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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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Legally protect habitat

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 10 Legally protect habitat Synopsis Link

Retain connectivity between habitat patches

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 3 Retain connectivity between habitat patches Synopsis Link

Retain buffer zones around core habitat

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain buffer zones around core habitat Synopsis Link

Practise ‘wildlife gardening’

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 4 Practise ‘wildlife gardening’ Synopsis Link

Protect or restore brownfield or ex-industrial sites

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Protect or restore brownfield or ex-industrial sites Synopsis Link

Protect greenfield sites or undeveloped land in urban areas

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Protect greenfield sites or undeveloped land in urban areas Synopsis Link

Establish “green infrastructure” in urban areas

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Establish “green infrastructure” in urban areas Synopsis Link

Plant trees to reduce temperatures in cities

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Plant trees to reduce temperatures in cities Synopsis Link

Apply ecological compensation for developments

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 2 Apply ecological compensation for developments 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

Alter mowing regimes on greenspaces and road verges

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 7 Alter mowing regimes on greenspaces and road verges Synopsis Link

Plant parks, gardens and road verges with appropriate native species

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 8 Plant parks, gardens and road verges with appropriate native species Synopsis Link

Remove or change turbine lighting to reduce insect attraction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove or change turbine lighting to reduce insect attraction Synopsis Link

Change turbine colour to reduce insect attraction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Change turbine colour to reduce insect attraction Synopsis Link

Reduce the size of surface features when prospecting for or extracting underground products

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Reduce the size of surface features when prospecting for or extracting underground products Synopsis Link

Provide training for land managers, farmers and farm advisers

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 1 Provide training for land managers, farmers and farm advisers Synopsis Link

Raise awareness amongst the general public to promote conservation actions

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Raise awareness amongst the general public to promote conservation actions Synopsis Link

Increase consideration of butterflies and moths in international, national and local conservation plans

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Increase consideration of butterflies and moths in international, national and local conservation plans Synopsis Link

Use signs and access restrictions to reduce disturbance

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use signs and access restrictions to reduce disturbance Synopsis Link

Restrict recreational activities to particular areas

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

Design the route of roads to maximize habitat block size

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Design the route of roads to maximize habitat block size Synopsis Link

Minimize road lighting to reduce insect attraction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Minimize road lighting to reduce insect attraction Synopsis Link

Use infrastructure to reduce vehicle collision risk along roads

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Use infrastructure to reduce vehicle collision risk along roads Synopsis Link

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

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 8 Restore or maintain species-rich grassland along road/railway verges Synopsis Link

Manage land under power lines for butterflies and moths

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 6 Manage land under power lines for butterflies and moths Synopsis Link
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