Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

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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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Action	Effectiveness	Studies	Category
Plant a mixture of tree species to enhance diversity Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Reduce the size of forestry teams to include employees only (not family members) Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Adopt ecotourism principles/create an ecotourism site Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Reduce or prevent the use of septic systems near caves Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Transplant/release captive-bred or hatchery-reared species - Transplant/release molluscs Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	7	Synopsis Link
Install ledges in culverts under roads/railways Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	3	Synopsis Link
Introduce and enforce regulations to prevent the use of harmful deterrents on mammals at wild fisheries Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Reduce grazing intensity Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	12	Synopsis Link
Rehabilitation of injured and treated birds Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	4	Synopsis Link
Use of probiotics and immunostimulants Action Link	Awaiting assessment	2	Synopsis Link
Sow tree seeds Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Certify forest concessions and market their products as ‘primate friendly’ Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Rewet peatland (raise water table) Action Link	Beneficial	36	Synopsis Link
Introduce or enforce legislation to prevent ponds and streams from being contaminated by toxins Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Transplant/release captive-bred or hatchery-reared species in predator exclusion cages Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Dig trenches around culverts under roads/railways Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Prohibit or restrict hunting of marine and freshwater mammal species Action Link	Evidence not assessed	5	Synopsis Link
Provide short grass for waders Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Remove eggs from wild nests to increase reproductive output Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	3	Synopsis Link
Use vaccinations Action Link	Awaiting assessment	6	Synopsis Link
Use selective or reduced impact logging instead of conventional logging Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	4	Synopsis Link
Build bird-perches to enhance natural seed dispersal Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Provide domestic meat to workers of the logging company to reduce hunting Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Reduce water level of flooded peatlands Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Reduce pesticide, herbicide or fertiliser use Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	4	Synopsis Link

What Works in Conservation

What Works in Conservation provides expert assessments of the effectiveness of actions, based on summarised evidence, in synopses. Subjects covered so far include amphibians, birds, terrestrial mammals, forests, peatland and control of freshwater invasive species. More are in progress.

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