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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 mowing techniques to reduce chick mortality

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Use mowing techniques to reduce chick mortality Synopsis Link

Use mowing techniques to reduce mortality

Action Link 		Beneficial 8 Use mowing techniques to reduce mortality Synopsis Link

Use multiple barriers to protect nests

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Use multiple barriers to protect nests Synopsis Link

Use naphthalene to deter mammalian predators

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Use naphthalene to deter mammalian predators Synopsis Link

Use native species instead of non-native species in aquaculture systems

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use native species instead of non-native species in aquaculture systems Synopsis Link

Use natural control agents: cleaner wrasse

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Use natural control agents: cleaner wrasse Synopsis Link

Use negative stimuli to deter consumption of livestock feed by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Use negative stimuli to deter consumption of livestock feed by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Synopsis Link

Use nest covers to protect against human disturbance

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Use nest covers to protect against human disturbance Synopsis Link

Use nest covers to reduce the impact of research on predation of ground-nesting seabirds

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Use nest covers to reduce the impact of research on predation of ground-nesting seabirds Synopsis Link

Use nets to keep primates out of fruit trees

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Use nets to keep primates out of fruit trees Synopsis Link

Use netting of contrasting colour in a trawl net

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Use netting of contrasting colour in a trawl net Synopsis Link

Use netting to exclude fish-eating birds

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 6 Use netting to exclude fish-eating birds Synopsis Link

Use new crop types to benefit wildlife (such as perennial cereal crops)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use new crop types to benefit wildlife (such as perennial cereal crops) Synopsis Link

Use noise aversive conditioning to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Use noise aversive conditioning to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Synopsis Link

Use noise aversive conditioning to deter mammals from fishing gear

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Use noise aversive conditioning to deter mammals from fishing gear Synopsis Link

Use non-lethal measures to prevent bats from accessing fruit in orchards to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 2 Use non-lethal measures to prevent bats from accessing fruit in orchards to reduce human-wildlife conflict Synopsis Link

Use non-lethal methods to deter carnivores from attacking humans

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 8 Use non-lethal methods to deter carnivores from attacking humans Synopsis Link

Use non-offset hooks

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Use non-offset hooks Synopsis Link

Use non-ringed hooks

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Use non-ringed hooks Synopsis Link

Use non-toxic antifouling coatings on surfaces

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use non-toxic antifouling coatings on surfaces Synopsis Link

Use non-toxic antifouling coatings on surfaces

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use non-toxic antifouling coatings on surfaces Synopsis Link

Use observers on board vessels to detect mammals and allow vessel course or speed to be altered

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

Use of natural hedges to deter primates

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use of natural hedges to deter primates Synopsis Link

Use of non-native, invasive or other problematic species from populations established in the wild for recreational or commercial purposes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use of non-native, invasive or other problematic species from populations established in the wild for recreational or commercial purposes Synopsis Link

Use of probiotics and immunostimulants

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Use of probiotics and immunostimulants Synopsis Link
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