Description: The project aimed to enhance terrestrial reptile conservation on the Glorioso Islands by assessing their status. This involved comprehensive desk-based research, data collection, field trips to Grande Glorieuse, île du Lys, and Roches Vertes, and subsequent GIS mapping of reptile species. This initiative resulted in the publication of a scientific paper, serving as a foundation for future management strategies. Activities encompassed reassessing reptile conservation, compiling data, and mapping species distributions, further strengthened by capacity-building initiatives and stakeholder partnerships. The outcomes included an updated reptile inventory, detailed distribution maps, identification of threats, and prioritisation measures. These findings significantly contributed to the Ramsar Europa 2018-2022 Management Plan by integrating proposed conservation strategies. Furthermore, a scientific article detailing the project’s discoveries was submitted to Herpetological Conservation and Biology for rigorous review, effectively augmenting the understanding of reptilian biodiversity on the Scattered Islands and aligning conservation efforts with established management plans.
Duration: 18 months
