International Eradications

WMIL are one of the world’s most experienced leaders in island restoration and invasive species eradication methodology, having successfully eradicated mice, rats, rabbits, hares, feral cats, and goats from over 30 islands across the globe.

WMIL complete feasibility assessments, predator-proof fences, implementation of eradication operations, biosecurity, and monitoring species recovery. WMIL works closely with local agency staff and/or volunteers and resident communities to build capacity in the region. Where eradication is not feasible, WMIL have utilised a range of invasive species control options for a range of conservation projects.

Currently WMIL is providing technical advice for the LIFERaft project (ferret and rat eradication) in Northern Island and undertaking predator-proof fence projects in the Caribbean and Channel Islands, and planning island restoration projects (rat eradication) in the Caribbean.

Location

Global

Duration

1996-Present

Project Lead

Elizabeth (Biz) Bell

WMIL team fly into Redonda © Ed Marshall
WMIL in Redonda © Ed Marshall
Turks and Caicos Islands Iguana monitoring © Ed Marshall
Turks and Caicos Islands © Ed Marshall
Red-footed booby, Redonda © Ed Marshall
Biz & Stephen checking St Lucia biosecurity © WMIL
Atlantic puffin © Ed Marshall