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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Create microclimate and microhabitat refuges Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Provide shelter habitat against highly adverse weather conditions Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Legally protect butterflies and moths Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Legally protect large native trees Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use education programmes and local engagement to reduce persecution or exploitation of species Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Strengthen cultural traditions such as sacred groves that prevent timber harvesting Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use patch retention harvesting instead of clearcutting Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use leave-tree harvesting instead of clearcutting Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Retain riparian buffer strips during timber harvest Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Reduce planting density to create warmer woodlands Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use fire suppression/control Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Remove or control non-native predators Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Increase biosecurity checks Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Replant alternative host plants or disease resistant individuals to combat losses to disease Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Restrict the sale of problem species in garden centres and pet shops Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Introduce legislation to control the use of hazardous substances Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use fencing to reduce pesticide and nutrient run-off into margins, waterways and ponds Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Restrict timing of lighting to conserve areas with natural light regimes Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Restrict use of polarized light Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use glazing treatments to reduce light spill from inside lit buildings Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Introduce mated females to increase genetic diversity Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Manage host species’ populations for the benefit of dependent parasite/mutualist species Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Plant crops in spring rather than autumn Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Create scrapes and pools Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Maintain or restore native wood pasture and parkland Action Link |
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Butterfly and Moth Conservation - Published 2023
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What are 'Individual studies' and 'Actions'?
Individual studies
An individual study is a summary of a specific scientific study, usually taken from a scientific journal, but also from other resources such as reports. It tells you the background context, the action(s) taken and their consequences.
If you want more detail please look at the original reference.
Actions
Each action page focuses on a particular action you could take to benefit wildlife or ecosystems.
It contains brief (150-200 word) descriptions of relevant studies (context, action(s) taken and their consequences) and one or more key messages.
Key messages show the extent and main conclusions of the available evidence. Using links within key messages, you can look at the paragraphs describing each study to get more detail. Each paragraph allows you to assess the quality of the evidence and how relevant it is to your situation.
Where we found no evidence, we have been unable to assess whether or not an intervention is effective or has any harmful impacts.