Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

3537 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
Change season/timing of cutting/mowing Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Provide artificial nesting sites for pigeons Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Use cutting to control problematic large trees/shrubs Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Leave headlands in fields unsprayed Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Protect nests from livestock to reduce trampling Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Manage ditches Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Provide artificial nesting sites for rollers Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Maintain traditional orchards Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Use prescribed fire to maintain or restore disturbance: freshwater swamps Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Translocate bats Action Link	Likely to be ineffective or harmful	2	Synopsis Link
Use non-offset hooks Action Link	Awaiting assessment	2	Synopsis Link
Use tree guards or shelters to protect planted trees Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Manage vegetation using grazing by wild herbivores Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Provide nesting material for wild birds Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Increase visual detectability of fishing gear for mammals Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Remove tree canopy to reduce pond shading Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Attach acoustically reflective objects to fishing gear Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Use electric fencing to exclude fish-eating birds Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Artificially incubate eggs or warm nests Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Log/remove trees within forests: effects on young trees Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Transplant wetland soil before/after planting non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Disturb birds using foot patrols Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Use larger hooks Action Link	Awaiting assessment	2	Synopsis Link
Translocate birds away from fish farms Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Introduce nurse plants to aid focal non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link

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