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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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Add upland topsoil before/after planting trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add upland topsoil before/after planting trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands Synopsis Link

Add upland topsoil before/after planting trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add upland topsoil before/after planting trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands Synopsis Link

Bury surface soil/sediment (before planting)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Bury surface soil/sediment (before planting) Synopsis Link

Create mounds or hollows before planting non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Create mounds or hollows before planting non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands Synopsis Link

Create mounds or hollows before planting non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Create mounds or hollows before planting non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands Synopsis Link

Create mounds or hollows before planting trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Create mounds or hollows before planting trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands Synopsis Link

Create mounds or hollows before planting trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Create mounds or hollows before planting trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands Synopsis Link

Disturb soil/sediment surface before planting non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Disturb soil/sediment surface before planting non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands Synopsis Link

Disturb soil/sediment surface before planting non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Disturb soil/sediment surface before planting non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands Synopsis Link

Disturb soil/sediment surface before planting trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Disturb soil/sediment surface before planting trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands Synopsis Link

Disturb soil/sediment surface before planting trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Disturb soil/sediment surface before planting trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands Synopsis Link

Facilitate tidal exchange before/after planting non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Facilitate tidal exchange before/after planting non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands Synopsis Link

Facilitate tidal exchange before/after planting non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Facilitate tidal exchange before/after planting non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands Synopsis Link

Facilitate tidal exchange before/after planting trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Facilitate tidal exchange before/after planting trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands Synopsis Link

Facilitate tidal exchange before/after planting trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Facilitate tidal exchange before/after planting trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands Synopsis Link

Introduce nurse plants to aid focal non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Introduce nurse plants to aid focal non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands Synopsis Link

Introduce nurse plants to aid focal non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Introduce nurse plants to aid focal non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands Synopsis Link

Introduce nurse plants to aid focal trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Introduce nurse plants to aid focal trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands Synopsis Link

Introduce nurse plants to aid focal trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce nurse plants to aid focal trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands Synopsis Link

Irrigate (before/after planting)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Irrigate (before/after planting) Synopsis Link

Lower water level (before/after planting)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Lower water level (before/after planting) Synopsis Link

Raise water level (before/after planting)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Raise water level (before/after planting) Synopsis Link

Remove surface soil/sediment (before planting)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove surface soil/sediment (before planting) Synopsis Link

Remove vegetation that could compete with planted non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Remove vegetation that could compete with planted non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands Synopsis Link

Remove vegetation that could compete with planted non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Remove vegetation that could compete with planted non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands Synopsis Link
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