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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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Release males of species known to guard nests during breeding season

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Release males of species known to guard nests during breeding season Synopsis Link

Backfill canals or trenches: brackish/saline swamps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Backfill canals or trenches: brackish/saline swamps Synopsis Link

Add below-ground organic matter: brackish/saline swamps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add below-ground organic matter: brackish/saline swamps Synopsis Link

Use fencing to enclose large herbivores (e.g. deer)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use fencing to enclose large herbivores (e.g. deer) Synopsis Link

Create/preserve primate habitat on islands before dam construction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create/preserve primate habitat on islands before dam construction Synopsis Link

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

Add surface mulch: freshwater marshes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add surface mulch: freshwater marshes 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

Freeze sperm or eggs for future use

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Freeze sperm or eggs for future use 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

Plug/dam canals or trenches: freshwater swamps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Plug/dam canals or trenches: freshwater swamps Synopsis Link

Add surface mulch: freshwater swamps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add surface mulch: freshwater swamps Synopsis Link

Retain/maintain road verges as habitat

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain/maintain road verges as habitat 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

Plug/dam canals or trenches: brackish/saline swamps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Plug/dam canals or trenches: brackish/saline swamps Synopsis Link

Add surface mulch: brackish/saline swamps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add surface mulch: brackish/saline swamps Synopsis Link

Limit road construction in important habitats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit road construction in important habitats Synopsis Link
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