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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Adopt continuous cover forestry Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Adopt ecotourism Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Adopt ecotourism principles/create an ecotourism site Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Adopt ecotourism principles/create an ecotourism site Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Adopt protected species legislation (impact on forest management) Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Adopt voluntary agreements to protect peatlands Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Adopt zero burning policies near peatlands Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Aerate waterways to increase dissolved oxygen Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Aerobic training Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Airborne translocation of mammals using parachutes Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Allow forest to regenerate naturally following logging Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Allow natural regeneration of ground cover beneath perennial crops Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 9 | Synopsis Link | |
Allow only small-scale, traditional (artisanal) fishing Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Allow periodic fishing only Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Allow plants to adjust to field conditions before planting Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Allow primates to adapt to local habitat conditions for some time before introduction to the wild Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 25 | Synopsis Link | |
Allow shrubland to regenerate without active management Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 15 | Synopsis Link | |
Allow sustainable use of peatlands Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 | Synopsis Link | |
Alter artificial nest sites to discourage brood parasitism Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Alter cage size Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Alter habitat to encourage birds to leave an area Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Alter incubation temperatures to achieve optimal/desired sex ratio: Crocodilians Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 3 | Synopsis Link | |
Alter incubation temperatures to achieve optimal/desired sex ratio: Sea turtles Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 | Synopsis Link | |
Alter incubation temperatures to achieve optimal/desired sex ratio: Snakes & lizards Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 | Synopsis Link | |
Alter incubation temperatures to achieve optimal/desired sex ratio: Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 8 | Synopsis Link |
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What are 'Individual studies' and 'Actions'?
Individual studies
An individual study is a summary of a specific scientific study, usually taken from a scientific journal, but also from other resources such as reports. It tells you the background context, the action(s) taken and their consequences.
If you want more detail please look at the original reference.
Actions
Each action page focuses on a particular action you could take to benefit wildlife or ecosystems.
It contains brief (150-200 word) descriptions of relevant studies (context, action(s) taken and their consequences) and one or more key messages.
Key messages show the extent and main conclusions of the available evidence. Using links within key messages, you can look at the paragraphs describing each study to get more detail. Each paragraph allows you to assess the quality of the evidence and how relevant it is to your situation.
Where we found no evidence, we have been unable to assess whether or not an intervention is effective or has any harmful impacts.