2399 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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Reintroduce top predators to suppress and reduce the impacts of smaller non-native predator and prey species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reintroduce top predators to suppress and reduce the impacts of smaller non-native predator and prey species Synopsis Link

Provide artificial nesting sites for gamebirds

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Provide artificial nesting sites for gamebirds Synopsis Link

Aerobic training

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Aerobic training Synopsis Link

Retain forested corridors in logged areas

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Retain forested corridors in logged areas Synopsis Link

Use soil disturbance to enhance germination (excluding scarification or ploughing)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Use soil disturbance to enhance germination (excluding scarification or ploughing) Synopsis Link

Do not allow people to consume food within natural areas where primates can view them

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Do not allow people to consume food within natural areas where primates can view them Synopsis Link

Thin vegetation to prevent wild fires

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Thin vegetation to prevent wild fires Synopsis Link

Use 'warm white' rather than 'cool' LED lights

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use 'warm white' rather than 'cool' LED lights Synopsis Link

Control non-native prey species to reduce populations and impacts of non-native predators

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Control non-native prey species to reduce populations and impacts of non-native predators Synopsis Link

Maintain traditional water meadows

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 4 Maintain traditional water meadows Synopsis Link

Provide artificial nesting sites for rails

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Provide artificial nesting sites for rails Synopsis Link

Alter lighting

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Alter lighting Synopsis Link

Provide training to conservationists, land managers, and the building and development sector on bat ecology and conservation to reduce bat roost disturbance

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide training to conservationists, land managers, and the building and development sector on bat ecology and conservation to reduce bat roost disturbance Synopsis Link

Enhance soil compaction

Action Link 		Likely to be ineffective or harmful 3 Enhance soil compaction Synopsis Link

Provide monetary benefits to local communities for sustainably managing their forest and its wildlife (e.g. REDD, employment)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Provide monetary benefits to local communities for sustainably managing their forest and its wildlife (e.g. REDD, employment) Synopsis Link

Rewet peat to prevent wild fires

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Rewet peat to prevent wild fires Synopsis Link

Use red lighting rather than other lighting colours

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Use red lighting rather than other lighting colours Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit the harvesting of scallops

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Cease or prohibit the harvesting of scallops Synopsis Link

Provide artificial refuges for prey to evade/escape non-native predators

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide artificial refuges for prey to evade/escape non-native predators Synopsis Link

Maintain upland heath/moor

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Maintain upland heath/moor Synopsis Link

Provide artificial nesting sites for waders

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Provide artificial nesting sites for waders Synopsis Link

Alter cage size

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Alter cage size Synopsis Link

Fence to prevent grazing after tree planting

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 5 Fence to prevent grazing after tree planting Synopsis Link

Provide non-monetary benefits to local communities for sustainably managing their forest and its wildlife (e.g. better education, infrastructure development)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Provide non-monetary benefits to local communities for sustainably managing their forest and its wildlife (e.g. better education, infrastructure development) Synopsis Link

Build fire breaks

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Build fire breaks Synopsis Link
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