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
Change capture, transport or release methods to increase survivorship of translocated (‘stocked’ or ‘restocked') eels Action Link	Evidence not assessed	3	Synopsis Link
Translocate wild eels to re-establish or boost native populations (‘stocking’ or ‘restocking’) Action Link	Evidence not assessed	15	Synopsis Link
Install airlift fish passes Action Link	Evidence not assessed	2	Synopsis Link
Install fish passes (type not specified) Action Link	Evidence not assessed	4	Synopsis Link
Capture and transport eels around dams/barriers (‘trap and transport’) Action Link	Evidence not assessed	4	Synopsis Link
Remove culverts Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Modify design of culverts Action Link	Evidence not assessed	1	Synopsis Link
Modify flow regimes along regulated rivers (e.g. release water to encourage upstream movements) Action Link	Evidence not assessed	1	Synopsis Link
Restrict hydropeaking Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Reduce water abstractions Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Decontaminate equipment to prevent spread of disease, invasive or problematic species Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use drugs to treat parasites Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Establish programs for the early detection of disease, invasive or problematic species Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Physically remove invasive or problematic species  Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use chemicals to control invasive or problematic species Action Link	Awaiting assessment	0	Synopsis Link
Use biological control to manage invasive or problematic species Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Modify water level and/or flow to control invasive or problematic species Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Use native species instead of non-native species in aquaculture systems Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Implement regular inspections of aquaculture systems to avoid accidental introduction of disease, invasive or problematic species Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Implement quarantine to avoid accidental introduction of disease, invasive or problematic species Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Limit, cease or prohibit water transfer between river basins Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Limit, cease or prohibit the sale and/or transportation of commercial non-native species Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Legally protect eel species Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Add nitrogen and phosphorus to nutrient-limited rivers Action Link	No evidence found (no assessment)	0	Synopsis Link
Remove or modify flood embankments Action Link	Evidence not assessed	1	Synopsis Link

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