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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

Interview with American Novelist Jonathan Franzen

Island Conservation talks with Jonathan Franzen about writing, birding, and effective conservation. You just published a book of essays titled The End of the End of the Earth, in which you suggest that the essay is perhaps more important now than ever. Why is that? The essay about essays grew out of the introduction I wrote […]

Written by on December 20, 2018

New Research Uncovers the Mysterious Life of Juvenile Grey-headed Albatross

New research gives a glimpse of the life and threats that Grey-headed Albatross face once they fledge and leave South Georgia Island. The sub-Antarctic Island of South Georgia is home to a many rare and threatened bird and due to the removal of invasive species by the South Georgia Heritage Trust and partners, many of […]

Written by on August 4, 2018

Invasive Mice Endanger the Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross on Gough Island

Endangered Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross have been pushed to the brink of extinction by invasive mice on Gough Island in the South Atlantic Ocean. But, that will soon change. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and Island Conservation are taking action to protect the albatross by removing invasive mice. This article contains descriptions and a video […]

Written by on May 15, 2018

National Geographic Highlights the Successful Removal of Invasive Rats on South Georgia Island

South Georgia Island species are recovering following the largest rat removal project in history. By: Emma Marris A remote, freezing, salt-spray lashed paradise for wildlife has been completely cleared of rats in the largest rodent eradication of all time, the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) announced today. Rats are smart, adaptable, and hungry. For all these reasons, […]

Written by on May 10, 2018

Project to Free South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands of Invasive Plants is Underway

The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands appoints Indigena Biosecurity International to deliver a five year non-native plant management project. The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI), Antarctica, announced that a project to remove invasive plants in the region is underway. The project will be carried out by Indigena […]

Written by on October 3, 2016