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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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Cover peatland with organic mulch (after planting)

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 12 Cover peatland with organic mulch (after planting) Synopsis Link

Cover peatland with something other than mulch (after planting)

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 8 Cover peatland with something other than mulch (after planting) Synopsis Link

Introduce nurse plants (to aid focal peatland plants)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Introduce nurse plants (to aid focal peatland plants) Synopsis Link

Rewet peatland (before/after planting)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Rewet peatland (before/after planting) Synopsis Link

Irrigate peatland (before/after planting)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Irrigate peatland (before/after planting) Synopsis Link

Reprofile/relandscape peatland (before planting)

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 4 Reprofile/relandscape peatland (before planting) Synopsis Link

Create mounds or hollows (before planting)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Create mounds or hollows (before planting) Synopsis Link

Remove upper layer of peat/soil (before planting)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove upper layer of peat/soil (before planting) Synopsis Link

Bury upper layer of peat/soil (before planting)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Bury upper layer of peat/soil (before planting) Synopsis Link

Add fresh peat to peatland (before planting)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Add fresh peat to peatland (before planting) Synopsis Link

Encapsulate planted moss fragments in beads/gel

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Encapsulate planted moss fragments in beads/gel Synopsis Link

Use fences or barriers to protect planted vegetation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use fences or barriers to protect planted vegetation Synopsis Link

Remove vegetation that could compete with planted peatland vegetation

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Remove vegetation that could compete with planted peatland vegetation Synopsis Link

Add root-associated fungi to plants (before planting)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Add root-associated fungi to plants (before planting) Synopsis Link

Protect or prepare vegetation before planting (other interventions)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Protect or prepare vegetation before planting (other interventions) Synopsis Link

Raise awareness amongst the public (general)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Raise awareness amongst the public (general) Synopsis Link

Raise awareness amongst the public (wild fire)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Raise awareness amongst the public (wild fire) Synopsis Link

Raise awareness amongst the public (problematic species)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Raise awareness amongst the public (problematic species) Synopsis Link

Raise awareness through engaging volunteers in peatland management or monitoring

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Raise awareness through engaging volunteers in peatland management or monitoring Synopsis Link

Provide education or training programmes about peatlands or peatland management

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Provide education or training programmes about peatlands or peatland management Synopsis Link

Lobby, campaign or demonstrate to protect peatlands

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Lobby, campaign or demonstrate to protect peatlands Synopsis Link

Adopt zero burning policies near peatlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Adopt zero burning policies near peatlands Synopsis Link

Irrigate peatland (without planting)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Irrigate peatland (without planting) Synopsis Link

Exclude wild herbivores using physical barriers

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Exclude wild herbivores using physical barriers Synopsis Link

Control populations of wild herbivores

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Control populations of wild herbivores Synopsis Link
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