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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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Retain forested corridors in logged areas

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Retain forested corridors in logged areas Synopsis Link

Enhance soil compaction

Action Link 		Likely to be ineffective or harmful 3 Enhance soil compaction Synopsis Link

Provide monetary benefits to local communities for sustainably managing their forest and its wildlife (e.g. REDD, employment)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Provide monetary benefits to local communities for sustainably managing their forest and its wildlife (e.g. REDD, employment) Synopsis Link

Use red lighting rather than other lighting colours

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Use red lighting rather than other lighting colours Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit the harvesting of scallops

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Cease or prohibit the harvesting of scallops Synopsis Link

Add lime or similar chemicals before/after planting non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 3 Add lime or similar chemicals before/after planting non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands Synopsis Link

Physically remove problematic plants

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Physically remove problematic plants Synopsis Link

Reduce pesticide or fertilizer use

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Reduce pesticide or fertilizer use Synopsis Link

Habituate primates to human presence to reduce stress from tourists/researchers etc.

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Habituate primates to human presence to reduce stress from tourists/researchers etc. Synopsis Link

Divert/replace polluted water source(s)

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Divert/replace polluted water source(s) Synopsis Link

Log/remove trees within forests: effects on non-vascular plants

Action Link 		Likely to be ineffective or harmful 3 Log/remove trees within forests: effects on non-vascular plants Synopsis Link

Provide nesting habitat for birds that is safe from extreme weather

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Provide nesting habitat for birds that is safe from extreme weather Synopsis Link

Use low intensity lighting

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Use low intensity lighting Synopsis Link

Use vegetation removal together with mechanical disturbance to the soil

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Use vegetation removal together with mechanical disturbance to the soil Synopsis Link

Provide additional sleeping platforms/nesting sites for primates

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Provide additional sleeping platforms/nesting sites for primates Synopsis Link

Use antibacterial treatment to reduce chytridiomycosis infection

Action Link 		Unlikely to be beneficial 3 Use antibacterial treatment to reduce chytridiomycosis infection Synopsis Link

Foster eggs or chicks of waders with wild conspecifics

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Foster eggs or chicks of waders with wild conspecifics Synopsis Link

Conserve roosting sites for bats in old structures or buildings

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Conserve roosting sites for bats in old structures or buildings Synopsis Link

Use fences or barriers to protect freshwater wetlands planted with non-woody plants

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Use fences or barriers to protect freshwater wetlands planted with non-woody plants Synopsis Link

Use gloves to handle amphibians

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 4 Use gloves to handle amphibians Synopsis Link

Create artificial caves or hibernacula for bats

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 4 Create artificial caves or hibernacula for bats Synopsis Link

Delay herbicide use

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 4 Delay herbicide use Synopsis Link

Rehabilitate injured/orphaned bats to maintain wild bat populations

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 4 Rehabilitate injured/orphaned bats to maintain wild bat populations Synopsis Link

Restore species-rich grassland vegetation

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Restore species-rich grassland vegetation Synopsis Link

Restore/create peatland vegetation using the moss layer transfer technique

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 4 Restore/create peatland vegetation using the moss layer transfer technique Synopsis Link
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