Enabling invasive plant eradications and long-term management in Tristan
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Darwin Plus
VALUE £532,182
WHERE St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Summary
Rapidly spreading invasive plant species threaten unique biodiversity values and community livelihoods in the Tristan archipelago. This project will eradicate all known New Zealand Flax plants on Inaccessible Island World Heritage Site, plus train and enable a Tristan-led eradication of all emergent P?hutukawa trees and self-sown Monterey pine on Tristan itself. A comprehensive survey of all Tristan’s other invasive plants will provide Tristan Conservation with a prioritised long-term management & eradication strategy, safeguarding natural habitats and vital agricultural land.
