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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 butterflies and moths

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Legally protect butterflies and moths Synopsis Link

Use education programmes and local engagement to reduce persecution or exploitation of species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use education programmes and local engagement to reduce persecution or exploitation of species Synopsis Link

Legally protect large native trees

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Legally protect large native trees Synopsis Link

Strengthen cultural traditions such as sacred groves that prevent timber harvesting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Strengthen cultural traditions such as sacred groves that prevent timber harvesting Synopsis Link

Use patch retention harvesting instead of clearcutting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use patch retention harvesting instead of clearcutting Synopsis Link

Use leave-tree harvesting instead of clearcutting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use leave-tree harvesting instead of clearcutting Synopsis Link

Retain riparian buffer strips during timber harvest

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain riparian buffer strips during timber harvest Synopsis Link

Reduce planting density to create warmer woodlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce planting density to create warmer woodlands Synopsis Link

Use fire suppression/control

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use fire suppression/control Synopsis Link

Remove or control non-native predators

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove or control non-native predators Synopsis Link

Replant alternative host plants or disease resistant individuals to combat losses to disease

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Replant alternative host plants or disease resistant individuals to combat losses to disease Synopsis Link

Increase biosecurity checks

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Increase biosecurity checks Synopsis Link

Restrict the sale of problem species in garden centres and pet shops

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restrict the sale of problem species in garden centres and pet shops Synopsis Link

Introduce legislation to control the use of hazardous substances

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce legislation to control the use of hazardous substances Synopsis Link

Use fencing to reduce pesticide and nutrient run-off into margins, waterways and ponds

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use fencing to reduce pesticide and nutrient run-off into margins, waterways and ponds Synopsis Link

Restrict timing of lighting to conserve areas with natural light regimes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restrict timing of lighting to conserve areas with natural light regimes Synopsis Link

Restrict use of polarized light

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restrict use of polarized light Synopsis Link

Use glazing treatments to reduce light spill from inside lit buildings

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use glazing treatments to reduce light spill from inside lit buildings 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

Plant crops in spring rather than autumn

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

Create scrapes and pools

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create scrapes and pools Synopsis Link

Maintain or restore native wood pasture and parkland

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Maintain or restore native wood pasture and parkland Synopsis Link

Manage ditches to benefit butterflies and moths

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Manage ditches to benefit butterflies and moths Synopsis Link

Plant in-field trees (e.g. copses)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Plant in-field trees (e.g. copses) Synopsis Link
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