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We have summarised evidence from the scientific literature about the effects of actions to conserve wildlife and ecosystems.

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Guard nests to prevent predation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Guard nests to prevent predation Synopsis Link

Adopt continuous cover forestry

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Adopt continuous cover forestry Synopsis Link

Farm more intensively and effectively in selected areas and spare more natural land

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Farm more intensively and effectively in selected areas and spare more natural land Synopsis Link

Add sulphur to soil

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Add sulphur to soil Synopsis Link

Retain remnant forest or woodland on agricultural land

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain remnant forest or woodland on agricultural land Synopsis Link

Install stormwater traps or grids

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install stormwater traps or grids Synopsis Link

Use scarecrows to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use scarecrows to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Synopsis Link

Rotate the orientation of diamond mesh in a trawl net

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 6 Rotate the orientation of diamond mesh in a trawl net Synopsis Link

Reduce intensity of livestock grazing: brackish/salt marshes

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 9 Reduce intensity of livestock grazing: brackish/salt marshes Synopsis Link

Disturb soil/sediment surface: brackish/salt marshes

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Disturb soil/sediment surface: brackish/salt marshes Synopsis Link

Remove invasive plant species to improve habitat within development footprints

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove invasive plant species to improve habitat within development footprints Synopsis Link

Create or restore savannas

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Create or restore savannas Synopsis Link

Provide or retain set-aside areas in farmland

Action Link 		Beneficial 54 Provide or retain set-aside areas in farmland Synopsis Link

Use ‘cat curfews’ to reduce predation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use ‘cat curfews’ to reduce predation Synopsis Link

Use an alternative protein source: plant-based

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

Use brash mats during harvesting to avoid soil compaction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use brash mats during harvesting to avoid soil compaction Synopsis Link

Install mechanical barriers to deter primates (e.g. fences, ditches)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install mechanical barriers to deter primates (e.g. fences, ditches) Synopsis Link

Use erosion blankets/mats to aid plant establishment

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Use erosion blankets/mats to aid plant establishment Synopsis Link

Avoid the use of antiparasitic drugs for livestock

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Avoid the use of antiparasitic drugs for livestock Synopsis Link

Remove litter from the marine environment

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove litter from the marine environment Synopsis Link

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 Use loud noises to deter crop damage (e.g. banger sticks, drums, tins, iron sheets) by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Synopsis Link

Fit mesh escape panels/windows to a trawl net

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 38 Fit mesh escape panels/windows to a trawl net Synopsis Link

Reduce intensity of livestock grazing: freshwater swamps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce intensity of livestock grazing: freshwater swamps Synopsis Link

Disturb soil/sediment surface: freshwater swamps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Disturb soil/sediment surface: freshwater swamps Synopsis Link

Provide training for construction workers on the potential risks to reptiles and how to mitigate disturbance during works

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide training for construction workers on the potential risks to reptiles and how to mitigate disturbance during works Synopsis Link
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