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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Implement speed limits in particular areas (e.g. with high primate densities) to reduce vehicle collisions with primates Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Implement sustainable harvesting of primates (e.g. with permits, resource access agreements) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Implement vessel decommissioning schemes Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Import spat and/or eggs to aquaculture facilities rather than juveniles and adults to reduce the risk of introducing hitchhiking species Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Impose fines for breaking the speed limit or colliding with primates Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Impose noise limits in proximity to bat roosts and habitats Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Impose noise limits in proximity to reptile habitats and routes Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Impose restrictions on cave visits Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Improve connectivity between areas of shrubland to allow species movements and habitat shifts in response to climate change Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Improve fish food and pellets to reduce aquaculture waste production Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Improve methods for locating fishing gear Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Improve soil quality after tree planting (excluding applying fertilizer) Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Improve treatment standards of sewage and wastewater Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Incentivise species protection through licensed trophy hunting Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Include fishers in management groups for marine protected areas Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Incorporate existing trees or woods into the landscape of new developments Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Incorporate forested corridors or buffers into logged areas Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Incorporate leys into crop rotation Action Link |
Trade-off between benefit and harms | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Incorporate parasitism rates when setting thresholds for insecticide use Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Incorporate plant remains into the soil that produce weed-controlling chemicals Action Link |
Likely to be ineffective or harmful | 10 | Synopsis Link | |
Increase ‘on-the-ground’ protection (e.g. rangers) Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Increase ‘on-the-ground’ protection (e.g. rangers) for marshes or swamps Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Increase ‘on-the-ground’ protection to reduce unsustainable levels of exploitation Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Increase areas of rough grassland for bumblebee nesting Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Increase biosecurity checks Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link |
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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.