Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

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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Action	Effectiveness	Studies	Category
Use glazing treatments to reduce light spill from inside lit buildings Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Cease or prohibit the harvest of conch Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Remove/control non-native species that could interbreed with native species Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Plant Brassica fodder crops Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Provide artificial nesting sites for ibises and flamingos Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Install and maintain cave gates to restrict public access Action Link	Trade-off between benefit and harms	11	Synopsis Link
Use prescribed fire after tree planting Action Link	Trade-off between benefit and harms	4	Synopsis Link
Run research project and ensure permanent human presence at site Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	7	Synopsis Link
Implement biosecurity measures to prevent introductions of problematic species Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Install sound barriers in proximity to bat roosts and habitats Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Cease or prohibit the harvest of sea urchins Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Modify traps used in the control/eradication of non-native species to avoid injury of non-target mammal Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Use mixed stocking Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Provide artificial nesting sites for raptors Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	9	Synopsis Link
Plant new hedges Action Link	Trade-off between benefit and harms	5	Synopsis Link
Educate the public to improve perception of bats to improve behaviour towards bats Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Mechanically remove understory vegetation after tree planting Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	6	Synopsis Link
Run tourist projects and ensure permanent human presence at site Action Link	Trade-off between benefit and harms	8	Synopsis Link
Physically remove problematic plants Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	3	Synopsis Link
Adapt bat roost structures to buffer against temperature extremes Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Remove and relocate invertebrate species before onset of impactful activities Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use conditioned taste aversion to prevent non-target species from entering traps Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Use traditional breeds of livestock Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Provide artificial nesting sites for falcons Action Link	Beneficial	22	Synopsis Link
Restore and maintain microclimate in modified caves Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	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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