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 mobile phone communications to warn farmers of problematic mammals (e.g. elephants) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use mixed stocking Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 1 |
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Use mixed stocking Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use mixed pasture Action Link |
Likely to be ineffective or harmful | 7 |
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Use mirrors to deter nest predators Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use microlites to help birds migrate Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Use methods to trace the source of catch Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 0 |
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Use methods to reduce sediment disturbance during dredging (e.g. curtains, screens) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use methods to dampen underwater noise emissions (e.g. bubble curtains, screens) Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 |
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Use mechanical thinning before or after planting Action Link |
Beneficial | 7 |
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Use mass-emergence devices to increase natural enemy populations Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 1 |
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Use mammal-safe timber treatments in roof spaces Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use lower water pressure during hydraulic dredging Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use low intensity lighting Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 3 |
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Use low impact vehicles for harvesting (wild biological resources) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use low impact harvesting techniques (for wild biological resources) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use loud-speakers to broadcast sounds of potential threats (e.g. barking dogs, explosions, gunshots) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use loud-speakers to broadcast primate alarm calls Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use loud noises to deter predation of livestock by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 3 |
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Use loud noises to deter crop damage (e.g. banger sticks, drums, tins, iron sheets) by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 10 |
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Use livestock fences that are permeable to wildlife Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 |
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Use lion dung to deter domestic cats Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use lime to reduce acidification in lakes Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Use lights low in spectral red to reduce mortality from artificial lights Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Use lights and sound to deter predation of livestock by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 3 |
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What are 'Individual studies' and 'Actions'?
Individual studies
An individual study is a summary of a specific scientific study, usually taken from a scientific journal, but also from other resources such as reports. It tells you the background context, the action(s) taken and their consequences.
If you want more detail please look at the original reference.
Actions
Each action page focuses on a particular action you could take to benefit wildlife or ecosystems.
It contains brief (150-200 word) descriptions of relevant studies (context, action(s) taken and their consequences) and one or more key messages.
Key messages show the extent and main conclusions of the available evidence. Using links within key messages, you can look at the paragraphs describing each study to get more detail. Each paragraph allows you to assess the quality of the evidence and how relevant it is to your situation.
Where we found no evidence, we have been unable to assess whether or not an intervention is effective or has any harmful impacts.