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Available wildlife forensic tests in the UK

The PAW Forensics Working Group (FWG)

This section provides information on the types of forensic analysis available to UK wildlife law enforcement officers and examples of how different techniques have been successfully used to support investigations.

  • UPDATED JANUARY 2024: Costs and contacts for wildlife forensic testing in the UK. Download here.
  • NEW MARCH 2024: Guidance document on finding the right specialist provider. Download here.
  • Examples of forensic testing being applied in wildlife crime investigations in the UK.

Lucy WEBSTER
FWG Chair
SASA Wildlife DNA Forensics Unit
Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 2448929
Lucy.Webster@sasa.gov.scot

Stephanie PENDRY
FWG Co-ordinator
TRAFFIC
Mobile: 07768 825550
Stephanie.pendry@traffic.org