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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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Introduce ammunition tax

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce ammunition tax Synopsis Link

Retain riparian buffers in logged areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain riparian buffers in logged areas Synopsis Link

Inspect bushmeat markets for illegal primate species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Inspect bushmeat markets for illegal primate species Synopsis Link

Coppice woodland

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Coppice woodland Synopsis Link

Encourage natural regeneration in former plantations

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Encourage natural regeneration in former plantations Synopsis Link

Modify turbine placement to reduce bat fatalities

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Modify turbine placement to reduce bat fatalities Synopsis Link

Strengthen cultural traditions such as sacred groves that prevent timber harvesting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Strengthen cultural traditions such as sacred groves that prevent timber harvesting Synopsis Link

Retain a buffer between turbines and habitat features used by bats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain a buffer between turbines and habitat features used by bats Synopsis Link

Retain bat access points to caves

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain bat access points to caves Synopsis Link

Deter bats from turbines using radar

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Deter bats from turbines using radar Synopsis Link

Inform hunters of the dangers (e.g., disease transmission) of wild primate meat

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Inform hunters of the dangers (e.g., disease transmission) of wild primate meat Synopsis Link

Train tourist guides to minimize disturbance and promote bat conservation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Train tourist guides to minimize disturbance and promote bat conservation Synopsis Link

Remove turbine lighting to reduce bat and insect attraction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove turbine lighting to reduce bat and insect attraction Synopsis Link

Minimize alterations to caves for tourism

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Minimize alterations to caves for tourism Synopsis Link

Provide sustainable alternative livelihoods; establish fish- or domestic meat farms

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide sustainable alternative livelihoods; establish fish- or domestic meat farms Synopsis Link

Close off potential access points on turbines to prevent roosting bats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Close off potential access points on turbines to prevent roosting bats Synopsis Link

Employ hunters in the conservation sector to reduce their impact

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Employ hunters in the conservation sector to reduce their impact Synopsis Link

Introduce guidelines for sustainable cave development and use

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce guidelines for sustainable cave development and use Synopsis Link

Provide artificial subterranean bat roosts to replace roosts in reclaimed mines

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide artificial subterranean bat roosts to replace roosts in reclaimed mines Synopsis Link

Use patch retention harvesting instead of clear-cutting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use patch retention harvesting instead of clear-cutting Synopsis Link

Relocate bats from reclaimed mines to alternative subterranean roost sites

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Relocate bats from reclaimed mines to alternative subterranean roost sites Synopsis Link

Implement small and dispersed logging compartments

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement small and dispersed logging compartments Synopsis Link

Control invasive non-predatory competitors

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Control invasive non-predatory competitors Synopsis Link

Use shelter wood cutting instead of clear-cutting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use shelter wood cutting instead of clear-cutting Synopsis Link

Control harmful invasive bat prey species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Control harmful invasive bat prey species Synopsis Link
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