![]() ![]() Shanna with critically endangered Antiguan Racer – (Photo by Chaso Media) The island was declared rat-free in 2018, and biosecurity checks are conducted to ensure this status is not compromised. Using ground and aerial baiting techniques, I spearheaded the eradication of a herd of feral goats and over 6,000 black rats that were causing a catastrophic decline in the island’s habitats and native wildlife as coordinator of the Redonda Restoration Programme. ![]() Remarkably, Redonda’s entire reptile fauna are critically endangered endemics and supports significant populations of nesting seabirds leading to its designation as a Key Biodiversity Area. Only 1 mile long, and surrounded by unstable cliffs, the island seemed like it could not sustain life. When applying for the Chevening Scholarship in 2018, I was employed by the Environmental Awareness Group (EAG), Antigua & Barbuda’s oldest environmental NGO, and has been at the forefront of conservation work for over 30 years, working for the benefit of people and wildlife.įor 3 years, I worked on a world-renown biodiversity project – tackling climate change by restoring habitats and preventing extinctions by removing invasive species on Redonda, the smallest island in the tripartite state of Antigua & Barbuda. McFarlane Environmental Leadership Award. She was recently named as the recipient of the Euan P. After completing her MSc with a distinction in Conservation Biology from the University of Kent, she is now working as an Offshore Islands Conservation Programme Coordinator with the Environmental Awareness Group. Shanna Challenger is a 2019 Chevening Alumna hailing from Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean.
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