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Island Conservation
Freelance writer and conservationist Ted Williams delves into the impacts of invasive species removal on Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge, Puerto Rico. By: Ted Williams Good news is scarce in Puerto Rico these days. But if you look 13 miles to the west, on a 358-acre island called Desecheo, you’ll find a mother lode. Desecheo, once […]
Scientists assess existing research on invasive species, identify key unknowns, and point toward what’s next in the management of this global crisis. By: Dylan Meek The term “invasive species” draws a general consensus when brought up amongst conservationists—namely, that they are a significant threat to biodiversity and ecosystem integrity. But why? To what extent do […]
Scientists and conservationists drew from lessons learned from an unsuccessful project to remove invasive rats from Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge, Puerto Rico in 2012 to carry out a successful implementation in 2016. An international conference focused on the impacts and management of invasive alien species on islands is taking place at University of Dundee, Scotland July […]