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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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Impose restrictions on cave visits

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 4 Impose restrictions on cave visits Synopsis Link

Inform the public of ways to reduce disturbance to bats in caves

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Inform the public of ways to reduce disturbance to bats in caves Synopsis Link

Install and maintain cave gates to restrict public access

Action Link 		Trade-off between benefit and harms 11 Install and maintain cave gates to restrict public access 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

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

Minimize alterations to caves for tourism

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

Minimize noise levels within caves

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

Provide artificial subterranean bat roosts to replace roosts in disturbed caves

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide artificial subterranean bat roosts to replace roosts in disturbed caves Synopsis Link

Restore and maintain microclimate in modified caves

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restore and maintain microclimate in modified caves 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

Retain bat access points to caves

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