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 |
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Limit the number of traps per fishing vessels Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Commercially breed for the mammal production trade Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Ponto-Caspian gammarids: Biological control using predatory fish Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 0 |
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Limit the density of traps Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Promote sustainable alternative livelihoods Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Primates: Feed individuals in subgroups Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Adopt zero burning policies near peatlands Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Promote mammal-related ecotourism Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Introduce catch shares Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Ponto-Caspian gammarids: Exposure to disease-causing organisms Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 0 |
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Parrot’s feather: Decontamination / preventing further spread Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 0 |
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Purchase fishing permits and/or vessels from fishers Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Parrot’s feather: Public education Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 0 |
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Eliminate fisheries subsidies that encourage overfishing Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Set unwanted catch quotas Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Protect nest trees before burning Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Parrot’s feather: Use of salt Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 0 |
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Control populations of wild herbivores Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use hook and line fishing instead of other fishing methods Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Apply 'cross compliance' environmental standards linked to all subsidy payments Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use tree tubes/small fences/cages to protect individual trees Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Implement food labelling schemes relating to biodiversity-friendly farming (organic, LEAF marque) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Ensure genetic variation to increase translocation success Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Amphibians: Vary enclosure humidity to simulate seasonal changes in the wild using humidifiers, foggers/misters or artificial rain Action Link |
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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.