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Actions to conserve biodiversity

We have summarised evidence from the scientific literature about the effects of actions to conserve wildlife and ecosystems.

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Add nutrients to new ponds as larvae food source

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add nutrients to new ponds as larvae food source Synopsis Link

Add specific plants to aquatic habitats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add specific plants to aquatic habitats Synopsis Link

Add woody debris to ponds

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add woody debris to ponds Synopsis Link

Create ponds for amphibians

Action Link 		Beneficial 30 Create ponds for amphibians Synopsis Link

Create ponds for frogs

Action Link 		Beneficial 12 Create ponds for frogs Synopsis Link

Create ponds for great crested newts

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 7 Create ponds for great crested newts Synopsis Link

Create ponds for green toads

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Create ponds for green toads Synopsis Link

Create ponds for natterjack toads

Action Link 		Beneficial 6 Create ponds for natterjack toads Synopsis Link

Create ponds for salamanders (including newts)

Action Link 		Beneficial 5 Create ponds for salamanders (including newts) Synopsis Link

Create ponds for toads

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 7 Create ponds for toads Synopsis Link

Create refuge areas in aquatic habitats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create refuge areas in aquatic habitats Synopsis Link

Create wetland

Action Link 		Beneficial 15 Create wetland Synopsis Link

Deepen, de-silt or re-profile ponds

Action Link 		Beneficial 9 Deepen, de-silt or re-profile ponds Synopsis Link

Remove specific aquatic plants

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 0 Remove specific aquatic plants Synopsis Link

Restore ponds

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 15 Restore ponds Synopsis Link

Restore wetland

Action Link 		Beneficial 17 Restore wetland Synopsis Link
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What Works in Conservation provides expert assessments of the effectiveness of actions, based on summarised evidence, in synopses. Subjects covered so far include amphibians, birds, mammals, forests, peatland and control of freshwater invasive species. More are in progress.

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