210 African tulip beetles introduced in Tonga to combat invasive African Tulip Tree under Restoring Island Resilience Programme.

In Tonga, 210 African tulip beetles have been introduced to combat the invasive African Tulip Tree, which threatens local biodiversity and agriculture. These beetles will be mass-reared at the Vaini Research Station before being released in Vava'u. They will collaborate with a previously released mite to manage the tree's spread in areas unsuitable for traditional methods. This initiative is part of the Restoring Island Resilience Programme, funded by New Zealand and the Global Environment Facility.

October 09, 2024
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