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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Use loud noises to deter crop damage (e.g. banger sticks, drums, tins, iron sheets) by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 10 | Synopsis Link | |
Use fencing to exclude predators or other problematic species Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 10 | Synopsis Link | |
Install rope bridges between canopies Action Link |
Beneficial | 10 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove or control predators Action Link |
Trade-off between benefit and harms | 10 | Synopsis Link | |
Cease or prohibit mobile fishing gears that catch bottom (demersal) species and are dragged across the seafloor Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 10 | Synopsis Link | |
Modify the configuration of a mesh escape panel/window in a trawl net Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 10 | Synopsis Link | |
Mow before or after seeding/planting Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 10 | Synopsis Link | |
Transplant or seed organisms onto intertidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 10 | Synopsis Link | |
Legally protect habitat Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 10 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove, control or exclude vertebrate herbivores Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 10 | Synopsis Link | |
Restore arable land to permanent grassland Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 10 | Synopsis Link | |
Restore or create forest or woodland Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 10 | Synopsis Link | |
Coppice woodland Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 10 | Synopsis Link | |
Use rotational mowing Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 10 | Synopsis Link | |
Create uncultivated margins around intensive arable or pasture fields Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 10 | Synopsis Link | |
Rear and manage populations of solitary bees Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 9 | Synopsis Link | |
Leave uncropped, cultivated margins or plots, including lapwing and stone curlew plots Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 9 | Synopsis Link | |
Use legislative regulation to protect wild populations Action Link |
Beneficial | 9 | Synopsis Link | |
Clear or open patches in forests Action Link |
Trade-off between benefit and harms | 9 | Synopsis Link | |
Reduce pesticide or herbicide use generally Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 9 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide artificial nesting sites for raptors Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 9 | Synopsis Link | |
Plant crops in spring rather than autumn Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 9 | Synopsis Link | |
Allow natural regeneration of ground cover beneath perennial crops Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 9 | Synopsis Link | |
Grow plants that compete with damaging weeds Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 9 | Synopsis Link | |
Control traffic and traffic timing Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 9 | 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.