 Other topics covered in these courses include contingency planning resources, responsible use of these species as educational outreach animals in wildlife education programs, informed advocacy in legislative and regulatory platforms, and use of safety equipment like chemical capture devices.In response to the issues that surround big cats, the FCF board of directors approved a "Policy on Big Cats" that discourages ownership by novices and those lacking proper facilities, knowledge and resources.The group's concern for wild cats extends beyond those in captivity and the Feline Conservation Federation awards grants for research and conservation of felines in the wild.