DIISE

Islands are the epicenter of the current global extinction crisis and invasive vertebrates are a key threat to native plants and animals on islands. Removing invasive vertebrates from islands is an important island restoration tool to protect and restore island ecosystems and prevent extinctions.

The Database of Island Invasive Species Eradications (DIISE) attempts to compile all historical and current invasive vertebrate eradication projects on islands. The vast majority of the dataset is focused on invasive mammals. Data gathered from each project includes island location and characteristics, details about the eradication including focal species, methods and outcome, plus links and or contact details for learning more about the project.

This dataset provides value for conservation decision-makers and practitioners by 1) validating invasive vertebrate eradications on islands as effective and routine interventions, 2) providing a foundation for evaluating the biodiversity, climate resilience, and sustainable development outcomes from these interventions, 3) and serving as a global indicator towards achieving global biodiversity goals.