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Conservation Research: Three Key Scientific Papers

Island Conservation recently welcomed Ted Haffner onto our Advisory Council – a wonderfully engaged, thoughtful and experienced thinker who brings a deep understanding of conservation to further guide our team. Ted’s vast experience connecting the natural world to the built environment through strategic thinking is ideal for an organization that strives to maximize global impact. […]

Written by on April 26, 2023

What are “science-based” interventions anyway?

Last week a new paper (with significant contributions from Island Conservation’s Coral Wolf and David Will) has shown that once invasive species have been removed from islands, seabird populations can be – and have been – restored with remarkable success. The study synthesizes 851 events, covering 138 species in 551 locations and 36 countries, and […]

Written by on April 19, 2023

AFP: How tackling invasive species on land can spark ‘stunning’ improvements at sea

This article is a reprint from Yahoo!News that ran on December 5, 2022. It was written by Kelly Macnamara for Agence France-Presse. You can read our press release here on the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences perspective co-led by Island Conservation’s Penny Becker. Restoring islands devastated by invasive species and helping coastal “connectors” […]

Written by on December 22, 2022

The true cost of invasive species on islands shown in new study

For better or worse, the modern world is driven by economics, and it is often the case that collective action can only be motivated by alarming financial realities. A new paper underscores the urgency with which we should protect and restore island-ocean ecosystems by highlighting the enormous cost that invasive species have – not just […]

Written by on December 22, 2022

Philosophy Talks: Pattern, Practices, and Wisdom

Freelance writer Sara Kaiser engages philosopher Nickolas Knightly in a conversation about the role of wisdom in conservation. Does philosophy have a place in conservation? Philosophical inquiry can provide pathways to broader and clearer understandings of the daily efforts and deeper purposes of any pursuit, including conservation. The process of asking questions often gives rise […]

Written by on April 16, 2018

Scientific Study Calls for Holistic Conservation Goals

Research highlights the importance of a holistic approach to invasive species conservation projects. After invasive species have been removed from an ecosystem, how do you measure recovery, and what can we learn from past efforts? A new study in the scientific journal Biological Invasions titled “When does invasive species removal lead to ecological recovery? Implications […]

Written by on April 13, 2018