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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Excavate freshwater pools Action Link |
Trade-off between benefit and harms | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Add inorganic fertilizer before/after planting non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands Action Link |
Trade-off between benefit and harms | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Add below-ground organic matter before/after planting non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands Action Link |
Trade-off between benefit and harms | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Release translocated/captive-bred mammals to areas outside historical range Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Release translocated/captive-bred mammals at a specific time (e.g. season, day/night) Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Use chili to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Install pole crossings for gliders/flying squirrels Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Install one-way gates or other structures to allow wildlife to leave roadways Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Legally protect habitat for mammals Action Link |
Beneficial | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Use vaccination programme Action Link |
Beneficial | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Use drugs to treat parasites Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide/increase anti-poaching patrols Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Cease or prohibit aggregate extraction Action Link |
Beneficial | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Transplant/release captive-bred or hatchery-reared species - Transplant/release molluscs Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Translocate species - Translocate molluscs Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Install exclusion and/or escape devices for mammals on fishing nets Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Disturb soil before seeding/planting Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Graze with livestock after seeding/planting Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Alter mowing regimes on greenspaces and road verges Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Plant wild bird seed or cover mixture Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Reduce grazing intensity on grassland by seasonal removal of livestock Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Delay cutting or first grazing date on grasslands to create variation in sward height Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Plant new hedges Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Sow uncropped arable field margins with an agricultural nectar and pollen mix Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 6 | Synopsis Link | |
Leave arable field margins uncropped with natural regeneration Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 6 | 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.