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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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Crassula helmsii: Biological control using herbivores

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 <i>Crassula helmsii</i>: Biological control using herbivores Synopsis Link

Remove alien invasive vegetation where the latter has a clear negative effect on the primate species in question

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove alien invasive vegetation where the latter has a clear negative effect on the primate species in question Synopsis Link

Remove flood water

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove flood water Synopsis Link

Engage stakeholders/fishers in scientific research and data collection

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Engage stakeholders/fishers in scientific research and data collection Synopsis Link

Introduce and enforce water quality regulations for aquaculture systems

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce and enforce water quality regulations for aquaculture systems Synopsis Link

Use mammal-safe timber treatments in roof spaces

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use mammal-safe timber treatments in roof spaces Synopsis Link

Crassula helmsii: Physical control using manual/mechanical control or dredging

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 <i>Crassula helmsii</i>: Physical control using manual/mechanical control or dredging Synopsis Link

Reduce primate predation by non-primate species through exclusion (e.g. fences) or translocation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce primate predation by non-primate species through exclusion (e.g. fences) or translocation Synopsis Link

Promote knowledge exchange between fishers to improve good practice

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Promote knowledge exchange between fishers to improve good practice Synopsis Link

Introduce nurse plants to aid focal trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce nurse plants to aid focal trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands Synopsis Link

Use catch and hook protection devices

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use catch and hook protection devices Synopsis Link

Plant trees to reduce temperatures in cities

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Plant trees to reduce temperatures in cities Synopsis Link

Change season/timing of cutting/mowing: brackish/salt marshes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Change season/timing of cutting/mowing: brackish/salt marshes Synopsis Link

Switch to land-based aquaculture systems

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Switch to land-based aquaculture systems Synopsis Link
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