Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

3689 Actions found

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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
Plant trees to reduce temperatures in cities Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Spray water to deter birds from ponds Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Foster eggs or chicks of owls with wild conspecifics Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Treat amphibians with chytridiomycosis in the wild or pre-release Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Restrict timing of timber treatment application Action Link	Likely to be ineffective or harmful	1	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Chemical control using herbicides Action Link	Beneficial	7	Synopsis Link
Drain/replace acidic water Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Create artificial hollows and cracks in trees for roosting bats Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Legally protect habitat for mammals Action Link	Beneficial	7	Synopsis Link
Use acoustic devices on fishing vessels Action Link	Trade-off between benefit and harms	5	Synopsis Link
Change season/timing of cutting/mowing: brackish/salt marshes Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Introduce nurse plants to aid focal trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Switch to land-based aquaculture systems Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Apply ecological compensation for developments Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link

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