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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Use selective or reduced impact logging instead of conventional logging Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 4 |
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Use selective logging instead of clear-cutting Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 3 |
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Use selective logging Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 3 |
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Use selective harvesting/logging instead of clearcutting Action Link |
Trade-off between benefit and harms | 7 |
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Use selective harvesting instead of clearcutting Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 8 |
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Use scent to deter predation of livestock by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 3 |
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Use scaring devices (eg. gas guns) and other deterrents to reduce persecution of native species Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 1 |
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Use scarecrows to deter crop damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use rotational mowing Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 10 |
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Use rotational grazing to restore oak savannas Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use rotational grazing Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 6 |
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Use rotational burning Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 17 |
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Use road lighting to reduce vehicle collisions with mammals Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Use road closures Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 |
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Use ring-barking (girdling), cutting or silvicides to produce snags Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 5 |
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Use reward removal to prevent non-target species from entering traps Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 1 |
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Use repellents to reduce cable gnawing Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Use repellents to deter birds from landing on pools polluted by mining Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Use repellents that taste bad (‘contact repellents’) to deter crop or property damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 12 |
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Use repellents that smell bad (‘area repellents’) to deter crop or property damage by mammals to reduce human-wildlife conflict Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Use repellents on baits for predator control Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Use repellent on slug pellets to reduce non-target poisoning Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Use remote tools to detect mammals in an area and allow vessel course or speed to be altered Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use reflective collars or paint on mammals to reduce collisions with road vehicles Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Use red lighting rather than other lighting colours Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 3 |
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What are 'Individual studies' and 'Actions'?
Individual studies
An individual study is a summary of a specific scientific study, usually taken from a scientific journal, but also from other resources such as reports. It tells you the background context, the action(s) taken and their consequences.
If you want more detail please look at the original reference.
Actions
Each action page focuses on a particular action you could take to benefit wildlife or ecosystems.
It contains brief (150-200 word) descriptions of relevant studies (context, action(s) taken and their consequences) and one or more key messages.
Key messages show the extent and main conclusions of the available evidence. Using links within key messages, you can look at the paragraphs describing each study to get more detail. Each paragraph allows you to assess the quality of the evidence and how relevant it is to your situation.
Where we found no evidence, we have been unable to assess whether or not an intervention is effective or has any harmful impacts.