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We have summarised evidence from the scientific literature about the effects of actions to conserve wildlife and ecosystems.

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Designate a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) to regulate impactful maritime activities

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Designate a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) to regulate impactful maritime activities Synopsis Link

Control medium-sized herbivores

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Control medium-sized herbivores Synopsis Link

Install green bridges (overpasses)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install green bridges (overpasses) Synopsis Link

Deter bats from roads/railways using ultrasound

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Deter bats from roads/railways using ultrasound Synopsis Link

Set a maximum landing size for commercially fished species

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Set a maximum landing size for commercially fished species Synopsis Link

Adopt protected species legislation (impact on forest management)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Adopt protected species legislation (impact on forest management) Synopsis Link

Minimize road lighting to reduce insect attraction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Minimize road lighting to reduce insect attraction Synopsis Link

Specify a size range of capture for commercially fished species

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Specify a size range of capture for commercially fished species Synopsis Link

Use rotational grazing to restore oak savannas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use rotational grazing to restore oak savannas Synopsis Link

Implement speed limits in particular areas (e.g. with high primate densities) to reduce vehicle collisions with primates

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement speed limits in particular areas (e.g. with high primate densities) to reduce vehicle collisions with primates Synopsis Link

Avoid planting fruit trees alongside roads/railways in areas with fruit bats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Avoid planting fruit trees alongside roads/railways in areas with fruit bats Synopsis Link

Deploy patrol boats

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Deploy patrol boats Synopsis Link

Manage stone-faced hedge banks to benefit birds

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Manage stone-faced hedge banks to benefit birds Synopsis Link

Restore woodland herbaceous plants using transplants and nursery plugs

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restore woodland herbaceous plants using transplants and nursery plugs Synopsis Link

Reduce road widths

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce road widths Synopsis Link

Enforce regulations to prevent trafficking and trade of bats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Enforce regulations to prevent trafficking and trade of bats Synopsis Link

Organise vessel monitoring systems

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Organise vessel monitoring systems Synopsis Link

Remove/treat ectoparasites to increase survival or reproductive success

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove/treat ectoparasites to increase survival or reproductive success Synopsis Link

Encourage leaf litter development in new planting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Encourage leaf litter development in new planting Synopsis Link

Impose fines for breaking the speed limit or colliding with primates

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Impose fines for breaking the speed limit or colliding with primates Synopsis Link

Strengthen cultural traditions that discourage bat harvesting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Strengthen cultural traditions that discourage bat harvesting Synopsis Link

Use human observers onboard fishing vessels to monitor catches and discards

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Use human observers onboard fishing vessels to monitor catches and discards Synopsis Link

Avoid building roads in key habitat or migration routes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Avoid building roads in key habitat or migration routes Synopsis Link

Raise awareness amongst the general public

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Raise awareness amongst the general public Synopsis Link

Use citizen surveillance to report illegal fishing

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Use citizen surveillance to report illegal fishing Synopsis Link
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