2399 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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Restrict use of rodent poisons on farmland with high secondary poisoning risk

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restrict use of rodent poisons on farmland with high secondary poisoning risk Synopsis Link

Restrict vehicle use on peatlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restrict vehicle use on peatlands Synopsis Link

Retain a buffer between turbines and habitat features used by bats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain a buffer between turbines and habitat features used by bats Synopsis Link

Retain access points for bats following mine closures

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain access points for bats following mine closures Synopsis Link

Retain bat access points to caves

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain bat access points to caves Synopsis Link

Retain buffer zones around core bat habitat

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain buffer zones around core bat habitat Synopsis Link

Retain buffer zones around core habitat

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain buffer zones around core habitat Synopsis Link

Retain buffer zones around core habitat

Action Link 		Trade-off between benefit and harms 4 Retain buffer zones around core habitat Synopsis Link

Retain buffers around roost trees in logged areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain buffers around roost trees in logged areas Synopsis Link

Retain connectivity between habitat patches

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Retain connectivity between habitat patches Synopsis Link

Retain connectivity between habitat patches

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain connectivity between habitat patches Synopsis Link

Retain crop residues

Action Link 		Trade-off between benefit and harms 6 Retain crop residues Synopsis Link

Retain dead trees after uprooting

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Retain dead trees after uprooting Synopsis Link

Retain dead wood in forest management

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Retain dead wood in forest management Synopsis Link

Retain existing bat commuting routes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain existing bat commuting routes Synopsis Link

Retain existing bat roosts and access points within developments

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Retain existing bat roosts and access points within developments Synopsis Link

Retain existing in-field trees

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain existing in-field trees Synopsis Link

Retain fallen trees

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain fallen trees Synopsis Link

Retain forested corridors in logged areas

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Retain forested corridors in logged areas Synopsis Link

Retain native forest and woodland

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain native forest and woodland Synopsis Link

Retain nesting trees/shelter for primates within agricultural fields

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain nesting trees/shelter for primates within agricultural fields Synopsis Link

Retain or create buffer zones between pollution sources and peatlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain or create buffer zones between pollution sources and peatlands Synopsis Link

Retain or plant native trees and shrubs amongst crops (agroforestry)

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 7 Retain or plant native trees and shrubs amongst crops (agroforestry) Synopsis Link

Retain remnant forest or woodland on agricultural land

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain remnant forest or woodland on agricultural land Synopsis Link

Retain remnant habitat patches

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain remnant habitat patches Synopsis Link
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