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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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Use ‘warmer’ (red/yellow) lighting rather than other lighting colours

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 5 Use ‘warmer’ (red/yellow) lighting rather than other lighting colours Synopsis Link

Convert to organic farming

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 13 Convert to organic farming Synopsis Link

Maintain species-rich, semi-natural grassland

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 19 Maintain species-rich, semi-natural grassland Synopsis Link

Translocate to re-establish populations in known or believed former range

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 16 Translocate to re-establish populations in known or believed former range Synopsis Link

Increase or maintain the proportion of natural or semi‐natural habitat in the farmed landscape

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 12 Increase or maintain the proportion of natural or semi‐natural habitat in the farmed landscape Synopsis Link

Translocate to establish populations outside of known range

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 4 Translocate to establish populations outside of known range Synopsis Link

Introduce mated females to increase genetic diversity

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce mated females to increase genetic diversity Synopsis Link

Manage host species’ populations for the benefit of dependent parasite/mutualist species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Manage host species’ populations for the benefit of dependent parasite/mutualist species Synopsis Link

Release captive-bred individuals to the wild

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 13 Release captive-bred individuals to the wild Synopsis Link

Pay farmers to cover the costs of conservation measures (as in agri-environment schemes or conservation incentives)

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 32 Pay farmers to cover the costs of conservation measures (as in agri-environment schemes or conservation incentives) Synopsis Link

Rear declining species in captivity

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 22 Rear declining species in captivity Synopsis Link

Maintain traditional orchards to benefit butterflies and moths

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Maintain traditional orchards to benefit butterflies and moths Synopsis Link

Manage perennial bioenergy crops to benefit butterflies and moths

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Manage perennial bioenergy crops to benefit butterflies and moths Synopsis Link

Manage vineyards to benefit butterflies and moths

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Manage vineyards to benefit butterflies and moths Synopsis Link

Grow native trees within perennial crop plantations

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Grow native trees within perennial crop plantations Synopsis Link

Increase crop diversity across a farm or farmed landscape

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Increase crop diversity across a farm or farmed landscape Synopsis Link

Leave uncropped, cultivated margins or plots

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 4 Leave uncropped, cultivated margins or plots Synopsis Link

Leave unharvested crop headlands within arable fields

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Leave unharvested crop headlands within arable fields Synopsis Link

Plant crops in spring rather than autumn

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Plant crops in spring rather than autumn Synopsis Link

Undersow spring cereals, with clover for example

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Undersow spring cereals, with clover for example Synopsis Link

Create beetle banks

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Create beetle banks Synopsis Link

Manage rice field banks to benefit butterflies and moths

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Manage rice field banks to benefit butterflies and moths Synopsis Link

Restore arable land to permanent grassland

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

Plant wild bird seed or cover mixture

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 7 Plant wild bird seed or cover mixture Synopsis Link

Produce coffee in shaded plantations

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 3 Produce coffee in shaded plantations Synopsis Link
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