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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Stop using pesticides as seed dressings and sprays in flower beds and greenspace Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use low intensity lighting Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use shielded “full cut-off” lights to remove outwards lighting Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Manage perennial bioenergy crops to benefit butterflies and moths Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Grow native trees within perennial crop plantations Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Leave unharvested crop headlands within arable fields Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Manage rice field banks to benefit butterflies and moths Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Replace non-native species of tree/shrub with native species Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Create young plantations within mature woodland Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove tree canopy to reduce pond or waterway shading Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Reintroduce mammals as ecosystem engineers Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Install artificial dams in streams to raise water levels Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Mark the location of webs or caterpillars before mowing Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect in-field trees Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Plant more than one crop per field (intercropping) Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide set-aside areas in farmland Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Increase the use of clover leys on farmland Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Eradicate existing populations of invasive non-native species Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Prevent escape of commercial bumblebees from greenhouses Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Ensure commercial hives/nests are disease free Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Exclude ants from solitary bee nesting sites Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Use repellents on baits for predator control Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Ensure connectivity between habitat patches Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Mark or tint windows to reduce collision mortality Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Leave refuges in fields during harvest Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 | 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.