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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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Use of probiotics and immunostimulants

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Use of probiotics and immunostimulants Synopsis Link

Disturb soil/sediment surface before planting non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Disturb soil/sediment surface before planting non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands Synopsis Link

Raise mowing height on grasslands to benefit birds

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Raise mowing height on grasslands to benefit birds Synopsis Link

Remove or disturb leaf litter to enhance germination

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Remove or disturb leaf litter to enhance germination Synopsis Link

Remove plant litter to maintain or restore disturbance

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Remove plant litter to maintain or restore disturbance Synopsis Link

Actively manage water level: freshwater swamps

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 2 Actively manage water level: freshwater swamps Synopsis Link

Reduce duration of time fishing gear is in the water

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Reduce duration of time fishing gear is in the water Synopsis Link

Cut large trees/shrubs to maintain or restore disturbance

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 2 Cut large trees/shrubs to maintain or restore disturbance Synopsis Link

Remove/control non-native plants

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Remove/control non-native plants Synopsis Link

Use visual deterrents on fishing gear

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Use visual deterrents on fishing gear Synopsis Link

Use natural control agents: cleaner wrasse

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Use natural control agents: cleaner wrasse Synopsis Link

Avoid illumination of bat foraging, drinking and swarming sites

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 2 Avoid illumination of bat foraging, drinking and swarming sites Synopsis Link

Prohibit certain gear types

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Prohibit certain gear types Synopsis Link

Bathe in freshwater

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Bathe in freshwater Synopsis Link

Use soil disturbance to enhance germination (excluding scarification or ploughing)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Use soil disturbance to enhance germination (excluding scarification or ploughing) Synopsis Link

Introduce catch shares

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Introduce catch shares Synopsis Link

Provide artificial nesting sites for waders

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Provide artificial nesting sites for waders Synopsis Link

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 Provide non-monetary benefits to local communities for sustainably managing their forest and its wildlife (e.g. better education, infrastructure development) Synopsis Link

Provide artificial nesting sites for ibises and flamingos

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Provide artificial nesting sites for ibises and flamingos Synopsis Link

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 Establish move-on rules for temporary, targeted fishing restrictions or closures when a catch or unwanted catch threshold is reached Synopsis Link

Manage woody debris before tree planting

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Manage woody debris before tree planting Synopsis Link

Add organic matter after tree planting

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Add organic matter after tree planting Synopsis Link

Add inorganic fertilizer before/after planting trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Add inorganic fertilizer before/after planting trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands Synopsis Link

Add lime to the soil after tree planting

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Add lime to the soil after tree planting Synopsis Link

Resettle illegal human communities (i.e. in a protected area) to another location

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Resettle illegal human communities (i.e. in a protected area) to another location Synopsis Link
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