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Position Statements

From time to time AWMS will issue a statement representing the society's views on certain topical issues related to wildlife management. Prior to issuing a position statement the membership will have been asked for input into its drafting, with members invited to make comment to the position statement co-ordinator.

Current position statements are listed below :
  1. Sustainable Commercial Use of Wildlife
  2. The Development and Use of Genetically Modified Organisms
  3. Use of Wildlife by Indigenous People (updated Feb 04)
  4. The Commercial Harvesting of Macropods
  5. Translocation for Conservation
  6. Adaptive Management
  7. Urban Wildlife
  8. Management of feral goats
  9. Bounties
  10. 1080
  11. Managing Disease in Wildlife Populations

Disclaimer : The Position statements reflect the content of cited papers and the opinions of the authors. While the views expressed in position statements have been circulated for comment within the Society, they do not necessarily reflect the views of all AWMS members. AWMS makes no claim as to the accuracy of this document and any party using this information does so at their own risk.

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