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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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Designate a Marine Protected Area without setting management measures, usage restrictions, or enforcement

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Designate a Marine Protected Area without setting management measures, usage restrictions, or enforcement Synopsis Link

Use fencing to exclude predators or other problematic species

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 10 Use fencing to exclude predators or other problematic species Synopsis Link

Use cooling towers instead of once-through cooling systems

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use cooling towers instead of once-through cooling systems Synopsis Link

Mark nests during harvest

Action Link 		Likely to be ineffective or harmful 1 Mark nests during harvest Synopsis Link

Deter or prevent birds from landing on toxic pools

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Deter or prevent birds from landing on toxic pools Synopsis Link

Mark fencing to avoid bird mortality

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Mark fencing to avoid bird mortality Synopsis Link

Pay farmers to cover the costs of conservation measures (e.g. agri-environment schemes)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Pay farmers to cover the costs of conservation measures (e.g. agri-environment schemes) Synopsis Link

Use herbicides to remove understory vegetation to reduce wildfires

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use herbicides to remove understory vegetation to reduce wildfires Synopsis Link

Inspect bushmeat markets for illegal primate species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Inspect bushmeat markets for illegal primate species Synopsis Link

Retain/create habitat corridors in farmed areas

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Retain/create habitat corridors in farmed areas Synopsis Link

Manage forest and woodland to encourage understorey growth

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Manage forest and woodland to encourage understorey growth Synopsis Link

Establish community-based fisheries management

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Establish community-based fisheries management Synopsis Link

Remove/control non-native amphibians (e.g. cane toads)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove/control non-native amphibians (e.g. cane toads) Synopsis Link

Divert shipping routes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Divert shipping routes Synopsis Link

Relocate nests at harvest time to reduce nestling mortality

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 1 Relocate nests at harvest time to reduce nestling mortality Synopsis Link

Retain or plant native trees and shrubs amongst crops (agroforestry)

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 8 Retain or plant native trees and shrubs amongst crops (agroforestry) Synopsis Link

Mechanically remove understory vegetation to reduce wildfires

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Mechanically remove understory vegetation to reduce wildfires Synopsis Link

Regularly de-activate/remove ground snares

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Regularly de-activate/remove ground snares Synopsis Link

Cut/remove/thin forest plantations

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 4 Cut/remove/thin forest plantations Synopsis Link

Coppice woodland

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Coppice woodland Synopsis Link

Engage with stakeholders when designing Marine Protected Areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Engage with stakeholders when designing Marine Protected Areas Synopsis Link

Use fire to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 2 Use fire to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict 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

Offer per clutch payment for farmland birds

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Offer per clutch payment for farmland birds Synopsis Link

Use visual and acoustic ‘scarers’ to deter birds from landing on pools polluted by mining or sewage

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 7 Use visual and acoustic ‘scarers’ to deter birds from landing on pools polluted by mining or sewage Synopsis Link
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