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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Use shelterwood cutting instead of clearcutting Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Control invasive predators Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Control invasive plant species Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Modify bat hibernacula environments to increase survival of bats infected with white-nose syndrome Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Change effluent treatments of domestic and urban waste water Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Restrict timing of lighting Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use ultraviolet filters on lights Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Restrict timing of timber treatment application Action Link |
Likely to be ineffective or harmful | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Use nets to keep primates out of fruit trees Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Strengthen/support/re-install traditions/taboos that forbid the killing of primates Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Implement monitoring surveillance strategies (e.g. SMART) or use monitoring data to improve effectiveness of wildlife law enforcement patrols Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Avoid/minimize logging of important food tree species for primates Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Implement a ‘no-feeding of wild primates’ policy Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Put up signs to warn people about not feeding primates Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Guard habituated primate groups to ensure their safety/well-being Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Regularly disinfect clothes, boots etc. Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Implement continuous health monitoring with permanent vet on site Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Translocate (capture & release) wild primates from abundant population areas to non-inhabited environments Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Educate local communities about primates and sustainable use Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Regularly play TV & radio announcements to raise primate conservation awareness Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Create/protect habitat corridors Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Create/protect forest patches in highly fragmented landscapes Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Plant indigenous trees to re-establish natural tree communities in clear-cut areas Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Reintroduce primates into habitat without predators Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Exclude bats from roosts during building work Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | 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.