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Improved access to evidence is crucial for evidence-based conservation. The study highlights the need for "evidence bridges" to connect research with conservation practitioners, similar to those in medicine.

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  • Evidence-Based Practice
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Background:

  • Growing calls for evidence-based biodiversity conservation practice.
  • Current evidence use in conservation practice requires improvement.
  • Lack of accessible synthesized evidence hinders conservation decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the role and availability of intermediary organizations ('evidence bridges') in conservation.
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  • To propose the development of evidence bridges to enhance evidence use in conservation.

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  • Literature review on evidence intermediaries in conservation and environmental management.
  • Anonymous questionnaire to identify existing intermediary organizations.
  • Analysis of the functions and reach of identified intermediaries.

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  • Few organizations currently function effectively as evidence bridges in conservation.
  • Existing evidence bridges have limited reach to conservation practitioners.
  • A significant gap exists between conservation research and practical application.

Conclusions:

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  • Existing organizations can form the basis for developing robust evidence bridges.
  • Developing evidence bridges requires expertise in research synthesis and practitioner communication.