Infrastructure

Comprehensive data on biodiversity is now possible at every stage of your project using innovative DNA-based monitoring methods.

Rapid biodiversity surveys to cover large areas

Detect high risk species at your project site

Less time in the field, lowering costs and risk

eDNA provides powerful biodiversity data for robust risk management and planning

We can help you to efficiently meet your regulatory monitoring requirements and go beyond compliance to better manage your risks and achieve Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). NatureMetrics can assist you in delivering the biodiversity survey data needed to accompany your Environmental Permit or Planning Application to the Local Planning Authority or Environment Agency, as well as in measuring the environmental impacts of your activities over time.

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Include DNA-based biodiversity monitoring in your ecological survey design with NatureMetrics

Baseline

Better understand the biodiversity risk at your project sites

Implement

Survey biodiversity throughout your project cycle

Monitor

Assess the biodiversity impact of your project over time

Evaluate

Be empowered to make evidence-based management decisions

Samples you can send to our labs for analysis

You can survey the biodiversity in your project sites with the NatureMetrics tried and tested DNA services. We’ve already worked with leaders in the rail industry, and our sampling kits are simple to use and include everything you need to start sampling right away. Our team will work with you to understand your aims, enabling you to build a suite of tools that fit your specific needs for the duration of your project.

eDNA from Water

Species from faeces

DNA from soils and sediments

Invertebrates

Citizen Science

eDNA from water

Our aquatic eDNA surveys unlock a wealth of data on aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity across a wide variety of ecosystems. We run a Great Crested Newt eDNA detection service in addition to a wide range of other options that span across the tree of life.

Species from faeces

Species identification and diet assessment from faecal samples (droppings), let you track impacts on key species such as bats.

Soils and sediments

Soil and sediment analyses let us profile the small organisms and microbes that are vital for maintaining healthy, functioning ecosystems.

Invertebrates

We take the pain out of taxonomic identification of insects and other invertebrates by letting the DNA sequencer do the work. Invertebrates are abundant and diverse, making them excellent indicators of ecological change.

Citizen science

We are keen to engage in citizen science programmes using the NatureMetrics eDNA Discovery Lab. Our sampling kits are simple to use and often empower local communities to participate in biodiversity conservation.