Island wide predator control to prevent loss of bird biodiversity
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus Local
VALUE £39,302
WHERE St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Summary
The St Helena National Trust (the Trust) plans to learn additional predator control skills to trial and develop an island wide comprehensive predator control program for seabirds and endemic Wirebirds. Historically bird populations on St Helena have experienced drastic population declines when predators such as rats and cats were introduced. Predation continues to be a limiting factor on the mainland for the species that still nest here. This project will help protect the bird biodiversity on the island.
