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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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Require developers to complete Environmental Impact Assessments when submitting planning applications

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Require developers to complete Environmental Impact Assessments when submitting planning applications Synopsis Link

Alter mowing regimes on greenspaces and road verges

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 5 Alter mowing regimes on greenspaces and road verges Synopsis Link

Plant parks, gardens and road verges with appropriate native species

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 8 Plant parks, gardens and road verges with appropriate native species Synopsis Link

Remove or change turbine lighting to reduce insect attraction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove or change turbine lighting to reduce insect attraction Synopsis Link

Change turbine colour to reduce insect attraction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Change turbine colour to reduce insect attraction Synopsis Link

Reduce the size of surface features when prospecting for or extracting underground products

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Reduce the size of surface features when prospecting for or extracting underground products Synopsis Link

Provide training for land managers, farmers and farm advisers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide training for land managers, farmers and farm advisers Synopsis Link

Raise awareness amongst the general public to promote conservation actions

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Raise awareness amongst the general public to promote conservation actions Synopsis Link

Increase consideration of butterflies and moths in international, national and local conservation plans

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Increase consideration of butterflies and moths in international, national and local conservation plans Synopsis Link

Use signs and access restrictions to reduce disturbance

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use signs and access restrictions to reduce disturbance Synopsis Link

Restrict recreational activities to particular areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restrict recreational activities to particular areas Synopsis Link

Design the route of roads to maximize habitat block size

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Design the route of roads to maximize habitat block size Synopsis Link

Minimize road lighting to reduce insect attraction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Minimize road lighting to reduce insect attraction Synopsis Link

Use infrastructure to reduce vehicle collision risk along roads

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Use infrastructure to reduce vehicle collision risk along roads Synopsis Link

Restore or maintain species-rich grassland along road/railway verges

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 6 Restore or maintain species-rich grassland along road/railway verges Synopsis Link

Manage land under power lines for butterflies and moths

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 6 Manage land under power lines for butterflies and moths Synopsis Link

Protect and connect habitat along elevational gradients

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Protect and connect habitat along elevational gradients Synopsis Link

Enhance natural habitat to improve landscape connectivity to allow for range shifts

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Enhance natural habitat to improve landscape connectivity to allow for range shifts Synopsis Link

Manage natural waterbodies in arid areas to prevent desiccation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Manage natural waterbodies in arid areas to prevent desiccation Synopsis Link

Create microclimate and microhabitat refuges

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create microclimate and microhabitat refuges Synopsis Link

Provide shelter habitat against highly adverse weather conditions

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide shelter habitat against highly adverse weather conditions Synopsis Link

Retain or plant trees to act as windbreaks

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Retain or plant trees to act as windbreaks Synopsis Link

Restore or create new habitats after mining and quarrying

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Restore or create new habitats after mining and quarrying Synopsis Link

Legally protect butterflies and moths

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Legally protect butterflies and moths Synopsis Link

Use education programmes and local engagement to reduce persecution or exploitation of species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use education programmes and local engagement to reduce persecution or exploitation of species Synopsis Link
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