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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

Use organic farming instead of conventional farming

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 12 Use organic farming instead of conventional farming Synopsis Link

Retain riparian buffers in logged areas

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

Pay farmers to cover the costs of conservation measures (e.g. agri-environment schemes)

Action Link 		Unlikely to be beneficial 3 Pay farmers to cover the costs of conservation measures (e.g. agri-environment schemes) Synopsis Link

Manage forest and woodland to encourage understorey growth

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Manage forest and woodland to encourage understorey growth Synopsis Link

Retain or plant native trees and shrubs amongst crops (agroforestry)

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 8 Retain or plant native trees and shrubs amongst crops (agroforestry) Synopsis Link

Coppice woodland

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Coppice woodland Synopsis Link

Encourage natural regeneration in former plantations

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Encourage natural regeneration in former plantations Synopsis Link

Modify turbine placement to reduce bat fatalities

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Modify turbine placement to reduce bat fatalities Synopsis Link

Strengthen cultural traditions such as sacred groves that prevent timber harvesting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Strengthen cultural traditions such as sacred groves that prevent timber harvesting Synopsis Link

Retain a buffer between turbines and habitat features used by bats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain a buffer between turbines and habitat features used by bats Synopsis Link

Retain bat access points to caves

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain bat access points to caves Synopsis Link

Deter bats from turbines using radar

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

Deter bats from turbines using ultrasound

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 4 Deter bats from turbines using ultrasound Synopsis Link

Train tourist guides to minimize disturbance and promote bat conservation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Train tourist guides to minimize disturbance and promote bat conservation Synopsis Link

Remove turbine lighting to reduce bat and insect attraction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove turbine lighting to reduce bat and insect attraction Synopsis Link

Minimize alterations to caves for tourism

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Minimize alterations to caves for tourism Synopsis Link

Prevent turbine blades from turning at low wind speeds ('feathering')

Action Link 		Beneficial 6 Prevent turbine blades from turning at low wind speeds ('feathering') Synopsis Link

Restrict artificial lighting in caves and around cave entrances

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Restrict artificial lighting in caves and around cave entrances Synopsis Link

Automatically reduce turbine blade rotation when bat activity is high

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 2 Automatically reduce turbine blade rotation when bat activity is high Synopsis Link

Minimize noise levels within caves

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Minimize noise levels within caves Synopsis Link

Close off potential access points on turbines to prevent roosting bats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Close off potential access points on turbines to prevent roosting bats Synopsis Link

Introduce guidelines for sustainable cave development and use

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce guidelines for sustainable cave development and use Synopsis Link
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