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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Alter cage size Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use an alternative protein source: yeast Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Domestication: sterility/triploidy Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Dry sludge in beds Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use exclusion nets Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Establish fallowing to reduce pollution Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Artificially mist habitat to keep it damp Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Add salt to ponds to reduce chytridiomycosis Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Immunize amphibians against chytridiomycosis infection Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove the chytrid fungus from ponds Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Treat amphibians with chytridiomycosis in the wild or pre-release Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Create walls or barriers to exclude pollutants Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Mechanically remove mid-storey or ground vegetation Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Modify gully pots and kerbs Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Change mowing regime Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Plant riparian buffer strips Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Reduce competition from native amphibians Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove or control invasive Cuban tree frogs Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Reduce impact of amphibian trade Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Exclude fish with barriers Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove or control viperine snakes Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Reduce pesticide, herbicide or fertilizer use Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Restore habitat connectivity Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use signage to warn motorists Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use patch retention instead of clearcutting Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link |
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What are 'Individual studies' and 'Actions'?
Individual studies
An individual study is a summary of a specific scientific study, usually taken from a scientific journal, but also from other resources such as reports. It tells you the background context, the action(s) taken and their consequences.
If you want more detail please look at the original reference.
Actions
Each action page focuses on a particular action you could take to benefit wildlife or ecosystems.
It contains brief (150-200 word) descriptions of relevant studies (context, action(s) taken and their consequences) and one or more key messages.
Key messages show the extent and main conclusions of the available evidence. Using links within key messages, you can look at the paragraphs describing each study to get more detail. Each paragraph allows you to assess the quality of the evidence and how relevant it is to your situation.
Where we found no evidence, we have been unable to assess whether or not an intervention is effective or has any harmful impacts.