About AWMS

Wildlife Management

Wildlife management is the process of using science to identify appropriate management principles and practices, to develop plans of management and to implement and review these plans.

People involved in this process include scientists, wildlife managers, wildlife users, educators, policy officers and extension/interpretation officers.

Formation of AWMS

In response to a growing need for a body committed to wildlife management in Australia and New Zealand, the Australasian Wildlife Management Society (AWMS) was established in May, 1988 (view constitution) when it held its first conference in Canberra. The Society has members from all regions of Australia, New Zealand and from other countries. Members come from all sectors of wildlife management and a wide range of institutions and private organizations

Members

AWMS holds an annual conference. The 2009 Conference was held in Napier, New Zealand, from November 30th to December 2nd. Every third conference is generally held in New Zealand. Student membership is strongly encouraged as is student participation at conferences.

The Australasian Wildlife Management Society

Is a professional society that promotes the study and application of scientific wildlife management in the Australasian region.

Actively encourages the development, dissemination and adoption of applied scientific research in wildlife management. Target groups include wildlife research scientists, wildlife managers, wildlife practitioners, policy developers, educators and students.

- fora include conferences, meetings, workshops, symposia, publications and on-line communications.

Aims to influence policy and management decisions through the provision of clear, explicit and pragmatic advice on options for wildlife management and associated risks