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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Add cover other than mulch before/after planting trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Add cover other than mulch before/after planting trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Introduce nurse plants to aid focal non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Introduce nurse plants to aid focal trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use fences or barriers to protect planted brackish/saline wetlands planted with trees/shrubs Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove vegetation that could compete with planted non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Install physical supports for planted non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Plant non-woody plants into moisture-retaining peat pots: freshwater wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Apply root dip to non-woody plants before planting: brackish/saline wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Soak trees/shrubs before planting: freshwater wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Soak seeds of non-woody plants before sowing: freshwater wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Heat seeds of non-woody plants before sowing: freshwater wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Heat tree/shrub seeds before sowing: freshwater wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Physically damage tree/shrub seeds before sowing: freshwater wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Produce guidance for marsh or swamp conservation Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use marketing strategies to increase the value of marshes or swamps Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Lobby/campaign/demonstrate to protect marshes or swamps Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use signs or access restrictions to reduce disturbance to mammals Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Keep cats indoors or in outside runs to reduce predation of wild mammals Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Habituate mammals to visitors Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Treat mammals to reduce conflict caused by disease transmission to humans Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Issue enforcement notices to deter use of non bear-proof garbage dumpsters to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Cease/reduce payments to cull mammals Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Retain wildlife corridors in residential areas Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Install underpasses beneath ski runs Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | 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.