Basic data for : Tuvalu

This report examines the effects of land use practices and other human activities on Tuvalu"s biological diversity. Major threats are identified as: (1) overgrazing; (2) standardization of garden and agricultural crops; and (3) indiscriminant use of pesticides and disposal of pollutants and illegal poisoning of fish. In addition to human activities, natural disasters such as tropical cyclones and frequent droughts and floods have threatened isolated populations of rare species. The report also provides background information on Tuvalu"s basic geography (including a list of available maps and surveys), political system, biodiversity protection laws, land tenure system, managed area systems, and governmental and nongovernmental conservation agencies. Major taxa and ecosystems are also listed.