BY BERT BURNETT The Rathlin Island rat eradication project is a large-scale conservation initiative intended to protect the island’s vulnerable seabird populations by removing invasive rat species. Despite the promising goals, the project has stirred significant environmental concerns. While much of the debate has focused on the issue of cattle potentially accessing poison-laden bait stations, a growing worry surrounds the possible unintended consequences of secondary … Continue reading Rathlin Rats