PRESS RELEASE: ON THE COMPLETION OFTHETHIRD AND FINAL PHASE OFTHE WORLD'S LARGEST RAT ERADICATION PROJECT ON THE SUB-ANTARCTIC ISLAND OF SOUTH GEORGIA

摘要

A remarkable chapter draws to a close on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. The South Georgia Heritage Trust has concluded the baiting phase of its multi-year project to remove invasive rodents which have destroyed most of the native birds on one of the world's most important seabird sanctuaries. But the story is far from over. The Habitat Restoration Project now enters a new phase, which will include intensive monitoring to identify whether the baiting phase has been successful, and sharing the experience and lessons learned in order to contribute to the future success of other eradications around the world. 10. 1564/v26_aug_11