Case Study: Ramboll achieves faster biodiversity reporting with NatureMetrics eDNA

Ramboll detects 59 species with NatureMetrics eDNA

Ramboll, working on a road construction project in Ghana with QGMI, faced the challenge of complying with local environmental impact assessment regulations during the difficult wet season. Their goal was to mitigate risks to wildlife and support species diversity, but traditional survey methods were challenging to implement. They partnered with NatureMetrics to utilize their eDNA sampling and DNA analysis services to overcome these hurdles.

NatureMetrics trained local academics to collect water samples using their eDNA kits and provided comprehensive DNA analysis. This solution identified 59 species from just ten samples, including the vulnerable Senegal flapshell turtle, and provided crucial data for the project's environmental reporting. The impact was significant: NatureMetrics' method enabled efficient, year-round biodiversity monitoring, optimized resource allocation for mitigation efforts, and supported the development of a robust Biodiversity Action Plan for the project's entire lifecycle.

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