Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

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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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Action	Effectiveness	Studies	Category
Use supplementary feeding to reduce predation Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	3	Synopsis Link
Use supplements Action Link	Awaiting assessment	3	Synopsis Link
Use target species distress calls or signals to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	5	Synopsis Link
Use target species scent to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Use taste-aversion to reduce predation of livestock by mammals to deter human-wildlife conflict Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	9	Synopsis Link
Use techniques to increase the survival of species after capture Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	2	Synopsis Link
Use technology and reporting systems to avoid collisions Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use technology to communicate near real-time catch information to fishers to enable avoidance of unwanted catchicate near real-time catch information to fishers to enable avoidance of unwanted catch Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Use temperature treatment to reduce chytridiomycosis infection Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	5	Synopsis Link
Use temporary/seasonal dams Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use thinning followed by prescribed fire Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	7	Synopsis Link
Use thinning of forest instead of clearcutting Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Use traditional breeds of livestock Action Link	Unlikely to be beneficial	1	Synopsis Link
Use traditional breeds of livestock Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	5	Synopsis Link
Use traditional breeds of livestock Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Use tranquilizers to reduce stress during translocation Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Use traps instead of fishing nets Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Use tree guards or shelters to protect planted trees Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Use tree nets to deter wild mammals from fruit crops to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use tree tubes/small fences/cages to protect individual trees Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use ultrasonic devices to deter cats Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use ultrasonic noises to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Use ultraviolet filters on lights Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Use vaccination programme Action Link	Beneficial	7	Synopsis Link
Use vaccinations Action Link	Awaiting assessment	6	Synopsis Link

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