Conservation Evidence: Evidence Data

3689 Actions found

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
Allow shrubland to regenerate without active management Action Link	Likely to be beneficial	15	Synopsis Link
Allow primates to adapt to local habitat conditions for some time before introduction to the wild Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	25	Synopsis Link
Allow plants to adjust to field conditions before planting Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Allow periodic fishing only Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Allow only small-scale, traditional (artisanal) fishing Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Allow natural regeneration of ground cover beneath perennial crops Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	9	Synopsis Link
Allow forest to regenerate naturally following logging Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Airborne translocation of mammals using parachutes Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Aerobic training Action Link	Awaiting assessment	1	Synopsis Link
Adopt zero burning policies near peatlands Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Adopt voluntary agreements to protect peatlands Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Adopt protected species legislation (impact on forest management) Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Adopt ecotourism principles/create an ecotourism site Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Adopt ecotourism principles/create an ecotourism site Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Adopt ecotourism Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Adopt continuous cover forestry Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Adopt conservation grazing of woodland Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Adopt community-based management to protect forests Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	3	Synopsis Link
Adopt certification Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
*Add yellow rattle seed Rhinanthus minor* to hay meadows** Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	2	Synopsis Link
Add woody debris to protect seeds/plants Action Link	Evidence not assessed	1	Synopsis Link
Add woody debris to ponds Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Add woody debris to landscapes Action Link	Awaiting assessment	6	Synopsis Link
Add woody debris to forests Action Link	Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence)	1	Synopsis Link
Add water to peatlands to compensate for drought Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link

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