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            Recognizing the complexity of many endangered species problems, the ESRC provides integrated, cohesive teams to apply the cutting edge techniques and expertise necessary to address and solve many of today's endangered species issues. The focus of the ESRC is results; our goal is to identify key problems, then undertake programs to manage or manipulate endangered species and their habitats, completing the task and restoring the species in as short a time and at the lowest cost possible.

            The Council includes members who are recognized experts in the fields of conservation genetics, restoration ecology, pathology, veterinary medicine, animal behavior, avian propagation, land management, predator and noxious weed control, species reintroduction, environmental law, plant and animal population demography and monitoring, fire ecology, radio and satellite telemetry, recovery planning, botany, ornithology, mammalogy, and tropical forest ecology. The ESRC adds other disciplines as necessary on a project by project basis. All ESRC members are highly experienced at putting scientific and management principles into action.

WHAT EXACTLY DOES THE ESRC DO?

            The ESRC seeks opportunities to intervene in situations where species are facing impending threat of extinction, and offers to assist in a variety of ways including:

Planning or implementing species recovery and ecosystem 
   restoration projects.

Assessing project feasibility, possible management strategies, and
   potential pitfalls.

Networking; putting decision makers in touch with conservation 
   management specialists.

Identifying the need for, and providing critical expertise from, all 
   necessary scientific and management disciplines.

Working with local peoples and authorities to assure project success
   and sustainability.
 

            Typically, Council members or outside entities approach the ESRC with specific issues or projects in mind. Information is collected on the nature and extent of the problem, and a preliminary assessment is made of the feasibility and prospects for success. Scoping of possible difficulties and approaches occurs next, and all Council members whose areas of expertise might be drawn upon review a synopsis of the project and provide suggestions. An approach to the problem is then developed, including time lines and estimated budgets. While each project has a designated Program Manager, all involved Council members assume responsibility for individual elements of the project as they relate to their area of expertise.
 

            The ESRC is available to work with and advise any governmental, conservation, or private organization that has an interest in taking concrete steps to solve endangered species problems. The ESRC accepts grants, contracts, contributions, and donations to work on ESRC projects or assist in projects undertaken by other persons or organizations in any location.

            The ESRC especially seeks corporate sponsorship from businesses wanting to play an active role in preserving nature for future generations. Few endeavors are more gratifying than being involved and saving a living species from becoming extinct. The ESRC is the most qualified international endangered species "rescue team" in the world.