Invasive Goat Removal to Restore Seabird Nesting Habitat in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Implementing Organization
US Department of the Interior
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$900,000
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (NRDA)
Funding Program
Natural Resource Damage Assessment NRDA
Details
Project Category
Environmental
Project Actions
Species Restoration
Targeted Resources
Birds/Bird Habitat
Project Description
This project will increase the nesting success and productivity of seabirds on Battowia and Pillories Islands, St. Vincent and the Grenadines through conservation actions that improve and restore available seabird nesting habitat. This project is anticipated to take five to seven years and includes (1) compilation of available baseline biodiversity data to inform goat eradication efforts; (2) monitoring rodent presence/absence; (3) eradication of free-roaming invasive goats via relocation and/or hunting; and (4) conduct public outreach campaign to encourage stewardship activities and communicate project outcomes.
Contact
Kate Healy(251) 517-8010
katherine_healy@fws.gov
Project Website
None
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