2nd December 2008: Draft reviews and review protocols are now handled by the CEE. Please visit our 'draft reviews'section to find out more about draft documents currently available for consultation.

14th November 2008: Finalised protocol "Does the relocation of marine turtle nests to hatcheries improve their hatching success?" now available.

14th November 2008: Finalised protocol "Effectiveness of the release of individuals reared in captivity as a tool to restore Crocodile populations (Order Crocodylia, Genus Crocodylius) in the Neotropics" now available.

14th November 2008: Finalised protocol "Effectiveness of protected areas for the conservation of the Andean bear, Tremarctos ornatus, throughout its distribution" now available.

14th November 2008: Finalised protocol "Does structural connectivity facilitate dispersal of native species in Australia’s fragmented terrestrial landscapes?" now available.

15th September 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "Effectiveness of protected areas for the conservation of threatened species of the Genus Amazona" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 20th October 2008.

8th September 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "Does seeding after severe forest fires mitigate negative impacts on soils and plant communities?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 10th October 2008.

8th September 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "Does seeding after rangeland fires mitigate negative impacts on soils and plant communities?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 10th October 2008.

1st September 2008 - New draft review posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "Effectiveness of African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) re-introductions in South Africa" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 3rd October 2008.

26th August 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "Effectiveness of the release of individuals reared in captivity as a tool to restore crocodile populations (order Crocodylia, Genus Crocodylus) in the Neotropics" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 29th September 2008.

26th August 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "Effectiveness of environmental education initiatives for the conservation of the Andean bear in the Andes mountain range" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 29th September 2008.

12th August 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "Is translocation of problematic jaguars (Panthera onca) an effective strategy to resolve human-predator conflicts?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 14th September 2008.

12th August 2008: Finalised protocol "What is the evidence for the development of connectivity to improve species movement, as an adaptation to climate change?" now available online in the Environmental Evidence Library.

8th August 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "Effectiveness of protected areas for the conservation of the Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) and American Crocodile (C. Acutus) in Latin American countries" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 8th September 2008.

8th August 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "Does the relocation of Caribbean marine turtle nests to hatcheries improve their hatching success?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 8th September 2008.

5th August 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "Does contact with nature have an effect on physiological or psychological stress?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 5th September 2008.

5th August 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "Effectiveness of protected areas for the conservation of freshwater turtle species native to Venezuela" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 5th September 2008.

30th July 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "Effectiveness of nest management and population reinforcement in the recovery of river turtle populations in Venezuela" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 1st September 2008.

28th July 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "How do flooding and draining affect carbon stores in peat soils?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 29th August 2008.

23rd July 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "The Evidence Base for Community Forest Management as a Mechanism for Supplying Environmental Benefits and Improving Rural Welfare" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 25th August 2008.

22nd July 2008 - New draft review posted on the CEBC website. The draft review, "Do control interventions effectively reduce the impact of European Red Foxes on conservation values and agricultural production in Australia?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 25th August 2008.

22nd July 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "What management practices are effective in preventing an infestation of Mountain Pine Beetle in Colorado's front range forests?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 25th August 2008.

22nd July 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "Effectiveness of protected areas for the conservation of the Andean Bear, Tremarctus ornatus" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 25th August 2008.

21st July 2008: Finalised protocol "What are the effects of wooded riparian zones on stream temperature and stream biota?" now available online in the Environmental Evidence Library.

4th July 2008: Finalised protocol "What is the impact of disturbance on tropical dry forest regeneration?" now available online in the Environmental Evidence Library.

11th June 2008: Finalised protocol "Is Predator Control an Effective Strategy for
Enhancing Bird Populations?" now available online in the Environmental Evidence Library.

16th May 2008: Finalised protocol "How effective is ‘greening’ of urban areas in reducing human exposure to ground level ozone concentrations, UV exposure and the ‘urban heat island effect’?" now available online in the Environmental Evidence Library.

28th April 2008: Finalised protocol "Do thinning and/or burning treatments on ponderosa pine and related forests in western USA produce restoration of natural fire behaviour?" now available online in the Environmental Evidence Library.

21st April 2008: Finalised protocol "The importance of nature for health: is there a specific benefit of contact with green space?" now available online in the Environmental Evidence Library.

10th April 2008: Final review "Are marine protected areas effective tools for sustainable fisheries management? I. Biodiversity impacts of marine reserves in temperate zones" now available online in the Environmental Evidence Library.

8th April 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "Does structural connectivity facilitate effective dispersal of native species in Australia’s fragmented terrestrial landscapes?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 9th May 2008.

19th March 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "What is the evidence for the development of connectivity to improve species movement, as an adaptation to climate change?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 21st April 2008. Please note: the consultation period has now ended.

6th March 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "Do thinning and/or burning treatments on ponderosa pine and related forests in western USA produce restoration of natural fire behaviour?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 7th April 2008. Please note: the consultation period has now ended.

6th March 2008 - New draft review posted on the CEBC website. The draft review, "What are the impacts of human recreational activity on the distribution, nest-occupancy rates and reproductive succes of breeding raptors?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 7th April 2008. Please note: the consultation period has now ended.

18th February 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "How effective is ‘greening’ of urban areas in reducing human exposure to ground level ozone concentrations, UV exposure and the ‘urban heat island effect’?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 21st March 2008. Please note: the consultation period has now ended.

14th February 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "How effective is direct accessing of semi-natural environments in the promotion of health and well-being compared with other forms of ‘exposure’ to the natural environment or with accessing ‘synthetic environments’?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 21st March 2008. Please note: the consultation period has now ended.

12th February 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol, "Comparison of methodologies for the monitoring and surveillance of terrestrial vegetation" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 12th March 2008. Please note: the consultation period has now ended.

22nd January 2008 - New position advertised by the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation. The Centre has a vacancy for a Research Officer to work on the NERC-funded project: Using systematic review methodology to establish an evidence base for implementing climate change strategy. Please visit their job opportunities page to find out more. Please note: the application deadline has now passed.

15th January 2008 - New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol "Is predator control an effective strategy for enhancing bird populations?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 15th February 2008. Please note: the consultation period has now ended.

7th December 2007: New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol "What is the impact of disturbance on tropical dry forest restoration?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 14th January 2008. Please note: the consultation period has now ended.

6th December 2007: New-look CEE website is online. New pages added on CEE Steering group, the Board and Review groups.

6th December 2007: New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol "Does salt marsh restoration benefit birds or their habitats?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 14th January 2008. Please note: the consultation period has now ended.

6th December 2007: New draft review posted on the CEBC website. The draft review "How does the impact of grazing on heathland compare with other management methods?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website until the 14th January 2008. Please note: the consultation period has now ended.

20th November 2007: New draft review posted on the CEBC website. The draft review "Are marine protected areas effective tools for sustainable fisheries management?" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website for a one-month period. Please note: the consultation period has now ended.

15th November 2007: New draft protocol posted on the CEBC website. The draft protocol "The effectiveness of integrated farm management, organic farming and agri-environment schemes as interventions for biodiversity conservation" is now available for comment on the Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation website for a one-month period. Please note: the consultation period has now ended.

12th October 2007: Final protocol "Are wild dog reintroductions in South Africa an effective conservation tool?" added to the Environmental Evidence Library.

8th October 2007: Final protocol "The effectiveness of plant reintroductions as a method for mitigating extinctions " added to the Environmental Evidence Library.

29th August 2007: Final review "What are the effects of salmonid stocking in lakes on native fish populations and other fauna and flora? Part A: effects on native biota" now available online in the Environmental Evidence Library.

18th August 2007: Final protocol "Are Methods for the Eradication of Rattus Species on Islands Effective?" added to the Environmental Evidence Library.

31st July 2007: Two new posts advertised by The Centre for Evidence-Based Conservation, which maintains the CEE, is currently advertising for two new members of staff.

18th July 2007: Final protocol "What is the Effectiveness of Vertebrate Reintroductions for Conservation Purposes in the Iberian Peninsula?" added to the Environmental Evidence Library.

11th July 2007: Final protocol "Factors Influencing the Success Rate of Reintroduction of Endangered Animal Species" added to the Environmental Evidence Library.

29th June 2007: Final protocol "What is the Effectiveness of Culling to Reduce Population Growth Rates of Gull Colonies?" added to the Environmental Evidence Library.

31st May 2007: The new CEE website went live May 2007. This website provides an open-access platform to a rapidly expanding Library of Environmental Evidence.