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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Install metal grids at field entrances to prevent mammals entering to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Install automatically closing gates at field entrances to prevent mammals entering to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use tree nets to deter wild mammals from fruit crops to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Release translocated/captive-bred mammals to areas outside historical range Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Deter predation of livestock by mammals by having people close by to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Deter predation of livestock by herding livestock using adults instead of children to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Deter predation of livestock by using shock/electronic dog-training collars to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Beneficial | 5 | Synopsis Link | |
Release translocated/captive-bred mammals at a specific time (e.g. season, day/night) Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Fit livestock with protective collars to reduce risk of predation by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use lights and sound to deter predation of livestock by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 3 | Synopsis Link | |
Use scent to deter predation of livestock by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 3 | Synopsis Link | |
Use watchmen to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use mobile phone communications to warn farmers of problematic mammals (e.g. elephants) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Release translocated/captive-bred mammals into area with artificial refuges/breeding sites Action Link |
Beneficial | 17 | Synopsis Link | |
Use fencing/netting to reduce predation of fish stock by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Establish deviation ponds in fish farms to reduce predation of fish stock by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use lights and sound to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Unlikely to be beneficial | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide diversionary feeding to reduce crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 6 | Synopsis Link | |
Hold translocated mammals in captivity before release Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 15 | Synopsis Link | |
Use scarecrows to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use loud noises to deter crop damage (e.g. banger sticks, drums, tins, iron sheets) by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 10 | Synopsis Link | |
Use noise aversive conditioning to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Release translocated/captive-bred mammals in larger unrelated groups Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 5 | Synopsis Link | |
Release translocated/captive-bred mammals in family/social groups Action Link |
Beneficial | 26 | Synopsis Link | |
Release translocated/captive-bred mammals to islands without invasive predators Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 6 | 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.