Conservation

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Dr. Daniel Simberloff Receives 2016 John Pritzlaff Award

Island Conservation board member and renowned conservation biologist Dr. Daniel Simberloff receives prestigious conservation award at the 2016 California Islands Symposium. Every year since 2007 the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden presents the Honorable John C. Pritzlaff Conservation Award to a “global trailblazer in conservation.” This year the winner of this prestigious award is Daniel Simberloff, dedicated conservationist and a valued board […]

Written by on October 31, 2016

Pacific Island Birds Saved From Extinction. What’s Next?

Report finds that mainland and island birds benefit from the Endangered Species Act and captive breeding programs, but many are still in need of protection. A report has found that 61% of Pacific Island bird populations protected by the Endangered Species Act have demonstrated recovery about 20% less than mainland bird populations. The report states that the Guam Rail […]

Written by on July 26, 2016

South Island Robins Thrive on Predator-free Island

A remote island off of New Zealand offers South Island Robins protection from invasive predators.  South Island Robins are an iconic and beloved native species of New Zealand. Unfortunately, the quaint songbird faces threats posed by invasive predators. In an effort to protect the native bird species, conservationists relocated South Island Robins to the remote Chalky […]

Written by on July 26, 2016

Invasive Species and Seabirds Curriculum Debuts

A middle school educational program focused on Invasive Species and Seabirds will kick off this school year. A new Invasive Species and Seabirds curriculum has been developed for middle schools and it’s free to all educators! The curriculum was developed with an eye towards rural island communities’ middle schools, but will be of interest to […]

Written by on July 20, 2016

Protecting King Island’s Native Species

The people of Tasmania’s King Island aim to end the loss of native plants and animals through conservation efforts.  King Island, part of Tasmania, Australia, is home to endangered and endemic species, including the Critically Endangered Orange-bellied Parrot: the Little Penguin: the Superb Fairy Wren: and the Platypus: Further decline of native vegetation would have serious consequences for the rare animals […]

Written by on July 14, 2016

Rare NZ Plant, Ngutukākā, Saved from Extinction

The New Zealand Critically Endangered native plant Ngutukākā was pushed to the brink of extinction by invasive species but was saved by conservation efforts.  The Critically Endangered Ngutukākā–or Kakabeak–is endemic to New Zealand. The plant was named for its flowers, which resemble the beak of the Kaka, an endangered bird native to New Zealand. The plant almost disappeared from the […]

Written by on July 14, 2016

Antipodes Island Operations Completed Ahead of Schedule! 

Campaign hits major milestone in effort to protect rare and threatened birds like the ground dwelling Antipodean Parakeet. We are pleased to announce that the Million Dollar Mouse Campaign has achieved the near-impossible. The operations to remove damaging invasive mice to protect native species on Antipodes Island has been successfully completed by an international partnership. […]

Written by on July 14, 2016

Invasive Ants are Gone for Good on Tiritiri Island

The New Zealand Department of Conservation has successfully eradicated invasive ants from Tiritiri Matanga Island, New Zealand.  If ants have ever invaded your home, you know what a nuisance they can be–it can be very difficult to completely get rid of these persistent pests. Now imagine trying to eradicate ants from an entire island. Sound impossible? It’s […]

Written by on June 24, 2016

Research Highlights the Importance of Conservation

Researchers find that humans have been altering the natural environment for thousands of years, call for conservation action. Recognition and criticism of man’s harmful impact on the natural world is becoming more and more prominent. Though this awareness may seem recent, the fact of human-induced environmental destruction is not. Research from the University of Oxford reveals that humans have […]

Written by on June 24, 2016

Island Sanctuaries Help Beloved Kākāpō Recover From Near-extinction

Critically Endangered Kākāpō, the world’s heaviest parrot, has had a much-needed breeding success this year. This breeding season, 37 Kākāpō chicks are surviving on predator-free island sanctuaries. The charming New Zealand native experienced a dangerous population decline in recent years due to the introduction of invasive predators. The Kākāpō is flightless–it lives and forages peacefully on […]

Written by on June 24, 2016