Project 7

Baseline mapping of native and invasive crayfish in the New Forest

Aim and approach: To map the distribution of native and invasive crayfish across New Forest freshwater systems using baited remote underwater video (BRUV), environmental DNA (eDNA) and GIS analysis, generating baseline evidence to support conservation and biosecurity decision-making

Students: Jamie Holden, Olivia Hart, Evie Warin, Liam Floid

Supervisor: Dr Vicky Domínguez Almela

Partners: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, Bristol Zoological Society, University of Leeds, Forestry England