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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Provide unfertilised cereal headlands in arable fields Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide buffer strips around in-field ponds Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Reduce incidental mortality from birds being attracted to artificial lights Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Reduce the intensity of lighthouse beams Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use volunteers to collect downed birds and rehabilitate them Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Ensure genetic variation to increase translocation success Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide buffer strips along rivers and streams Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Distribute poison bait for predator control using dispensers Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | 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 | |
Angle windows to reduce collisions by birds Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Mark nests during harvest Action Link |
Likely to be ineffective or harmful | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Plant new hedges Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Relocate nests at harvest time to reduce nestling mortality Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Control scrub on farmland Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Take field corners out of management Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Reduce conflict by deterring birds from taking crops using repellents Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Increase crop diversity to benefit birds Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Plant more than one crop per field (intercropping) Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide short grass for waders Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Maintain upland heath/moor Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use traditional breeds of livestock Action Link |
Unlikely to be beneficial | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Plant cereals in wide-spaced rows Action Link |
Likely to be ineffective or harmful | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Mark fences to reduce bird collision mortality Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Create open patches or strips in permanent grassland Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link |
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Bird Conservation - Published 2013
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What are 'Individual studies' and 'Actions'?
Individual studies
An individual study is a summary of a specific scientific study, usually taken from a scientific journal, but also from other resources such as reports. It tells you the background context, the action(s) taken and their consequences.
If you want more detail please look at the original reference.
Actions
Each action page focuses on a particular action you could take to benefit wildlife or ecosystems.
It contains brief (150-200 word) descriptions of relevant studies (context, action(s) taken and their consequences) and one or more key messages.
Key messages show the extent and main conclusions of the available evidence. Using links within key messages, you can look at the paragraphs describing each study to get more detail. Each paragraph allows you to assess the quality of the evidence and how relevant it is to your situation.
Where we found no evidence, we have been unable to assess whether or not an intervention is effective or has any harmful impacts.