“Environmental DNA” is being analysed to help guide ambitious plans for a new wetland wildlife haven in west Norfolk.

Land managers at Albanwise Environment have teamed up with environmental DNA (eDNA) specialists NatureMetrics and law firm Mills & Reeve to transform an area of peatland near Stoke Ferry.

Mike Edwards, director at Albanwise Environment, said the site was identified as the land is prone to flooding and poor drainage, “making it a more difficult area to consistently farm productively,”