The process of
systematic review traditionally has its roots in the medical but is
now increasingly being employed by a range of applied disciplines
in order to address the problems of accessing reliable scientific
evidence to support practice and policy
decision-making.
Systematic review
therefore is an important tool in allowing critical appraisal,
summary and dissemination of results from a large volume of
research and one which can support decision making by providing an
objective, independent, and unbiased assessment of the best
available evidence. Where evidence is unavailable, the systematic
review process will highlight areas requiring further original
research.
For more detailed
information on systematic review, please see the
following:
There are currently
a number of organisations involved in evidence-based conservation:
a summary of their work is provided in the table below, with a link
to their homepage - please visit their
webpages to find out
more. 
