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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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Introduce fishing gear exchange programmes to encourage fishers to use gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce fishing gear exchange programmes to encourage fishers to use gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals Synopsis Link

Sow uncropped arable field margins with a native wild flower seed mix

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 7 Sow uncropped arable field margins with a native wild flower seed mix Synopsis Link

Employ local people as ‘biomonitors’

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Employ local people as ‘biomonitors’ Synopsis Link

Provide supplementary food for vultures to increase reproductive success

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 4 Provide supplementary food for vultures to increase reproductive success Synopsis Link

Restrict herbicide, fungicide and pesticide use on and around ponds on golf courses

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restrict herbicide, fungicide and pesticide use on and around ponds on golf courses Synopsis Link

American bullfrog control: Pond destruction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 American bullfrog control: Pond destruction Synopsis Link

Crassula helmsii: Plant other species to suppress growth

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 <i>Crassula helmsii</i>: Plant other species to suppress growth Synopsis Link

Avoid contact between wild primates and human-raised primates

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Avoid contact between wild primates and human-raised primates Synopsis Link

Disturb peatland surface to encourage growth of desirable plants (without planting)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Disturb peatland surface to encourage growth of desirable plants (without planting) Synopsis Link

Use water-based muds instead of oil-based muds (drilling fluids) in the drilling process

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use water-based muds instead of oil-based muds (drilling fluids) in the drilling process Synopsis Link

Provide diversionary feeding for mammals to reduce nuisance behaviour and human-wildlife conflict

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Provide diversionary feeding for mammals to reduce nuisance behaviour and human-wildlife conflict Synopsis Link

Sterilize non-native domestic or feral species (e.g. cats and dogs)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Sterilize non-native domestic or feral species (e.g. cats and dogs) Synopsis Link

Finance low interest loans to convert to fishing gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Finance low interest loans to convert to fishing gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals Synopsis Link

Physically remove problematic plants: freshwater marshes

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 5 Physically remove problematic plants: freshwater marshes Synopsis Link

Leave arable field margins uncropped with natural regeneration

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 6 Leave arable field margins uncropped with natural regeneration Synopsis Link

Mark eggs to reduce their appeal to egg collectors

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Mark eggs to reduce their appeal to egg collectors Synopsis Link

Provide supplementary food for raptors to increase reproductive success

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 12 Provide supplementary food for raptors to increase reproductive success Synopsis Link

Manage cutting regime

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 0 Manage cutting regime Synopsis Link

American bullfrog control: Fencing

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 American bullfrog control: Fencing Synopsis Link

Detect & report dead primates and clinically determine their cause of death to avoid disease transmission

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 8 Detect & report dead primates and clinically determine their cause of death to avoid disease transmission Synopsis Link

Add inorganic fertilizer (without planting)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Add inorganic fertilizer (without planting) Synopsis Link

Protect mammals close to development areas (e.g. by fencing)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Protect mammals close to development areas (e.g. by fencing) Synopsis Link

Train mammals to avoid problematic species

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Train mammals to avoid problematic species Synopsis Link

Promote fish and seafood certification (e.g. ecolabels) to reduce consumer demand for fisheries that threaten mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Promote fish and seafood certification (e.g. ecolabels) to reduce consumer demand for fisheries that threaten mammals Synopsis Link

Physically remove problematic plants: brackish/salt marshes

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Physically remove problematic plants: brackish/salt marshes Synopsis Link
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