Description: Boundaries for each crocodile management zone are based on scientific evidence and advice, and take into account consultation with stakeholders. The aim is to minimise risks to public safety and provide for conservation of crocodiles in the wild. Each part of Queensland is zoned as one of the following crocodile management zones:Active removal zone (AR zone)Targeted crocodile removal zone (TCR zone)General management zone (GM zone)Reportable removal zone (RR zone)An active removal zone (AR zone) applies to areas where the risk of human–crocodile interaction is high—due to the significant number of people living in these areas and high likelihood of crocodiles entering the area from surrounding crocodile habitat. In AR zones, all estuarine crocodiles, regardless of size or behaviour are targeted for removal.A targeted crocodile removal zone (TCR zone) applies to areas near urban centres and popular leisure sites where the risk of human–crocodile interaction is relatively high. Management in this zone involves targeting the removal of all large crocodiles and any crocodile displaying dangerous behaviour (following a problem crocodile determination).A general management zone (GM zone) applies to all areas of Queensland’s identified crocodile habitat not designated as an AR zone, TCR zone or RR zone. Management in this zone involves community education regarding appropriate risk minimisation behaviours and removing crocodiles displaying dangerous behaviour (following a problem crocodile determination).A Reportable Removal Zone (RR Zone) applies to the areas of Queensland that are not typical habitat for estuarine crocodiles. If a crocodile is confirmed within an RR Zone, it will be targeted for removal to maintain public safety.
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Copyright Text: Wildlife and Threatened Species Operations, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and Partnerships, Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Queensland Government.