The technique is used to improve the conservation status of species which are becoming rare or extinct in the wild. Re-introduced populations are bred in captivity or re-located from another area and there have been a number of successful re-introduction projects worldwide . However, success is only achieved with a great deal of research and preparation.
The IUCN SSC Re-introduction Specialist Group (RSG) is a network of voluntary members that provides re-introduction guidelines and networking resources which when combined with successful collaborations and partnerships provide effective solutions to conservation.
