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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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Remove, control or exclude vertebrate herbivores

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 10 Remove, control or exclude vertebrate herbivores Synopsis Link

Replace non-native species of tree/shrub with native species

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Replace non-native species of tree/shrub with native species Synopsis Link

Replant alternative host plants or disease resistant individuals to combat losses to disease

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Replant alternative host plants or disease resistant individuals to combat losses to disease Synopsis Link

Replant native vegetation

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 11 Replant native vegetation Synopsis Link

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

Restore arable land to permanent grassland

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 10 Restore arable land to permanent grassland Synopsis Link

Restore or create forest or woodland

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 6 Restore or create forest or woodland Synopsis Link

Restore or create grassland/savannas

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Restore or create grassland/savannas Synopsis Link

Restore or create habitat connectivity

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 3 Restore or create habitat connectivity Synopsis Link

Restore or create heathland/shrubland

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Restore or create heathland/shrubland 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

Restore or create peatland

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 6 Restore or create peatland Synopsis Link

Restore or create species-rich, semi-natural grassland

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 6 Restore or create species-rich, semi-natural grassland Synopsis Link

Restore or create wetlands and floodplains

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 3 Restore or create wetlands and floodplains Synopsis Link

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

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 8 Restore or maintain species-rich grassland along road/railway verges Synopsis Link

Restrict certain pesticides or other agricultural chemicals

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 5 Restrict certain pesticides or other agricultural chemicals Synopsis Link

Restrict recreational activities to particular areas

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

Restrict the sale of problem species in garden centres and pet shops

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restrict the sale of problem species in garden centres and pet shops Synopsis Link

Restrict timing of lighting to conserve areas with natural light regimes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restrict timing of lighting to conserve areas with natural light regimes Synopsis Link

Restrict use of polarized light

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restrict use of polarized light 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 connectivity between habitat patches

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 3 Retain connectivity between habitat patches 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

Retain riparian buffer strips during timber harvest

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain riparian buffer strips during timber harvest Synopsis Link

Stop using herbicides on pavements and road verges

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Stop using herbicides on pavements and road verges Synopsis Link
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