A newly appointed manager will live and work on a remote island. They will spend each workday surrounded by nature while overseeing an island wildlife reserve.
Original reporting: BBC · Science & Environment · 1 min read
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The island wildlife reserve and its animals will have a dedicated on-site manager overseeing operations during each workday. This on-site oversight matters because it places management and observation directly on the island, enabling direct supervision of daily reserve activities.
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How will the manager's work be evaluated and what evidence will be used to assess their oversight of the island wildlife reserve?
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