Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

2677 Actions found

Actions to conserve biodiversity

We have summarised evidence from the scientific literature about the effects of actions to conserve wildlife and ecosystems.

Review the evidence from the studies

About actions Sources of evidence

2677 Actions found

Refine

Hide

Refine

Keywords

Action type

Country

2677 Actions found

Order results by:

Sort by:

Action	Effectiveness	Category
Add nutrients to new ponds as larvae food source Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Using a combination of netting and electrofishing Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Bury upper layer of peat/soil (before planting) Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Use moorings which reduce or avoid contact with the seabed (eco- moorings) Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Retain/maintain road verges as small mammal habitat Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Treat disease in wild marine and freshwater mammals Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Exclude bumblebee nest predators such as badgers and mink Action Link	Awaiting assessment	Synopsis Link
Create refuge areas in aquatic habitats Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Trapping using visual, sound and pheromonal lures Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Primates: Paint gum solutions on rough bark Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Periodically move and relocate moorings Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Add woody debris to ponds Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Increasing carbon dioxide concentrations Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Primates: Add gum solutions to drilled hollow feeders Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Demarcate and enforce boundaries of protected areas Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Encapsulate planted moss fragments in beads/gel Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Set limits on hull depth Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Establish pollution emergency plans Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Remove specific aquatic plants Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	Synopsis Link
Ponto-Caspian gobies: UV radiation Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Restore habitat corridors Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Use fences or barriers to protect planted vegetation Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Reduce ships/boats/vessels speed limits Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Temporarily hold females and offspring in fenced area to increase survival of young Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Use ‘bioremediating’ organisms to remove or neutralize pollutants Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link

What Works in Conservation

What Works in Conservation provides expert assessments of the effectiveness of actions, based on summarised evidence, in synopses. Subjects covered so far include amphibians, birds, terrestrial mammals, forests, peatland and control of freshwater invasive species. More are in progress.

More about What Works in Conservation

Download free PDF or purchase

The Conservation Evidence Journal

An online, free to publish in, open-access journal publishing results from research and projects that test the effectiveness of conservation actions.

Read the latest volume: Volume 18

Go to the CE Journal

Tweets by ConservEvidence

Discover more on our blog

Our blog contains the latest news and updates from the Conservation Evidence team, the Conservation Evidence Journal, and our global partners in evidence-based conservation.