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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Use ‘bioremediating’ organisms to remove or neutralize pollutants

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use ‘bioremediating’ organisms to remove or neutralize pollutants Synopsis Link

Reduce gillnet deployment time to reduce seabird bycatch

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce gillnet deployment time to reduce seabird bycatch Synopsis Link

Add specific plants to aquatic habitats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add specific plants to aquatic habitats Synopsis Link

Add chemicals or minerals to sediment to remove or neutralize pollutants

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add chemicals or minerals to sediment to remove or neutralize pollutants Synopsis Link

Ponto-Caspian gobies: Changing pH

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Ponto-Caspian gobies: Changing pH Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit dumping of untreated sewage

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit, cease or prohibit dumping of untreated sewage Synopsis Link

Reduce ‘ghost fishing’ by lost/discarded gear

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce ‘ghost fishing’ by lost/discarded gear Synopsis Link

Primates: Provide gum (including artificial gum)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Primates: Provide gum (including artificial gum) Synopsis Link

Plant indigenous fast-growing trees (will not necessarily resemble original community) in clear-cut areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Plant indigenous fast-growing trees (will not necessarily resemble original community) in clear-cut areas Synopsis Link

Protect or prepare vegetation before planting (other interventions)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Protect or prepare vegetation before planting (other interventions) Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit dumping of sewage sludge

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit, cease or prohibit dumping of sewage sludge Synopsis Link

Reintroduce laboratory-reared bumblebee queens to the wild

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Reintroduce laboratory-reared bumblebee queens to the wild Synopsis Link

Reduce bycatch by employing seasonal or area closures

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce bycatch by employing seasonal or area closures Synopsis Link

Ponto-Caspian gobies: Public education

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Ponto-Caspian gobies: Public education Synopsis Link

Primates: Provide nectar (including artificial nectar)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Primates: Provide nectar (including artificial nectar) Synopsis Link

Parrot’s feather: Dye application

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Parrot’s feather: Dye application Synopsis Link

Use selective trapping methods in hunting activities

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use selective trapping methods in hunting activities Synopsis Link

Set or improve minimum sewage treatment standards

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Set or improve minimum sewage treatment standards Synopsis Link

Brown and black bullheads: Biological control of beneficial species

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Brown and black bullheads: Biological control of beneficial species Synopsis Link

Use weeding to promote regeneration of indigenous tree communities

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use weeding to promote regeneration of indigenous tree communities Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit midwater/semi-pelagic trawling

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or prohibit midwater/semi-pelagic trawling Synopsis Link

Limit the amount of storm wastewater overflow

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit the amount of storm wastewater overflow Synopsis Link

Brown and black bullheads: Habitat manipulation

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Brown and black bullheads: Habitat manipulation Synopsis Link

Raise awareness amongst the public (wild fire)

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

Use double hulls to prevent oil spills

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use double hulls to prevent oil spills Synopsis Link
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