Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

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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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Action	Effectiveness	Studies	Category
Directly plant non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands Action Link	Beneficial	24	Synopsis Link
Provide supplementary food to increase reproduction/survival Action Link	Trade-off between benefit and harms	24	Synopsis Link
Release translocated mammals into fenced areas Action Link	Beneficial	24	Synopsis Link
Restore or create grasslands Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	23	Synopsis Link
Breed reptiles in captivity: Lizards Action Link	Awaiting assessment	23	Synopsis Link
Reintroduce primates into habitat where the species is present Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	23	Synopsis Link
Crop production: Use no tillage in arable fields Action Link	Likely to be ineffective or harmful	23	Synopsis Link
Modify fishing trap/pot configuration Action Link	Awaiting assessment	23	Synopsis Link
Use a different design or configuration of size-sorting escape grid/system in trawl fishing gear (bottom and mid-water) Action Link	Awaiting assessment	23	Synopsis Link
Plant nectar flower mixture/wildflower strips Action Link	Evidence not assessed	23	Synopsis Link
Provide or retain set-aside areas in farmland Action Link	Beneficial	22	Synopsis Link
Provide artificial nesting sites for falcons Action Link	Beneficial	22	Synopsis Link
Restore or create traditional water meadows Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	22	Synopsis Link
Maintain species-rich, semi-natural grassland Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	22	Synopsis Link
Relocate nests/eggs to a hatchery: Sea turtles Action Link	Awaiting assessment	22	Synopsis Link
Soil: Plant or maintain ground cover in orchards or vineyards Action Link	Beneficial	22	Synopsis Link
Release translocated/captive-bred mammals in areas with invasive/problematic species eradication/control Action Link	Beneficial	22	Synopsis Link
Install overpasses over roads/railways Action Link	Beneficial	22	Synopsis Link
Create pit habitats (1–50 mm) on intertidal artificial structures Action Link	Awaiting assessment	22	Synopsis Link
Rear declining species in captivity Action Link	Evidence not assessed	22	Synopsis Link
Use prescribed burning on grasslands Action Link	Trade-off between benefit and harms	21	Synopsis Link
Water: Plant or maintain ground cover in orchards or vineyards Action Link	Trade-off between benefit and harms	21	Synopsis Link
Manage hedgerows to benefit wildlife (includes no spray, gap-filling and laying) Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	20	Synopsis Link
Leave cultivated, uncropped margins or plots (includes 'lapwing plots') Action Link	Beneficial	20	Synopsis Link
Leave overwinter stubbles Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	20	Synopsis Link

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