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There are 102 species of reptiles and 25 species of frogs known from the Trans-fly region. 29 of the reptiles and one of the frogs are of special conservation concern. Seven of these species are of high conservation concern: 2 turtles, a monitor lizard, three snakes, and one frog. More field survey work is needed to determine the status of these and other species in order to guide and inform natural resource management action in the Trans-Fly region.

An initial environmental examination (IEE) of the impacts of oil palm activities in the Popondetta area has been undertaken. Through agreement with the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) and The Centre for Environmental Law and Community Rights Inc. (CELCOR), environmental consultants Ben Cole and John Craven were engaged to undertake the IEE. The aims of the IEE were to identify issues and to determine priorities for an environmental impact assessment (EIA) and evaluate whether available data could support legal action.