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
Water primrose: Combination treatment using herbicides and physical removal Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Use hot foam to control plants Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Use grazing to control plants Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Parrot’s feather: Reduction of trade through legislation and codes of conduct Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Procambarus crayfish control: Trapping and removal Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Procambarus crayfish control: Sterilization of males Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Procambarus crayfish control: Add chemicals to the water Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Procambarus crayfish control: Create barriers Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
American bullfrog control: Biological control using native predators Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
American bullfrog control: Application of a biocide Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Brown and black bullheads: Netting Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Red-eared terrapin: Application of a biocide Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Changing salinity Action Link	Beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Ponto-Caspian gobies: Use of barriers to prevent migration Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Ponto-Caspian gammarids: Exposure to parasites Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Ponto-Caspian gammarids: Change water temperature Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Ponto-Caspian gammarids: Change water pH Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Ponto-Caspian gammarids: Dewater (dry out) the habitat Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Ponto-Caspian gammarids: Add chemicals to the water Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Asian clams: Reduce oxygen in the water Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	1	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: Use gas-impermeable barriers Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Asian clams: Clean equipment Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Floating pennywort: Biological control using co-evolved, host specific herbivores Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link

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