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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Install hop-overs as road/railway crossing structures for bats Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Install ledges in culverts under roads/railways Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 3 |
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Install mammal crossing points along fences on farmland Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 4 |
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Install mechanical barriers to deter primates (e.g. fences, ditches) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Install metal grids at field entrances to prevent mammals entering to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 |
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Install non-electric fencing to exclude predators or herbivores and reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Beneficial | 8 |
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Install one-way gates or other structures to allow wildlife to leave roadways Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 7 |
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Install overpasses as road/railway crossing structures for bats Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 4 |
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Install overpasses over roads/railways Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 5 |
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Install overpasses over roads/railways Action Link |
Beneficial | 22 |
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Install overpasses over waterways Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 |
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Install physical barriers to prevent trawling Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Install physical supports for planted non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Install physical supports for planted non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Install physical supports for planted trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Install physical supports for planted trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Install pole crossings for gliders/flying squirrels Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 7 |
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Install rope bridges between canopies Action Link |
Beneficial | 10 |
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Install rope or pole (canopy) bridges Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 3 |
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Install signage to warn motorists about wildlife presence Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 6 |
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Install sound barriers in proximity to bat roosts and habitats Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Install sound barriers in proximity to reptile habitats Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Install sound-proofing insulation between bat roosts and areas occupied by humans within developments Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Install speed bumps to reduce vehicle collisions with primates Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Install stormwater traps or grids Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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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.