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Invertebrate Diversity and Endemism at Gough Island and Threats from Introduced Species

 

Key Facts

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FUNDING SCHEME
Main Project
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VALUE
£127,500
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WHERE
St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Summary

To study the effects of introduced species on Gough Island and to revise the Island's management plan
 
Status Completed
Reference 82-53
Round 7
Start 01/07/1999
End 30/06/2002


Lead Organisation

Project Partners
Gov of Tristan da Cunha, University of Pretoria


Regions
UKOT

Biomes
ISLAND BIODIVERSITY

Countries
St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Project Outputs
Train research assistants in sampling techniques, identification and preservation of samples. Give lectures to students at the University of Pretoria. Produce illustrated key of arthropod species. Produce general conservation pamphlet for the general public. Complete database. Deposit a voucher collection at the Natural History Museum, London and the Transvaal Museum in South Africa. Publish 3+ articles in international journals.


Documents:
Download: Final Report - 08-253 FR - 07/04/2008

Download: Application Form - 08-253 Applic - 07/04/2008