Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007B00392:body:0:p15
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007B00392
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found and labelled in September 1994, however, this short survey was not comprehensive (A. Dunn unpubl. data). These trees would have to be located and mapped and should be checked each year for use and if birds return to nest to the north of these on the shore terrace the nest trees should also be mapped. The initial mapping of trees may take several days but once these are established it should only take a few hours to check for activity in the trees and along the shore terrace. Trees occurring near the dust affected areas on the shore terrace should be searched for breeding activity. The site would only need to be visited once or twice per year during the time of peak breeding activity in June/July. Monitoring should be kept up for at least five years with a re-assessment after this time to determine any further actions needed, unless birds are observed in this area.

Specific Objective:  1. Maximising extent of occurrence and total population size.
                Criteria Protection of all habitat critical to survival of the Christmas Island Frigatebird.
              Action 4. Development and implementation of a wildlife management plan for frigatebird habitat outside the national park.
              Action 5. Ensure protection of habitat critical to survival outside the national park.
Most forested land outside the National Park is publicly owned by the Commonwealth. PAN staff on Christmas Island (and Darwin) are routinely involved with the other stakeholders in negotiations over development proposals. This is ongoing. These proposals can occur unexpectedly and as there is no overall wildlife management plan outside the park are assessed on an ad hoc basis. While consultation with other agencies and proponents on projects will be essential and ongoing (under the EPBC Act referrals process), achievement of long-term protection of threatened species outside the park requires a more comprehensive and considered approach through the development of a wildlife management program. The EPBC Regulations provide for the development of approved management programs to provide a more comprehensive protection regime outside the park. These plans can allow for the input of relevant landholders and decision makers, provide more strategic and comprehensive protection of flora and fauna while facilitating greater certainty for environmentally-sensitive developments.

The boundaries of all Christmas Island Frigatebird colony areas require re-mapping. Potential nesting habitat, and areas where nesting habitat might be re-established, should also be mapped. Any planned changes to land-use within 300m of nesting colonies should require examination under the EPBC Act referral process for potential impacts on Christmas Island Frigatebirds.

Specific Objective:  2. Implementing threat abatement strategies.
              Criteria: Crazy Ants having an insignificant impact on Christmas Island Frigatebirds.
              Action: 6. Implement the Invasive Ants on Christmas Island Action Plan.
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