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
Provide buffer strips to reduce pesticide and nutrient run-off into margins, waterways and ponds Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Use genetically modified crops which produce pesticide to replace conventional pesticide application Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Stop using pesticides as seed dressings and sprays in flower beds and greenspace Action Link	Evidence not assessed	1	Synopsis Link
Use low intensity lighting Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Use shielded “full cut-off” lights to remove outwards lighting Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Manage perennial bioenergy crops to benefit butterflies and moths Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Grow native trees within perennial crop plantations Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Leave unharvested crop headlands within arable fields Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Manage rice field banks to benefit butterflies and moths Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Replace non-native species of tree/shrub with native species Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Create young plantations within mature woodland Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Remove tree canopy to reduce pond or waterway shading Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Reintroduce mammals as ecosystem engineers Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Install artificial dams in streams to raise water levels Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Mark the location of webs or caterpillars before mowing Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Protect in-field trees Action Link	Evidence not assessed	1	Synopsis Link
Plant more than one crop per field (intercropping) Action Link	Evidence not assessed	1	Synopsis Link
Protect greenfield sites or undeveloped land in urban areas Action Link	Awaiting assessment	2	Synopsis Link
Apply ecological compensation for developments Action Link	Evidence not assessed	2	Synopsis Link
Change season/timing of prescribed burning Action Link	Awaiting assessment	2	Synopsis Link
Leave some areas unburned during prescribed burning Action Link	Awaiting assessment	2	Synopsis Link
Mechanically remove mid-storey or ground vegetation to create fire breaks Action Link	Awaiting assessment	2	Synopsis Link
Stop using herbicides on pavements and road verges Action Link	Awaiting assessment	2	Synopsis Link
Maintain traditional orchards to benefit butterflies and moths Action Link	Awaiting assessment	2	Synopsis Link
Manage vineyards to benefit butterflies and moths Action Link	Awaiting assessment	2	Synopsis Link

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