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The
NRN is a membership-based organization aimed to enhance the capacity and
effectiveness of people working with raptors in the Neotropics. Its
goal is to aid the research and conservation of Neotropical raptors by
promoting communication and collaboration among biologists,
ornithologists, raptor enthusiasts, and other conservationists working in
the Neotropics.
 The NRN achieves these ends primarily through
its Organizational Projects. The Organizational Projects constitute a set of
resources that aid people working with raptors in the Neotropics. The
base level of communication established by the NRN is a list-server. The
NRN List-server acts as a discussion forum for the members of the
NRN. Joining the NRN…
The NRN also convenes a Neotropical Raptor Conference approximately every four years. The founding
Neotropical Raptor Conference and Harpy Eagle Symposium was convened by
The Peregrine Fund in Panama City, Panama, in October of 2002. The
second Neotropical Raptor Conference was held in Iguazú, Argentina, in June of
2006. Click here for the abstracts
and program from the 2006 Conference. The next conference will be in 2009 in Colombia.
More on 2009 NRC…
 To keep members abreast of other developments in the
world of Neotropical raptor research and conservation, we publish a
bi-annual NRN e-Newsletter. The Newsletter brings people up to
speed on the activities of the NRN, events in Neotropical raptor research
and conservation, involvement opportunities, and it also serves as a showcase for those who would like to relate their work and stories with
Neotropical Raptors.
Check it out…
 Finally, among the NRN Organizational Projects are
the NRN Research and Conservation Priorities. This is a guide for
aiding the prospective researcher, conservationist, or funding organization
to understand and identify the most important areas in Neotropical raptor
research and conservation. This guide is maintained relevant and current
by the Advisory Board of the NRN.
Explore the current priorities in
raptor research and conservation…
 The NRN may also engage in Scientific and
Conservation Projects.
These projects are open to proposal. Consideration
of proposals address the goals identified in the Mission Statement as well
as detailed methodology and funding sources. More info…
Future Developments:
Currently the NRN membership is free and accessible
to the public. Any registered member may post and receive postings from
the list. In the future, however, a structured annual fee will be
levied. Our hope is that this fee will help keep NRN List-server dialogue
efficient and professional while generating a small amount of revenue to
help cover NRN costs. |
