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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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Use variable retention management during forestry operations

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Use variable retention management during forestry operations Synopsis Link

Use vegetation removal together with mechanical disturbance to the soil

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Use vegetation removal together with mechanical disturbance to the soil Synopsis Link

Use visual and acoustic ‘scarers’ to deter birds from landing on pools polluted by mining or sewage

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 7 Use visual and acoustic ‘scarers’ to deter birds from landing on pools polluted by mining or sewage Synopsis Link

Use visual deterrents (e.g. scarecrows) to deter predation of livestock by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Use visual deterrents (e.g. scarecrows) to deter predation of livestock by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Synopsis Link

Use visual deterrents on fishing gear

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Use visual deterrents on fishing gear Synopsis Link

Use visual or acoustic deterrents to discourage reptiles from approaching vessels

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use visual or acoustic deterrents to discourage reptiles from approaching vessels Synopsis Link

Use vocalisations to attract birds to safe areas

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 10 Use vocalisations to attract birds to safe areas Synopsis Link

Use voluntary agreements with local people to reduce disturbance

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 1 Use voluntary agreements with local people to reduce disturbance 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

Use volunteers to collect downed birds and rehabilitate them

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use volunteers to collect downed birds and rehabilitate them Synopsis Link

Use volunteers to deter tourists from harassing marine and freshwater mammals at wildlife-viewing sites

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 1 Use volunteers to deter tourists from harassing marine and freshwater mammals at wildlife-viewing sites Synopsis Link

Use watchmen to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use watchmen to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Synopsis Link

Use water-based drilling fluids and recycle or repurpose drilling fluids

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use water-based drilling fluids and recycle or repurpose drilling fluids Synopsis Link

Use water-based muds instead of oil-based muds (drilling fluids) in the drilling process

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use water-based muds instead of oil-based muds (drilling fluids) in the drilling process Synopsis Link

Use weakened fishing gear

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use weakened fishing gear Synopsis Link

Use weed mats to protect planted trees

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Use weed mats to protect planted trees Synopsis Link

Use weeding to promote regeneration of indigenous tree communities

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use weeding to promote regeneration of indigenous tree communities Synopsis Link

Use wildlife decoy to reduce vehicle collisions with mammals

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use wildlife decoy to reduce vehicle collisions with mammals Synopsis Link

Use wildlife refuges to reduce hunting disturbance

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Use wildlife refuges to reduce hunting disturbance Synopsis Link

Use wildlife refuges to reduce hunting impacts

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Use wildlife refuges to reduce hunting impacts Synopsis Link

Use wire fences within grazing areas to exclude livestock from specific forest sections

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 12 Use wire fences within grazing areas to exclude livestock from specific forest sections Synopsis Link

Use wire fencing to exclude large native herbivores

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 13 Use wire fencing to exclude large native herbivores Synopsis Link

Use zooplankton to remove zoospores

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use zooplankton to remove zoospores Synopsis Link

Vaccinate against disease

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Vaccinate against disease Synopsis Link

Vaccinate bats against the white-nose syndrome pathogen

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Vaccinate bats against the white-nose syndrome pathogen Synopsis Link
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