3510 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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Provide new technologies to reduce harvesting pressure on vegetation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide new technologies to reduce harvesting pressure on vegetation Synopsis Link

Deter bats from turbines using radar

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Deter bats from turbines using radar Synopsis Link

Use pheromones to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use pheromones to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Synopsis Link

Provide training to vessel operators on mammal behaviour and appropriate avoidance techniques

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide training to vessel operators on mammal behaviour and appropriate avoidance techniques Synopsis Link

Reduce frequency of hunting/collecting animals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce frequency of hunting/collecting animals Synopsis Link

Transplant or replace wetland soil: brackish/salt marshes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Transplant or replace wetland soil: brackish/salt marshes Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs to a nearby natural setting (not including hatcheries): Crocodilians

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Relocate nests/eggs to a nearby natural setting (not including hatcheries): Crocodilians Synopsis Link

Inform hunters of the dangers (e.g., disease transmission) of wild primate meat

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Inform hunters of the dangers (e.g., disease transmission) of wild primate meat Synopsis Link

Change type of livestock

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Change type of livestock Synopsis Link

Train tourist guides to minimize disturbance and promote bat conservation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Train tourist guides to minimize disturbance and promote bat conservation Synopsis Link

Provide educational materials at marinas and ports to encourage vessel operators to carry out safe practices around mammals (e.g. signs, leaflets)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide educational materials at marinas and ports to encourage vessel operators to carry out safe practices around mammals (e.g. signs, leaflets) Synopsis Link

Reduce intensity of hunting/collecting animals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce intensity of hunting/collecting animals Synopsis Link

Transplant or replace wetland soil: freshwater swamps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Transplant or replace wetland soil: freshwater swamps Synopsis Link

Install crossings over/under pipelines

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install crossings over/under pipelines Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs to a nearby natural setting (not including hatcheries): Tuatara

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Relocate nests/eggs to a nearby natural setting (not including hatcheries): Tuatara Synopsis Link

Make selective use of spring herbicides

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Make selective use of spring herbicides Synopsis Link

Remove turbine lighting to reduce bat and insect attraction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove turbine lighting to reduce bat and insect attraction Synopsis Link

Change season/timing of livestock grazing

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Change season/timing of livestock grazing Synopsis Link

Minimize alterations to caves for tourism

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Minimize alterations to caves for tourism Synopsis Link

Use acoustic devices on moving vessels

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use acoustic devices on moving vessels Synopsis Link

Use low-impact methods to hunt/collect animals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use low-impact methods to hunt/collect animals Synopsis Link

Transplant or replace wetland soil: brackish/saline swamps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Transplant or replace wetland soil: brackish/saline swamps Synopsis Link

Limit vessel numbers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit vessel numbers Synopsis Link

Use organic rather than mineral fertilisers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use organic rather than mineral fertilisers Synopsis Link

Modify vessels to reduce risk of physical injury to mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Modify vessels to reduce risk of physical injury to mammals Synopsis Link
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