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Protecting the Internationally Important Seabird Colony of Vatuira Island, Fiji
Grantee Name: 
BirdLife International
HOTSPOT
Polynesia-Micronesia
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$19,264
DATES
Feb 2006
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Aug 2006
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Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Polynesia-Micronesia
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$19,264
DATES
Feb 2006
-
Aug 2006

Prepare a feasibility study for the eradication of Pacific rats from Vatu-i-Ra island, Fiji in order to safeguard globally significant seabird populations. If the feasibility is positive, rat eradication will be conducted along with training of community members in eradication and raising awareness of invasive species management issues.

Strategic Direction: 1 Prevent, control, and eradicate invasive species in key biodiversity areas