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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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Amend the soil using a mix of organic and inorganic amendments

Action Link 		Beneficial 11 Amend the soil using a mix of organic and inorganic amendments Synopsis Link

Manage ditches to benefit wildlife

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 11 Manage ditches to benefit wildlife Synopsis Link

Install electric fencing to protect crops from mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Action Link 		Beneficial 11 Install electric fencing to protect crops from mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Synopsis Link

Use a different bait type

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 11 Use a different bait type Synopsis Link

Use an alternative protein source: plant-based

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 11 Use an alternative protein source: plant-based Synopsis Link

Create alternative bat roosts within developments

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

Remove ectoparasites from nests to increase survival or reproductive success

Action Link 		Unlikely to be beneficial 11 Remove ectoparasites from nests to increase survival or reproductive success Synopsis Link

Control predatory mammals and birds (foxes, crows, stoats and weasels)

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 11 Control predatory mammals and birds (foxes, crows, stoats and weasels) Synopsis Link

Cut/remove/thin forest plantations and rewet peat

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 11 Cut/remove/thin forest plantations and rewet peat Synopsis Link

Delay mowing or first grazing date on pasture or grassland

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 11 Delay mowing or first grazing date on pasture or grassland Synopsis Link

Thin trees within forest and woodland

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 11 Thin trees within forest and woodland Synopsis Link

Provide artificial nesting sites for ground and tree-nesting seabirds

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 11 Provide artificial nesting sites for ground and tree-nesting seabirds Synopsis Link

Install and maintain cave gates to restrict public access

Action Link 		Trade-off between benefit and harms 11 Install and maintain cave gates to restrict public access Synopsis Link

Exclude grazers from semi-natural habitats

Action Link 		Trade-off between benefit and harms 11 Exclude grazers from semi-natural habitats Synopsis Link

Provide artificial nesting sites for woodpeckers

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 11 Provide artificial nesting sites for woodpeckers Synopsis Link

Provide artificial nesting sites for parrots

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 11 Provide artificial nesting sites for parrots Synopsis Link

Foster eggs or chicks of raptors with wild conspecifics

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 11 Foster eggs or chicks of raptors with wild conspecifics Synopsis Link

Mark power lines to reduce incidental bird mortality

Action Link 		Beneficial 10 Mark power lines to reduce incidental bird mortality Synopsis Link

Remove upper layer of peat/soil (without planting)

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 10 Remove upper layer of peat/soil (without planting) Synopsis Link

Introduce seeds of peatland herbs

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 10 Introduce seeds of peatland herbs Synopsis Link

Scare or otherwise deter mammals from human-occupied areas to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 10 Scare or otherwise deter mammals from human-occupied areas to reduce human-wildlife conflict Synopsis Link

Use signs and access restrictions to reduce disturbance at nest sites

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 10 Use signs and access restrictions to reduce disturbance at nest sites Synopsis Link

Remove or control predators

Action Link 		Trade-off between benefit and harms 10 Remove or control predators Synopsis Link

Use vocalisations to attract birds to safe areas

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 10 Use vocalisations to attract birds to safe areas Synopsis Link

Mow before or after seeding/planting

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 10 Mow before or after seeding/planting Synopsis Link
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