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 sulphur to soil before seeding/planting Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Irrigate before or after seeding/planting Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Add carbon to soil before or after seeding/planting Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Create natural rocky reef topography on intertidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Cease or alter maintenance activities on subtidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Create groove habitats (1–50 mm) on subtidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Create large adjoining cavities or ‘swimthrough’ habitats (>100 mm) on subtidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Manage or restrict harvesting of species on intertidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Reduce the slope of intertidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Create small protrusions (1–50 mm) on intertidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Create large protrusions (>50 mm) on intertidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Create small adjoining cavities or ‘swimthrough’ habitats (≤100 mm) on intertidal artificial structures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect greenfield sites or undeveloped land in urban areas Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Apply ecological compensation for developments Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Change season/timing of prescribed burning Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Leave some areas unburned during prescribed burning Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Mechanically remove mid-storey or ground vegetation to create fire breaks Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Stop using herbicides on pavements and road verges Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Maintain traditional orchards to benefit butterflies and moths Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Manage vineyards to benefit butterflies and moths Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Increase crop diversity across a farm or farmed landscape Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Undersow spring cereals, with clover for example Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Manage woodland edges for maximum habitat heterogeneity Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Raise cutting height on grasslands Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Use motor bar mowers rather than rotary mowers Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | 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.