Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

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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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Action	Effectiveness	Studies	Category
Disturb peatland surface to encourage growth of desirable plants (without planting) Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Use water-based muds instead of oil-based muds (drilling fluids) in the drilling process Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Provide diversionary feeding for mammals to reduce nuisance behaviour and human-wildlife conflict Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	3	Synopsis Link
Sterilize non-native domestic or feral species (e.g. cats and dogs) Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Finance low interest loans to convert to fishing gear that reduces unwanted catch of mammals Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Leave arable field margins uncropped with natural regeneration Action Link	Awaiting assessment	6	Synopsis Link
Mark eggs to reduce their appeal to egg collectors Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Provide supplementary food for raptors to increase reproductive success Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	12	Synopsis Link
Manage cutting regime Action Link	Evidence not assessed	0	Synopsis Link
American bullfrog control: Fencing Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Detect & report dead primates and clinically determine their cause of death to avoid disease transmission Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	8	Synopsis Link
Add inorganic fertilizer (without planting) Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	3	Synopsis Link
Protect mammals close to development areas (e.g. by fencing) Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Train mammals to avoid problematic species Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Promote fish and seafood certification (e.g. ecolabels) to reduce consumer demand for fisheries that threaten mammals Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Increase the diversity of nectar and pollen plants in the landscape for bees Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Relocate nestlings to reduce poaching Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Provide supplementary food for owls to increase reproductive success Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Reduce tillage Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
American bullfrog control: Direct removal of adults Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	4	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Use grazing to control plants Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Implement a health programme for local communities Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Cover peatland with organic mulch (without planting) Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Recycle or repurpose fluids used in the drilling process Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use signs or access restrictions to reduce disturbance to mammals Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link

What Works in Conservation

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, terrestrial mammals, forests, peatland and control of freshwater invasive species. More are in progress.

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