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LIFE TETIDE — biosecurity of offshore islands

Biosecurity of island seabird colonies and assessment of the feasibility of removing invasive rats.

About the record

The international project protects seabird colonies through biosecurity measures and invasive species management. The Croatian component covers the Lastovo archipelago and offshore islands. A feasibility assessment for permanently removing rats from Palagruža, Svetac and Jabuka is being prepared; that intervention is not presented as completed.

Key data

Type
Project
Status
Active
Location
Lastovo · Palagruža · Svetac · Jabuka
Area
Dubrovnik-Neretva / Split-Dalmatia
Spatial extent
Offshore islands
Lead organisation
Ente Parco Nazionale Arcipelago Toscano; Croatian partners Association Biom and the More i krš Public Institution
Period
1. 9. 2023. — 30. 11. 2028.
Funding
4.485.970,02 € — total value of the international project

Indicators

  • island biosecurity
  • seabirds
  • feasibility study

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