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Les sites d’action visé par le plan de travail font référence aux parcelles affectées par la Polynésie française à sa Direction de la Culture et du Patrimoine (DCP) pour la gestion du Paysage Culturel Taputapuātea. De par cette maîtrise foncière s’en suit un droit d’intervention dans le cadre précis sur la lutte contre les espèces exotiques envahissantes. De plus elle permet de garantir le suivi et l’évaluation des actions qui seront menées sur la période du projet et voir au-delà. Globalement, en matière de biodiversité et de la culture polynésiennne ces sites se définissent selon 3 critères: (i) chaque site présente un attrait culturel majeur avec la présence plus ou moins importante de vestiges archéologiques; (ii) la faune et la flore qui s’y développe est indigène et/ou d’introduction polynésienne “naturalisé”; et (iii) des espèces protégés par le code de l’environnement polynésien et incrites sur la liste rouge de l’UICN sont présentes. La sacralité et le respect de ces lieux par la communauté locale est un atout de préservation de ces attributs « Nature et culture ». Ces sites s’incrivents dans un paysage anthropisé, il faut néanmoins les considérés comme des points refuge pour la biodiversité.

Une Espèce Exotique est une espèce végétale ou animale introduite par l’homme, de manière volontaire ou non, en dehors de sa zone habituelle. Elles deviennent Envahissantes lorsqu’elles possèdent une forte capacité de prolifération et qu’elles éliminent les plantes indigènes (locales) et endémiques. Le « Paysage Culturel Taputapuātea » (PCT), inscrit sur la liste du Patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO, est le site retenu pour l’opération de « Mise en œuvre d’actions de lutte contre les Espèces Exotiques Envahissantes (EEE) et d’actions de gestion de la biodiversité ». C’est la raison pour laquelle ce guide a été réalisé. - d’informer sur les dangers des EEE - d’ expliquer les impacts de ces espèces - d’aider à les reconnaître - de limiter leur développement

This resource aims to help local farmers and/or communities identify the different invasive species that exist in their communities. The Farmers Pocket Guide is presented in a simple way to help educate farmers about all of these different species and help them to identify and report or control them where necessary.

The NISSAP aims to protect the RMI’s natural resources, environment, and communities from the impact of invasive species. Further, it seeks to enhance and strengthen cooperation and coordination to combat invasive species by improving public awareness, enhancing capacity for managing and preventing the introduction and spread of invasive species. The NISSAP includes an overview of the current situation of invasive species in the RMI and identifies the process for their management. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce will implement the NISSAP in cooperation with key stakeholders and partners.

The development of the Territorial Invasive Species Strategy Action Plan for Pitcairn is an activity under EDF11 OCT PROTÉGÉ (“Pacific Territories Regional Project for Sustainable Ecosystem Management” or “protect” in French), an initiative designed to promote sustainable and climate-change-resilient economic development in the European Pacific overseas countries and territories by emphasising biodiversity and renewable resources. PROTÉGÉ is a regional cooperation project that supports the public policies of the four Pacific Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) – French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Pitcairn, and Wallis & Futuna, implemented and executed by SPREP.

Introducing 6 new Invasive animal Suppression Battler resources which are designed to enhance your expertise in planning and delivering Invasive Animal Suppression projects.

This Battler Series publication builds understanding about negative impacts of weeds in Pacific island contexts and supports the prioritisation of established, widespread weeds for management. This guide is based on training conducted by PRISMSS NENS Technical Lead Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research (MWLR), New Zealand. Tiffany Straza prepared the guide text; Lynley Hayes, Chris McGrannachan, and Quentin Paynter provided review. This publication is part of a collection of Battler guides on managing weeds in the Pacific region. For an introduction to biocontrol, read the Battler publication Use natural enemies to manage widespread weeds in the Pacific. For weeds present at low abundance, see Manage low-incidence priority weeds to conserve Pacific biodiversity.

This report assesses the feasibility of eradicating rats from Apolima – a 115ha island inhabited by approximately 80 people, located in the Apolima Straight between the two main islands of Samoa. The Department of Conservation led the assessment, in collaboration with Samoa’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme, and the Apolima Island community. Rats have been eradicated from similar sized tropical islands with equally challenging terrain, but the steep slopes and cliffs on Apolima require poison bait to be applied from the air to succeed. This method of broadcast baiting is the logical method for the rest of the island in combination with more careful placement of bait around the village area.

Field support and training was provided to Government of Kiribati staff at Kiritimati (Christmas Island) during 1-15 November 2023 as part of a Biopama project facilitated by BirdLife/SPREP. This project focused on rat eradication for biodiversity recovery, and associated outcome monitoring and capacity building. Specific objectives (and outcomes) included eradicating Kimoa (Rattus exulans) which had reinvaded Big Nimroona and SW Nimroona motu in 2017 (both motu were baited 6 days apart); confirming the status of invasives and birds on other key motu (checks of other significant motu indicated that Kimoa remain absent and rat-sensitive birds are thriving as a result); monitoring of endangered seabirds revealed that the Kiritimati population of Te Ruru continues to increase, while a large number of smaller motu provide secure nesting for Te Bwebwe ni Marawa; determining island and motu biosecurity needs (detailed biosecurity needs lists were completed and motu surveillance protocols adapted); and some additional training was completed for all.

This report assesses the feasibility of rat and cat suppression near the village of Pangatu on Mangapiko Island to protect the endangered manulavalava burrowing petrel. The project aims to increase the manulavalava population by improving breeding success.