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

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Change timing of building work

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Change timing of building work Synopsis Link

Create alternative bat roosts within developments

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 11 Create alternative bat roosts within developments Synopsis Link

Create or restore bat foraging habitat in urban areas

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Create or restore bat foraging habitat in urban areas Synopsis Link

Educate homeowners about building and planning laws relating to bats to reduce disturbance to bat roosts

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Educate homeowners about building and planning laws relating to bats to reduce disturbance to bat roosts Synopsis Link

Exclude bats from roosts during building work

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Exclude bats from roosts during building work Synopsis Link

Increase semi-natural habitat within gardens

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Increase semi-natural habitat within gardens Synopsis Link

Install sound-proofing insulation between bat roosts and areas occupied by humans within developments

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install sound-proofing insulation between bat roosts and areas occupied by humans within developments Synopsis Link

Legally protect bats during development

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 4 Legally protect bats during development Synopsis Link

Plant gardens with night-scented flowers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Plant gardens with night-scented flowers Synopsis Link

Protect brownfield or ex-industrial sites

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Protect brownfield or ex-industrial sites Synopsis Link

Protect greenfield sites or undeveloped land in urban areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Protect greenfield sites or undeveloped land in urban areas Synopsis Link

Relocate access points to bat roosts within developments

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Relocate access points to bat roosts within developments Synopsis Link

Retain existing bat roosts and access points within developments

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Retain existing bat roosts and access points within developments Synopsis Link
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