How accurate are the results produced by GCN surveys?
In a comparison of eDNA analysis and conventional methods [...]
How do I know if I need a Great Crested Newt (GCN) mitigation license?
A mitigation licence permits actions that are prohibited under [...]
What is a GCN mitigation license, do I need one and how do I get one?
You can obtain a mitigation licence by contacting a [...]
When is the GCN season?
The GCN season runs from mid-March to mid-June, but [...]
Will there be a move to filtration sample kits for GCN eDNA sampling in the future?
We have assessed the efficacy of filtration versus precipitation [...]
What about the risk of false positives e.g. from a Heron eating a GCN and pooping in the pond or ducks moving between ponds and carrying DNA from one to the other?
eDNA technology is very sensitive and theoretically there is [...]
How many kits do I need?
For ponds, a single kit is usually enough as long [...]
How do I order GCN kits?
NatureMetrics has an online ordering portal that enables you [...]
What is the latest time I can place an order for next day delivery?
Orders placed by midday will be eligible for next-day [...]
How do I pay for the kits?
Once we have dispatched your kits, we will send [...]
