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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Use dogs to guard crops to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Use flags to signal the legal nationality of a fishing vessel Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 0 |
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Install boardwalks/paths to prevent trampling Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Irrigate (before/after planting) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use visual or acoustic deterrents to discourage reptiles from approaching vessels Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Relocate nests/eggs to a hatchery: Snakes & lizards Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Plant more than one crop per field (intercropping) Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Use lime to reduce acidification in lakes Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Use mixed pasture Action Link |
Likely to be ineffective or harmful | 7 |
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Install overpasses as road/railway crossing structures for bats Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 4 |
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Legal protection of forests Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 3 |
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Leave hollow trees in areas of selective logging for sleeping sites Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use low impact harvesting techniques (for wild biological resources) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Exclude domestic and feral cats from bat roosts and roost entrances Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Provide artificial shelters Action Link |
Beneficial | 5 |
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Drive wild animals away using domestic animals of the same species to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Eliminate flags of convenience Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 0 |
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Adopt ecotourism principles/create an ecotourism site Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Actively manage water level before/after planting non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 3 |
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Modify vessels to reduce or prevent injuries to reptiles from collisions Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 |
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Relocate nests/eggs to a hatchery: Crocodilians Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Revert arable land to permanent grassland Action Link |
Likely to be ineffective or harmful | 5 |
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Reduce incidental mortality from birds being attracted to artificial lights Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Grow plants that compete with damaging weeds Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 9 |
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Install bat gantries or bat bridges as road/railway crossing structures for bats Action Link |
Unlikely to be beneficial | 3 |
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What are 'Individual studies' and 'Actions'?
Individual studies
An individual study is a summary of a specific scientific study, usually taken from a scientific journal, but also from other resources such as reports. It tells you the background context, the action(s) taken and their consequences.
If you want more detail please look at the original reference.
Actions
Each action page focuses on a particular action you could take to benefit wildlife or ecosystems.
It contains brief (150-200 word) descriptions of relevant studies (context, action(s) taken and their consequences) and one or more key messages.
Key messages show the extent and main conclusions of the available evidence. Using links within key messages, you can look at the paragraphs describing each study to get more detail. Each paragraph allows you to assess the quality of the evidence and how relevant it is to your situation.
Where we found no evidence, we have been unable to assess whether or not an intervention is effective or has any harmful impacts.