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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Modify mesh sizes used in fishing gear Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Modify number of hooks between floats on longlines Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 1 |
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Modify the configuration of a mesh escape panel/window in a trawl net Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 10 |
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Modify the design of dredges Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 5 |
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Modify the design of traps Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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Modify the design or configuration of trawl doors Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 3 |
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Modify the design or configuration of trawl gear (mixed measures) Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 19 |
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Modify the design/attachments of a shrimp/prawn W-trawl net Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Modify the position of traps Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 |
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Modify the roadside environment to reduce collisions by reducing attractiveness of road verges to mammals Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Modify traps used in the control/eradication of non-native species to avoid injury of non-target mammal Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Modify trawl doors to reduce sediment penetration Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Modify turbine placement to reduce bat fatalities Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Modify vegetation along railways to reduce collisions by reducing attractiveness to mammals Action Link |
Likely to be beneficial | 2 |
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Modify vegetation along roads to reduce collisions with mammals by enhancing visibility for drivers Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Modify vessels to reduce noise disturbance Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Modify vessels to reduce or prevent injuries to reptiles from collisions Action Link |
Awaiting assessment | 2 |
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Modify vessels to reduce risk of physical injury to mammals Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Moor aquaculture cages so they move in response to changing current direction Action Link |
No evidence found (no assessment) | 0 |
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Move fish-eating birds to reduce conflict with fishermen Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 1 |
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Mow before or after seeding/planting Action Link |
Evidence not assessed | 10 |
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Mow or cut natural grasslands Action Link |
Trade-off between benefit and harms | 6 |
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Mow or cut reedbeds Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 3 |
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Mow or cut semi-natural grasslands/pastures Action Link |
Trade-off between benefit and harms | 4 |
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Mow shrubland to reduce impacts of pollutants Action Link |
Unknown effectiveness (limited evidence) | 2 |
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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.