Historically, the conversion of land on islands into coconut palm plantations—in many cases a non-native species, has outcompeted native plants and became an invasive—degrading habitat for many seabird populations. Today, these impoverished ecosystems still pose a very real threat. A new study from the Institute of Zoology explores the potential benefits of converting abandoned coconut plantations to native habitats after invasive species eradication to facilitate the restoration of breeding seabird populations.
Holistic Island Restoration: Removing Invasive Coconut Palms for Seabird Recovery
Holistic Island Restoration: Removing Invasive Coconut Palms for Seabird Recovery