2584 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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Set minimum distances for approaching birds (buffer zones)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Set minimum distances for approaching birds (buffer zones) Synopsis Link

Brown and black bullheads: Draining invaded waterbodies

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Brown and black bullheads: Draining invaded waterbodies Synopsis Link

Primates: Provide herbs or other plants for self-medication

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Primates: Provide herbs or other plants for self-medication Synopsis Link

Raise awareness amongst the public (problematic species)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Raise awareness amongst the public (problematic species) Synopsis Link

Remove or clean-up oil pollution following a spill

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove or clean-up oil pollution following a spill Synopsis Link

Brown and black bullheads: Electrofishing

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Brown and black bullheads: Electrofishing Synopsis Link

Raise awareness through engaging volunteers in peatland management or monitoring

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Raise awareness through engaging volunteers in peatland management or monitoring Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit static fishing gear

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or prohibit static fishing gear Synopsis Link

Rehabilitate and release marine and freshwater mammals following oil spills

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Rehabilitate and release marine and freshwater mammals following oil spills Synopsis Link

Reduce visitor group size

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce visitor group size Synopsis Link

Brown and black bullheads: Using a combination of netting and electrofishing

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Brown and black bullheads: Using a combination of netting and electrofishing Synopsis Link

Primates: Modify ingredients/nutrient composition seasonally (not daily) to reflect natural variability

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Primates: Modify ingredients/nutrient composition seasonally (not daily) to reflect natural variability Synopsis Link

Use alternative de-icers on roads

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use alternative de-icers on roads Synopsis Link

Relocate marine and freshwater mammals following oil spills

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Relocate marine and freshwater mammals following oil spills Synopsis Link

Enhance bee taxonomy skills through higher education and training

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Enhance bee taxonomy skills through higher education and training Synopsis Link

Brown and black bullheads: Trapping using sound or pheromonal lures

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Brown and black bullheads: Trapping using sound or pheromonal lures Synopsis Link

Set commercial catch quotas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Set commercial catch quotas Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit the disposal of mining waste (tailings) at sea or in rivers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or prohibit the disposal of mining waste (tailings) at sea or in rivers Synopsis Link

Provide training to conservationists and land managers on bee ecology and conservation

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Provide training to conservationists and land managers on bee ecology and conservation Synopsis Link

Brown and black bullheads: Increasing carbon dioxide concentrations

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Brown and black bullheads: Increasing carbon dioxide concentrations Synopsis Link

Set habitat credits systems

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Set habitat credits systems Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit the disposal of drill cuttings at sea or in rivers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or prohibit the disposal of drill cuttings at sea or in rivers Synopsis Link

Raise awareness amongst the general public through campaigns and public information

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Raise awareness amongst the general public through campaigns and public information Synopsis Link

Brown and black bullheads: UV radiation

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Brown and black bullheads: UV radiation Synopsis Link

Primates: Provide food at natural (wild) feeding times

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Primates: Provide food at natural (wild) feeding times Synopsis Link
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