"It has been great for Jacobs to partner with NatureMetrics on this project. Using DNA to characterise soils in such detail has significantly improved our understanding of the woodlands and pasture grassland likely to be affected by the scheme. Soil translocation as part of the overall mitigation strategy for woodland …

"The two sampling methods work well together, contributing different kinds of information. When investigating fish biodiversity eDNA is the preferred method, being beneficial in terms of cost-effectiveness as well as in ethical and conservation matters."