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Train langur monkeys to deter rhesus macaques

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Train langur monkeys to deter rhesus macaques Synopsis Link

Use loud-speakers to broadcast sounds of potential threats (e.g. barking dogs, explosions, gunshots)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use loud-speakers to broadcast sounds of potential threats (e.g. barking dogs, explosions, gunshots) Synopsis Link

Use loud-speakers to broadcast primate alarm calls

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use loud-speakers to broadcast primate alarm calls Synopsis Link

Strategically lay out the scent of a primate predator (e.g. leopard, lion)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Strategically lay out the scent of a primate predator (e.g. leopard, lion) Synopsis Link

Humans chase primates using random loud noise

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 2 Humans chase primates using random loud noise Synopsis Link

Humans chase primates using bright light

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Humans chase primates using bright light Synopsis Link

Minimize ground vibrations caused by open cast mining activities

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Minimize ground vibrations caused by open cast mining activities Synopsis Link

Establish no-mining zones in/near watersheds so as to preserve water levels and water quality

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Establish no-mining zones in/near watersheds so as to preserve water levels and water quality Synopsis Link

Use 'set-aside' areas of natural habitat for primate protection within mining area

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use 'set-aside' areas of natural habitat for primate protection within mining area Synopsis Link

Certify mines and market their products as ‘primate friendly’ (e.g. ape-friendly cellular phones)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Certify mines and market their products as ‘primate friendly’ (e.g. ape-friendly cellular phones) Synopsis Link

Create/preserve primate habitat on islands before dam construction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create/preserve primate habitat on islands before dam construction Synopsis Link

Install green bridges (overpasses)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install green bridges (overpasses) Synopsis Link

Install rope or pole (canopy) bridges

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Install rope or pole (canopy) bridges Synopsis Link

Implement speed limits in particular areas (e.g. with high primate densities) to reduce vehicle collisions with primates

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement speed limits in particular areas (e.g. with high primate densities) to reduce vehicle collisions with primates Synopsis Link

Reduce road widths

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce road widths Synopsis Link

Impose fines for breaking the speed limit or colliding with primates

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Impose fines for breaking the speed limit or colliding with primates Synopsis Link

Avoid building roads in key habitat or migration routes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Avoid building roads in key habitat or migration routes Synopsis Link

Implement a minimum number of roads (& minimize secondary roads) needed to reach mining extraction sites

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement a minimum number of roads (& minimize secondary roads) needed to reach mining extraction sites Synopsis Link

Re-use old roads rather than building new roads

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Re-use old roads rather than building new roads Synopsis Link

Re-route vehicles around protected areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Re-route vehicles around protected areas Synopsis Link

Install speed bumps to reduce vehicle collisions with primates

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install speed bumps to reduce vehicle collisions with primates Synopsis Link

Provide adequate signage of presence of primates on or near roads

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide adequate signage of presence of primates on or near roads Synopsis Link

Implement no-hunting seasons for primates

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement no-hunting seasons for primates Synopsis Link

Implement sustainable harvesting of primates (e.g. with permits, resource access agreements)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement sustainable harvesting of primates (e.g. with permits, resource access agreements) Synopsis Link

Encourage use of traditional hunting methods rather than using guns

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Encourage use of traditional hunting methods rather than using guns Synopsis Link
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