About SWFS

The Society for Wildlife Forensic Sciences is an international organization that supports practitioners and promotes best practice in forensic science dealing with wildlife. The Society was established in November 2009 with the mission to develop wildlife forensic science into a comprehensive, integrated and mature discipline. Membership is open to all who impact the wildlife forensic community worldwide.

The Society’s Vision:

• To be the global pre-eminent professional organization representing wildlife forensic scientists,
• To promote the exchange of scientific and technical information,
• To encourage research in wildlife forensic science, and
• To promote professional competence, uniform qualification, certification and ethical behavior among wildlife forensic scientists.