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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Deter birds from landing on shellfish culture gear using spikes on oyster cages Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 |
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Foster eggs or chicks of cranes with wild conspecifics Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Sterilize equipment when moving between amphibian sites Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Provide bat boxes for roosting bats Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 44 |
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Prevent gene contamination by alien primate species introduced by humans, through exclusion (e.g. fences) or translocation Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Add water to peatlands to compensate for drought Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Reinstate bat roosts in felled tree trunks Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Encourage habitat protection of privately-owned land Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use acoustic devices on moorings Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 8 |
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Plant parks and gardens with appropriate flowers Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 7 |
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Deter birds from landing on shellfish culture gear by suspending oyster bags under water Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 |
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Foster eggs or chicks of bustards with wild conspecifics Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Use gloves to handle amphibians Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 4 |
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Crassula helmsii: Use hydrogen peroxide to control plants Action Link |
Unlikely to be beneficial | 1 |
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Wear face-masks to avoid transmission of viral and bacterial diseases to primates Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Plant shelter belts to protect peatlands from wind Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Create artificial caves or hibernacula for bats Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 4 |
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Build fences around protected areas Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Play predator calls to deter mammals from fishing gear Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 |
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Practise wildlife gardening Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 |
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Paint wind turbines to increase their visibility Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Foster eggs or chicks of woodpeckers with wild conspecifics Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 3 |
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Use temperature treatment to reduce chytridiomycosis infection Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 5 |
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Establish fallowing to reduce parasites/disease Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 |
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Crassula helmsii: Use liquid nitrogen to kill plants Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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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.