Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

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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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Action	Effectiveness	Studies	Category
Restore habitat in area predicted to have suitable climate for shrubland species in the future Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Improve connectivity between areas of shrubland to allow species movements and habitat shifts in response to climate change Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Legally protect shrubland Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Legally protect habitat around shrubland Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Restore/create habitat connectivity between shrublands Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Remove trees/crops to restore shrubland structure Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Remove trees, leaf litter and topsoil Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Add peat to soil Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Burn leaf litter Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Raise awareness amongst the general public Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Provide education programmes about shrublands Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Add topsoil (alongside planting/seeding) Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Re-route paths to reduce habitat disturbance Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Cut trees and remove leaf litter Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Cut trees and remove tree seedlings Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Use grazing to control trees Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Rake to control grass Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Cut/mow and rotovate to control grass Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Apply herbicide and remove plants to control grass Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Rotovate to control grass Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Add mulch to control grass Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Add mulch to control grass and sow seed Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Cut/mow, rotovate and sow seeds to control grass Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Cut bracken and rotovate Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Use herbicide and remove leaf litter to control bracken Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link

Shrubland and Heathland Conservation - Published 2017

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What Works in Conservation provides expert assessments of the effectiveness of actions, based on summarised evidence, in synopses. Subjects covered so far include amphibians, birds, terrestrial mammals, forests, peatland and control of freshwater invasive species. More are in progress.

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