Islands: a haven for conserving species

Many species affected by ferals can survive, and sometimes thrive, on islands.  Other animals that live or breed on islands can be put at risk through an invasive species taking up residence.  The Australian Government's Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts has recently asked our Cooperative Research Centre to increase the communications between those with an interest in island conservation work: the islandNet Newsletter is a first step.

The first edition of the islandNet Newsletter is now available and contains a wealth of information about projects going on in many parts of the world.  If you are interested in subcribing to this free quarterly newsletter, drop Dr. Elaine Murphy an email (emurphy@doc.govt.nz).