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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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Sowing roadside verges

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Sowing roadside verges Synopsis Link

Scare fish-eating birds from areas to reduce conflict

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 0 Scare fish-eating birds from areas to reduce conflict Synopsis Link

Use larger hooks to reduce seabird bycatch

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use larger hooks to reduce seabird bycatch Synopsis Link

Use a water cannon when setting longlines to reduce seabird bycatch

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use a water cannon when setting longlines to reduce seabird bycatch Synopsis Link

Set longlines at the side of the boat to reduce seabird bycatch

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Set longlines at the side of the boat to reduce seabird bycatch Synopsis Link

Tow buoys behind longlining boats to reduce seabird bycatch

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Tow buoys behind longlining boats to reduce seabird bycatch Synopsis Link

Use high-visibility longlines to reduce seabird bycatch

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use high-visibility longlines to reduce seabird bycatch Synopsis Link

Reduce gillnet deployment time to reduce seabird bycatch

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce gillnet deployment time to reduce seabird bycatch Synopsis Link

Reduce ‘ghost fishing’ by lost/discarded gear

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce ‘ghost fishing’ by lost/discarded gear Synopsis Link

Reduce bycatch by employing seasonal or area closures

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce bycatch by employing seasonal or area closures Synopsis Link

Set minimum distances for approaching birds (buffer zones)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Set minimum distances for approaching birds (buffer zones) Synopsis Link

Reduce visitor group size

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce visitor group size Synopsis Link

Protect nest trees before burning

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Protect nest trees before burning Synopsis Link

Ensure genetic variation to increase translocation success

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Ensure genetic variation to increase translocation success Synopsis Link

Restore or create savannas

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

Revegetate gravel pits

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Revegetate gravel pits Synopsis Link

Plant nesting cover to reduce nest predation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Plant nesting cover to reduce nest predation Synopsis Link

Use mirrors to deter nest predators

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use mirrors to deter nest predators Synopsis Link

Use ultrasonic devices to deter cats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use ultrasonic devices to deter cats Synopsis Link

Guard nests to prevent predation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Guard nests to prevent predation Synopsis Link

Use ‘cat curfews’ to reduce predation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use ‘cat curfews’ to reduce predation Synopsis Link

Use lion dung to deter domestic cats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use lion dung to deter domestic cats Synopsis Link

Play spoken-word radio programmes to deter predators

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Play spoken-word radio programmes to deter predators Synopsis Link

Enhance bird taxonomy skills through higher education and training

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Enhance bird taxonomy skills through higher education and training Synopsis Link

Provide training to conservationists and land managers on bird ecology and conservation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide training to conservationists and land managers on bird ecology and conservation Synopsis Link
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