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
Mechanically remove mid-storey or ground vegetation to create fire breaks Action Link	Awaiting assessment	2	Synopsis Link
Use prescribed fire to maintain or restore disturbance in grasslands or other open habitats Action Link	Evidence not assessed	13	Synopsis Link
Use rotational burning Action Link	Evidence not assessed	17	Synopsis Link
Remove or control non-native predators Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Remove, control or exclude invertebrate herbivores Action Link	Evidence not assessed	1	Synopsis Link
Replant alternative host plants or disease resistant individuals to combat losses to disease Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Increase biosecurity checks Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Restrict the sale of problem species in garden centres and pet shops Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Remove, control or exclude native predators Action Link	Evidence not assessed	5	Synopsis Link
Remove or control non-native or problematic plants Action Link	Evidence not assessed	9	Synopsis Link
Remove, control or exclude vertebrate herbivores Action Link	Awaiting assessment	10	Synopsis Link
Introduce legislation to control the use of hazardous substances Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use fencing to reduce pesticide and nutrient run-off into margins, waterways and ponds Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
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
Restrict certain pesticides or other agricultural chemicals Action Link	Awaiting assessment	5	Synopsis Link
Reduce fertilizer, pesticide or herbicide use generally Action Link	Evidence not assessed	11	Synopsis Link
Leave headlands in fields unsprayed (conservation headlands) Action Link	Awaiting assessment	6	Synopsis Link
Stop using herbicides on pavements and road verges Action Link	Awaiting assessment	2	Synopsis Link
Stop using pesticides as seed dressings and sprays in flower beds and greenspace Action Link	Evidence not assessed	1	Synopsis Link
Restrict timing of lighting to conserve areas with natural light regimes Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use low intensity lighting Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Restrict use of polarized light Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use shielded “full cut-off” lights to remove outwards lighting Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Use glazing treatments to reduce light spill from inside lit buildings Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link

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