OSRL maintains globally positioned wildlife response equipment, designed to support the first 48 hours of an incident when local resources may be limited. Standardised in consultation with wildlife experts, the kits include essential tools for field capture, medical care, and rehabilitation - supporting rapid, effective support from the outset.
Equipment stockpiles positioned globally to support critical first response and rehabilitation efforts
OSRL maintains a standardised stockpile of Tier 3 wildlife response equipment across our global bases. These resources are designed to support the first 48 hours of a response — a critical window when local supply chains may be disrupted.
Developed in consultation with professional wildlife responders, the stockpiles focus on supporting bird casualties and cover two main areas:
In-field response
Includes PPE and equipment for surveillance, hazing, capture, transport, and basic medical care to stabilise wildlife before transfer to a rehabilitation facility.
Rehabilitation operations
Includes equipment and PPE to support trained personnel with triage, washing, rinsing, drying, and post-wash care. This also includes blood analysis tools, animal ID bands, and conditioning pools with water filtration systems.
All equipment is palletised and grouped by use — either in the field or in a rehabilitation centre — and can be shipped alongside other response equipment. The setup is designed for ease of transport and rapid use by trained wildlife responders.
Accessing this service is quick and straightforward
As an OSRL member, we can guide you through the use of this service alongside your ongoing incident.
As part of your core membership coverage, you can use this service by calling the Duty Manager or contacting us for more information.
Simply fill in the form, and we'll get in contact with you.
If you would prefer to call us, please pick up the phone to speak with our Duty Manager. Please always call for instant technical advice on using your core membership coverage services.
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