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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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Use cables and pipelines of smaller width

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use cables and pipelines of smaller width Synopsis Link

Provide paths to limit extent of disturbance to mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide paths to limit extent of disturbance to mammals Synopsis Link

Use automated detection systems to prevent flood gates and locks from closing when mammals are present

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use automated detection systems to prevent flood gates and locks from closing when mammals are present 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 Involve fishers in designing and trialling new fishing gear types to encourage uptake of gear that reduces unwanted catch of reptiles Synopsis Link

Prevent pollution from agricultural lands or sewage treatment facilities entering watercourses

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Prevent pollution from agricultural lands or sewage treatment facilities entering watercourses Synopsis Link

Red-eared terrapin: Search and removal using sniffer dogs

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Red-eared terrapin: Search and removal using sniffer dogs Synopsis Link

Parrot’s feather: Mechanical excavation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Parrot’s feather: Mechanical excavation Synopsis Link

Bury cables and pipelines in the seabed rather than laying them on the seabed

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Bury cables and pipelines in the seabed rather than laying them on the seabed Synopsis Link

Maintain water level and flow along regulated rivers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Maintain water level and flow along regulated rivers Synopsis Link

Soak trees/shrubs before planting: brackish/saline wetlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Soak trees/shrubs before planting: brackish/saline wetlands Synopsis Link

Re-plant native trees in logged areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Re-plant native trees in logged areas Synopsis Link

Re-plant native forest

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Re-plant native forest Synopsis Link

Augment ponds with ground water to reduce acidification

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Augment ponds with ground water to reduce acidification Synopsis Link

Add organic fertilizer (before/after planting)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add organic fertilizer (before/after planting) Synopsis Link

Use a different technique when laying and burying cables and pipelines

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use a different technique when laying and burying cables and pipelines Synopsis Link

Use voluntary agreements with locals to reduce disturbance

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use voluntary agreements with locals to reduce disturbance Synopsis Link

Physically remove invasive or problematic species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Physically remove invasive or problematic species Synopsis Link

Use cutting/mowing to control problematic herbaceous plants: brackish/saline swamps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use cutting/mowing to control problematic herbaceous plants: brackish/saline swamps 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 Finance low interest loans to convert to fishing gear that reduces unwanted catch of reptiles Synopsis Link

Reduce planting density to create warmer woodlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce planting density to create warmer woodlands Synopsis Link

Tow buoys behind longlining boats to reduce seabird bycatch

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Tow buoys behind longlining boats to reduce seabird bycatch Synopsis Link

Use irrigation systems for amphibian sites

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use irrigation systems for amphibian sites Synopsis Link

Red-eared terrapin: Public education

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Red-eared terrapin: Public education Synopsis Link

Parrot’s feather: Removal using water jets

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Parrot’s feather: Removal using water jets Synopsis Link

Remove utility and service lines after decommissioning

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove utility and service lines after decommissioning Synopsis Link
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