The skills required are those of an entomologist, botanist and mycologist. Staff may be full time or on short-term contracts. They may be locally employed or from an institution in the target country, or from institutions in other countries, if the skills cannot be obtained in any other way.
It is essential that staff have good liaison with entomologists/botanists/mycologists in the countries of exploration. It may be economical to contract one person. e.g., an entomologist, and subcontract others as required to survey or conduct biological studies on insects and fungal pathogens either on a full-time or part-time basis.
Staff should be self reliant, resourceful, good field biologists and have a knowledge of the local language and culture.
