357 Actions found

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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Create new unlit commuting routes using planting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create new unlit commuting routes using planting Synopsis Link

Create or maintain small dams to provide foraging and drinking habitat for bats

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Create or maintain small dams to provide foraging and drinking habitat for bats Synopsis Link

Create or restore bat foraging habitat in urban areas

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Create or restore bat foraging habitat in urban areas Synopsis Link

Create spaces for roosting bats in road bridges and culverts

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create spaces for roosting bats in road bridges and culverts Synopsis Link

Create tree plantations on agricultural land to provide roosting and foraging habitat for bats

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Create tree plantations on agricultural land to provide roosting and foraging habitat for bats Synopsis Link

Create/preserve primate habitat on islands before dam construction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create/preserve primate habitat on islands before dam construction Synopsis Link

Create/protect forest patches in highly fragmented landscapes

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Create/protect forest patches in highly fragmented landscapes Synopsis Link

Create/protect habitat corridors

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 1 Create/protect habitat corridors Synopsis Link

Cull infected bats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Cull infected bats Synopsis Link

Decontaminate clothing and equipment after entering caves

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Decontaminate clothing and equipment after entering caves Synopsis Link

Demarcate and enforce boundaries of protected areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Demarcate and enforce boundaries of protected areas Synopsis Link

Destroy habitat within buffer zones to make them unusable for primates

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Destroy habitat within buffer zones to make them unusable for primates Synopsis Link

Detect & report dead primates and clinically determine their cause of death to avoid disease transmission

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 8 Detect & report dead primates and clinically determine their cause of death to avoid disease transmission Synopsis Link

Deter bats from roads using lighting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Deter bats from roads using lighting Synopsis Link

Deter bats from roads using ultrasound

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Deter bats from roads using ultrasound Synopsis Link

Deter bats from turbines using low-level ultraviolet light

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Deter bats from turbines using low-level ultraviolet light Synopsis Link

Deter bats from turbines using radar

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

Deter bats from turbines using ultrasound

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 2 Deter bats from turbines using ultrasound Synopsis Link

Direct lighting away from bat access points or habitats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Direct lighting away from bat access points or habitats Synopsis Link

Discourage the planting of fruit trees and vegetable gardens on the urban edge

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Discourage the planting of fruit trees and vegetable gardens on the urban edge Synopsis Link

Divert bats to safe crossing points with plantings or fencing

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Divert bats to safe crossing points with plantings or fencing Synopsis Link

Do not allow people to consume food within natural areas where primates can view them

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Do not allow people to consume food within natural areas where primates can view them Synopsis Link

Educate farmers, land managers and local communities about the benefits of bats to improve management of bat habitats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Educate farmers, land managers and local communities about the benefits of bats to improve management of bat habitats Synopsis Link

Educate farmers, local communities and pest controllers to reduce indiscriminate culling of vampire bats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Educate farmers, local communities and pest controllers to reduce indiscriminate culling of vampire bats Synopsis Link

Educate homeowners about building and planning laws relating to bats to reduce disturbance to bat roosts

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Educate homeowners about building and planning laws relating to bats to reduce disturbance to bat roosts Synopsis Link
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