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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Create or restore wetlands Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 7 | ![]() | |
Maintain wild-caught, gravid females in captivity during gestation Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 7 | ![]() | |
Head-start wild-caught reptiles for release: Sea turtles Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 7 | ![]() | |
Install exclusion and escape devices on fishing gear Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 6 | ![]() | |
Thin trees within forests Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 6 | ![]() | |
Leave woody debris in forests after logging Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 6 | ![]() | |
Add woody debris to landscapes Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 6 | ![]() | |
Engage local communities in conservation activities Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 6 | ![]() | |
Legally protect reptile species Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 6 | ![]() | |
Clear or open patches in forests Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 6 | ![]() | |
Create artificial burrows Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 6 | ![]() | |
Create or restore forests Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 6 | ![]() | |
Breed reptiles in captivity: Crocodilians Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 6 | ![]() | |
Relocate nests/eggs for artificial incubation: Crocodilians Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 6 | ![]() | |
Install overpasses over roads/railways Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 5 | ![]() | |
Cease livestock grazing: Forest, open woodland & savanna Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 5 | ![]() | |
Use signage to warn motorists about wildlife presence Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 5 | ![]() | |
Add lights to fishing gear Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 5 | ![]() | |
Use prescribed burning in combination with herbicide application Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 5 | ![]() | |
Use prescribed burning in combination with grazing Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 5 | ![]() | |
Create or restore rock outcrops Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 5 | ![]() | |
Release reptiles born/hatched in captivity from wild-collected eggs/wild-caught females without rearing Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 5 | ![]() | |
Modify grazing regime: Grassland & shrubland Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 4 | ![]() | |
Regulate wildlife harvesting Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 4 | ![]() | |
Use low intensity lighting Action Link | Awaiting assessment | 4 | ![]() |
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Reptile Conservation - Published 2021
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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.