Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

3156 Actions found

Actions to conserve biodiversity

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Action	Effectiveness	Studies	Category
Drain/replace acidic water Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Create artificial hollows and cracks in trees for roosting bats Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Legally protect habitat for mammals Action Link	Beneficial	7	Synopsis Link
Use acoustic devices on fishing vessels Action Link	Trade-off between benefit and harms	5	Synopsis Link
Change season/timing of cutting/mowing: brackish/salt marshes Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Introduce nurse plants to aid focal trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link

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