3119 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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Re-wet moorland

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Re-wet moorland Synopsis Link

Amphibians: Allow adults to attend their eggs

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Amphibians: Allow adults to attend their eggs Synopsis Link

Modify harvest methods of macroalgae

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Modify harvest methods of macroalgae Synopsis Link

Retain or create buffer zones around important habitats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain or create buffer zones around important habitats Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit access for recreational purposes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit, cease or prohibit access for recreational purposes Synopsis Link

Cut or burn oil-contaminated vegetation: freshwater swamps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cut or burn oil-contaminated vegetation: freshwater swamps Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit recreational diving

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit, cease or prohibit recreational diving Synopsis Link

Create artificial habitat for marine and freshwater mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create artificial habitat for marine and freshwater mammals Synopsis Link

Cut or burn oil-contaminated vegetation: brackish/saline swamps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cut or burn oil-contaminated vegetation: brackish/saline swamps Synopsis Link

Control grey squirrels

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Control grey squirrels Synopsis Link

Floating pennywort: Use of liquid nitrogen

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Floating pennywort: Use of liquid nitrogen Synopsis Link

Amphibians: Use artificial cloning from frozen or fresh tissue

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Amphibians: Use artificial cloning from frozen or fresh tissue Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit recreational fishing and/or harvesting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit, cease or prohibit recreational fishing and/or harvesting Synopsis Link

Leave anthropogenic structures in place after decommissioning

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Leave anthropogenic structures in place after decommissioning Synopsis Link

Stimulate microbial breakdown of oil

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Stimulate microbial breakdown of oil Synopsis Link

Use native species instead of non-native species in aquaculture systems

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use native species instead of non-native species in aquaculture systems Synopsis Link

Legally protect marine and freshwater mammal species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Legally protect marine and freshwater mammal species Synopsis Link

Remove pollutants from waste gases before they enter the environment

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove pollutants from waste gases before they enter the environment Synopsis Link

Floating pennywort: Excavation of banks

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Floating pennywort: Excavation of banks Synopsis Link

Implement quarantine to avoid accidental introduction of disease, non-native or problem species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement quarantine to avoid accidental introduction of disease, non-native or problem species Synopsis Link

Add water to marshes or swamps to compensate for drought

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add water to marshes or swamps to compensate for drought Synopsis Link

Erect predator-proof fencing around important breeding sites for waders

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Erect predator-proof fencing around important breeding sites for waders Synopsis Link

Restore or create savannas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restore or create savannas Synopsis Link

Floating pennywort: Environmental control (e.g. shading, reduced flow, reduction of rooting depth, or dredging)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Floating pennywort: Environmental control (e.g. shading, reduced flow, reduction of rooting depth, or dredging) Synopsis Link

Implement regular inspections to avoid accidental introduction of disease or non-native or problem species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement regular inspections to avoid accidental introduction of disease or non-native or problem species Synopsis Link
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