The OSG network consists of a number of thematic and regional groups, or task forces, which focus OSG's activities. Each is headed by leading experts in orchid conservation:
Thematic and Regional Groups
In situ conservation
Contact: Ray Tremblay, University of Puerto Rico.
Ex situ conservation
Contact: Phil Seaton, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Early career
Contact: Lauren Gardiner, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [http://orchidearlycareer.myspecies.info/]
Education
Contact: Marilyn Light, University of Ottawa (retired).
Afro-Madagascar
Contacts:
Agnes Lusweti, National Museums of Kenya;
Beatrice Khayota; National Museums of Kenya;
Benny Bytebier, University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Australasia
Contact: Kingsley Dixon; Kings Park and Botanic Garden Western Australia.
Asia
Contact: Yi-bo Luo, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Science.
Indian Subcontinent
Contact: Sathish Kumar; Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (TBGRI).
Meso America
Contact: Position currently vacant.
North America
Contact: Marilyn Light, University of Ottawa (retired).
South America
Contact: Alexander Hirtz; Latin American Orchid Council Quito.
