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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Pollard trees (top cutting or top pruning) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Coppice trees Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Halo ancient trees Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Adopt conservation grazing of woodland Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Retain fallen trees Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Imitate natural disturbances by pushing over trees Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use grazing to remove invasive plant species Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use prescribed fire to remove invasive plant species Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Manually/mechanically remove native plants Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Control large herbivore populations Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use fencing to enclose large herbivores (e.g. deer) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Control medium-sized herbivores Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Adopt protected species legislation (impact on forest management) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use rotational grazing to restore oak savannas Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Restore woodland herbaceous plants using transplants and nursery plugs Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Encourage leaf litter development in new planting Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use herbicides to remove understory vegetation to reduce wildfires Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Mechanically remove understory vegetation to reduce wildfires Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Plant trees after wildfire Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Procambarus crayfish control: Removal of food source Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Procambarus crayfish control: Draining the waterway Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Procambarus crayfish control: Remove the crayfish by electrofishing Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Procambarus crayfish control: Relocate vulnerable crayfish Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
American bullfrog control: Biological control of co-occurring beneficial species Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
American bullfrog control: Habitat modification Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
American bullfrog control: Draining ponds and altering the length of time for which the pond contains water Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
American bullfrog control: Pond destruction Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
American bullfrog control: Fencing Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
American bullfrog control: Collection of egg clutches Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
American bullfrog control: Public education Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Brown and black bullheads: Biological control using native predators Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Red-eared terrapin: Biological control using native predators Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Red-eared terrapin: Draining invaded waterbodies Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Red-eared terrapin: Search and removal using sniffer dogs Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Red-eared terrapin: Public education Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Biological control using native predators Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Biological control of beneficial species Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Application of a biocide Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Habitat manipulation Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Draining invaded waterbodies Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Netting Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Electrofishing Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Using a combination of netting and electrofishing Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Trapping using visual, sound and pheromonal lures Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Increasing carbon dioxide concentrations Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Ponto-Caspian gobies: UV radiation Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Changing pH Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Public education Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Brown and black bullheads: Biological control of beneficial species Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Brown and black bullheads: Habitat manipulation Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Brown and black bullheads: Draining invaded waterbodies Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Brown and black bullheads: Electrofishing Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Brown and black bullheads: Using a combination of netting and electrofishing Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Brown and black bullheads: Trapping using sound or pheromonal lures Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Brown and black bullheads: Increasing carbon dioxide concentrations Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Brown and black bullheads: UV radiation Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Brown and black bullheads: Changing salinity Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Brown and black bullheads: Changing pH Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Brown and black bullheads: Public education Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Ponto-Caspian gammarids: Biological control using predatory fish Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Ponto-Caspian gammarids: Exposure to disease-causing organisms Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Ponto-Caspian gammarids: Cleaning equipment Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Ponto-Caspian gammarids: Exchanging ballast water Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Skunk cabbage: Biological control using co-evolved, host specific herbivores Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Skunk cabbage: Biological control using native herbivores Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Skunk cabbage: Biological control using fungal-based herbicides Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Skunk cabbage: Combination treatment using herbicides and physical removal Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Skunk cabbage: Use of hydrogen peroxide Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Skunk cabbage: Use of liquid nitrogen Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Skunk cabbage: Use of flame treatment Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Skunk cabbage: Use of a tarpaulin Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Skunk cabbage: Environmental control (e.g. shading, or promotion of native plants) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Skunk cabbage: Public education Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Asian clams: Drain the invaded water body Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Asian clams: Exposure to parasites Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Asian clams: Exposure to disease-causing organisms Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Asian clams: Change pH of the water Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Asian clams: Remove by hand Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Asian clams: Public awareness and education Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Floating pennywort: Biological control using native herbivores Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Floating pennywort: Biological control using fungal-based herbicides Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Floating pennywort: Use of liquid nitrogen Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Floating pennywort: Excavation of banks Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Floating pennywort: Environmental control (e.g. shading, reduced flow, reduction of rooting depth, or dredging) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Floating pennywort: Public education Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Water primrose: Biological control using native herbivores Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Water primrose: Biological control using fungal-based herbicides Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Water primrose: Use of hydrogen peroxide Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Water primrose: Use of liquid nitrogen Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Water primrose: Flame treatment Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Water primrose: Use of mats placed on the bottom of the water body Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Water primrose: Use of a tarpaulin Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Water primrose: Excavation of banks Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Water primrose: Environmental control (e.g shading, altered flow, altered rooting depth, or dredging) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Water primrose: Public education Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Crassula helmsii: Use hot water to control plants Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Crassula helmsii: Biological control using fungal-based herbicides Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Crassula helmsii: Biological control using herbivores Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Crassula helmsii: Physical control using manual/mechanical control or dredging Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Crassula helmsii: Use liquid nitrogen to kill plants Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link |
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What are 'Individual studies' and 'Actions'?
Individual studies
An individual study is a summary of a specific scientific study, usually taken from a scientific journal, but also from other resources such as reports. It tells you the background context, the action(s) taken and their consequences.
If you want more detail please look at the original reference.
Actions
Each action page focuses on a particular action you could take to benefit wildlife or ecosystems.
It contains brief (150-200 word) descriptions of relevant studies (context, action(s) taken and their consequences) and one or more key messages.
Key messages show the extent and main conclusions of the available evidence. Using links within key messages, you can look at the paragraphs describing each study to get more detail. Each paragraph allows you to assess the quality of the evidence and how relevant it is to your situation.
Where we found no evidence, we have been unable to assess whether or not an intervention is effective or has any harmful impacts.