Safeguarding Rennell Island livelihoods and biodiversity from invasive species
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £415,193
WHERE Solomon Islands, Fiji
Summary
Solomon Islands (SI) have greater species diversity and endemism than any Pacific Island nation (except PNG) and Rennell Island the highest endemism per hectare. East Rennell is a World Heritage Site (ERWHS), but its biodiversity and subsistence lifestyles of 900 villagers are threatened by introduced Black Rats and other invasive species. This project will model rodent control on ERWHS farms, establish island-wide biosecurity and inform national, and regional, invasives responses, enhance non-agricultural incomes and build capacity for long-term ERWHS protection.
LTWHSA - Lake Tegano World Heritage Site Association, Solomon Islands Government, L&L - Live & Learn Solomon Islands, University of the South Pacific, SINU - Solomon Islands National University, SIHA - Solomon Islands Handicraft Association
