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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Artificially incubate and hand-rear rails in captivity Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Artificially incubate and hand-rear vultures in captivity Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Release captive-bred individuals into the wild to restore or augment wild populations of waders Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Release captive-bred individuals into the wild to restore or augment wild populations of pigeons Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Release birds in groups Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use ‘flying training’ before release Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use microlites to help birds migrate Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use mixed stocking Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Make selective use of spring herbicides Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide medicated grit for grouse Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide training for land managers, farmers and farm advisers Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide short grass for birds Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide other resources for birds (water, sand for bathing) Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Plant nettle strips Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Control scrub Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Take field corners out of management Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Mark bird nests during harvest or mowing Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Manage heather by swiping to simulate burning Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Manage the agricultural landscape to enhance floral resources Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use scaring devices (eg. gas guns) and other deterrents to reduce persecution of native species Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Maintain wood pasture and parkland Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Incorporate parasitism rates when setting thresholds for insecticide use Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Isolate colonies of beneficial ants Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use mass-emergence devices to increase natural enemy populations Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Encourage foraging waterfowl Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 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.