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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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Establish a network of legally protected areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Establish a network of legally protected areas Synopsis Link

Manage water levels and flow in rivers to maintain deep pools and connectivity

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Manage water levels and flow in rivers to maintain deep pools and connectivity Synopsis Link

Enforce existing legislation for habitat protection

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Enforce existing legislation for habitat protection Synopsis Link

Cease or prohibit activities that cause disturbance during sensitive periods for marine and freshwater mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or prohibit activities that cause disturbance during sensitive periods for marine and freshwater mammals Synopsis Link

Retain or create buffer zones around important habitats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain or create buffer zones around important habitats Synopsis Link

Create artificial habitat for marine and freshwater mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create artificial habitat for marine and freshwater mammals Synopsis Link

Leave anthropogenic structures in place after decommissioning

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Leave anthropogenic structures in place after decommissioning Synopsis Link

Legally protect marine and freshwater mammal species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Legally protect marine and freshwater mammal species Synopsis Link

Place orphaned or abandoned marine and freshwater mammal young with foster parents

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Place orphaned or abandoned marine and freshwater mammal young with foster parents Synopsis Link

Translocate marine and freshwater mammal species before onset of impactful activities

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Translocate marine and freshwater mammal species before onset of impactful activities Synopsis Link

Involve local communities in marine and freshwater mammal conservation projects

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Involve local communities in marine and freshwater mammal conservation projects Synopsis Link

Use biocides or other chemicals to control invasive or problematic species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use biocides or other chemicals to control invasive or problematic species Synopsis Link

Burn vegetation before seeding/planting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Burn vegetation before seeding/planting Synopsis Link

Create crevice habitats (>50 mm) on intertidal artificial structures

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create crevice habitats (>50 mm) on intertidal artificial structures Synopsis Link

Create large adjoining cavities or ‘swimthrough’ habitats (>100 mm) on intertidal artificial structures

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create large adjoining cavities or ‘swimthrough’ habitats (>100 mm) on intertidal artificial structures Synopsis Link

Control or remove non-native or nuisance species on intertidal artificial structures

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Control or remove non-native or nuisance species on intertidal artificial structures Synopsis Link

Cease or alter maintenance activities on intertidal artificial structures

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cease or alter maintenance activities on intertidal artificial structures Synopsis Link

Control or remove non-native or nuisance species on subtidal artificial structures

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Control or remove non-native or nuisance species on subtidal artificial structures Synopsis Link

Reduce the slope of subtidal artificial structures

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce the slope of subtidal artificial structures Synopsis Link

Create large protrusions (>50 mm) on subtidal artificial structures

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create large protrusions (>50 mm) on subtidal artificial structures Synopsis Link

Create small ridges or ledges (1–50 mm) on subtidal artificial structures

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create small ridges or ledges (1–50 mm) on subtidal artificial structures Synopsis Link

Create large ridges or ledges (>50 mm) on subtidal artificial structures

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create large ridges or ledges (>50 mm) on subtidal artificial structures Synopsis Link

Create crevice habitats (>50 mm) on subtidal artificial structures

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create crevice habitats (>50 mm) on subtidal artificial structures Synopsis Link

Retain buffer zones around core habitat

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain buffer zones around core habitat Synopsis Link

Protect or restore brownfield or ex-industrial sites

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Protect or restore brownfield or ex-industrial sites Synopsis Link
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