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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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Use selective logging instead of clear-cutting

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Use selective logging instead of clear-cutting Synopsis Link

Use selective logging

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 3 Use selective logging Synopsis Link

Use selective harvesting/logging instead of clearcutting

Action Link 		Trade-off between benefit and harms 7 Use selective harvesting/logging instead of clearcutting Synopsis Link

Use selective harvesting instead of clearcutting

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 8 Use selective harvesting instead of clearcutting Synopsis Link

Use scent to deter predation of livestock by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Use scent to deter predation of livestock by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Synopsis Link

Use scaring devices (eg. gas guns) and other deterrents to reduce persecution of native species

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 1 Use scaring devices (eg. gas guns) and other deterrents to reduce persecution of native species Synopsis Link

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

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

Use rotational mowing

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 10 Use rotational mowing Synopsis Link

Use rotational grazing to restore oak savannas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use rotational grazing to restore oak savannas Synopsis Link

Use rotational grazing

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 6 Use rotational grazing Synopsis Link

Use rotational burning

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 17 Use rotational burning Synopsis Link

Use road lighting to reduce vehicle collisions with mammals

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Use road lighting to reduce vehicle collisions with mammals Synopsis Link

Use road closures

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Use road closures Synopsis Link

Use ring-barking (girdling), cutting or silvicides to produce snags

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 5 Use ring-barking (girdling), cutting or silvicides to produce snags Synopsis Link

Use reward removal to prevent non-target species from entering traps

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 1 Use reward removal to prevent non-target species from entering traps Synopsis Link

Use repellents to reduce cable gnawing

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Use repellents to reduce cable gnawing Synopsis Link

Use repellents to deter birds from landing on pools polluted by mining

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Use repellents to deter birds from landing on pools polluted by mining Synopsis Link

Use repellents that taste bad (‘contact repellents’) to deter crop or property damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 12 Use repellents that taste bad (‘contact repellents’) to deter crop or property damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Synopsis Link

Use repellents that smell bad (‘area repellents’) to deter crop or property damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Use repellents that smell bad (‘area repellents’) to deter crop or property damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Synopsis Link

Use repellents on baits for predator control

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Use repellents on baits for predator control Synopsis Link

Use repellent on slug pellets to reduce non-target poisoning

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Use repellent on slug pellets to reduce non-target poisoning Synopsis Link

Use remote tools to detect mammals in an area and allow vessel course or speed to be altered

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use remote tools to detect mammals in an area and allow vessel course or speed to be altered Synopsis Link

Use reflective collars or paint on mammals to reduce collisions with road vehicles

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use reflective collars or paint on mammals to reduce collisions with road vehicles 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

Use real-time automated tools on board vessels to detect mammals and allow vessel course or speed to be altered

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use real-time automated tools on board vessels to detect mammals and allow vessel course or speed to be altered Synopsis Link
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