FSSUK Mission Statement

Written by John Robinson

Tuesday, 02 June 2009

The objectives of the Society will be as follows: - The Promotion and Establishment of Captive Bred Softbills: – The introduction of the species worth keeping and new species that should be attempted, heighten the awareness of Softbills in aviculture, target species their husbandry and breeding programmes. The Promotion of Exhibiting: - Guidance in presentation of species that were regularly shown or suitable subjects for the show bench, establishing future judging guidelines, making awards available for specimen species (tapping into the type our members keep). Information Exchange: – The aim is to encourage pro-active exchange through online forum and printed threads in magazines and newsletters, allowing keepers to have fellowship with like-minded keepers. A long-term goal is to increase information sharing etc on a formal basis with zoo's and Bird Gardens. A breeder’s database: - A species database of holders and breeders, with updates through the database coordinator. First breeding records: - A register of all Softbill species first breedings in the UK. Endangered breeding programme: - This is to involve selected groups of birds that would be given a high level of research and information collection, collaboration with other countries and organisations and an exchange programme (stud book). Species co-ordination: - Administration tools that deliver the information within the society, target species groups and results reporting on mortality, husbandry and breeding. The establishment of a website that delivered this content: – A 24/7 method of content delivery with multiple authors, editors and content scheduling. The best parts would be distilled to the magazine reducing wasted effort. If you have any interest in Foreign Softbills and would like to help start this new and exciting organisation, then please leave contact details with the Hon Secretary, John Robinson. 1 Burwell Close, Ermine East. Lincoln. Lincolnshire. England. LN2 2JB. Tel No 01522 589298. Mob: - 07846 378568 or Email: vis the Contact Us Section