2399 Actions found

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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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Replace culling of bats with non-lethal methods of preventing vampire bats from spreading rabies to humans

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Replace culling of bats with non-lethal methods of preventing vampire bats from spreading rabies to humans Synopsis Link

Replace culling of bats with non-lethal methods of preventing vampire bats from spreading rabies to livestock

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Replace culling of bats with non-lethal methods of preventing vampire bats from spreading rabies to livestock Synopsis Link

Replace honey-hunting with apiculture

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 6 Replace honey-hunting with apiculture Synopsis Link

Replace nesting substrate following severe weather

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Replace nesting substrate following severe weather Synopsis Link

Replace netting with non-lethal measures to prevent bats from accessing fruit in orchards

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Replace netting with non-lethal measures to prevent bats from accessing fruit in orchards Synopsis Link

Replace non-native species of tree/shrub

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Replace non-native species of tree/shrub Synopsis Link

Replace or improve habitat for bats around roads

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Replace or improve habitat for bats around roads Synopsis Link

Replant native trees in logged areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Replant native trees in logged areas Synopsis Link

Replant vegetation

Action Link 		Beneficial 7 Replant vegetation Synopsis Link

Replant vegetation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Replant vegetation Synopsis Link

Reprofile/relandscape peatland (before planting)

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 4 Reprofile/relandscape peatland (before planting) Synopsis Link

Reprofile/relandscape peatland (without planting)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Reprofile/relandscape peatland (without planting) Synopsis Link

Repurpose obsolete offshore structures to act as artificial reefs

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Repurpose obsolete offshore structures to act as artificial reefs Synopsis Link

Resettle illegal human communities (i.e. in a protected area) to another location

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Resettle illegal human communities (i.e. in a protected area) to another location Synopsis Link

Restore and maintain microclimate in modified caves

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restore and maintain microclimate in modified caves Synopsis Link

Restore and manage abandoned orchards for bats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restore and manage abandoned orchards for bats Synopsis Link

Restore bat foraging habitat at ex-quarry sites

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Restore bat foraging habitat at ex-quarry sites Synopsis Link

Restore biogenic habitats (other methods) - Restore mussel beds

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Restore biogenic habitats (other methods) - Restore mussel beds Synopsis Link

Restore biogenic habitats (other methods) - Restore oyster reefs

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 5 Restore biogenic habitats (other methods) - Restore oyster reefs Synopsis Link

Restore biogenic habitats (other methods) - Restore seagrass beds/meadows

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Restore biogenic habitats (other methods) - Restore seagrass beds/meadows Synopsis Link

Restore coastal lagoons

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Restore coastal lagoons Synopsis Link

Restore former mining sites

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 12 Restore former mining sites Synopsis Link

Restore habitat connectivity

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 1 Restore habitat connectivity Synopsis Link

Restore habitat corridors

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restore habitat corridors Synopsis Link

Restore habitat in area predicted to have suitable climate for shrubland species in the future

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restore habitat in area predicted to have suitable climate for shrubland species in the future Synopsis Link
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