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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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Provide buffer strips to reduce pesticide and nutrient run-off into margins, waterways and ponds

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Provide buffer strips to reduce pesticide and nutrient run-off into margins, waterways and ponds Synopsis Link

Use genetically modified crops which produce pesticide to replace conventional pesticide application

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Use genetically modified crops which produce pesticide to replace conventional pesticide application Synopsis Link

Restrict certain pesticides or other agricultural chemicals

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 5 Restrict certain pesticides or other agricultural chemicals Synopsis Link

Reduce fertilizer, pesticide or herbicide use generally

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 11 Reduce fertilizer, pesticide or herbicide use generally Synopsis Link

Leave headlands in fields unsprayed (conservation headlands)

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 6 Leave headlands in fields unsprayed (conservation headlands) Synopsis Link

Stop using herbicides on pavements and road verges

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Stop using herbicides on pavements and road verges Synopsis Link

Stop using pesticides as seed dressings and sprays in flower beds and greenspace

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 1 Stop using pesticides as seed dressings and sprays in flower beds and greenspace 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

Use low intensity lighting

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Use low intensity lighting Synopsis Link

Restrict use of polarized light

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

Use shielded “full cut-off” lights to remove outwards lighting

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Use shielded “full cut-off” lights to remove outwards lighting 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

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
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