What does GSG mean in UNCLASSIFIED

The Galliformes Specialist Group (GSG) is a scientific committee of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) that works to promote and coordinate conservation efforts for birds in the order Galliformes. This includes chickens, turkeys, quails, guineafowl, pheasants and grouse. Their mission is to support the conservation of all galliform species worldwide by providing sound advice on their status and conservation needs.

The GSG consists of international experts in avian systematics, ecology, life-history, population genetics, geographic information systems (GIS) and other fields related to avian conservation. The members are from government organizations, universities, non-government organizations (NGOs), industry representatives as well as individual scientists representing various countries.

The GSG engages in a wide variety of activities dedicated to conserving galliform species around the world. These include conducting research on species abundance and distribution, engaging in habitat management programs that maximize biodiversity within protected areas where these species occur naturally or have been reintroduced through managed populations, providing technical advice for bird management and developing education programs to raise public awareness about endangered galliforms.

You can become a member! Members include international experts in avian systematics, ecology, life-history or population genetics who are committed to advancing understanding and conservation efforts related to galliforms around the world. Regular membership requires an application process including references from two existing members or verified experience in radio-telemetry studies involving Galliformes species. Alternatively you can make contact with existing members by expressing your interest via email or attending meetings hosted by the group when applicable.

Funding for research and activities conducted by the GSG may come from many different sources including individuals like yourself! Donations large and small are very welcome as they enable our vital work monitoring species status data collection information exchange between researchers modellers and managers while also strengthening our ability to respond quickly when new threats arise. Visit www.iucnredlistgallusgallusgroup/funding for more information on how you can donate to support our efforts.

The GSG regularly publishes work such as reports summaries field guides brochures fact sheets guidelines manuals posters maps newsletters journals webinars podcasts films etc.. All these materials are available free of charge on our website at www.iucnredlistgallusgallusgroup/resources.