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Mission: To save threatened species by increasing the effectiveness of conservation efforts worldwide.Location: Global Support started: 2003 Amount donated: $1,440 annually Background: Colchester Zoo is a member of the Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG). The CBSG is a global network of conservation professionals formed in 1979 to assist in the development of conservation plans in the context of in situ and ex situ species management. Its workshop processes combine small population and conservation biology, human demography and social learning to produce outcomes ranging from specific management recommendations for a single species to assessments of a nation's biodiversity. In total, CBSG has assisted in the development of conservation plans involving more than 190 species, through 300 workshops in 65 countries. By applying unique conservation tools, and training others in their use, CBSG contributes to the long-term sustainability of endangered species and ecosystems around the globe. The CBSG has organised numerous population and habitat viability analysis workshops for species worldwide. The aim of these workshops is to make practical conservation decisions, examining population dynamics; and producing recommendations that are designed to effectively conserve the species or population that is the focus of the workshop. Achievements: CBSG has worked with conservationists focussing on green toads, giant panda captive population management, arboreal plants of Costa Rica, red-headed wood pigeons and Indonesian gibbons, and have also conducted population and habitat viability assessments for a range of species from the Rio Grande silvery minnow, to the Mexican jaguar, Tasmanian devil and green macaw. One example of a population viability assessment was conducted for Brazilian primate species. Four species of endangered primates were evaluated: the red handed howler monkey, Coimbra’s Titi, the blond capuchin and the black bearded saki. All participants felt that they gained a better understanding and a new perspective on their species. Many came out of the workshop with new research ideas and hypotheses to be tested and studied in the field. Future objectives: In the future, the CBSG plans to continue to work with many partners in saving species around the world. Conservation actions to be implemented include field surveys, research, protection of habitats, local education projects and emergency rescue of imperilled wildlife. The CBSG hopes to continue to facilitate linkages between ex situ and in situ conservation efforts via a respected network. Website http://www.cbsg.org/cbsg/ Tasmanian devil picture © CBSG |
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