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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Fence cliff edges to prevent individuals from falling Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 |
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Use technology and reporting systems to avoid collisions Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Bring threatened wild populations into captivity Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 3 |
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Use visual or acoustic deterrents to discourage reptiles from approaching vessels Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Relocate nests/eggs to a hatchery: Snakes & lizards Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Modify vessels to reduce or prevent injuries to reptiles from collisions Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 |
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Relocate nests/eggs to a hatchery: Crocodilians Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Regulate wildlife harvesting Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 |
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Relocate nests/eggs to a hatchery: Tuatara Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Commercially breed reptiles to reduce pressure on wild populations Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 |
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Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Sea turtles Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 15 |
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Enforce regulations to prevent trafficking and trade of reptiles Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 17 |
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Patrol or monitor nesting beaches Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 7 |
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Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Snakes Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 |
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Introduce alternative income sources to replace hunting or harvesting of reptiles Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 |
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Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Lizards Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 15 |
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Cease or prohibit all types of fishing Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Crocodilians Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 6 |
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Cease or prohibit commercial fishing Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Tuatara Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 |
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Establish temporary fishery closures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 3 |
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Recover eggs from injured or dead reptiles Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 |
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Limit or prohibit specific fishing methods Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 |
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Create artificial nests or nesting sites Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 9 |
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Reptile Conservation - Published 2021
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What are 'Individual studies' and 'Actions'?
Individual studies
An individual study is a summary of a specific scientific study, usually taken from a scientific journal, but also from other resources such as reports. It tells you the background context, the action(s) taken and their consequences.
If you want more detail please look at the original reference.
Actions
Each action page focuses on a particular action you could take to benefit wildlife or ecosystems.
It contains brief (150-200 word) descriptions of relevant studies (context, action(s) taken and their consequences) and one or more key messages.
Key messages show the extent and main conclusions of the available evidence. Using links within key messages, you can look at the paragraphs describing each study to get more detail. Each paragraph allows you to assess the quality of the evidence and how relevant it is to your situation.
Where we found no evidence, we have been unable to assess whether or not an intervention is effective or has any harmful impacts.