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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 water level and flow along regulated rivers

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Maintain water level and flow along regulated rivers Synopsis Link

Re-plant native forest

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Re-plant native forest Synopsis Link

Augment ponds with ground water to reduce acidification

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Augment ponds with ground water to reduce acidification Synopsis Link

Add organic fertilizer (before/after planting)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Add organic fertilizer (before/after planting) Synopsis Link

Use a different technique when laying and burying cables and pipelines

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use a different technique when laying and burying cables and pipelines Synopsis Link

Use voluntary agreements with locals to reduce disturbance

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use voluntary agreements with locals to reduce disturbance Synopsis Link

Physically remove invasive or problematic species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Physically remove invasive or problematic species Synopsis Link

Tow buoys behind longlining boats to reduce seabird bycatch

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Tow buoys behind longlining boats to reduce seabird bycatch Synopsis Link

Use irrigation systems for amphibian sites

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use irrigation systems for amphibian sites Synopsis Link

Red-eared terrapin: Public education

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Red-eared terrapin: Public education Synopsis Link

Parrot’s feather: Removal using water jets

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Parrot’s feather: Removal using water jets Synopsis Link

Remove utility and service lines after decommissioning

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove utility and service lines after decommissioning Synopsis Link

Use biological control to manage invasive or problematic species

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use biological control to manage invasive or problematic species Synopsis Link

Maintain ephemeral ponds

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Maintain ephemeral ponds Synopsis Link

Ponto-Caspian gobies: Biological control using native predators

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Ponto-Caspian gobies: Biological control using native predators Synopsis Link

Parrot’s feather: Suction dredging and diver-assisted suction removal

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Parrot’s feather: Suction dredging and diver-assisted suction removal Synopsis Link

Leave utility and service lines in place after decommissioning

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Leave utility and service lines in place after decommissioning Synopsis Link

Limit, cease or prohibit ballast water exchange in specific areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit, cease or prohibit ballast water exchange in specific areas Synopsis Link

Use high-visibility longlines to reduce seabird bycatch

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use high-visibility longlines to reduce seabird bycatch Synopsis Link

Deepen ponds to prevent desiccation

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Deepen ponds to prevent desiccation Synopsis Link

Ponto-Caspian gobies: Biological control of beneficial species

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Ponto-Caspian gobies: Biological control of beneficial species Synopsis Link

Integrate religion/local taboos into conservation education

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Integrate religion/local taboos into conservation education Synopsis Link

Treat ballast water before release

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Treat ballast water before release Synopsis Link

Control deployment of hives/ nests

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 0 Control deployment of hives/ nests Synopsis Link

Provide shelter habitat

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide shelter habitat Synopsis Link
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