Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

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We have summarised evidence from the scientific literature about the effects of actions to conserve wildlife and ecosystems.

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Action	Effectiveness	Studies	Category
Apply insecticide to protect seedlings from invertebrates Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Adopt certification Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Control birds Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Adopt community-based management to protect forests Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	3	Synopsis Link
Improve soil quality after tree planting (excluding applying fertilizer) Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Water seedlings Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Reduce erosion to increase seedling survival Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Apply fungicides to protect seedlings from fungal diseases Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Raise awareness amongst the general public through campaigns and public information Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Provide education programmes about forests Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Plant a mixture of tree species to enhance the survival and growth of planted trees Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Infect tree seedlings with mycorrhizae Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Introduce leaf litter to forest stands Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Transplant trees Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use pioneer plants or crops as nurse plants Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Restore wood pastures (e.g. introducing grazing) Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Prevent damage from strong winds Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Remove nitrogen and phosphorus using harvested products Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Maintain/create buffer zones Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Provide legal protection of forests from development Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Create managed paths/signs to contain disturbance Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Re-route paths, control access or close paths Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use signs to prevent fire Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Adopt ecotourism Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Compensate for woodland removal with compensatory planting Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link

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