3689 Actions found

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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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Change season/timing of prescribed burning: brackish/saline swamps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Change season/timing of prescribed burning: brackish/saline swamps Synopsis Link

Install stormwater traps to prevent garbage from reaching rivers, coastal and marine environments

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install stormwater traps to prevent garbage from reaching rivers, coastal and marine environments Synopsis Link

Increase the proportion of natural or semi-natural habitat in the farmed landscape

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Increase the proportion of natural or semi-natural habitat in the farmed landscape Synopsis Link

Remove residential or commercial development

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove residential or commercial development Synopsis Link

Adopt voluntary agreements to protect peatlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Adopt voluntary agreements to protect peatlands Synopsis Link

Thin vegetation to prevent wild fires

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Thin vegetation to prevent wild fires Synopsis Link

Provide training for land managers, farmers and farm advisers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide training for land managers, farmers and farm advisers Synopsis Link

Maintain/create habitat corridors in developed areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Maintain/create habitat corridors in developed areas Synopsis Link

Set limits for change in sediment particle size during rock dumping

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Set limits for change in sediment particle size during rock dumping Synopsis Link

Raise water level to prevent wild fires

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Raise water level to prevent wild fires Synopsis Link

Remove vegetation that could compete with planted trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove vegetation that could compete with planted trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands Synopsis Link

Augment ponds with ground water to reduce acidification

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Augment ponds with ground water to reduce acidification Synopsis Link

Raise awareness amongst the general public to promote conservation actions

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

Bury pipelines instead of surface laying and rock dumping

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Bury pipelines instead of surface laying and rock dumping Synopsis Link

Build fire breaks

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Build fire breaks Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit the disposal of mining waste (tailings) at sea or in rivers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or prohibit the disposal of mining waste (tailings) at sea or in rivers Synopsis Link

Increase consideration of butterflies and moths in international, national and local conservation plans

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Increase consideration of butterflies and moths in international, national and local conservation plans Synopsis Link

Procambarus crayfish control: Removal of food source

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 <i>Procambarus</i> crayfish control: Removal of food source Synopsis Link

Allow sustainable use of peatlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Allow sustainable use of peatlands Synopsis Link

Limit the amount of stabilisation material used

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit the amount of stabilisation material used Synopsis Link

Put up signs to discourage fires

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Put up signs to discourage fires Synopsis Link

Install physical supports for planted non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install physical supports for planted non-woody plants: brackish/saline wetlands Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit the disposal of drill cuttings at sea or in rivers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or prohibit the disposal of drill cuttings at sea or in rivers Synopsis Link

Use signs and access restrictions to reduce disturbance

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use signs and access restrictions to reduce disturbance Synopsis Link

Connect areas of natural or semi-natural habitat for bees

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Connect areas of natural or semi-natural habitat for bees Synopsis Link
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