Habitat restoration at Great and Little Tobago National Parks (DPLUS 196)
- deputydirectornwp
- Aug 25, 2023
- 1 min read
The NPTVI field team completed two weeks of fieldwork in June under the new Darwin Plus 196 project, 'Habitat restoration of Great and Little Tobago National Parks'. This three year project directly supports the conservation of these bird sanctuaries and is in partnership with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Indigena and the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
Great Tobago National Park is home to both Magnificent frigatebirds and Brown boobies (not pictured)
Once arriving at the access bay on the west side we hike up to the ridge. NPTVI Marine Programme Coordinator Finfun Peters is the drone pilot for the project helping to map habitats.
Feral goats are a major problem as they eat all the vegetation, preventing regeneration of trees and limiting the nesting habitat of the frigatebirds
It’s great to see such dedicated work going into the restoration of Great and Little Tobago National Parks. Mapping the habitats by drone and addressing the impact of feral goats are crucial steps for preserving these fragile bird sanctuaries. The partnership with RSPB, Kew Gardens, and APHA really shows how important this project is for long-term conservation.Funny enough, reading about navigating the steep ridges reminded me a bit of Geometry Dash Lite—except the obstacles here are real cliffs and goats instead of neon spikes!
It's fascinating to learn about the habitat restoration efforts at Great and Little Tobago National Parks. The collaboration with organizations like RSPB and Kew Gardens shows a strong commitment to conservation. Have you considered using drones for habitat monitoring in other projects too?
Engaging local community members and visitors in some Space Waves Game part of the monitoring or restoration (when feasible) could further increase awareness and stewardship of these special places.
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