Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

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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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Action	Effectiveness	Studies	Category
Use mobile phone communications to warn farmers of problematic mammals (e.g. elephants) Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use mixed stocking Action Link	Evidence not assessed	1	Synopsis Link
Use mixed stocking Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use mixed pasture Action Link	Likely to be ineffective or harmful	7	Synopsis Link
Use mirrors to deter nest predators Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use microlites to help birds migrate Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Use methods to trace the source of catch Action Link	Awaiting assessment	0	Synopsis Link
Use methods to reduce sediment disturbance during dredging (e.g. curtains, screens) Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use methods to dampen underwater noise emissions (e.g. bubble curtains, screens) Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Use mechanical thinning before or after planting Action Link	Beneficial	7	Synopsis Link
Use mass-emergence devices to increase natural enemy populations Action Link	Evidence not assessed	1	Synopsis Link
Use mammal-safe timber treatments in roof spaces Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use lower water pressure during hydraulic dredging Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use low intensity lighting Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	3	Synopsis Link
Use low impact vehicles for harvesting (wild biological resources) Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use low impact harvesting techniques (for wild biological resources) Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use loud-speakers to broadcast sounds of potential threats (e.g. barking dogs, explosions, gunshots) Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use loud-speakers to broadcast primate alarm calls Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use loud noises to deter predation of livestock by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	3	Synopsis Link
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	Synopsis Link
Use livestock fences that are permeable to wildlife Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Use lion dung to deter domestic cats Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use lime to reduce acidification in lakes Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Use lights low in spectral red to reduce mortality from artificial lights Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Use lights and sound to deter predation of livestock by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	3	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.

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