Scientists and investigators are pioneering a wave of cutting-edge forensic techniques in Scotland as the country bids to position itself as the global leader in the battle against wildlife crime.

A range of DNA and genetic testing techniques are being developed and deployed north of the border, with future work set to be underpinned by the Wildlife Forensics Development Programme – a newly announced partnership between experts from organisations such as Edinburgh University and the Roslin Institute.

Crimes against nature are notoriously difficult to solve since offences often take place in remote locations.

This, investigators say, is where the emerging field of wildlife forensics has become increasingly important. And they have highlighted how Scotland is leading the way on plant and animal forensics in the UK as it builds up a growing presence on the international stage.

Source: The Scotsman

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