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Removal of Alien Invasive Species for Habitat Restoration in Isla Alto Velo, Dominican Republic
Grantee Name: 
American Bird Conservancy
HOTSPOT
Caribbean Islands
LOCATION
Dominican Republic
AMOUNT
US$477,376
DATES
Jul 2024
-
Dec 2026
KEYWORDS
Awareness
Capacity building
Conservation planning
Habitat conservation and management
Species Conservation
Invasive alien species
Stats
Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Caribbean Islands
LOCATION
Dominican Republic
AMOUNT
US$477,376
DATES
Jul 2024
-
Dec 2026
KEYWORDS
Awareness
Capacity building
Conservation planning
Habitat conservation and management
Species Conservation
Invasive alien species

Remove invasive alien species (IAS) from 152 hectares of Alto Velo island, to restore oceanic island habitat and to promote survival of two Critically Endangered reptile species. Plan and implement IAS removal, biosecurity measures to prevent future invasions, species action planning, and environmental education.

Strategic Direction: 1 Improve the protection and management of 33 priority sites for long-term sustainability

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