Provide training for land managers, farmers and farm advisers

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Number of studies: 1
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Background information and definitions

This refers to training events on general or specialized aspects of wildlife conservation on farms. It is a way of building capacity and knowledge amongst farmers and land managers.

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One study from the UK found farmers who were trained in how to implement agri-environment schemes created better quality wildlife habitat over five years.

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Studies are not directly comparable or of equal value. When making decisions based on this evidence, you should consider factors such as study size, study design, reported metrics and relevance of the study to your situation, rather than simply counting the number of studies that support a particular interpretation.

Supporting evidence from individual studies

A recently completed project under the UK’s Rural Economy and Land Use (RELU) programme showed that farmers who were trained in how to implement agri-environment schemes created better quality wildlife habitat, in terms of flower resources for bees (Apidae) and seeds for birds, over five years. This was reflected in local increases in target species of bird and bee. The results from this project are not yet published, but briefly described in RELU Policy and Practice note number 37 (Rural Economy and Land Use Programme 2012). Details of the experimental design are not given.
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Referenced paper
Rural Economy and Land Use Programme . (2012) Improving the success of agri-environment initiatives. Rural Economy and Land Use Programme report, RELU Policy and Practice Note 37.

Please cite as:

Dicks, L.V., Ashpole, J.E., Dänhardt, J., James, K., Jönsson, A., Randall, N., Showler, D.A., Smith, R.K., Turpie, S., Williams, D.R. & Sutherland, W.J. (2020) Farmland Conservation. Pages 283-321 in: W.J. Sutherland, L.V. Dicks, S.O. Petrovan & R.K. Smith (eds) What Works in Conservation 2020. Open Book Publishers, Cambridge, UK.

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This Action forms part of the Action Synopsis:

Farmland Conservation

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