The world is in the midst of a sixth mass extinction of species, caused by a wide range of human activities. The 2023 State of Nature Report, highlights the UK’s ongoing decline in nature, and its status as one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. If we want to stem and even reverse these alarming losses, there is no time to lose using techniques that don’t work. Like medical interventions, conservation actions need to be based on the best available evidence, shared rapidl...