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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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Floating pennywort: Biological control using fungal-based herbicides

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Floating pennywort: Biological control using fungal-based herbicides Synopsis Link

Floating pennywort: Use of liquid nitrogen

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Floating pennywort: Excavation of banks

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Floating pennywort: Excavation of banks Synopsis Link

Floating pennywort: Environmental control (e.g. shading, reduced flow, reduction of rooting depth, or dredging)

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Floating pennywort: Environmental control (e.g. shading, reduced flow, reduction of rooting depth, or dredging) Synopsis Link

Floating pennywort: Public education

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Water primrose: Biological control using native herbivores

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Water primrose: Biological control using native herbivores Synopsis Link

Water primrose: Biological control using fungal-based herbicides

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Water primrose: Biological control using fungal-based herbicides Synopsis Link

Water primrose: Use of hydrogen peroxide

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Water primrose: Use of hydrogen peroxide Synopsis Link

Water primrose: Use of liquid nitrogen

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Water primrose: Use of liquid nitrogen Synopsis Link

Water primrose: Flame treatment

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Water primrose: Use of mats placed on the bottom of the water body

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Water primrose: Use of mats placed on the bottom of the water body Synopsis Link

Water primrose: Use of a tarpaulin

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Water primrose: Use of a tarpaulin Synopsis Link

Water primrose: Excavation of banks

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Water primrose: Excavation of banks Synopsis Link

Water primrose: Environmental control (e.g shading, altered flow, altered rooting depth, or dredging)

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Water primrose: Environmental control (e.g shading, altered flow, altered rooting depth, or dredging) Synopsis Link

Water primrose: Public education

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Water primrose: Public education Synopsis Link

Reduce erosion to increase seedling survival

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce erosion to increase seedling survival Synopsis Link

Apply fungicides to protect seedlings from fungal diseases

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Apply fungicides to protect seedlings from fungal diseases Synopsis Link

Raise awareness amongst the general public through campaigns and public information

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Raise awareness amongst the general public through campaigns and public information Synopsis Link

Provide education programmes about forests

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide education programmes about forests 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 Plant a mixture of tree species to enhance the survival and growth of planted trees Synopsis Link

Infect tree seedlings with mycorrhizae

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Infect tree seedlings with mycorrhizae Synopsis Link

Introduce leaf litter to forest stands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce leaf litter to forest stands Synopsis Link

Transplant trees

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Transplant trees Synopsis Link

Use pioneer plants or crops as nurse plants

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use pioneer plants or crops as nurse plants Synopsis Link

Prevent damage from strong winds

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Prevent damage from strong winds Synopsis Link
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