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We have summarised evidence from the scientific literature about the effects of actions to conserve wildlife and ecosystems.

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Restore former mining or energy production sites

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 13 Restore former mining or energy production sites Synopsis Link

Restore beaches

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Restore beaches Synopsis Link

Reseed logged forest

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Reseed logged forest 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

Remove or control predators using lethal controls: Tuatara

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Remove or control predators using lethal controls: Tuatara Synopsis Link

Remove or control predators using lethal controls: Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 7 Remove or control predators using lethal controls: Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles Synopsis Link

Remove or control predators using lethal controls: Snakes & lizards

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 12 Remove or control predators using lethal controls: Snakes & lizards Synopsis Link

Remove or control predators using lethal controls: Sea turtles

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Remove or control predators using lethal controls: Sea turtles 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

Remove or control predators using fencing and/or aerial nets

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 10 Remove or control predators using fencing and/or aerial nets Synopsis Link

Remove or control predators by relocating them

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 2 Remove or control predators by relocating them 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 non-native reptile competitors

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

Remove garbage and other solid waste from terrestrial, aquatic and coastal environments

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 1 Remove garbage and other solid waste from terrestrial, aquatic and coastal environments Synopsis Link

Remove derelict fishing gear from reptiles found entangled

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove derelict fishing gear from reptiles found entangled Synopsis Link

Remove coal combustion waste to reduce contamination of terrestrial and aquatic habitats

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Remove coal combustion waste to reduce contamination of terrestrial and aquatic habitats Synopsis Link

Relocate reptiles (including eggs and hatchlings) following oil spills

Action Link 		Evidence not assessed 0 Relocate reptiles (including eggs and hatchlings) following oil spills Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs to a nearby natural setting (not including hatcheries): Tuatara

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Relocate nests/eggs to a nearby natural setting (not including hatcheries): Tuatara Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs to a nearby natural setting (not including hatcheries): Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 4 Relocate nests/eggs to a nearby natural setting (not including hatcheries): Tortoises, terrapins, side-necked & softshell turtles Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs to a nearby natural setting (not including hatcheries): Snakes & lizards

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Relocate nests/eggs to a nearby natural setting (not including hatcheries): Snakes & lizards Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs to a nearby natural setting (not including hatcheries): Sea turtles

Action Link 		Awaiting assessment 13 Relocate nests/eggs to a nearby natural setting (not including hatcheries): Sea turtles Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs to a nearby natural setting (not including hatcheries): Crocodilians

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Relocate nests/eggs to a nearby natural setting (not including hatcheries): Crocodilians Synopsis Link

Relocate nests/eggs to a hatchery: Tuatara

Action Link 		No evidence found (no assessment) 0 Relocate nests/eggs to a hatchery: Tuatara Synopsis Link
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