3510 Actions found

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 Use low-impact methods to harvest vegetation: freshwater marshes Synopsis Link

Deter or prevent birds from landing on toxic pools

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Deter or prevent birds from landing on toxic pools Synopsis Link

Mark fencing to avoid bird mortality

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Mark fencing to avoid bird mortality Synopsis Link

Use herbicides to remove understory vegetation to reduce wildfires

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use herbicides to remove understory vegetation to reduce wildfires Synopsis Link

Inspect bushmeat markets for illegal primate species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Inspect bushmeat markets for illegal primate species Synopsis Link

Remove/control non-native amphibians (e.g. cane toads)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove/control non-native amphibians (e.g. cane toads) Synopsis Link

Divert shipping routes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Divert shipping routes Synopsis Link

Use low-impact methods to harvest vegetation: brackish/salt marshes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use low-impact methods to harvest vegetation: brackish/salt marshes Synopsis Link

Mechanically remove understory vegetation to reduce wildfires

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Mechanically remove understory vegetation to reduce wildfires Synopsis Link

Coppice woodland

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Coppice woodland Synopsis Link

Engage with stakeholders when designing Marine Protected Areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Engage with stakeholders when designing Marine Protected Areas Synopsis Link

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 Use observers on board vessels to detect mammals and allow vessel course or speed to be altered Synopsis Link

Encourage natural regeneration in former plantations

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Encourage natural regeneration in former plantations Synopsis Link

Transplant captive-bred or hatchery-reared habitat-forming (biogenic) species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Transplant captive-bred or hatchery-reared habitat-forming (biogenic) species Synopsis Link

Use electric fencing to deter mammals from energy installations or mines

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use electric fencing to deter mammals from energy installations or mines Synopsis Link

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 Use real-time automated tools on board vessels to detect mammals and allow vessel course or speed to be altered Synopsis Link

Use low-impact methods to harvest vegetation: brackish/saline swamps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use low-impact methods to harvest vegetation: brackish/saline swamps Synopsis Link

Modify turbine placement to reduce bat fatalities

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Modify turbine placement to reduce bat fatalities Synopsis Link

Use barriers to keep livestock off ungrazed peatlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use barriers to keep livestock off ungrazed peatlands Synopsis Link

Strengthen cultural traditions such as sacred groves that prevent timber harvesting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Strengthen cultural traditions such as sacred groves that prevent timber harvesting Synopsis Link

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 Use remote tools to detect mammals in an area and allow vessel course or speed to be altered Synopsis Link

Implement ‘mosaic management’ when harvesting wild vegetation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement ‘mosaic management’ when harvesting wild vegetation Synopsis Link

Retain a buffer between turbines and habitat features used by bats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain a buffer between turbines and habitat features used by bats Synopsis Link

Retain bat access points to caves

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain bat access points to caves Synopsis Link

Develop and implement regulations for operating vessels around mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Develop and implement regulations for operating vessels around mammals Synopsis Link
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What Works in Conservation provides expert assessments of the effectiveness of actions, based on summarised evidence, in synopses. Subjects covered so far include amphibians, birds, mammals, forests, peatland and control of freshwater invasive species. More are in progress.

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