News from the Australasian Section of the Society for Conservation Biology

Abstract

The Pacific nations are isolated, not only in a biogeographical sense, but also in terms of interaction with the broader conservation community. To help address this sense of isolation, increase communication within the Australasian section of the Society for Conservation Biology, and to bring recognition to those working in conservation in this area, the Australasian Section has initiated a "Bula (hello) Column" from the South Pacific. In this issue, Craig Morley, from the University of the South Pacific, gives us an overview of current programmes and some of the challenges faced by conservation scientists in the Pacific.