162 Actions found

Actions to conserve biodiversity

We have summarised evidence from the scientific literature about the effects of actions to conserve wildlife and ecosystems.

Review the evidence from the studies

About actions Sources of evidence

Not sure what Actions are? Read a brief description.

162 Actions found

Download Actions
0 selected
Order results by:
Sort by:
ActionEffectivenessStudiesCategory

Create/preserve primate habitat on islands before dam construction

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Create/preserve primate habitat on islands before dam construction Synopsis Link

Create/protect forest patches in highly fragmented landscapes

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Create/protect forest patches in highly fragmented landscapes Synopsis Link

Create/protect habitat corridors

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 1 Create/protect habitat corridors Synopsis Link

Demarcate and enforce boundaries of protected areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Demarcate and enforce boundaries of protected areas Synopsis Link

Destroy habitat within buffer zones to make them unusable for primates

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Destroy habitat within buffer zones to make them unusable for primates Synopsis Link

Detect & report dead primates and clinically determine their cause of death to avoid disease transmission

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 8 Detect & report dead primates and clinically determine their cause of death to avoid disease transmission Synopsis Link

Discourage the planting of fruit trees and vegetable gardens on the urban edge

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Discourage the planting of fruit trees and vegetable gardens on the urban edge Synopsis Link

Do not allow people to consume food within natural areas where primates can view them

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Do not allow people to consume food within natural areas where primates can view them Synopsis Link

Educate local communities about primates and sustainable use

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Educate local communities about primates and sustainable use Synopsis Link

Employ hunters in the conservation sector to reduce their impact

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Employ hunters in the conservation sector to reduce their impact Synopsis Link

Encourage use of traditional hunting methods rather than using guns

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Encourage use of traditional hunting methods rather than using guns Synopsis Link

Ensure that researchers/tourists are up-to-date with vaccinations and healthy

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Ensure that researchers/tourists are up-to-date with vaccinations and healthy Synopsis Link

Establish areas for conservation which are not protected by national or international legislation (e.g. private sector standards & codes)

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Establish areas for conservation which are not protected by national or international legislation (e.g. private sector standards & codes) Synopsis Link

Establish no-mining zones in/near watersheds so as to preserve water levels and water quality

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Establish no-mining zones in/near watersheds so as to preserve water levels and water quality Synopsis Link

Farm more intensively and effectively in selected areas and spare more natural land

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Farm more intensively and effectively in selected areas and spare more natural land Synopsis Link

Fostering appropriate behaviour to facilitate rehabilitation

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 8 Fostering appropriate behaviour to facilitate rehabilitation Synopsis Link

Guard habituated primate groups to ensure their safety/well-being

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 1 Guard habituated primate groups to ensure their safety/well-being Synopsis Link

Habituate primates to human presence to reduce stress from tourists/researchers etc.

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 3 Habituate primates to human presence to reduce stress from tourists/researchers etc. Synopsis Link

Humans chase primates using bright light

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Humans chase primates using bright light Synopsis Link

Humans chase primates using random loud noise

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 2 Humans chase primates using random loud noise Synopsis Link

Implement a ‘no-feeding of wild primates’ policy

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Implement a ‘no-feeding of wild primates’ policy Synopsis Link

Implement a health programme for local communities

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement a health programme for local communities Synopsis Link

Implement a minimum number of roads (& minimize secondary roads) needed to reach mining extraction sites

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement a minimum number of roads (& minimize secondary roads) needed to reach mining extraction sites Synopsis Link

Implement birth control to stabilize primate community/population size

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Implement birth control to stabilize primate community/population size Synopsis Link

Implement community control of patrolling, banning hunting and removing snares

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 3 Implement community control of patrolling, banning hunting and removing snares Synopsis Link
Download Actions
0 selected
Primate Conservation

Primate Conservation - Published 2017

Download PDF View PDF

Primate Synopsis

All synopses About synopses Synopsis protocols Synopsis advisory board
What Works 2021 cover

What Works in Conservation

What Works in Conservation provides expert assessments of the effectiveness of actions, based on summarised evidence, in synopses. Subjects covered so far include amphibians, birds, mammals, forests, peatland and control of freshwater invasive species. More are in progress.

More about What Works in Conservation

Download free PDF or purchase
The Conservation Evidence Journal

The Conservation Evidence Journal

An online, free to publish in, open-access journal publishing results from research and projects that test the effectiveness of conservation actions.

Read the latest volume: Volume 22

Go to the CE Journal

Discover more on our blog

Our blog contains the latest news and updates from the Conservation Evidence team, the Conservation Evidence Journal, and our global partners in evidence-based conservation.

Who uses Conservation Evidence?

Meet some of the Evidence Champions

Endangered Landscape ProgrammeRed List Champion - Arc Kent Wildlife Trust The Rufford Foundation Mauritian Wildlife Supporting Conservation Leaders
Sustainability Dashboard National Biodiversity Network Frog Life The international journey of Conservation - Oryx Cool Farm Alliance UNEP AWFA Bat Conservation InternationalPeople trust for endangered species Vincet Wildlife Trust
For a full list of, and information about, our champions:
All Evidence Champions
About our champions, why and how to become one:
Become an Evidence Champion

This website uses Cookies

We use limited Cookies to run the site and to analyse our traffic (none for site vendors). By using this site, you will be providing your consent to our use of Cookies.

Accept & continue