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Island Conservation
A glance at 2008 reveals Island Conservation’s expansion into two new geographic regions, strong partnerships, and increased capacity. These accomplishments have allowed Island Conservation to protect more native and endemic island species from extinction than ever before.
In 2008, Island Conservation implemented two restoration projects to protect valuable island habitat: Ecuador’s Isla de la Plata (new region) and Rat Island, Alaska (largest Island Conservation project to date and third largest in the world). Restoration of Isla de la Plata protects the critically endangered Waved Albatross and five other seabird species, several breeding landbirds, two mammal, five reptile and one bat species. The Rat Island Restoration Project provides nearly 7,000 acres of ideal nesting habitat for at least 26 species of birds, including 13 seabird species. Island Conservation also began work in the Haida Gwaii, British Columbia restoring populations of Ancient Murrelets. We are deeply grateful to our donors and partners who make these projects possible. Thank you!
Click on the link below to learn more about our exciting 2008 accomplishments!
Island Conservation’s 2008 Annual Report
Thumbnail photograph courtesy of USFWS, Jesse Irwin
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