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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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Maintain microclimate in closed/abandoned mines

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Maintain microclimate in closed/abandoned mines Synopsis Link

Use 'set-aside' areas of natural habitat for primate protection within mining area

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use 'set-aside' areas of natural habitat for primate protection within mining area Synopsis Link

Reopen entrances to closed mines and make suitable for roosting bats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reopen entrances to closed mines and make suitable for roosting bats Synopsis Link

Certify mines and market their products as ‘primate friendly’ (e.g. ape-friendly cellular phones)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Certify mines and market their products as ‘primate friendly’ (e.g. ape-friendly cellular phones) Synopsis Link

Maintain bat roosts in road bridges and culverts

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Maintain bat roosts in road bridges and culverts 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 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

Install green bridges (overpasses)

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

Deter bats from roads using ultrasound

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

Install rope or pole (canopy) bridges

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

Minimize road lighting to reduce insect attraction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Minimize road lighting to reduce insect attraction Synopsis Link

Relocate access points to bat roosts within developments

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Relocate access points to bat roosts within developments Synopsis Link

Implement speed limits in particular areas (e.g. with high primate densities) to reduce vehicle collisions with primates

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement speed limits in particular areas (e.g. with high primate densities) to reduce vehicle collisions with primates Synopsis Link

Avoid planting fruit trees alongside roads in areas with fruit bats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Avoid planting fruit trees alongside roads in areas with fruit bats Synopsis Link

Retain existing bat roosts and access points within developments

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Retain existing bat roosts and access points within developments Synopsis Link

Reduce road widths

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce road widths Synopsis Link

Enforce regulations to prevent trafficking and trade of bats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Enforce regulations to prevent trafficking and trade of bats Synopsis Link

Impose fines for breaking the speed limit or colliding with primates

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Impose fines for breaking the speed limit or colliding with primates Synopsis Link

Strengthen cultural traditions that discourage bat harvesting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Strengthen cultural traditions that discourage bat harvesting Synopsis Link

Create alternative bat roosts within developments

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 11 Create alternative bat roosts within developments Synopsis Link

Avoid building roads in key habitat or migration routes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Avoid building roads in key habitat or migration routes Synopsis Link

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

Change timing of building work

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Change timing of building work Synopsis Link

Implement a minimum number of roads (& minimize secondary roads) needed to reach mining extraction sites

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement a minimum number of roads (& minimize secondary roads) needed to reach mining extraction sites Synopsis Link

Inform local communities about disease risks from hunting and eating bat meat to reduce killing of bats

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Inform local communities about disease risks from hunting and eating bat meat to reduce killing of bats Synopsis Link
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