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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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Install green bridges (overpasses)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install green bridges (overpasses) Synopsis Link

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 Implement speed limits in particular areas (e.g. with high primate densities) to reduce vehicle collisions with primates Synopsis Link

Reduce road widths

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce road widths Synopsis Link

Impose fines for breaking the speed limit or colliding with primates

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Impose fines for breaking the speed limit or colliding with primates Synopsis Link

Avoid building roads in key habitat or migration routes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Avoid building roads in key habitat or migration routes Synopsis Link

Implement a minimum number of roads (& minimize secondary roads) needed to reach mining extraction sites

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement a minimum number of roads (& minimize secondary roads) needed to reach mining extraction sites Synopsis Link

Re-use old roads rather than building new roads

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Re-use old roads rather than building new roads Synopsis Link

Re-route vehicles around protected areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Re-route vehicles around protected areas Synopsis Link

Install speed bumps to reduce vehicle collisions with primates

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install speed bumps to reduce vehicle collisions with primates Synopsis Link

Provide adequate signage of presence of primates on or near roads

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide adequate signage of presence of primates on or near roads Synopsis Link

Install rope or pole (canopy) bridges

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Install rope or pole (canopy) bridges Synopsis Link
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