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Restore island ecosystems

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 3 Restore island ecosystems Synopsis Link

Erect fencing to exclude reptiles from construction zones

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Erect fencing to exclude reptiles from construction zones Synopsis Link

Create or restore grasslands

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Create or restore grasslands Synopsis Link

Avoid carrying out construction work during sensitive periods

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Avoid carrying out construction work during sensitive periods Synopsis Link

Release reptiles outside of their native range

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 7 Release reptiles outside of their native range Synopsis Link

Remove invasive plant species to improve habitat within development footprints

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove invasive plant species to improve habitat within development footprints Synopsis Link

Create or restore savannas

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Create or restore savannas Synopsis Link

Provide training for construction workers on the potential risks to reptiles and how to mitigate disturbance during works

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Provide training for construction workers on the potential risks to reptiles and how to mitigate disturbance during works Synopsis Link

Rehabilitate and release injured or accidentally caught individuals: Sea turtles

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Rehabilitate and release injured or accidentally caught individuals: Sea turtles Synopsis Link

Engage landowners and volunteers to manage land for reptiles

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Engage landowners and volunteers to manage land for reptiles Synopsis Link

Rehabilitate and release injured or accidentally caught individuals: Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Rehabilitate and release injured or accidentally caught individuals: Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles Synopsis Link

Pay farmers to cover the costs of conservation measures

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Pay farmers to cover the costs of conservation measures Synopsis Link

Rehabilitate and release injured or accidentally caught individuals: Snakes & lizards

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Rehabilitate and release injured or accidentally caught individuals: Snakes & lizards Synopsis Link

Rehabilitate and release injured or accidentally caught individuals: Crocodilians

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Rehabilitate and release injured or accidentally caught individuals: Crocodilians Synopsis Link

Manage tillage practices

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Manage tillage practices Synopsis Link

Rehabilitate and release injured or accidentally caught individuals: Tuatara

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Rehabilitate and release injured or accidentally caught individuals: Tuatara Synopsis Link

Manage crop diversity

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Manage crop diversity Synopsis Link

Breed reptiles in captivity: Sea turtles

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Breed reptiles in captivity: Sea turtles Synopsis Link

Modify grazing regime: Grassland & shrubland

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Modify grazing regime: Grassland & shrubland Synopsis Link

Breed reptiles in captivity: Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 28 Breed reptiles in captivity: Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles Synopsis Link

Breed reptiles in captivity: Snakes – Boas and pythons

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 12 Breed reptiles in captivity: Snakes – Boas and pythons Synopsis Link

Modify grazing regime: Forest, open woodland & savanna

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 7 Modify grazing regime: Forest, open woodland & savanna Synopsis Link

Breed reptiles in captivity: Snakes – Colubrids

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 18 Breed reptiles in captivity: Snakes – Colubrids Synopsis Link

Limit heavy vehicle use

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Limit heavy vehicle use Synopsis Link

Create or restore forests

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 6 Create or restore forests Synopsis Link
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