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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Use other bioremediation methods in aquaculture Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Release translocated/captive-bred mammals into area with artificial refuges/breeding sites Action Link |
Beneficial | 17 |
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Modify design or arrangement of tickler chains/chain mats in a bottom trawl Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 |
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Use barriers to keep livestock off ungrazed brackish/saline swamps Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Remove surface soil/sediment: freshwater marshes Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 6 |
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Protect greenfield sites or undeveloped land in urban areas Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Translocate reptiles away from threats: Crocodilians Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 |
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Exclude livestock from semi-natural habitat (including woodland) Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 8 |
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Use snakeskin to deter mammalian nest predators Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Use an alternative protein source: bacteria Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 3 |
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Compensate for woodland removal with compensatory planting Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Retain nesting trees/shelter for primates within agricultural fields Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Add topsoil Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 4 |
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Plant new hedges Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Regulate the use, dosage and disposal of agrichemicals Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use fencing/netting to reduce predation of fish stock by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use a different twine type in a trawl net Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 5 |
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Exclude or remove livestock from historically grazed freshwater marshes Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 10 |
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Remove surface soil/sediment: brackish/salt marshes Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Protect brownfield or ex-industrial sites in urban areas Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 |
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Translocate reptiles away from threats: Tuatara Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 |
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Manage heather by swiping to simulate burning Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Use mirrors to deter nest predators Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Incorporate existing trees or woods into the landscape of new developments Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Plant nesting trees/shelter for primates within agricultural fields Action Link |
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What are 'Individual studies' and 'Actions'?
Individual studies
An individual study is a summary of a specific scientific study, usually taken from a scientific journal, but also from other resources such as reports. It tells you the background context, the action(s) taken and their consequences.
If you want more detail please look at the original reference.
Actions
Each action page focuses on a particular action you could take to benefit wildlife or ecosystems.
It contains brief (150-200 word) descriptions of relevant studies (context, action(s) taken and their consequences) and one or more key messages.
Key messages show the extent and main conclusions of the available evidence. Using links within key messages, you can look at the paragraphs describing each study to get more detail. Each paragraph allows you to assess the quality of the evidence and how relevant it is to your situation.
Where we found no evidence, we have been unable to assess whether or not an intervention is effective or has any harmful impacts.