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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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Can nest protection increase nest abandonment?

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 4 Can nest protection increase nest abandonment? Synopsis Link

Can nest protection increase predation of adults and chicks?

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 5 Can nest protection increase predation of adults and chicks? Synopsis Link

Guard nests to prevent predation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Guard nests to prevent predation Synopsis Link

Physically protect nests from predators using non-electric fencing

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 4 Physically protect nests from predators using non-electric fencing Synopsis Link

Physically protect nests with individual exclosures/barriers or provide shelters for chicks of ground nesting seabirds

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 4 Physically protect nests with individual exclosures/barriers or provide shelters for chicks of ground nesting seabirds Synopsis Link

Physically protect nests with individual exclosures/barriers or provide shelters for chicks of songbirds

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 5 Physically protect nests with individual exclosures/barriers or provide shelters for chicks of songbirds Synopsis Link

Physically protect nests with individual exclosures/barriers or provide shelters for chicks of storks and ibises

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 1 Physically protect nests with individual exclosures/barriers or provide shelters for chicks of storks and ibises Synopsis Link

Physically protect nests with individual exclosures/barriers or provide shelters for chicks of waders

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 12 Physically protect nests with individual exclosures/barriers or provide shelters for chicks of waders Synopsis Link

Plant nesting cover to reduce nest predation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Plant nesting cover to reduce nest predation Synopsis Link

Play spoken-word radio programmes to deter predators

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Play spoken-word radio programmes to deter predators Synopsis Link

Protect bird nests using electric fencing

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 6 Protect bird nests using electric fencing Synopsis Link

Protect nests from ants

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Protect nests from ants Synopsis Link

Reduce nest predation by excluding predators from nests or nesting areas

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Reduce nest predation by excluding predators from nests or nesting areas Synopsis Link

Use ‘cat curfews’ to reduce predation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use ‘cat curfews’ to reduce predation Synopsis Link

Use artificial nests that discourage predation

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 5 Use artificial nests that discourage predation Synopsis Link

Use lion dung to deter domestic cats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use lion dung to deter domestic cats Synopsis Link

Use mirrors to deter nest predators

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use mirrors to deter nest predators Synopsis Link

Use multiple barriers to protect nests

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Use multiple barriers to protect nests Synopsis Link

Use naphthalene to deter mammalian predators

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Use naphthalene to deter mammalian predators Synopsis Link

Use snakeskin to deter mammalian nest predators

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Use snakeskin to deter mammalian nest predators Synopsis Link

Use ultrasonic devices to deter cats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use ultrasonic devices to deter cats Synopsis Link
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