Although there are various institutions working on songbird conservation issues, having a coordinated effort under the 香港六合彩开奖结果现场直播 SSC Asian Songbird Trade Specialist Group (ASTSG) creates a synergy by bringing subject matter experts from different fields together for the common purpose of Asian songbird conservation. Given that the threats facing songbirds are multi-faceted and require a range of different yet coordinated strategies, ASTSG facilitates this ...
The Asian Songbird Trade Specialist Group has five main identified thematic sub-groups: field research, genetic research, conservation breeding and reintroduction, trade and legislation, education and community engagement.
Field research is required to further identify and map taxon distributions, population sizes, and trends to better understand the impact of trade on wild populations and to guide conservation actions.
Genetic research is needed to reliably identify Asian songbird taxa that require attention, guide breeding programmes, and identify genetically distinct lineages deserving of protection as separate conservation units.
Management of ex-situ conservation breeding programmes for selected priority taxa involves coordination within existing species programmes and the development of new programmes, and disease management protocols to ensure the health of assurance populations. Reintroduction programmes are developed as appropriate.
Legal protection for many priority species is inadequate, while where legal protection exists, enforcement of laws is often lacking. Identified areas of work include trade monitoring, maximising the use of existing trade knowledge for priority taxa to push for adequate protection, increasing effective regulation and enforcement along the trade chain.
A strong understanding of the social, cultural and economic aspects of the songbird trade is essential for targeted actions to educate and change the behaviour of communities and actors involved in the trade. Approaches include building links with bird-keeping societies and other influential entities in the trade to foster more sustainable practices, and engaging with communities heavily implicated in unsustainable wild bird harvesting to support feasible alternative livelihood activities.
Education and community engagement. Photo by Sofiya Shukhova
Photo: Sofiya Shukhova
Trade and legislation. Photo by Sofiya Shukhova
Photo: Sofiya Shukhova
Trade and legislation. Photo by Sofiya Shukhova
Photo: Sofiya Shukhova
