What is holistic restoration?
What is holistic restoration? Read all about this incredible method to restore ecosystems for people and nature!
Restoring islands for nature and people worldwide.
What is holistic restoration? Read all about this incredible method to restore ecosystems for people and nature!
Written by Island Conservation on May 13, 2024
A restoration effort on Tuvalu brings new hope for a low-lying atoll plagued by invasive rats.
Written by Jesse Friedlander on November 27, 2023
Floreana Island begins restoration initiative with international partners to remove invasive species and protect its community.
Written by Island Conservation on October 2, 2023
New Zealand’s goal to become Predator Free by 2050 is underway, and one of the first places to benefit from restoration efforts will be Auckland Island. Invasive predators have devastated wildlife and plants on the island. They were introduced to the island from expeditions and shipwrecks and since arriving, the invasive mice, feral cats, and […]
Written by noelle on July 11, 2018
Nearly a dozen islands off the Queensland Coast will close to the public while conservationists implement a project to protect the native ecosystem by removing invasive rats. Six far-north Queensland Islands, including the Frankland and Northern Barnard Islands, will be temporarily closed as Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service officers carry out a three-week pest control […]
Written by noelle on June 8, 2018
After 18 long months, the wait is finally over. A team is heading back to Antipodes Island to discover the outcome of the Million Dollar Mouse project. Million Dollar Mouse is one of the largest-ever attempts to eradicate mice anywhere in the world. Mice can be voracious predators, and with Antipodes Island being internationally recognised […]
Written by Island Conservation on February 19, 2018
Revitalization News covers a cross-cultural inquiry and reflection by Island Conservation Communications Specialist Sara Kaiser into Kayangel’s sustainable ways of life and how Palauan perspectives can inform global conservation efforts in the Anthropocene. By: Sara Kaiser Chances are you haven’t heard of Kayangel. It’s brand new on my radar too, thanks to a new project […]
Written by Sara on December 11, 2017
André Raine, Project Manager for the Kauai Endangered Seabird Recovery Project (KESRP), recalls the once-alarming ecological condition of Lehua Islet and reports on the promising signs of change post-restoration. By: André Raine I clearly remember my first trip to Lehua. Back in 2011 I went to the islet for a four-day seabird monitoring trip, and […]
Written by Andre on November 21, 2017
Island Restoration Specialist Jason Zito shares the latest update from the Marquesas Islands, highlighting the richness of Fatu Hiva. By: Jason Zito Kaoha nui! I’m on Fatu Hiva with Tom Ghestemme of SOP Manu to continue work with the Fatu Hiva monarch team led by Arthur (Ara) Matohi; as always the action began immediately upon arrival. The […]
Written by Jason on August 15, 2017
Scientists are assembling data to predict how climate change will drive plant invasions. With climate change in motion, plant species could migrate to regions that are changing to accommodate new species. Non-native (introduced) species are considered invasive when proof of harm to the ecosystem is observed. Climate change-driven shifts in abiotic factors–non-living features of the environment–could affect […]
Written by John on June 2, 2017