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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

Protect nests and nesting sites from predation by camouflaging nests

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Protect nests and nesting sites from predation by camouflaging nests Synopsis Link

Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using visual deterrents

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using visual deterrents Synopsis Link

Protect nests and nesting sites from predation by creating new nesting sites

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Protect nests and nesting sites from predation by creating new nesting sites Synopsis Link

Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using chemical deterrents

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using chemical deterrents Synopsis Link

Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using conditioned taste aversion

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Protect nests and nesting sites from predation using conditioned taste aversion 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 non-native/invasive plants

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Remove or control non-native/invasive plants Synopsis Link

Remove or control invasive or problematic herbivores and seed eaters

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 7 Remove or control invasive or problematic herbivores and seed eaters 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

Use conditioned taste aversion to prevent carnivorous reptiles from eating toxic invasive cane toads

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Use conditioned taste aversion to prevent carnivorous reptiles from eating toxic invasive cane 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

Control ectoparasites in wild reptile populations

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Control ectoparasites in wild reptile populations Synopsis Link

Legally protect reptile species

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 6 Legally protect reptile species Synopsis Link

Translocate adult or juvenile reptiles: Sea turtles

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Translocate adult or juvenile reptiles: Sea turtles Synopsis Link

Develop/implement species recovery plans

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Develop/implement species recovery plans Synopsis Link

Translocate adult or juvenile reptiles: Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 26 Translocate adult or juvenile reptiles: Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles Synopsis Link

Plant native species

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Plant native species 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

Manage vegetation using livestock grazing

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Manage vegetation using livestock grazing Synopsis Link

Manage vegetation using herbicides

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 7 Manage vegetation using herbicides Synopsis Link

Manage vegetation by cutting or mowing

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 7 Manage vegetation by cutting or mowing Synopsis Link

Manage vegetation by hand (selective weeding)

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Manage vegetation by hand (selective weeding) Synopsis Link
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