Pest control
Operation Ark is a variation on the mainland island concept, using intensive pest control at specific sites in order to protect vulnerable populations of endangered species.
Learn how Operation Ark projects differ from mainland island projects and where the funding comes from.
This map shows the location of the Operation Ark sites and the species protected at those sites.
Find out about the response to Operation Ark projects from deer hunters.
What has happened to the populations of the native species being protected by Operation Ark?
View a summary of the results of Operation Ark.
What challenges are Operation Ark going to have to overcome to consolidate the gains made so far?
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