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 of probiotics and immunostimulants Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 |
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Disturb soil/sediment surface before planting non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Raise mowing height on grasslands to benefit birds Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Remove or disturb leaf litter to enhance germination Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Remove plant litter to maintain or restore disturbance Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Actively manage water level: freshwater swamps Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 |
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Reduce duration of time fishing gear is in the water Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 |
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Cut large trees/shrubs to maintain or restore disturbance Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 |
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Remove/control non-native plants Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Use visual deterrents on fishing gear Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 |
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Use natural control agents: cleaner wrasse Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 |
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Avoid illumination of bat foraging, drinking and swarming sites Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 |
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Prohibit certain gear types Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 |
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Bathe in freshwater Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 |
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Use soil disturbance to enhance germination (excluding scarification or ploughing) Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Introduce catch shares Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 |
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Provide artificial nesting sites for waders Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Provide non-monetary benefits to local communities for sustainably managing their forest and its wildlife (e.g. better education, infrastructure development) Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Provide artificial nesting sites for ibises and flamingos Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Establish move-on rules for temporary, targeted fishing restrictions or closures when a catch or unwanted catch threshold is reached Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 |
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Manage woody debris before tree planting Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Add organic matter after tree planting Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Add inorganic fertilizer before/after planting trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Add lime to the soil after tree planting Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Resettle illegal human communities (i.e. in a protected area) to another location Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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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.