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
Re-wet moorland Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Control grey squirrels Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Erect predator-proof fencing around important breeding sites for waders Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Remove coarse fish Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Manage wild deer numbers Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Provide specialist advice, assistance preparing conservation plans Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Manage woodland edges to benefit widlife Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Support or maintain low intensity agricultural systems Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Leave unharvested cereal headlands in arable fields Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Restore or create traditional orchards Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Mark fencing to avoid bird mortality Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use mixed stocking Action Link	Evidence not assessed	1	Synopsis Link
Make selective use of spring herbicides Action Link	Evidence not assessed	1	Synopsis Link
Provide medicated grit for grouse Action Link	Evidence not assessed	1	Synopsis Link
Provide training for land managers, farmers and farm advisers Action Link	Evidence not assessed	1	Synopsis Link
Provide short grass for birds Action Link	Evidence not assessed	1	Synopsis Link
Provide other resources for birds (water, sand for bathing) Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Plant nettle strips Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Control scrub Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Take field corners out of management Action Link	Evidence not assessed	1	Synopsis Link
Mark bird nests during harvest or mowing Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Manage heather by swiping to simulate burning Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Manage the agricultural landscape to enhance floral resources Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Maintain wood pasture and parkland Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Use scaring devices (eg. gas guns) and other deterrents to reduce persecution of native species Action Link	Evidence not assessed	1	Synopsis Link

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