A review of the evidence
New evidence from research projects
Qualitative analysis of UK species data
We utilised a systematic review technique in order to consider
the quantitative and qualitative evidence for the impact of
landscape features on species movement. This technique was
recently developed for conservation and environmental
management from the medical evidence review model (NHS
Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, 2001; Pullin and Stewart,
2006). Systematic review strives to minimise error and bias
through an exhaustive search of peer-reviewed journal
publications, grey literature and unpublished research findings.
The process is planned beforehand and a protocol written with
any assumptions and generalisations made clear, so that the
review can be repeated at a later date if necessary.