The island needs to eradicate ferrets and rats to protect native wildlife, which is at risk.
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Seabirds and other wildlife on the island off the Antrim coast are on the decline because of non-native ferrets.Marina McMullan, who lives on the island and is a member of Rathlin Development Community Association, said ferrets had been a problem for more than 40 years as they decimate the local wildlife.
"I am born and bred on the island and we have needed this for a long time. I am delighted to see work happening to protect our local wildlife," she said.Marina McMullan said the role would be a positive one for the island communityThe job is part of the seabird restoration project, Rathlin Acting for Tomorrow, one of the largest of its kind, with a total budget of £4.5m.
"I'm a nature lover, of all animals, but the risks of having non-native ferrets here can't be argued against. Local animals need to come first."The East Lighthouse on Rathlin Island, which is trying to address its ferret problem
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