Event Description
Dr. Caroline Finlay from Conservation Detective Dogs Northern Ireland will guide us through how her team of trained dogs are use their noses to collect information on a range of species including, bats, birds, squirrels and rare plants, and how they are helping conservation projects around the globe.
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Director and conservation dog handler, Dr. Caroline Finlay has been working in conservation for over 10 years studying many species in a variety of habitats, from howler monkeys in the Honduran rainforest, red squirrels in the forests of Northern Ireland and salmon in the marine environment. She holds a PhD focusing on the conservation of species in agricultural systems and a Masters in Conservation Biology and Ecological Management, but also has applied experience working in universities, NGOs and government agencies researching and informing management plans for native species.