Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

2399 Actions found

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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Action	Effectiveness	Studies	Category
Reduce fertilizer or herbicide use near peatlands Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Release captive-bred bats Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Retain/provide migration corridors Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use netting to exclude fish-eating birds Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	6	Synopsis Link
Provide nesting habitat for birds that is safe from extreme weather Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	3	Synopsis Link
Engage volunteers to collect amphibian data (citizen science) Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	7	Synopsis Link
Change effluent treatments used in agriculture and forestry Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Log/remove trees within forests: effects on young trees Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Provide supplementary food for a certain period of time only Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	13	Synopsis Link
Manage fertilizer or herbicide application near peatlands Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Educate farmers, land managers and local communities about the benefits of bats to improve management of bat habitats 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
Disturb birds using foot patrols Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Remove vegetation to create nesting areas Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	6	Synopsis Link
Clear vegetation Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	9	Synopsis Link
Leave bat roosts and roost entrances unlit Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	3	Synopsis Link
Log/remove trees within forests: effects on understory plants Action Link	Beneficial	12	Synopsis Link
Provide supplementary food to primates through the establishment of prey populations Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Convert to organic agriculture or aquaculture near peatlands Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Engage policymakers to make policy changes beneficial to bats Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Translocate animals from source populations subject to similar climatic conditions Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Use ‘mussel socks’ to prevent birds from attacking shellfish Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Guard nests to increase nest success Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	4	Synopsis Link
Add salt to ponds to reduce chytridiomycosis Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Use low intensity lighting Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	3	Synopsis Link

What Works in Conservation

What Works in Conservation provides expert assessments of the effectiveness of actions, based on summarised evidence, in synopses. Subjects covered so far include amphibians, birds, terrestrial mammals, forests, peatland and control of freshwater invasive species. More are in progress.

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