Trustee
Ordinary Member
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Kirsty is an ecologist with a background in applied ecological research, specialising in forest biodiversity. She first gained an interest in spiders as a masters student studying invertebrate taxonomy and went on to study British spiders further as a PhD student, becoming proficient in their identification. Having sampled mainly in forests, Linyphiidae have become her favourite group. Now, as an ecological consultant, she is involved in more general invertebrate surveys and research projects which has allowed her to branch out in arachnology more. Her other interests include botany and habitats.