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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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Reduce visitor group size

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce visitor group size Synopsis Link

Brown and black bullheads: Using a combination of netting and electrofishing

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Brown and black bullheads: Using a combination of netting and electrofishing Synopsis Link

Primates: Modify ingredients/nutrient composition seasonally (not daily) to reflect natural variability

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Primates: Modify ingredients/nutrient composition seasonally (not daily) to reflect natural variability Synopsis Link

Use alternative de-icers on roads

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use alternative de-icers on roads Synopsis Link

Enhance bee taxonomy skills through higher education and training

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Enhance bee taxonomy skills through higher education and training Synopsis Link

Brown and black bullheads: Trapping using sound or pheromonal lures

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Brown and black bullheads: Trapping using sound or pheromonal lures Synopsis Link

Set commercial catch quotas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Set commercial catch quotas Synopsis Link

Provide training to conservationists and land managers on bee ecology and conservation

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Provide training to conservationists and land managers on bee ecology and conservation Synopsis Link

Brown and black bullheads: Increasing carbon dioxide concentrations

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Brown and black bullheads: Increasing carbon dioxide concentrations Synopsis Link

Set habitat credits systems

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Set habitat credits systems Synopsis Link

Raise awareness amongst the general public through campaigns and public information

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Raise awareness amongst the general public through campaigns and public information Synopsis Link

Brown and black bullheads: UV radiation

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Brown and black bullheads: UV radiation Synopsis Link

Primates: Provide food at natural (wild) feeding times

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Primates: Provide food at natural (wild) feeding times Synopsis Link

Set commercial catch quotas and habitat credits systems

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Set commercial catch quotas and habitat credits systems Synopsis Link

Use reflective collars or paint on mammals to reduce collisions with road vehicles

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use reflective collars or paint on mammals to reduce collisions with road vehicles Synopsis Link

Brown and black bullheads: Changing salinity

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Brown and black bullheads: Changing salinity Synopsis Link

Primates: Provide access to food at all times (day and night)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Primates: Provide access to food at all times (day and night) Synopsis Link

Limit the number of fishing days

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit the number of fishing days Synopsis Link

Use wildlife decoy to reduce vehicle collisions with mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use wildlife decoy to reduce vehicle collisions with mammals Synopsis Link

Brown and black bullheads: Changing pH

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Brown and black bullheads: Changing pH Synopsis Link

Primates: Use of automated feeders

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Primates: Use of automated feeders Synopsis Link

Limit the number of fishing vessels

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit the number of fishing vessels Synopsis Link

Make introduction of non-native mammals for sporting purposes illegal

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Make introduction of non-native mammals for sporting purposes illegal Synopsis Link

Brown and black bullheads: Public education

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Brown and black bullheads: Public education Synopsis Link

Primates: Feed individuals separately

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Primates: Feed individuals separately Synopsis Link
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