2677 Actions found

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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Cut strips of shrubland vegetation to reduce the spread of fire

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cut strips of shrubland vegetation to reduce the spread of fire Synopsis Link

Increase crop diversity for mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Increase crop diversity for mammals Synopsis Link

Modify vessels to reduce noise disturbance

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Modify vessels to reduce noise disturbance Synopsis Link

Use new crop types to benefit wildlife (such as perennial cereal crops)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use new crop types to benefit wildlife (such as perennial cereal crops) Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit the discharge of cooling effluents from power stations

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit, cease or prohibit the discharge of cooling effluents from power stations Synopsis Link

Manage short-rotation coppice to benefit wildlife (includes 8 m rides)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Manage short-rotation coppice to benefit wildlife (includes 8 m rides) Synopsis Link

Asian clams: Change pH of the water

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Asian clams: Change pH of the water Synopsis Link

Use methods to reduce sediment disturbance during dredging (e.g. curtains, screens)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use methods to reduce sediment disturbance during dredging (e.g. curtains, screens) Synopsis Link

Maintain rush pastures

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Maintain rush pastures Synopsis Link

Amphibians: Vary food provision to reflect seasonal availability in the wild

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Amphibians: Vary food provision to reflect seasonal availability in the wild Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit discharge of waste effluents overboard from vessels

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit, cease or prohibit discharge of waste effluents overboard from vessels Synopsis Link

Plant brassica fodder crops (grazed in situ)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Plant brassica fodder crops (grazed in situ) Synopsis Link

Amphibians: Formulate adult diet to reflect nutritional composition of wild foods

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Amphibians: Formulate adult diet to reflect nutritional composition of wild foods Synopsis Link

Retain riparian buffer strips during timber harvest

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain riparian buffer strips during timber harvest Synopsis Link

Use non-toxic antifouling coatings on surfaces

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use non-toxic antifouling coatings on surfaces Synopsis Link

Amphibians: Supplement diets with vitamins/ calcium fed to prey (e.g. prey gut loading)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Amphibians: Supplement diets with vitamins/ calcium fed to prey (e.g. prey gut loading) Synopsis Link

Remove and clean-up shoreline waste disposal sites

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove and clean-up shoreline waste disposal sites Synopsis Link

Maintain traditional farm buildings

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Maintain traditional farm buildings Synopsis Link

Amphibians: Supplement diets with vitamins/ calcium applied to food (e.g. dusting prey)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Amphibians: Supplement diets with vitamins/ calcium applied to food (e.g. dusting prey) Synopsis Link

Provide bat boxes, bat grilles, improvements to roosts

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide bat boxes, bat grilles, improvements to roosts Synopsis Link

Change mowing regime (e.g. timing, frequency, height)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Change mowing regime (e.g. timing, frequency, height) Synopsis Link

Implement rapid response plans for stranded mammals following extreme events

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement rapid response plans for stranded mammals following extreme events Synopsis Link

Leave areas of uncut ryegrass in silage field

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Leave areas of uncut ryegrass in silage field Synopsis Link

Legally protect areas where climate change impacts are predicted to be less severe

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Legally protect areas where climate change impacts are predicted to be less severe Synopsis Link

Buffer in-field ponds

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Buffer in-field ponds Synopsis Link
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