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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Cease or prohibit discharge of waste effluents overboard from vessels Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Establish emergency plans for oil spills Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Contain or recover oil following spills Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Relocate reptiles (including eggs and hatchlings) following oil spills Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Regulate planning permission for gas/filling stations at reptile sites Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Introduce and enforce water quality regulations for aquaculture systems Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use catch and hook protection devices Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Switch to land-based aquaculture systems Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Reduce pesticide, herbicide or fertilizer use Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Establish aquaculture facilities to extract the nutrients from agricultural run-off Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Treat wastewater from intensive livestock holdings Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Install stormwater traps to prevent garbage from reaching rivers, coastal and marine environments Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Augment ponds with ground water to reduce acidification Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Cease or prohibit the disposal of mining waste (tailings) at sea or in rivers Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Cease or prohibit the disposal of drill cuttings at sea or in rivers Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove coal combustion waste to reduce contamination of terrestrial and aquatic habitats Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Set regulatory ban on marine burial of persistent environmental pollutants, including nuclear waste Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Regulate artificial lighting during vulnerable periods Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Enforce compliance to lighting regulations Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Avoid illuminating key habitats Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Install exclusion devices on fishing gear: Crocodilians Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Install escape devices on fishing gear: Crocodilians Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use sinking lines instead of floating lines Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use stiffened materials or increase tension of fishing gear Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Modify mesh sizes used in fishing gear Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use lower profile gillnets with longer/no tie-downs Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use bindings to keep trawl nets closed until they have sunk below the water surface Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use a different bait type: Snakes & lizards Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use a different bait type: Crocodilians Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Involve fishers in designing and trialling new fishing gear types to encourage uptake of gear that reduces unwanted catch of reptiles Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Finance low interest loans to convert to fishing gear that reduces unwanted catch of reptiles Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Introduce fishing gear exchange programs to encourage fishers to use gear that reduces unwanted catch of reptiles Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Retain riparian buffer strips during timber harvest Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use smaller machinery to log forests Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use patch retention harvesting instead of clearcutting Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Harvest groups of trees instead of clearcutting 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 | |
Install sound barriers in proximity to reptile habitats Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Introduce and enforce regulations for reptile watching tours Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect habitat along elevational gradients Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Reduce cumulative heating effects of urban development by planting vegetation Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Put out wildfires Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Retain buffer zones around core habitat Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect specific habitat structures Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Armour shorelines to prevent erosion Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove or control predators using lethal controls: Crocodilians Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide training for local staff in species identification Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Engage policy makers to make policy changes beneficial to reptiles Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Keep domestic cats indoors at times when reptiles are most active Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Leash or restrict domestic dog movements in reptile habitats Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using artificial nest covers: Snakes & lizards Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using artificial nest covers: Crocodilians Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using artificial nest covers: Tuatara Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove or control non-native reptile competitors Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove or control toxic invasive amphibians (e.g. cane toads, Asian toads) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Dispose of waste from pet reptile enclosures carefully to prevent spread of disease Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Carry out surveillance of reptiles for early treatment/action to prevent spread of disease Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Sterilize equipment to prevent spread of disease Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Release animals that modify landscapes (e.g. ecological engineers) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Translocate reptiles away from threats: Sea turtles Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Rehabilitate and release injured or accidentally caught individuals: Snakes & lizards Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Rehabilitate and release injured or accidentally caught individuals: Tuatara Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Freeze sperm or eggs for future use Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Relocate nests/eggs to a nearby natural setting (not including hatcheries): Snakes & lizards Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Relocate nests/eggs to a nearby natural setting (not including hatcheries): Crocodilians Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Relocate nests/eggs to a nearby natural setting (not including hatcheries): Tuatara Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide reptiles with escape routes from canals, drains and ditches Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide rewards (monetary or non-monetary) for reporting injured or entangled reptiles Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Relocate nests/eggs to a hatchery: Snakes & lizards Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Relocate nests/eggs to a hatchery: Crocodilians Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Relocate nests/eggs to a hatchery: Tuatara Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Reduce erosion to increase seedling survival Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Apply fungicides to protect seedlings from fungal diseases Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Raise awareness amongst the general public through campaigns and public information Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide education programmes about forests Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Plant a mixture of tree species to enhance the survival and growth of planted trees Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Infect tree seedlings with mycorrhizae Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Introduce leaf litter to forest stands Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Transplant trees Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use pioneer plants or crops as nurse plants Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Prevent damage from strong winds Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove nitrogen and phosphorus using harvested products Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide legal protection of forests from development Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Create managed paths/signs to contain disturbance Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Re-route paths, control access or close paths Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use signs to prevent fire Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Adopt ecotourism Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Compensate for woodland removal with compensatory planting Action Link |
No evidence found (no 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 | |
Maintain/create habitat corridors Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide financial incentives not to graze Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Adopt continuous cover forestry Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use brash mats during harvesting to avoid soil compaction Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Sustainable management of non-timber forest products Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide fuel efficient stoves Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide paraffin stoves Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Recharge groundwater to restore wetland forest Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Construct water detention areas to slow water flow and restore riparian forests Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Introduce beavers to impede water flow in forest watercourses Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Reintroduce large herbivores 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.