Restoration of the Mangrove Finch in Isabela, Galapagos
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Post-Project
VALUE £171,484
WHERE Ecuador
Summary
Increase in population size in the two well known populations to the west; increase of knowledge of the eastern population and establishment of an additional viable population. Implementation of the Action Plan and, if needed, the emergency plan developed during the original project.
• The three necessary mangrove finch populations are restored and healthy;
• Population size, habitat suitability and disease risk known for eastern population;
• Ramsar site restored and evaluation finished for suitability;
• Birds released in suitable site.
