Galapagos Invasive Species Control Fund GISCF (FEIG)

PROJECT TYPES
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Project types

Annual projects:

  • Development of an agent for the biological control of the invasive blackberry Rubus niveus in the Galapagos Islands.
  • Sustainability Education for: Invasive Species.
  • Restoration of Floreana Island and its biodiversity implementing monitoring, biosafety and institutional strengthening measures during the eradication process of key introduced species.

Multi-year projects:

  • Development of integrated management techniques to reduce the Philornis downsi impacts in the Galapagos Islands.
  • Strengthening of urban fauna control in the province of Galapagos.
  • Empowering local farmers in the implementation of a control and management strategy of invasive species in the Galapagos Islands.
  • Ecological responses for the comprehensive management of invasive species in agricultural farms on San Cristóbal Island through Participatory Action Research (PAR).

Small initiatives:

  • Invasive algae management in Galapagos Pilot plan for the control and monitoring of Caulerpa chemnitzia algae to reduce the negative impact on Galapagos ecosystems.
  • Pilot plan for rodent control in urban, rural, and agricultural areas of the four populated islands.
  • Pilot plan for black fly population control (Simulium ochraceum) in the agricultural area of ​​San Cristóbal Island.