Welcome to the TWS International Wildlife Management Working Group
The International Wildlife Management Working Group (IWMWG) provides a forum for TWS members to network with wildlife professionals from around the world on a wide range of issues pertaining to wildlife management and habitat conservation.
Did you know TWS has members and former members that work all over the world? Our working group wants to facilitate communication and knowledge exchange among students and wildlife management professionals working internationally.
(Photo Credit: Jim Ramakka)
Vision
Nature Knows No Borders – the IWMWG wants to collaborate with wildlife professionals all over the world.
Mission
The IWMWG can provide a forum for knowledge exchange, a network for current and former members working abroad, and can help support new student chapters outside North America.
Goals
- To promote meetings and electronic communication among professionals worldwide working in wildlife management and habitat conservation.
- To sponsor symposia and workshops and to host forums at The Wildlife Society’s Annual Conference and other affiliated meetings.
- To assist TWS staff in preparing technical reviews, position statements and other materials related to international wildlife management issues.
- To encourage wildlife professionals worldwide to become members and participate in TWS activities and events.
Announcements
Become a member
Membership is available to all current TWS members. You may join our working group by logging in to your TWS account.
Officers
Chair:
Ravi Perera
Past Chair:
Masahiro Ohnishi
Secretary-Treasurer:
Joe Goergen
Meetings
Our annual business meeting takes place each year during TWS’ Annual Conference.