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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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Set regulatory ban on marine burial of nuclear waste

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Set regulatory ban on marine burial of nuclear waste Synopsis Link

Introduce leaf litter to forest stands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce leaf litter to forest stands 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 Improve connectivity between areas of shrubland to allow species movements and habitat shifts in response to climate change Synopsis Link

Install sound-proofing insulation between bat roosts and areas occupied by humans within developments

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install sound-proofing insulation between bat roosts and areas occupied by humans within developments Synopsis Link

Transplant trees

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Transplant trees Synopsis Link

Legally protect shrubland

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Legally protect shrubland Synopsis Link

Reduce aquaculture stocking densities

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce aquaculture stocking densities Synopsis Link

Use tree nets to deter wild mammals from fruit crops to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use tree nets to deter wild mammals from fruit crops to reduce human-wildlife conflict Synopsis Link

Use pioneer plants or crops as nurse plants

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use pioneer plants or crops as nurse plants Synopsis Link

Legally protect habitat around shrubland

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Legally protect habitat around shrubland Synopsis Link

Educate homeowners about building and planning laws relating to bats to reduce disturbance to bat roosts

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Educate homeowners about building and planning laws relating to bats to reduce disturbance to bat roosts Synopsis Link

Locate aquaculture systems in already impacted areas

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Locate aquaculture systems in already impacted areas Synopsis Link

Manage woodland edges to benefit widlife

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Manage woodland edges to benefit widlife Synopsis Link

Plant gardens with night-scented flowers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Plant gardens with night-scented flowers Synopsis Link

Locate aquaculture systems in areas with fast currents

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Locate aquaculture systems in areas with fast currents Synopsis Link

Support or maintain low intensity agricultural systems

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Support or maintain low intensity agricultural systems Synopsis Link

Prevent damage from strong winds

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Prevent damage from strong winds Synopsis Link

Restore/create habitat connectivity between shrublands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restore/create habitat connectivity between shrublands Synopsis Link

Increase semi-natural habitat within gardens

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Increase semi-natural habitat within gardens Synopsis Link

Locate aquaculture systems in vegetated areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Locate aquaculture systems in vegetated areas Synopsis Link

Remove nitrogen and phosphorus using harvested products

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove nitrogen and phosphorus using harvested products Synopsis Link

Protect greenfield sites or undeveloped land in urban areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Protect greenfield sites or undeveloped land in urban areas Synopsis Link

Moor aquaculture cages so they move in response to changing current direction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Moor aquaculture cages so they move in response to changing current direction Synopsis Link

Relocate primates to non-residential areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Relocate primates to non-residential areas Synopsis Link

Discourage the planting of fruit trees and vegetable gardens on the urban edge

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Discourage the planting of fruit trees and vegetable gardens on the urban edge Synopsis Link
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