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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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Replace culling of bats with non-lethal methods of preventing vampire bats from spreading rabies to livestock

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Replace culling of bats with non-lethal methods of preventing vampire bats from spreading rabies to livestock Synopsis Link

Prevent culling of bats around fruit orchards

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Prevent culling of bats around fruit orchards Synopsis Link

Introduce certification for bat-friendly crop harvesting regimes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce certification for bat-friendly crop harvesting regimes 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

Paint turbines to reduce insect attraction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Paint turbines to reduce insect attraction Synopsis Link

Exclude bats from roosts prior to mine reclamation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Exclude bats from roosts prior to mine reclamation Synopsis Link

Retain access points for bats following mine closures

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain access points for bats following mine closures 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

Deter bats from roads/railways using ultrasound

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

Avoid planting fruit trees alongside roads/railways in areas with fruit bats

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

Strengthen cultural traditions that discourage bat harvesting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Strengthen cultural traditions that discourage bat harvesting 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 other food sources to replace bat meat

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce other food sources to replace bat meat Synopsis Link

Introduce other income sources to replace bat trade

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce other income sources to replace bat trade Synopsis Link

Encourage online vendors to remove bat specimens for sale

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Encourage online vendors to remove bat specimens for sale Synopsis Link

Replace culling of bats with non-lethal methods of preventing vampire bats from spreading rabies to humans

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Replace culling of bats with non-lethal methods of preventing vampire bats from spreading rabies to humans Synopsis Link

Restrict the collection of bat specimens for research

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restrict the collection of bat specimens for research Synopsis Link

Train arborists and forestry operatives to identify potential bat roosts

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Train arborists and forestry operatives to identify potential bat roosts Synopsis Link

Protect roost trees during forest operations

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Protect roost trees during forest operations Synopsis Link

Retain buffers around roost trees in logged areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain buffers around roost trees in logged areas Synopsis Link

Change timing of forestry operations

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Change timing of forestry operations Synopsis Link

Retain riparian buffers in logged areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain riparian buffers in logged areas Synopsis Link

Coppice woodland

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Coppice woodland Synopsis Link
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Bat Conservation - Published 2021

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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, mammals, forests, peatland and control of freshwater invasive species. More are in progress.

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