Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

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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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Action	Effectiveness	Studies	Category
American bullfrog control: Application of a biocide Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
American bullfrog control: Biological control of co-occurring beneficial species Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
American bullfrog control: Biological control using native predators Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
American bullfrog control: Collection of egg clutches Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
American bullfrog control: Direct removal of adults Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	4	Synopsis Link
American bullfrog control: Direct removal of juveniles Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
American bullfrog control: Draining ponds and altering the length of time for which the pond contains water Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
American bullfrog control: Fencing Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
American bullfrog control: Habitat modification Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
American bullfrog control: Pond destruction Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
American bullfrog control: Public education Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Asian clams: Add chemicals to the water Action Link	Beneficial	3	Synopsis Link
Asian clams: Change pH of the water Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Asian clams: Change salinity of the water Action Link	Beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Asian clams: Change temperature of the water Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Asian clams: Clean equipment Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Asian clams: Drain the invaded water body Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Asian clams: Exposure to disease-causing organisms Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Asian clams: Exposure to parasites Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Asian clams: Mechanical removal Action Link	Beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Asian clams: Public awareness and education Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Asian clams: Reduce oxygen in the water Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Asian clams: Remove by hand Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Asian clams: Use gas-impermeable barriers Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Brown and black bullheads: Application of a biocide Action Link	Beneficial	2	Synopsis Link

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