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

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Legally protect large native trees

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Legally protect large native trees Synopsis Link

Strengthen cultural traditions such as sacred groves that prevent timber harvesting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Strengthen cultural traditions such as sacred groves that prevent timber harvesting Synopsis Link

Use selective or reduced impact logging instead of conventional logging

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Use selective or reduced impact logging instead of conventional logging Synopsis Link

Harvest groups of trees or use thinning instead of clearcutting

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 3 Harvest groups of trees or use thinning instead of clearcutting Synopsis Link

Use patch retention harvesting instead of clearcutting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use patch retention harvesting instead of clearcutting Synopsis Link

Use leave-tree harvesting instead of clearcutting

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use leave-tree harvesting instead of clearcutting Synopsis Link

Use shelterwood harvesting instead of clearcutting

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 3 Use shelterwood harvesting instead of clearcutting Synopsis Link

Retain riparian buffer strips during timber harvest

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain riparian buffer strips during timber harvest Synopsis Link

Create or retain deadwood in forest management

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Create or retain deadwood in forest management Synopsis Link

Re-plant native trees in logged areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Re-plant native trees in logged areas Synopsis Link

Reduce planting density to create warmer woodlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce planting density to create warmer woodlands Synopsis Link

Encourage natural regeneration in former plantations or logged forest

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 3 Encourage natural regeneration in former plantations or logged forest Synopsis Link

Use prescribed fire to maintain or restore disturbance in forests

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 3 Use prescribed fire to maintain or restore disturbance in forests Synopsis Link

Change season/timing of prescribed burning

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Change season/timing of prescribed burning Synopsis Link

Leave some areas unburned during prescribed burning

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Leave some areas unburned during prescribed burning Synopsis Link

Use fire suppression/control

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Use fire suppression/control Synopsis Link

Mechanically remove mid-storey or ground vegetation to create fire breaks

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Mechanically remove mid-storey or ground vegetation to create fire breaks Synopsis Link

Use prescribed fire to maintain or restore disturbance in grasslands or other open habitats

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 9 Use prescribed fire to maintain or restore disturbance in grasslands or other open habitats Synopsis Link

Use rotational burning

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 13 Use rotational burning Synopsis Link

Remove or control non-native predators

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove or control non-native predators Synopsis Link

Remove, control or exclude invertebrate herbivores

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove, control or exclude invertebrate herbivores Synopsis Link

Replant alternative host plants or disease resistant individuals to combat losses to disease

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Replant alternative host plants or disease resistant individuals to combat losses to disease Synopsis Link

Increase biosecurity checks

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Increase biosecurity checks Synopsis Link

Restrict the sale of problem species in garden centres and pet shops

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Restrict the sale of problem species in garden centres and pet shops Synopsis Link

Remove, control or exclude native predators

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Remove, control or exclude native predators Synopsis Link
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