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We have summarised evidence from the scientific literature about the effects of actions to conserve wildlife and ecosystems.

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Inform local communities about the negative impacts of bat hunting to reduce killing of bats

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Inform local communities about the negative impacts of bat hunting to reduce killing of bats Synopsis Link

Inform the public of ways to reduce disturbance to bats in caves

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Inform the public of ways to reduce disturbance to bats in caves 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

Install ‘primate-proof’ garbage bins

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install ‘primate-proof’ garbage bins Synopsis Link

Install and maintain cave gates to restrict public access

Action Link 		Trade-off between benefit and harms 11 Install and maintain cave gates to restrict public access Synopsis Link

Install and maintain gates at mine entrances to restrict public access

Action Link 		Trade-off between benefit and harms 9 Install and maintain gates at mine entrances to restrict public access Synopsis Link

Install bat gantries or bat bridges as road crossing structures for bats

Action Link 		Unlikely to be beneficial 2 Install bat gantries or bat bridges as road crossing structures for bats Synopsis Link

Install billboards to raise primate conservation awareness

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install billboards to raise primate conservation awareness Synopsis Link

Install fencing around cave entrances to restrict public access

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Install fencing around cave entrances to restrict public access Synopsis Link

Install green bridges (overpasses)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install green bridges (overpasses) Synopsis Link

Install green bridges as road crossing structures for bats

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Install green bridges as road crossing structures for bats Synopsis Link

Install hop-overs as road crossing structures for bats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install hop-overs as road crossing structures for bats Synopsis Link

Install mechanical barriers to deter primates (e.g. fences, ditches)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install mechanical barriers to deter primates (e.g. fences, ditches) Synopsis Link

Install overpasses as road crossing structures for bats

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Install overpasses as road crossing structures for bats Synopsis Link

Install rope or pole (canopy) bridges

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Install rope or pole (canopy) bridges Synopsis Link

Install sound barriers in proximity to bat roosts and habitats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install sound barriers in proximity to bat roosts and habitats Synopsis Link

Install sound-proofing insulation between bat roosts and areas occupied by humans within developments

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install sound-proofing insulation between bat roosts and areas occupied by humans within developments Synopsis Link

Install speed bumps to reduce vehicle collisions with primates

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install speed bumps to reduce vehicle collisions with primates Synopsis Link

Install underpasses or culverts as road crossing structures for bats

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 6 Install underpasses or culverts as road crossing structures for bats Synopsis Link

Integrate religion/local taboos into conservation education

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Integrate religion/local taboos into conservation education Synopsis Link

Introduce agri-environment schemes

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Introduce agri-environment schemes Synopsis Link

Introduce alternative treatments to reduce the use of bats in traditional medicine

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce alternative treatments to reduce the use of bats in traditional medicine Synopsis Link

Introduce ammunition tax

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

Introduce and enforce legislation to control hunting of bats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce and enforce legislation to control hunting of bats Synopsis Link

Introduce and enforce legislation to regulate harvesting of bat guano

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce and enforce legislation to regulate harvesting of bat guano Synopsis Link
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