Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

3689 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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Action	Effectiveness	Studies	Category
Use an alternative protein source: animal Action Link	Awaiting assessment	2	Synopsis Link
Disturb soil/sediment surface: freshwater marshes Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Use erosion blankets/mats to aid plant establishment Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Use repellents on baits for predator control Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Manage livestock water troughs as a drinking resource for bats Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Change season/timing of livestock grazing: brackish/salt marshes Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Ensure connectivity between habitat patches Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Use collar-mounted devices to reduce predation Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Use non-lethal measures to prevent bats from accessing fruit in orchards to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Breed reptiles in captivity: Sea turtles Action Link	Awaiting assessment	2	Synopsis Link
Deposit soil/sediment to form physical structure of freshwater marshes Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Reduce predation by translocating nest boxes Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Construct artificial reefs Action Link	Awaiting assessment	2	Synopsis Link
Mark or tint windows to reduce collision mortality Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Add fertilizer to soil (alongside planting/seeding) Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Place captive young with captive foster parents Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Eco friendly biofouling prevention Action Link	Awaiting assessment	2	Synopsis Link
Humans chase primates using random loud noise Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Add peat to soil (alongside planting/seeding) Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Add mulch to soil (alongside planting/seeding) Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Create or restore waterways Action Link	Awaiting assessment	2	Synopsis Link
Preserve genetic material for use in future captive breeding programs Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Maintain bat roosts in road/railway bridges and culverts Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Limit or exclude off-road vehicle use Action Link	Awaiting assessment	2	Synopsis Link
Plug/dam canals or trenches: brackish/salt marshes Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link

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