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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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Use slot/strip seeding

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 2 Use slot/strip seeding Synopsis Link

Use erosion blanket after seeding/planting

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 3 Use erosion blanket after seeding/planting Synopsis Link

Transfer plant material from intact grassland alongside seeding/planting

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 4 Transfer plant material from intact grassland alongside seeding/planting Synopsis Link

Spray slurry of seed, mulch and water (‘hydroseeding’)

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 4 Spray slurry of seed, mulch and water (‘hydroseeding’) Synopsis Link

Sow seeds of tree species in savanna

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 1 Sow seeds of tree species in savanna Synopsis Link

Sow seeds of parasitic species (e.g. yellow rattle)

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 6 Sow seeds of parasitic species (e.g. yellow rattle) Synopsis Link

Sow seeds of nurse plants

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 1 Sow seeds of nurse plants Synopsis Link

Sow seeds in prepared gaps within vegetation

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 1 Sow seeds in prepared gaps within vegetation Synopsis Link

Sow seeds in part of site

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 3 Sow seeds in part of site Synopsis Link

Sow seeds at start of growing season

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 3 Sow seeds at start of growing season Synopsis Link

Sow seeds at a higher density

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 6 Sow seeds at a higher density Synopsis Link

Sow or plant nurse plants (alongside seeding/planting of grassland species)

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 4 Sow or plant nurse plants (alongside seeding/planting of grassland species) Synopsis Link

Sow native grass and forbs

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 50 Sow native grass and forbs Synopsis Link

Sow grassland seeds from a local source

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 5 Sow grassland seeds from a local source Synopsis Link

Sow grassland forb species

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 1 Sow grassland forb species Synopsis Link

Sow grass seeds

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 13 Sow grass seeds Synopsis Link

Remove vegetation before seeding/planting

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 2 Remove vegetation before seeding/planting Synopsis Link

Remove topsoil or turf before seeding/planting

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 6 Remove topsoil or turf before seeding/planting Synopsis Link

Remove leaf litter before seeding/planting

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 3 Remove leaf litter before seeding/planting Synopsis Link

Plant grassland plants

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 4 Plant grassland plants Synopsis Link

Mow before or after seeding/planting

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 10 Mow before or after seeding/planting Synopsis Link

Irrigate before or after seeding/planting

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 2 Irrigate before or after seeding/planting Synopsis Link

Inoculate soil with mycorrhiza before seeding/planting

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 5 Inoculate soil with mycorrhiza before seeding/planting Synopsis Link

Increase number of species in seed mix

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 5 Increase number of species in seed mix Synopsis Link

Graze with livestock after seeding/planting

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 7 Graze with livestock after seeding/planting Synopsis Link
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