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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Remove pipelines and infrastructure following decommissioning Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Restore or create wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 4 |
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Use ‘mammal-safe’ nets to capture and release mammals trapped in fishing structures Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Control problematic plants (specific intervention unclear): brackish/saline marshes or swamps Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Use flotation devices to support planted vegetation Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Regulate artificial lighting during vulnerable periods Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Minimize road lighting to reduce insect attraction Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Create patches of bare ground for ground-nesting bees Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 5 |
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Use perch-deterrents to stop raptors perching on pylons Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 |
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Provide supplementary food for gulls, terns and skuas to increase reproductive success Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 6 |
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Mechanically remove mid-storey or ground vegetation Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Procambarus crayfish control: Create barriers Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Crassula helmsii: Use dyes to reduce light levels Action Link |
Unlikely to be beneficial | 1 |
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Preventative vaccination of habituated or wild primates Action Link |
Trade-off between benefit and harms | 4 |
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Fill/block ditches to create conditions suitable for peatland plants (without planting) Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 3 |
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Cease or prohibit oil and gas drilling Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Sterilize predators Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Establish handling and release protocols for mammals captured by fisheries Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Plant non-woody plants into moisture-retaining peat pots: freshwater wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Enforce compliance to lighting regulations Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use infrastructure to reduce vehicle collision risk along roads Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 |
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Provide grass strips at field margins for bees Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 |
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Reduce electrocutions by using plastic, not aluminium, leg rings to mark birds Action Link |
Unlikely to be beneficial | 1 |
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Provide supplementary food for wildfowl to increase reproductive success Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Modify gully pots and kerbs Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 |
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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.