Action 9: Identify threatening processesAction 9: Identify threatening processes (Obj. 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7; Perf. Crit. 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7).

Action 9: Identify threatening processes (Obj. 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7; Perf. Crit. 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7).

The threatening processes affecting the viability of Christmas Island Shrew populations have not been identified, although disease, habitat loss and habitat alteration are suspected to have been important factors in their decline. It is also likely that the spread of the crazy ant will have a deleterious effect on remaining populations. However, it is important with any extant populations, to assess components of the site that may assist in the identification of threatening processes. Confirmation of threatening processes is critical for long-term effective management of the species. Management practices must then be determined to reduce the impact of identified threats on located populations of the shrew.