A licensed great crested newt surveyor must collect the sample if the eDNA test is in support of a license application.
Other FAQs
What is eDNA?
How accurate is eDNA testing?
re you able to detect multiple species?
Are you able to estimate GCN population size using eDNA analysis?
Do I need a GCN licence to survey?
When can samples be taken?
Do you perform out of season eDNA testing?