The Ornithological Society of Polynesia - "Manu" - is a non-profit association and non-governmental organisation (NGO) founded in July 1990 by a few enthusiastic amateur birdwatchers in French Polynesia.
  "Manu" is the affiliate for French Polynesia of "BirdLife International", a global alliance of bird conservation organisations working in more than 100 countries who, together, are the leading authority on the status of birds, their habitats and the issues and problems affecting bird life.
  "Manu" is member of the Federation of Nature Protection Associations "Te Ora Naho".
  "Manu" has been recognized as a general interest association by the government of French Polynesia in decree N° 1023/CM (July 21th, 1999).
 The Ornithological Society of Polynesia, "Manu" has received the agreement of the High-Commissioner under article L. 621-1 of the "code de l'environnement" by decree n°1011/DRCL (June 20th, 2003).

  To protect Polynesian birds and their habitats;
  To contribute to the study of Polynesian birds in their natural environment;
  To develop and promote information on the Polynesian birds and their conservation.

  Contacts with international scientific organisms;
  Participation to meetings and conferences;
  Organisation and involvement in all events dealing with birds;
  Conclude agreements with administrations and authorities;
  Build and manage data banks on Polynesian birds.

  The Ornithological Society of Polynesia is managed by a Council elected for two years by the members during the General Assembly.
  The functions of the Council members are gratuitous.

  The council's members of the Ornithological Society of Polynesia have a meeting every first the wednesday of the month at 16:30;
  Publication of the Bulletin "Te Manu" (4 issues per year) for the members;
  Involvement in educational and promotional events (Day of Environment, Conferences, Radio, TV programs) to raise public awareness;
  Field trips (birdwatching, tape recording, photos or video...) and logistic support to ornithological missions in French Polynesia;
  Proposals of conservation programs, financing and implement protection programs on endangered species.

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