Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

2399 Actions found

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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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Action	Effectiveness	Studies	Category
Protect nest sites from competitors Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	5	Synopsis Link
Imitate natural disturbances by pushing over trees Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Humans chase primates using bright light Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Add mulch to soil (alongside planting/seeding) Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Retain access points for bats following mine closures Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Transplant/release climate change-resistant captive-bred or hatchery-reared individuals to re-establish or boost native populations Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Clone rare species Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Increase the proportion of natural/semi-natural vegetation in the farmed landscape Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	5	Synopsis Link
Reduce competition between species by providing nest boxes Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Domestication: sterility/triploidy Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Use grazing to remove invasive plant species Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Minimize ground vibrations caused by open cast mining activities Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Add mulch and fertilizer to soil (alongside planting/seeding) Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Install and maintain gates at mine entrances to restrict public access Action Link	Trade-off between benefit and harms	9	Synopsis Link
Transplant captive-bred or hatchery-reared individuals of habitat-forming (biogenic) species that are resistant to climate change Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Preserve genetic material for use in future captive breeding programs Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Pay farmers to cover the costs of bird conservation measures Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	30	Synopsis Link
Reduce inter-specific competition for food by removing or controlling competitor species Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	4	Synopsis Link
Use prescribed fire to remove invasive plant species Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Establish no-mining zones in/near watersheds so as to preserve water levels and water quality Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Add gypsum to soil (alongside planting/seeding) Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Maintain microclimate in closed/abandoned mines Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Limit, cease or prohibit the degradation and/or removal of carbon sequestering species and/or habitats Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Release captive-bred individuals to re-establish or boost populations in native range Action Link	Beneficial	31	Synopsis Link
Cross compliance standards for all subsidy payments Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link

What Works in Conservation

What Works in Conservation provides expert assessments of the effectiveness of actions, based on summarised evidence, in synopses. Subjects covered so far include amphibians, birds, terrestrial mammals, forests, peatland and control of freshwater invasive species. More are in progress.

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