Island Conservation

Study shows 5,000 percent increase in native trees on rat-free Palmyra Atoll

Native tree seedlings proliferated after rat removal, with an average of 8 seedlings per square meter. The restored forest provides critical habitat for seabirds, crabs, and other rare species, contributing to resilient ecosystems and improved fish populations.

SourceIsland Conservation·JournalPLOS ONE·DateJul 17, 2018

Want to save 41 percent of the planet's highly threatened vertebrates? Work on islands

A new database identifies 1,189 threatened island species and the invasive species driving their decline. Effective management could prevent extinctions for 95% of these species.

SourceIsland Conservation·JournalScience Advances·DateOct 25, 2017