eDNA supercharges the nature-positive movement. We help our clients develop monitoring programs that assign value to nature, while collecting vital data to understand risks, impacts, and trends over time. Our accredited eDNA method, aligned with the Accounting for Nature framework, supports natural capital monitoring, helping drive strategic land management.
Natural Capital Method
We developed a scientific natural capital method using eDNA to monitor the condition of aquatic vertebrates, applicable across Australia at property, catchment or regional scales. The method calculates condition scores and the Econd®, assigning a value to biodiversity. This framework, accredited by Accounting for Nature, supported by rigorous scientific standards.
Burnett Mary Region Environmental Account
Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) established a Natural Capital Account to address key questions about regional health. This groundbreaking project established a comprehensive regional environmental audit that encompasses native vegetation, fauna and freshwater ecosystem. EnviroDNA developed a world first eDNA Aquatic Vertebrate Biodiversity Method which was accredited by the standards organisation, Accounting for Nature framework.
This approach covered the BMRG survey area of approximately 53,000 square kilometers, providing a comprehensive stocktake of the region's natural assets, including vegetation, plants and animals, in this rich biodiverse landscape. Data supported fund raising for nature repair program, provided evidence that restoration investments were yielding positive outcomes (Snapping Turtle recovery), provided critical data and insights that help Traditional Owner communities understand the state of culturally important species.
