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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Primates: Provide cut branches (browse) Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Primates: Provide live invertebrates Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Primates: Provide fresh produce Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Primates: Change feeding times Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 | 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: Provide artificial aquifers for species which breed in upwelling springs Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Amphibians: Provide particular plants as breeding areas or egg laying sites Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Amphibians: Manipulate sex ratio within the enclosure Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Amphibians: Separate sexes in non-breeding periods Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Amphibians: Supplement diets with carotenoids (including for colouration) Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Amphibians: Increase caloric intake of females in preparation for breeding Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Amphibians: Manipulate larval density within the enclosure Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Carnivores: Supplement meat-based diets with prebiotic plant material to facilitate digestion Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Carnivores: Allocate fast days Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Carnivores: Supplement meat-based diet with amino acids Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Carnivores: Change location of food around enclosure Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Carnivores: Provide live invertebrate prey, including in feeding devices Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use nets to keep primates out of fruit trees Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Strengthen/support/re-install traditions/taboos that forbid the killing of primates Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Implement monitoring surveillance strategies (e.g. SMART) or use monitoring data to improve effectiveness of wildlife law enforcement patrols Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Avoid/minimize logging of important food tree species for primates Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Implement a ‘no-feeding of wild primates’ policy Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Put up signs to warn people about not feeding primates Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Guard habituated primate groups to ensure their safety/well-being Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Regularly disinfect clothes, boots etc. Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | 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.