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We have summarised evidence from the scientific literature about the effects of actions to conserve wildlife and ecosystems.

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Exclude bats from roosts prior to mine reclamation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Exclude bats from roosts prior to mine reclamation Synopsis Link

Install and maintain gates at mine entrances to restrict public access

Action Link 		Trade-off between benefit and harms 9 Install and maintain gates at mine entrances to restrict public access Synopsis Link

Maintain microclimate in closed/abandoned mines

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Maintain microclimate in closed/abandoned mines Synopsis Link

Provide artificial subterranean bat roosts to replace roosts in reclaimed mines

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide artificial subterranean bat roosts to replace roosts in reclaimed mines Synopsis Link

Relocate bats from reclaimed mines to alternative subterranean roost sites

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Relocate bats from reclaimed mines to alternative subterranean roost sites Synopsis Link

Reopen entrances to closed mines and make suitable for roosting bats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reopen entrances to closed mines and make suitable for roosting bats Synopsis Link

Restore bat foraging habitat at ex-quarry sites

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Restore bat foraging habitat at ex-quarry sites Synopsis Link

Retain access points for bats following mine closures

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain access points for bats following mine closures Synopsis Link
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