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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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Use stabilisation material that can be more easily recovered at decommissioning stage

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use stabilisation material that can be more easily recovered at decommissioning stage Synopsis Link

Procambarus crayfish control: Remove the crayfish by electrofishing

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 <i>Procambarus</i> crayfish control: Remove the crayfish by electrofishing Synopsis Link

Crassula helmsii: Use flame-throwers to control plants

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 <i>Crassula helmsii</i>: Use flame-throwers to control plants Synopsis Link

Leave pipelines and infrastructure in place following decommissioning

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Leave pipelines and infrastructure in place following decommissioning Synopsis Link

Wear gloves when handling primate food, tool items, etc.

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Wear gloves when handling primate food, tool items, etc. Synopsis Link

Remove pipelines and infrastructure following decommissioning

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove pipelines and infrastructure following decommissioning Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit oil and gas drilling

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or prohibit oil and gas drilling Synopsis Link

Procambarus crayfish control: Relocate vulnerable crayfish

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 <i>Procambarus</i> crayfish control: Relocate vulnerable crayfish Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit the deposit of drill cuttings on the seabed

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or prohibit the deposit of drill cuttings on the seabed Synopsis Link

Dispose of drill cuttings on land rather than on the seabed

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Dispose of drill cuttings on land rather than on the seabed Synopsis Link

American bullfrog control: Biological control of co-occurring beneficial species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 American bullfrog control: Biological control of co-occurring beneficial species Synopsis Link

Crassula helmsii: Alter environmental conditions to control plants

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 <i>Crassula helmsii</i>: Alter environmental conditions to control plants Synopsis Link

Control 'reservoir' species to reduce parasite burdens/pathogen sources

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Control 'reservoir' species to reduce parasite burdens/pathogen sources Synopsis Link

Roughen peat surface to create microclimates (without planting)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Roughen peat surface to create microclimates (without planting) Synopsis Link

Remove drill cuttings after decommissioning

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove drill cuttings after decommissioning Synopsis Link

American bullfrog control: Habitat modification

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 American bullfrog control: Habitat modification Synopsis Link

Limit the thickness of drill cuttings

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit the thickness of drill cuttings Synopsis Link

Protect brownfield or ex-industrial sites

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Protect brownfield or ex-industrial sites Synopsis Link

American bullfrog control: Draining ponds and altering the length of time for which the pond contains water

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 American bullfrog control: Draining ponds and altering the length of time for which the pond contains water Synopsis Link

Bury upper layer of peat/soil (without planting)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Bury upper layer of peat/soil (without planting) Synopsis Link

Bury drill cuttings in the seabed rather than leaving them on the seabed surface

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Bury drill cuttings in the seabed rather than leaving them on the seabed surface Synopsis Link

Restrict herbicide, fungicide and pesticide use on and around ponds on golf courses

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restrict herbicide, fungicide and pesticide use on and around ponds on golf courses Synopsis Link

American bullfrog control: Pond destruction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 American bullfrog control: Pond destruction Synopsis Link

Crassula helmsii: Plant other species to suppress growth

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 <i>Crassula helmsii</i>: Plant other species to suppress growth Synopsis Link

Avoid contact between wild primates and human-raised primates

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Avoid contact between wild primates and human-raised primates Synopsis Link
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