Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

3510 Actions found

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Action	Effectiveness	Category
Use cutting to control problematic large trees/shrubs: brackish/saline swamps Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Artificially shade ponds to prevent desiccation Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Habitat manipulation Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Parrot’s feather: Use of lightproof barriers Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Limit, cease or prohibit recreational boating Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Chill seeds of non-woody plants before sowing: brackish/saline wetlands Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Create microclimate and microhabitat refuges Action Link	Evidence not assessed	Synopsis Link
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Draining invaded waterbodies Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Create buffer zones around protected primate habitat Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Limit, cease or prohibit anchoring from ships/boats/vessels Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Remove roadkill regularly to reduce kill rate of predators/scavengers Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Carry out surveillance for diseases Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Use grazing to control problematic plants: brackish/salt marshes Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Chill tree/shrub seeds before sowing: freshwater wetlands Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Protect habitat along elevational gradients Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Netting Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Use a different type of anchor Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Vaccinate against disease Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Use grazing to control problematic plants: freshwater swamps Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Chill tree/shrub seeds before sowing: brackish/saline wetlands Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Create habitat connectivity Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Electrofishing Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Remove upper layer of peat/soil (before planting) Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Provide additional moorings to reduce anchoring Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link
Translocate or temporarily bring marine and freshwater mammals into captivity to reduce exposure to disease Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	Synopsis Link

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