eDNA White Paper
Understanding Potential Impacts of 2019/20 Bushfires on Platypuses
South-eastern Australia experienced devastating bushfires during the summer of 2019/20. EnviroDNA partnered with Cesar Australia to undertake a broadscale eDNA survey funded through the Australian Government Regional Bushfire Recovery for Multiregional Species and Strategic Projects Program to quantify the potential impacts on platypuses in NSW using landscape-scale occupancy data.
Baseline Data for the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape
The Budj Bim landscape is located on Gunditjmara Country in southwest Victoria, Australia. This area is an extremely culturally significant landscape and is home to a range of native and threatened species. eDNA surveys were used to survey the extensive landscape area in a quick and cost-effective way whilst gaining critical biodiversity data to assist in future management and planning decisions.
Rapid Detection of Avocado Priority Pests with eDNA
Funded by Hort Innovation, this project developed eDNA technologies for the rapid detection and identification of priority pests for the avocado industry. DNA-based testing techniques aim to improve the ability of the avocado industry to quickly and accurately identify pest incursion threats in a cost-effective manner.
Detection of Greater Glider in Queensland using eDNA
The City of Moreton Bay partnered with EnviroDNA to improve detection of Greater Gliders using eDNA. EnviroDNA developed a targeted qPCR assay to support more precise sampling and improve detection reliability. Multiple sample types were investigated, including water, scat, and tree hollow swabs.
Border Ranges Lined Fern Detection using eDNA
Tweed Landcare engaged EnviroDNA on a monitoring project for the Border Ranges Lined Fern using eDNA. This is an epiphytic fern that grows on the surface of volcanic boulders and tree trunks in subtropical rainforests. It’s listed as Critically Endangered on the EPBC list, having an extremely limited distribution only occurring on the border of QLD and NSW.
Christmas Island Blue-Tailed Skink Detection
The Christmas Island Blue-Tailed Skink (Cryptoblepharus egeriae) is a Critically Endangered species listed on the EPBC list, endemic to Christmas Island. Parks Australia aimed to support recovery efforts by using eDNA techniques to detect both the skink and its known cryptic predator – the wolf snake (Lycodon capuchinus).