Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

10 Actions found

Actions to conserve biodiversity

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Wetlands
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Invasive & other problematic species & genes
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Biological resource use
Natural system modifications

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Action	Effectiveness	Studies	Category
Amphibians: Allow amphibians from highly seasonal environments to have a period of dormancy during a simulated drought period Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Amphibians: Allow temperate amphibians to hibernate Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Amphibians: Provide artificial aquifers for species which breed in upwelling springs Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Amphibians: Simulate rainfall using sound recordings of rain and/or thunderstorms Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Amphibians: Vary artificial rainfall to simulate seasonal changes in the wild Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Amphibians: Vary duration of enclosure lighting to simulate seasonal changes in the wild Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Amphibians: Vary enclosure humidity to simulate seasonal changes in the wild using humidifiers, foggers/misters or artificial rain Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Amphibians: Vary enclosure temperature to simulate seasonal changes in the wild Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Amphibians: Vary quality or quantity (UV% or gradients) of enclosure lighting to simulate seasonal changes in the wild Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Amphibians: Vary water flow/speed of artificial streams in enclosures for torrent breeding species Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link

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