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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Release captive-bred green and golden bell frogs Action Link |
Likely to be ineffective or harmful | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Release captive-bred Mallorcan midwife toads Action Link |
Trade-off between benefit and harms | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Deter bats from turbines using ultrasound Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Install overpasses as road/railway crossing structures for bats Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Use selective or reduced impact logging instead of conventional logging Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Impose restrictions on cave visits Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Legally protect bats during development Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Reduce pesticide, herbicide or fertiliser use Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Create artificial caves or hibernacula for bats Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Rehabilitate injured/orphaned bats to maintain wild bat populations Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Modify grazing regime: Grassland & shrubland Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Regulate wildlife harvesting Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Use low intensity lighting Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Provide artificial shade for nests or nesting sites Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect habitat: Sea turtles Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove or control predators using lethal controls: Sea turtles Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using chemical deterrents Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove or control non-native/invasive plants Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Manage vegetation by hand (selective weeding) Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Translocate adult or juvenile reptiles: Tuatara Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Create or restore ponds Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Create or restore grasslands Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Rehabilitate and release injured or accidentally caught individuals: Sea turtles Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Rehabilitate and release injured or accidentally caught individuals: Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Breed reptiles in captivity: Snakes – Elapids Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 | Synopsis Link |
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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.