However, parks and reserves will only prevent extinction of threatened species, the paper emphasizes, if they suffer no further degradation. (sciencedaily.com)
The nongovernment organization's stated mission is to prevent extinctions by removing invasive species from islands. (scientificamerican.com)
«This study is a valuable contribution for island restoration and conservation planning, and highlights the value of tackling invasive species challenges to prevent extinctions on islands,» Holmes said. (sciencedaily.com)