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
Crassula helmsii: Use dyes to reduce light levels Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Use flame-throwers to control plants Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Use grazing to control plants Action Link	Unlikely 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 hot water to control plants Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Use hydrogen peroxide to control plants Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Use lightproof barriers to control plants Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	5	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Use liquid nitrogen to kill plants Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Crassula helmsii: Use salt water to kill plants Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	3	Synopsis Link
Floating pennywort: Biological control using co-evolved, host specific herbivores Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Floating pennywort: Biological control using fungal-based herbicides Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Floating pennywort: Biological control using native herbivores Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Floating pennywort: Chemical control using herbicides Action Link	Beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Floating pennywort: Combination treatment using herbicides and physical removal Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Floating pennywort: Environmental control (e.g. shading, reduced flow, reduction of rooting depth, or dredging) Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Floating pennywort: Excavation of banks Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Floating pennywort: Flame treatment Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Floating pennywort: Physical removal Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Floating pennywort: Public education Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Floating pennywort: Use of hydrogen peroxide Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Floating pennywort: Use of liquid nitrogen Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Parrot’s feather: Biological control using fungal-based herbicides Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Parrot’s feather: Biological control using herbivores Action Link	Trade-off between benefit and harms	4	Synopsis Link
Parrot’s feather: Biological control using plant pathogens Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Parrot’s feather: Decontamination / preventing further spread Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link

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