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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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American bullfrog control: Application of a biocide

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 American bullfrog control: Application of a biocide Synopsis Link

Amend the soil with organic processing wastes or their composts

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Amend the soil with organic processing wastes or their composts Synopsis Link

Amend the soil with non-chemical minerals and mineral wastes

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Amend the soil with non-chemical minerals and mineral wastes Synopsis Link

Amend the soil with municipal wastes or their composts

Action Link 		Trade-off between benefit and harms 2 Amend the soil with municipal wastes or their composts Synopsis Link

Amend the soil with manures and agricultural composts

Action Link 		Trade-off between benefit and harms 14 Amend the soil with manures and agricultural composts Synopsis Link

Amend the soil with fresh plant material or crop remains

Action Link 		Trade-off between benefit and harms 14 Amend the soil with fresh plant material or crop remains Synopsis Link

Amend the soil with formulated chemical compounds

Action Link 		Likely to be beneficial 14 Amend the soil with formulated chemical compounds Synopsis Link

Amend the soil with crops grown as green manures

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Amend the soil with crops grown as green manures Synopsis Link

Amend the soil with composts not otherwise specified

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Amend the soil with composts not otherwise specified Synopsis Link

Amend the soil with bacteria or fungi

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 2 Amend the soil with bacteria or fungi Synopsis Link

Amend the soil using a mix of organic and inorganic amendments

Action Link 		Beneficial 11 Amend the soil using a mix of organic and inorganic amendments Synopsis Link

Alter water flow rates

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Alter water flow rates Synopsis Link

Alter the timing of insecticide use

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 5 Alter the timing of insecticide use Synopsis Link

Alter road surfaces

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Alter road surfaces Synopsis Link

Alter mowing regimes on greenspaces and road verges

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 7 Alter mowing regimes on greenspaces and road verges Synopsis Link

Alter lighting

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Alter lighting Synopsis Link

Alter incubation temperatures to achieve optimal/desired sex ratio: Tuatara

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Alter incubation temperatures to achieve optimal/desired sex ratio: Tuatara Synopsis Link

Alter incubation temperatures to achieve optimal/desired sex ratio: Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 8 Alter incubation temperatures to achieve optimal/desired sex ratio: Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles Synopsis Link

Alter incubation temperatures to achieve optimal/desired sex ratio: Snakes & lizards

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Alter incubation temperatures to achieve optimal/desired sex ratio: Snakes & lizards Synopsis Link

Alter incubation temperatures to achieve optimal/desired sex ratio: Sea turtles

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Alter incubation temperatures to achieve optimal/desired sex ratio: Sea turtles Synopsis Link

Alter incubation temperatures to achieve optimal/desired sex ratio: Crocodilians

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 3 Alter incubation temperatures to achieve optimal/desired sex ratio: Crocodilians Synopsis Link

Alter habitat to encourage birds to leave an area

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Alter habitat to encourage birds to leave an area Synopsis Link

Alter cage size

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Alter cage size Synopsis Link

Alter artificial nest sites to discourage brood parasitism

Action Link 		Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) 1 Alter artificial nest sites to discourage brood parasitism Synopsis Link

Allow sustainable use of peatlands

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Allow sustainable use of peatlands Synopsis Link
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