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The Retrapping Adults for Survival (RAS) scheme, set up in 1998, is an exciting project within the BTO Ringing Scheme. It encourages all fully-trained bird ringers to get involved in collecting high-quality information on survival rates. Over 180 studies are active, covering more than 50 species.

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RAS instructions

RAS instructions (PDF, 117.86 KB)

RAS registration form

RAS registration form (DOC, 236.50 KB)

Guide to RAS in IPMR

Guide to RAS in IPMR (PDF, 395.35 KB)

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