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Preventing Common Myna invasion in Akrotiri SBA and Cyprus

 

Key Facts

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FUNDING SCHEME
Darwin Plus Local
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VALUE
£31,663
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WHERE
SBAs of Akrotiri & Dhekelia (Cyprus)

Summary

Our project aims to protect biodiversity by preventing the establishment of the highly invasive alien bird species, Common Myna, in Cyprus. First recorded in January 2022 within the Akrotiri British Base area, Mynas have since been recorded in other parts of Cyprus, despite initial control efforts. Coordination for recording and effective control of the Myna will be backed-up by targeted awareness-raising efforts and scientific research, including for the identification of where the bird arrived from, to help mitigate future introductions.
 
Status Completed
Reference DPL00023
Round 1
Start 01/05/2023
End 31/03/2024

Project Leader

Lead Organisation

Project Partners
University of Cyprus

Regions
UKOT

Countries
SBAs of Akrotiri & Dhekelia (Cyprus)

Documents:
Download: Application Form - DPL00023 App - 12/07/2023