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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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Parrot’s feather: Biological control using fungal-based herbicides

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Parrot’s feather: Biological control using fungal-based herbicides Synopsis Link

Limit the number of traps per fishing vessels

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

Commercially breed for the mammal production trade

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Commercially breed for the mammal production trade Synopsis Link

Ponto-Caspian gammarids: Biological control using predatory fish

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Ponto-Caspian gammarids: Biological control using predatory fish Synopsis Link

Limit the density of traps

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit the density of traps Synopsis Link

Promote sustainable alternative livelihoods

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Promote sustainable alternative livelihoods Synopsis Link

Primates: Feed individuals in subgroups

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

Adopt zero burning policies near peatlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Adopt zero burning policies near peatlands Synopsis Link

Promote mammal-related ecotourism

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Promote mammal-related ecotourism Synopsis Link

Introduce catch shares

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce catch shares Synopsis Link

Ponto-Caspian gammarids: Exposure to disease-causing organisms

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Ponto-Caspian gammarids: Exposure to disease-causing organisms Synopsis Link

Parrot’s feather: Decontamination / preventing further spread

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Parrot’s feather: Decontamination / preventing further spread Synopsis Link

Purchase fishing permits and/or vessels from fishers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Purchase fishing permits and/or vessels from fishers Synopsis Link

Parrot’s feather: Public education

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Parrot’s feather: Public education Synopsis Link

Eliminate fisheries subsidies that encourage overfishing

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Eliminate fisheries subsidies that encourage overfishing Synopsis Link

Set unwanted catch quotas

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

Protect nest trees before burning

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Protect nest trees before burning Synopsis Link

Parrot’s feather: Use of salt

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Parrot’s feather: Use of salt Synopsis Link

Control populations of wild herbivores

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Control populations of wild herbivores Synopsis Link

Use hook and line fishing instead of other fishing methods

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use hook and line fishing instead of other fishing methods Synopsis Link

Apply 'cross compliance' environmental standards linked to all subsidy payments

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Apply 'cross compliance' environmental standards linked to all subsidy payments Synopsis Link

Use tree tubes/small fences/cages to protect individual trees

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use tree tubes/small fences/cages to protect individual trees Synopsis Link

Implement food labelling schemes relating to biodiversity-friendly farming (organic, LEAF marque)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement food labelling schemes relating to biodiversity-friendly farming (organic, LEAF marque) Synopsis Link

Ensure genetic variation to increase translocation success

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Ensure genetic variation to increase translocation success Synopsis Link

Amphibians: Vary enclosure humidity to simulate seasonal changes in the wild using humidifiers, foggers/misters or artificial rain

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Amphibians: Vary enclosure humidity to simulate seasonal changes in the wild using humidifiers, foggers/misters or artificial rain Synopsis Link
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