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 low-impact methods to harvest vegetation: freshwater marshes Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Deter or prevent birds from landing on toxic pools Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Mark fencing to avoid bird mortality Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use herbicides to remove understory vegetation to reduce wildfires Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Inspect bushmeat markets for illegal primate species Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Remove/control non-native amphibians (e.g. cane toads) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Divert shipping routes Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use low-impact methods to harvest vegetation: brackish/salt marshes Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Mechanically remove understory vegetation to reduce wildfires Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Coppice woodland Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Engage with stakeholders when designing Marine Protected Areas Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use observers on board vessels to detect mammals and allow vessel course or speed to be altered Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Encourage natural regeneration in former plantations Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Transplant captive-bred or hatchery-reared habitat-forming (biogenic) species Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use electric fencing to deter mammals from energy installations or mines Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use real-time automated tools on board vessels to detect mammals and allow vessel course or speed to be altered Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use low-impact methods to harvest vegetation: brackish/saline swamps Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Modify turbine placement to reduce bat fatalities Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use barriers to keep livestock off ungrazed peatlands Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Strengthen cultural traditions such as sacred groves that prevent timber harvesting Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use remote tools to detect mammals in an area and allow vessel course or speed to be altered Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Implement ‘mosaic management’ when harvesting wild vegetation Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Retain a buffer between turbines and habitat features used by bats Action Link |
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Retain bat access points to caves Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Develop and implement regulations for operating vessels around mammals 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.