Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

3689 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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Action	Effectiveness	Studies	Category
Deter birds from landing on shellfish culture gear using spikes on oyster cages Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Foster eggs or chicks of cranes with wild conspecifics Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Sterilize equipment when moving between amphibian sites Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Provide bat boxes for roosting bats Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	44	Synopsis Link
Prevent gene contamination by alien primate species introduced by humans, through exclusion (e.g. fences) or translocation Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Add water to peatlands to compensate for drought Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Reinstate bat roosts in felled tree trunks Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Encourage habitat protection of privately-owned land Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use acoustic devices on moorings Action Link	Trade-off between benefit and harms	8	Synopsis Link
Reduce frequency of prescribed burning Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use fences or barriers to protect freshwater wetlands planted with non-woody plants Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	4	Synopsis Link
Install exclusion devices on fishing gear: Sea turtles Action Link	Awaiting assessment	3	Synopsis Link
Require developers to complete Environmental Impact Assessments when submitting planning applications Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Plant parks and gardens with appropriate flowers Action Link	Awaiting assessment	7	Synopsis Link
Deter birds from landing on shellfish culture gear by suspending oyster bags under water Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Foster eggs or chicks of bustards with wild conspecifics Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Use gloves to handle amphibians Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	4	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Use hydrogen peroxide to control plants Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Wear face-masks to avoid transmission of viral and bacterial diseases to primates Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Plant shelter belts to protect peatlands from wind Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Create artificial caves or hibernacula for bats Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	4	Synopsis Link
Build fences around protected areas Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Play predator calls to deter mammals from fishing gear Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Reduce intensity of prescribed burning Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use fences or barriers to protect brackish/saline wetlands planted with non-woody plants Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link

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