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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Engage policy makers to make policy changes beneficial to reptiles Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Offer reptile-related eco-tourism to improve behaviour towards reptiles Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Engage local communities in conservation activities Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 6 | Synopsis Link | |
Use education and/or awareness campaigns to improve behaviour towards reptiles and reduce threats Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Use collar-mounted devices to reduce predation by domestic animals Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Keep domestic cats indoors at times when reptiles are most active Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Leash or restrict domestic dog movements in reptile habitats Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using artificial nest covers: Sea turtles Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 15 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using artificial nest covers: Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using artificial nest covers: Snakes & lizards Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using artificial nest covers: Crocodilians Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using artificial nest covers: Tuatara Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect nests and nesting sites from predation by camouflaging nests Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using visual deterrents Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect nests and nesting sites from predation by creating new nesting sites Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using chemical deterrents Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using conditioned taste aversion Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove or control non-native reptile competitors Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove or control non-native/invasive plants Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove or control invasive or problematic herbivores and seed eaters Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 7 | Synopsis Link | |
Remove or control toxic invasive amphibians (e.g. cane toads, Asian toads) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Use conditioned taste aversion to prevent carnivorous reptiles from eating toxic invasive cane toads Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 | Synopsis Link | |
Dispose of waste from pet reptile enclosures carefully to prevent spread of disease Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Carry out surveillance of reptiles for early treatment/action to prevent spread of disease Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Sterilize equipment to prevent spread of disease Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis 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.