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Impose noise limits in proximity to reptile habitats and routes

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Impose noise limits in proximity to reptile habitats and routes Synopsis Link

Install sound barriers in proximity to reptile habitats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Install sound barriers in proximity to reptile habitats Synopsis Link

Introduce and enforce regulations for reptile watching tours

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Introduce and enforce regulations for reptile watching tours Synopsis Link

Protect habitat along elevational gradients

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Protect habitat along elevational gradients Synopsis Link

Reduce cumulative heating effects of urban development by planting vegetation

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Reduce cumulative heating effects of urban development by planting vegetation Synopsis Link

Put out wildfires

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Put out wildfires Synopsis Link

Retain buffer zones around core habitat

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Retain buffer zones around core habitat Synopsis Link

Protect specific habitat structures

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Protect specific habitat structures Synopsis Link

Armour shorelines to prevent erosion

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Armour shorelines to prevent erosion Synopsis Link

Remove or control predators using lethal controls: Crocodilians

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove or control predators using lethal controls: Crocodilians Synopsis Link

Provide training for local staff in species identification

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide training for local staff in species identification Synopsis Link

Engage policy makers to make policy changes beneficial to reptiles

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Engage policy makers to make policy changes beneficial to reptiles Synopsis Link

Keep domestic cats indoors at times when reptiles are most active

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Keep domestic cats indoors at times when reptiles are most active Synopsis Link

Leash or restrict domestic dog movements in reptile habitats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Leash or restrict domestic dog movements in reptile habitats Synopsis Link

Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using artificial nest covers: Snakes & lizards

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using artificial nest covers: Snakes & lizards Synopsis Link

Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using artificial nest covers: Crocodilians

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using artificial nest covers: Crocodilians Synopsis Link

Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using artificial nest covers: Tuatara

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using artificial nest covers: Tuatara Synopsis Link

Remove or control non-native reptile competitors

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove or control non-native reptile competitors Synopsis Link

Remove or control toxic invasive amphibians (e.g. cane toads, Asian toads)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove or control toxic invasive amphibians (e.g. cane toads, Asian toads) Synopsis Link

Dispose of waste from pet reptile enclosures carefully to prevent spread of disease

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Dispose of waste from pet reptile enclosures carefully to prevent spread of disease Synopsis Link

Carry out surveillance of reptiles for early treatment/action to prevent spread of disease

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Carry out surveillance of reptiles for early treatment/action to prevent spread of disease Synopsis Link

Sterilize equipment to prevent spread of disease

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Sterilize equipment to prevent spread of disease Synopsis Link

Release animals that modify landscapes (e.g. ecological engineers)

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Release animals that modify landscapes (e.g. ecological engineers) Synopsis Link

Translocate reptiles away from threats: Sea turtles

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Translocate reptiles away from threats: Sea turtles Synopsis Link

Protect greenfield sites or undeveloped land in urban areas

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Protect greenfield sites or undeveloped land in urban areas Synopsis Link
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