecosystems still pose a very real […]

Written by on July 13, 2021

South Georgia: The First Hurdle in Saving Britain’s Islands

Following the largest rat removal project in history, South Georgia Island is now beginning to recover and flourish, with efforts to maintain biosecurity going strong. Three years ago, South Georgia Island, a remote and lush paradise for all kinds of wildlife, was declared completely free of invasive rats. Positioned only 800 miles southeast of the […]

Written by on April 1, 2021