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Protect greenfield sites or undeveloped land in urban areas

Plant native species for reptile habitat in urban areas

Create suitable habitats to offset habitat lost within development footprint

Erect fencing to exclude reptiles from construction zones

Avoid carrying out construction work during sensitive periods

Remove invasive plant species to improve habitat within development footprints

Engage landowners and volunteers to manage land for reptiles

Manage tillage practices

Manage crop diversity

Limit heavy vehicle use

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

Use fencing to prevent reptiles from accessing facilities

Reduce legal speed limit

Retain/maintain road verges as habitat

Limit road construction in important habitats

Leave/maintain/restore strips of undisturbed habitat between solar arrays

Provide or retain set-aside areas on farmland

Install crossings over/under pipelines

Limit vessel numbers

Manage ditches on farmland

Establish protocols to reduce collisions

Train vessel operators on appropriate avoidance techniques to reduce collisions

Use technology and reporting systems to avoid collisions

Use visual or acoustic deterrents to discourage reptiles from approaching vessels

Enforce regulations to prevent trafficking and trade of reptiles