3116 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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Asian clams: Remove by hand

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Asian clams: Remove by hand Synopsis Link

Cut/mow shrubland to control trees

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cut/mow shrubland to control trees Synopsis Link

Establish a network of legally protected areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Establish a network of legally protected areas Synopsis Link

Modify crop farming practices in watershed to reduce pollution: brackish/saline swamps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Modify crop farming practices in watershed to reduce pollution: brackish/saline swamps Synopsis Link

Asian clams: Public awareness and education

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Asian clams: Public awareness and education Synopsis Link

Amphibians: Leave infertile eggs at spawn site as food for egg-eating larvae

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Amphibians: Leave infertile eggs at spawn site as food for egg-eating larvae Synopsis Link

Manage water levels and flow in rivers to maintain deep pools and connectivity

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Manage water levels and flow in rivers to maintain deep pools and connectivity Synopsis Link

Modify logging practices in watershed to reduce pollution

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Modify logging practices in watershed to reduce pollution Synopsis Link

Manage land under power lines to benefit wildlife

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Manage land under power lines to benefit wildlife Synopsis Link

Cut trees and increase livestock numbers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cut trees and increase livestock numbers Synopsis Link

Amphibians: Manipulate humidity to improve development or survival to adulthood

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Amphibians: Manipulate humidity to improve development or survival to adulthood Synopsis Link

Fit one or more mesh escape panels/windows on pots and traps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Fit one or more mesh escape panels/windows on pots and traps Synopsis Link

Modify livestock farming practices in watershed to reduce pollution

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Modify livestock farming practices in watershed to reduce pollution Synopsis Link

Avoid use of lead shot

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Avoid use of lead shot Synopsis Link

Floating pennywort: Biological control using native herbivores

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Floating pennywort: Biological control using native herbivores Synopsis Link

Amphibians: Manipulate quality and quantity of enclosure lighting to improve development or survival to adulthood

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Amphibians: Manipulate quality and quantity of enclosure lighting to improve development or survival to adulthood Synopsis Link

Enforce existing legislation for habitat protection

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Enforce existing legislation for habitat protection Synopsis Link

Modify aquaculture practices in watershed to reduce pollution

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Modify aquaculture practices in watershed to reduce pollution Synopsis Link

Floating pennywort: Biological control using fungal-based herbicides

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Floating pennywort: Biological control using fungal-based herbicides Synopsis Link

Physically or chemically remove oil

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Physically or chemically remove oil Synopsis Link

Use alerts to reduce grey partridge by-catch during shoots

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use alerts to reduce grey partridge by-catch during shoots Synopsis Link

Release live unwanted catch first before handling commercial species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Release live unwanted catch first before handling commercial species Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit activities that cause disturbance during sensitive periods for marine and freshwater mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or prohibit activities that cause disturbance during sensitive periods for marine and freshwater mammals Synopsis Link

Cut or burn oil-contaminated vegetation: freshwater marshes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cut or burn oil-contaminated vegetation: freshwater marshes Synopsis Link

Re-wet moorland

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Re-wet moorland Synopsis Link
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