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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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Reprofile/relandscape (before planting)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reprofile/relandscape (before planting) Synopsis Link

Patrol or monitor nesting beaches

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 7 Patrol or monitor nesting beaches Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Snakes

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Snakes Synopsis Link

Create skylark plots for bird conservation

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 7 Create skylark plots for bird conservation Synopsis Link

Use flashing lights to reduce mortality from artificial lights

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Use flashing lights to reduce mortality from artificial lights Synopsis Link

Incorporate parasitism rates when setting thresholds for insecticide use

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Incorporate parasitism rates when setting thresholds for insecticide use Synopsis Link

Deter bats from roads/railways using lighting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Deter bats from roads/railways using lighting Synopsis Link

Use selective thinning after restoration planting

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Use selective thinning after restoration planting Synopsis Link

Avoid/minimize logging of important food tree species for primates

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Avoid/minimize logging of important food tree species for primates Synopsis Link

Physically exclude vehicles from peatlands

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Physically exclude vehicles from peatlands Synopsis Link

Decontaminate clothing and equipment after entering caves to reduce the spread of the white-nose syndrome pathogen

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Decontaminate clothing and equipment after entering caves to reduce the spread of the white-nose syndrome pathogen 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

Provide live natural prey to captive mammals to foster hunting behaviour before release

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Provide live natural prey to captive mammals to foster hunting behaviour before release Synopsis Link

Replace or repair damaged anti-predator nets around aquaculture systems

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Replace or repair damaged anti-predator nets around aquaculture systems Synopsis Link

Lower water level to restore degraded freshwater marshes

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Lower water level to restore degraded freshwater marshes Synopsis Link

Create mounds or hollows before planting non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Create mounds or hollows before planting non-woody plants: freshwater wetlands Synopsis Link

Introduce alternative income sources to replace hunting or harvesting of reptiles

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Introduce alternative income sources to replace hunting or harvesting of reptiles Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Lizards

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 15 Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Lizards Synopsis Link

Create corn bunting plots

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create corn bunting plots Synopsis Link

Use lights low in spectral red to reduce mortality from artificial lights

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Use lights low in spectral red to reduce mortality from artificial lights Synopsis Link

Delay mowing or first grazing date on pasture or grassland

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 11 Delay mowing or first grazing date on pasture or grassland Synopsis Link

Replace or improve habitat for bats around roads/railways

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

Cover the ground with plastic mats after restoration planting

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Cover the ground with plastic mats after restoration planting Synopsis Link

Incorporate forested corridors or buffers into logged areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Incorporate forested corridors or buffers into logged areas Synopsis Link

Restrict pedestrian access to peatlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restrict pedestrian access to peatlands Synopsis Link
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