Ecologists on infrastructure projects have some new team members: Conservation dogs. Their superior olfactory systems mean that they can sniff out a plethora of protected species from great crested newts and water voles, to bats and birds. Critically these canine detectives can do this more quickly, accurately and safely than humans. Thanks to pioneering work by consultant Atkins, the use of conservation dogs is increasing and infrastructure owners are seeing the benefits. 

Guests

Aran Clyne, Member of Ecology Detection Dogs in Britain and Ireland Working Group

Rachael Flavell, Founder of Paws for Conservation

Nikki Glover, Senior Ecologist, Wessex Water

Luke Gorman, Associate Director Ecology, Atkins

Louise Wilson, Managing Director, Conservation K9 Consultancy

Partner

Atkins, part of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Employing over 18,000 people across the UK, North America, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe, Atkins utilities the latest technology to deliver major capital projects, and provide expert consultancy for clients across the energy, transportation and infrastructure sectors.

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