Chairman's report

Abstract

Reviews the background behind the decision to develop the AERSG by combining the African Elephant and Rhino Specialist Groups into one body focused on the conservation of both species. Notes assistance to Selous Game Reserve and Garamba National Park, studies updating infromation the volume, source and destination of African ivory including analysis of the recent large consignments out of Sudan, analysis of ivory statistics in relation to elephant population, and forthcoming research focused on the forest elephant (Loxodonta africana cyclotis)