Hognas ingens

Coordinator: Kerry Marcus

Institution: Bristol Zoo Project

Programme roles

• Population restoration
  Restore the ecosystem and re-stock the population over the next 5-7 years to reintroduce a portion of the captive population depending on how the ecosystem restoration goes.
  

• Insurance population
  Given its an endemic species with limited habitat, default is in this case to insurance the population. The programme characteristics would be the same as for the population restoration. It should be considered to collect material for the biobank (this applies to all species). 
  

• Research
  Research on habitat preferences. 2 PhDs already studying this species (it has happened, it is happening and there are plans to continue with this research). Studying the interaction of the spider with the invasive grass. Linked to habitat restoration. Applied research benefits for the conservation of this species.
  

• Conservation education
  Raising awareness in range (in Madeira). Flagship endemic invertebrate species of Madeira. Umbrella species. Provided from the population there would be an exhibit in the visitor centre in Desertas Island (it could be replaced in case is needed so it would be sustainably managed).
  

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