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
Reintroduce laboratory-reared bumblebee queens to the wild Action Link	Awaiting assessment	0	Synopsis Link
Reintroduce laboratory-reared bumblebee colonies to the wild Action Link	Awaiting assessment	8	Synopsis Link
Translocate bumblebee colonies in nest boxes Action Link	Awaiting assessment	3	Synopsis Link
Rear and manage populations of solitary bees Action Link	Awaiting assessment	9	Synopsis Link
Translocate solitary bees Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Introduce mated females to small populations to improve genetic diversity Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Enhance bee taxonomy skills through higher education and training Action Link	Awaiting assessment	0	Synopsis Link
Provide training to conservationists and land managers on bee ecology and conservation Action Link	Awaiting assessment	0	Synopsis Link
Raise awareness amongst the general public through campaigns and public information Action Link	Awaiting assessment	0	Synopsis Link
Distribute poison bait for predator control using dispensers Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Legally protect habitats Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	6	Synopsis Link
Use repellents on baits for predator control Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Ensure connectivity between habitat patches Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Provide or retain un-harvested buffer strips Action Link	Trade-off between benefit and harms	8	Synopsis Link
Raise awareness amongst the general public through campaigns and public information Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Provide bird feeding materials to families with young children Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Enhance bird taxonomy skills through higher education and training Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Provide training to conservationists and land managers on bird ecology and conservation Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Angle windows to reduce collisions by birds Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Mark or tint windows to reduce collision mortality Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Support or maintain low-intensity agricultural systems Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Practice integrated farm management Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Food labelling schemes relating to biodiversity-friendly farming Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Increase the proportion of natural/semi-natural vegetation in the farmed landscape Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	5	Synopsis Link
Pay farmers to cover the costs of bird conservation measures Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	30	Synopsis Link

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