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We have summarised evidence from the scientific literature about the effects of actions to conserve wildlife and ecosystems.

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Commercially breed amphibians for the pet trade

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Commercially breed amphibians for the pet trade Synopsis Link

Reduce noise pollution by restricting development activities to certain times of the day/night

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce noise pollution by restricting development activities to certain times of the day/night Synopsis Link

Remove discarded sediment material from the seabed following cessation of aggregate extraction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove discarded sediment material from the seabed following cessation of aggregate extraction Synopsis Link

Use signs and access restrictions to reduce disturbance

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use signs and access restrictions to reduce disturbance Synopsis Link

Crassula helmsii: Surround with wire mesh

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 <i>Crassula helmsii</i>: Surround with wire mesh Synopsis Link

Reduce fertilizer run-off into margins

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Reduce fertilizer run-off into margins Synopsis Link

Encourage aquatic plant growth as refuge against fish predation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Encourage aquatic plant growth as refuge against fish predation Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit mining waste (tailings) disposal at sea

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or prohibit mining waste (tailings) disposal at sea Synopsis Link

Remove or control non-native crayfish

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove or control non-native crayfish Synopsis Link

Brown and black bullheads: Biological control using native predators

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Brown and black bullheads: Biological control using native predators 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

Remove or control invasive cane toads

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove or control invasive cane toads Synopsis Link

Install billboards to raise primate conservation awareness

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install billboards to raise primate conservation awareness Synopsis Link

Limit the number and/or extent of, or prohibit additional, renewable energy installations in an area

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit the number and/or extent of, or prohibit additional, renewable energy installations in an area Synopsis Link

Keep dogs indoors or in outside enclosures to reduce threats to wild mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Keep dogs indoors or in outside enclosures to reduce threats to wild mammals 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

Prevent heavy usage or exclude wildfowl from aquatic habitat

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Prevent heavy usage or exclude wildfowl from aquatic habitat Synopsis Link

Crassula helmsii: Public education

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 <i>Crassula helmsii</i>: Public education Synopsis Link

Co-locate aquaculture systems with other activities and other infrastructures (such as wind farms) to maximise use of marine space

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Co-locate aquaculture systems with other activities and other infrastructures (such as wind farms) to maximise use of marine space Synopsis Link

Keep domestic cats and dogs well-fed to reduce predation of wild mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Keep domestic cats and dogs well-fed to reduce predation of wild mammals Synopsis Link

Use zooplankton to remove zoospores

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use zooplankton to remove zoospores Synopsis Link

Red-eared terrapin: Biological control using native predators

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Red-eared terrapin: Biological control using native predators Synopsis Link

Parrot’s feather: Mechanical harvesting and cutting

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Parrot’s feather: Mechanical harvesting and cutting Synopsis Link

Set limits on the area that can be covered by utility and service lines at one location

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Set limits on the area that can be covered by utility and service lines at one location 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
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