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
Provide bat boxes for roosting bats Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	44	Synopsis Link
Use prescribed burning Action Link	Trade-off between benefit and harms	15	Synopsis Link
Use organic farming instead of conventional farming Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	12	Synopsis Link
Increase the wind speed at which turbines become operational (‘cut-in speed’) Action Link	Beneficial	12	Synopsis Link
Create alternative bat roosts within developments Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	11	Synopsis Link
Thin trees within forest and woodland Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	11	Synopsis Link
Install and maintain cave gates to restrict public access Action Link	Trade-off between benefit and harms	11	Synopsis Link
Install and maintain gates at mine entrances to restrict public access Action Link	Trade-off between benefit and harms	9	Synopsis Link
Retain or plant native trees and shrubs amongst crops (agroforestry) Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	8	Synopsis Link
Install underpasses or culverts as road/railway crossing structures for bats Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	8	Synopsis Link
Breed bats in captivity Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	8	Synopsis Link
Prevent turbine blades from turning at low wind speeds ('feathering') Action Link	Beneficial	6	Synopsis Link
Create artificial water sources Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	5	Synopsis Link
Leave bat roosts and roost entrances unlit Action Link	Beneficial	5	Synopsis Link
Legally protect bat habitats Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	5	Synopsis Link
Deter bats from turbines using ultrasound Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	4	Synopsis Link
Install overpasses as road/railway crossing structures for bats Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	4	Synopsis Link
Use selective or reduced impact logging instead of conventional logging Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	4	Synopsis Link
Impose restrictions on cave visits Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	4	Synopsis Link
Legally protect bats during development Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	4	Synopsis Link
Reduce pesticide, herbicide or fertiliser use Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	4	Synopsis Link
Create artificial caves or hibernacula for bats Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	4	Synopsis Link
Rehabilitate injured/orphaned bats to maintain wild bat populations Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	4	Synopsis Link
Retain existing bat roosts and access points within developments Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	3	Synopsis Link
Create or restore bat foraging habitat in urban areas Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	3	Synopsis Link

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