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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Introduce nurse plants (without planting peatland vegetation) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Add organic fertilizer (before/after planting) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Rewet peatland (before/after planting) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove upper layer of peat/soil (before planting) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Bury upper layer of peat/soil (before planting) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Encapsulate planted moss fragments in beads/gel Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use fences or barriers to protect planted vegetation Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect or prepare vegetation before planting (other interventions) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Raise awareness amongst the public (wild fire) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Raise awareness amongst the public (problematic species) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Raise awareness through engaging volunteers in peatland management or monitoring Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Adopt zero burning policies near peatlands Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Control populations of wild herbivores Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove residential or commercial development Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Maintain/create habitat corridors in developed areas Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Maintain habitat corridors in areas of energy production or mining Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Legally protect plant species affected by gathering Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Place signs to deter gathering of shrubland species Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Reduce the frequency of prescribed burning Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Maintain habitat corridors over or under roads and other transportation corridors Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Create buffer zones beside roads and other transportation corridors Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use signs and access restrictions to reduce disturbance Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Plant spiny shrubs to act as barriers to people Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use prescribed burning to mimic natural fire cycle Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use prescribed burning to reduce potential for large wild fires Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | 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.