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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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Implement a ‘no-feeding of wild primates’ policy

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Implement a ‘no-feeding of wild primates’ policy Synopsis Link

Build fences to keep humans out

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Build fences to keep humans out Synopsis Link

Restrict the number of people that are allowed access to site

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restrict the number of people that are allowed access to site Synopsis Link

Install ‘primate-proof’ garbage bins

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install ‘primate-proof’ garbage bins Synopsis Link

Put up signs to warn people about not feeding primates

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Put up signs to warn people about not feeding primates Synopsis Link

Do not allow people to consume food within natural areas where primates can view them

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Do not allow people to consume food within natural areas where primates can view them Synopsis Link

Resettle illegal human communities (i.e. in a protected area) to another location

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Resettle illegal human communities (i.e. in a protected area) to another location Synopsis Link

Remove/treat external/internal parasites to increase reproductive success/survival

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 9 Remove/treat external/internal parasites to increase reproductive success/survival Synopsis Link
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