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
Shorten the period during which livestock can graze Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Rotovate to control grass Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Restore/create habitat connectivity between shrublands Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Restore habitat in area predicted to have suitable climate for shrubland species in the future Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Remove trees/crops to restore shrubland structure Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Remove trees, leaf litter and topsoil Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Remove residential or commercial development Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Remove leaf litter Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Reinstate the use of traditional burning practices Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	4	Synopsis Link
Reduce the frequency of prescribed burning Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Reduce pesticide use on nearby agricultural/forestry land Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Reduce numbers of large herbivores Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Reduce number of livestock Action Link	Beneficial	16	Synopsis Link
Reduce herbicide use on nearby agricultural/forestry land Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Reduce fertilizer use on nearby agricultural/forestry land Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Re-route paths to reduce habitat disturbance Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Rake to control grass Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Raise awareness amongst the general public Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Provide education programmes about shrublands Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Plant/sow seeds of nurse plants alongside focal plants Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Plant/seed under established vegetation Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Plant vegetation to act as a buffer to exclude pollution Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Plant turf Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	3	Synopsis Link
Plant spiny shrubs to act as barriers to people Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Plant shrubs in clusters Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link

Shrubland and Heathland Conservation - Published 2017

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