The center is a biological preserve, propagating local flora and serving as a research base for scientists and naturalists. Rare orchid culture is ongoing, as are propagation efforts with bromeliads, palms, ferns, begonias and a myriad of rare alpine flora. RSCF supports international studbooks for all the species it manages. The Conservatory's founder authored the Red-browed Amazon studbook for North America, the first reference of its kind for an endangered species managed at a private facility. RSCF works with private patrons, governmental organizations, corporate sponsors, related foundations and other conservation groups to fund and initiate projects.
Revenues go directly toward conservation programs.
Field-oriented population biologist, ecological geneticist and environmental engineer. Rare Species Conservatory Foundation founder and president. Red-browed Amazon Parrot Program Coordinator and Studbook Manager. Technical expertise in field ecology, demographic and genetic analysis of small populations and animal husbandry. Behavioral zoologist and ecologist.