Building knowledge on invasive non-native species in Diego Garcia
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus
VALUE £355,190
WHERE British Indian Ocean Territory
Summary
Terrestrial biodiversity on Diego Garcia is under-recorded and at risk from invasive non-native species (INNS). Our project surveys amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates and plants, creates distribution- and risk-maps. We will produce an updated inventory of invertebrates with DNA-barcodes for selected species, and design and deliver biosecurity training, with outputs shared across UKOTs. Collaborating with the BIOT Administration, we will develop management plans to prevent future invasions and mitigate impacts of INNS. All data collected will be shared via Open Access platforms.
