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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 'warm white' rather than 'cool' LED lights

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use 'warm white' rather than 'cool' LED lights Synopsis Link

Control non-native prey species to reduce populations and impacts of non-native predators

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Control non-native prey species to reduce populations and impacts of non-native predators Synopsis Link

Educate local communities and fishers on mammal protection laws to reduce killing of marine and freshwater mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Educate local communities and fishers on mammal protection laws to reduce killing of marine and freshwater mammals Synopsis Link

Add lime or similar chemicals before/after planting non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add lime or similar chemicals before/after planting non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands Synopsis Link

Retain offal on fishing vessels instead of discarding overboard

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain offal on fishing vessels instead of discarding overboard Synopsis Link

Provide training to conservationists, land managers, and the building and development sector on bat ecology and conservation to reduce bat roost disturbance

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide training to conservationists, land managers, and the building and development sector on bat ecology and conservation to reduce bat roost disturbance Synopsis Link

Rewet peat to prevent wild fires

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Rewet peat to prevent wild fires Synopsis Link

Provide artificial refuges for prey to evade/escape non-native predators

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide artificial refuges for prey to evade/escape non-native predators Synopsis Link

Introduce and enforce regulations for sustainable hunting of marine and freshwater mammals for traditional subsistence and handicrafts

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce and enforce regulations for sustainable hunting of marine and freshwater mammals for traditional subsistence and handicrafts Synopsis Link

Set gillnets perpendicular to the shore

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Set gillnets perpendicular to the shore Synopsis Link

Set catch shares by area

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Set catch shares by area Synopsis Link

Build fire breaks

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Build fire breaks Synopsis Link

Use glazing treatments to reduce light spill from inside lit buildings

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use glazing treatments to reduce light spill from inside lit buildings Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit the harvest of conch

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or prohibit the harvest of conch Synopsis Link

Remove/control non-native species that could interbreed with native species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove/control non-native species that could interbreed with native species Synopsis Link

Add lime or similar chemicals before/after planting trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add lime or similar chemicals before/after planting trees/shrubs: freshwater wetlands Synopsis Link

Plant Brassica fodder crops

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Plant Brassica fodder crops Synopsis Link

Implement biosecurity measures to prevent introductions of problematic species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement biosecurity measures to prevent introductions of problematic species Synopsis Link

Install sound barriers in proximity to bat roosts and habitats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install sound barriers in proximity to bat roosts and habitats Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit the harvest of sea urchins

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or prohibit the harvest of sea urchins Synopsis Link

Use passive listening devices to detect mammals and prompt fishing vessels to move away

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use passive listening devices to detect mammals and prompt fishing vessels to move away Synopsis Link

Cut large trees/shrubs to maintain or restore disturbance: brackish/salt marshes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cut large trees/shrubs to maintain or restore disturbance: brackish/salt marshes Synopsis Link

Add lime or similar chemicals before/after planting trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add lime or similar chemicals before/after planting trees/shrubs: brackish/saline wetlands Synopsis Link

Use mixed stocking

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use mixed stocking Synopsis Link

Educate the public to improve perception of bats to improve behaviour towards bats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Educate the public to improve perception of bats to improve behaviour towards bats Synopsis Link
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