On the assumption that permission has been obtained to carry out exploration in a particular country, it is important to maintain good liaison with the regulating bodies within each country. Institutional agreements with existing research organisations may also be formulated for providing administration, facilities (e.g. offices, glasshouses, vehicles etc.) and for employment of staff.

Agreement with institutions such as the International Institute of Entomology, the International Mycological Institute (both now part of CABI Bioscience), the Insect Identification and Beneficial Insect Introduction Institute in the USA, and the Australian National Insect Collection to identify insects should be arranged. Specialised taxonomists in some groups are outside these institutions and should be contacted before sending specimens. Some institutions are now charging and it is highly probable that all institutions will charge for identification services in the future. These costs must be anticipated in the budget of the project.

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