Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

3689 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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Action	Effectiveness	Studies	Category
Crassula helmsii: Use flame-throwers to control plants Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Use dyes to reduce light levels Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Use a combination of control measures Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Surround with wire mesh Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Public education Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Plant other species to suppress growth Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Physical control using manual/mechanical control or dredging Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Dry out waterbodies to control plants Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Decontamination to prevent further spread Action Link	Beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Chemical control using herbicides Action Link	Beneficial	7	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Bury plants Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Biological control using herbivores Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Biological control using fungal-based herbicides Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Alter environmental conditions to control plants Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Cover the ground with straw after tree planting Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Cover the ground with plastic mats after restoration planting Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Cover the ground using techniques other than plastic mats after restoration planting Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Cover peatland with something other than mulch (without planting) Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Cover peatland with something other than mulch (after planting) Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	8	Synopsis Link
Cover peatland with organic mulch (without planting) Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Cover peatland with organic mulch (after planting) Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	12	Synopsis Link
Coppice woodland Action Link	Evidence not assessed	10	Synopsis Link
Coppice woodland Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Coppice trees Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Coppice trees Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	3	Synopsis Link

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