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 target species distress calls or signals to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 5 |
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Introduce fragments of non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 5 |
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Create artificial water sources Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 5 |
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Conduct regular anti-poaching patrols Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 5 |
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Use signage to warn motorists about wildlife presence Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 5 |
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Release reptiles born/hatched in captivity from wild-collected eggs/wild-caught females without rearing Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 5 |
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Implement local no-hunting community policies/traditional hunting ban Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 5 |
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Restore biogenic habitats (other methods) - Restore oyster reefs Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 5 |
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Undersow spring cereals, with clover for example Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 5 |
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Provide artificial shelters Action Link |
Beneficial | 5 |
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Revert arable land to permanent grassland Action Link |
Likely to be ineffective or harmful | 5 |
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Raise water level to restore degraded freshwater marshes Action Link |
Trade-off between benefit and harms | 5 |
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Alter the timing of insecticide use Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 5 |
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Transplant/release captive-bred or hatchery-reared species - Transplant/release crustaceans Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 5 |
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Prohibit or restrict hunting of marine and freshwater mammal species Action Link |
Beneficial | 5 |
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Delay haying/mowing Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 5 |
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Add lights to fishing gear Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 5 |
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Fence to prevent grazing after tree planting Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 5 |
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Plant new hedges Action Link |
Trade-off between benefit and harms | 5 |
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Exclude domestic animals or wild hogs by fencing Action Link |
Likely to be ineffective or harmful | 5 |
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Use grazing to maintain or restore disturbance: freshwater marshes Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 5 |
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Add lime to water bodies to reduce acidification Action Link |
Trade-off between benefit and harms | 5 |
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Use fertilizer after tree planting Action Link |
Unlikely to be beneficial | 5 |
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Permanent presence of staff/manager Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 5 |
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Use different planting or seeding methods Action Link |
Unlikely to be beneficial | 5 |
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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.