New Paper Shows Invasive Species Removal is a Nature-Based Solution for Climate Resilience
Island Conservation and partners have published a new paper quantifying ecosystem resilience on restored islands!
Restoring islands for nature and people worldwide.
Island Conservation and partners have published a new paper quantifying ecosystem resilience on restored islands!
Written by Island Conservation on October 3, 2024
With sea levels on the rise, how are the coastlines of islands transforming? Read on to find out how dynamic islands really are!
Written by Island Conservation on September 5, 2024
Researchers on Palmyra Atoll have discovered the best methods for removing invasive coconut palms and restoring native plants!
Written by Island Conservation on February 21, 2024
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 Ted Haffner on April 26, 2023
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 Matt on April 19, 2023
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 Island Conservation on December 22, 2022
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 Matt on December 22, 2022
Island Conservation’s David Will co-authored an important paper that shows the power of eradications. The Database of Island Invasive Species Eradications (DIISE) demonstrates that our targeted actions bring incredible returns on investment.
Written by Island Conservation on August 10, 2022
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 Sara on April 16, 2018
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 Sara on April 13, 2018